Chelsea have repeated a similar trick to Arsenal with the signing of Raheem Sterling, with Mikel Arteta already welcoming Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City.
The Gunners sealed a £45million deal to bring Jesus to the Emirates Stadium this summer as the Brazilian entered the final year of his contract with City. The Blues announced they had completed the signing of Sterling for a similar fee this week after the England international found himself in a similar position to Jesus at the Etihad Stadium.
Thomas Tuchel was keen to strengthen his attack this summer with Todd Boehly set to significantly back the German as a new era began at Stamford Bridge. football.london understands that Chelsea and the Gunners were both interested in signing Leeds winger Raphinha, with the Blues having agreed a fee with the Whites, but were beaten to his signature by Spanish giants Barcelona.
