Hakim Ziyech's transfer wish could hold the key to opening a potential door for Raphinha to exit Leeds United this summer.
Ziyech, 29, has rarely featured under current boss Thomas Tuchel since his arrival, with Serie A champions AC Milan said to be the players likely destination.
With Romelu Lukaku also seemingly heading back to Italy too with cross-town rivals Inter, Raphinha's future could now be decided thanks to other moving parts at Stamford Bridge.
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The former Rennes forward is likely to cost any potential bidder upwards of £65m, with fellow United team-mate Kalvin Phillips heading for Manchester City too for a tidy profit along the way.
Unsure as to which shape Jesse Marsch sees his squad heading into pre-season, keeping hold of Raphinha has seemingly looked more and more unlikely, with 3-4 Premier League clubs said to be monitoring the 25-year-old's current situation.
Former Ajax man Ziyech looks set to confirm his move next week, with the Blues seeing Raphinha as a perfect replacement given he has already shown his talents in England's top flight over the last two seasons.
Featuring 35 times in total for the Whites during the 21/22 campaign, the former Sporting man found the net 11 times as well as helping lay on a further three in assists.
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