Barcelona have finally struck a deal to sign Raphinha from Leeds for £65million - leaving Chelsea 's chances in the gutter.
The Blues were keen on signing the 25-year-old Brazilian during the summer transfer window, even striking a £55m agreement themselves. However, Raphinha's dream of playing at the Camp Nou is now close to becoming reality and Thomas Tuchel will be forced to move on to other options.
While new owner Todd Boehly is in the process of gifting the Chelsea manager a new signing on the left of his attack in Raheem Sterling for £45m, the Blues remain rather light on the right flank. That's undoubtedly where Tuchel will be hoping to improve in his bid to usurp Manchester City and Liverpool next season.
