Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Leeds United winger Raphinha, with the Blues also targeting a move for Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling this summer.
football.london understands the Blues were expected to launch an official offer to Manchester City for Sterling – with both clubs hopeful of striking a deal this summer. A £65million deal has been agreed with Leeds for the signing of Raphinha, who is open to moving to Stamford Bridge, but personal terms, which aren't expected to be an issue, still need to be negotiated.
Thomas Tuchel and new owner Todd Boehly are leading the transfer business this summer with Boehly handling a number of negotiations personally, including the exit of Romelu Lukaku on loan back to Inter Milan. Chelsea are in need of reinforcements in defence, but attack seems to be the first priority of the summer if the Blues are going to compete with Man City and Liverpool next season.
