Chelsea have been linked with having an interest in Leeds United winger Raphinha in recent months, even though it looks like it’s always been Barcelona leading the race there.
However, his price may well put off any suitors this summer and he may well end up being forced to stay at Leeds.
Chelsea had been pushing for Raphinha as a summer target since January, but sanctions have frozen negotiations and Barca are now leading the race.
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But the Brazilian winger is not the only Leeds player on Chelsea’s radar, according to information given to me and released on The Si & Dan Talk Chelsea Podcast yesterday.
The Blues also admire Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips, and he is on the list of defensive midfielders they are looking at this summer, with Declan Rice obviously staying the priority.
Manchester City have also been linked with Phillips and are seemingly pushing the hardest to sign him this summer.
Manchester City readying Kalvin Phillips bid.
Pep Guardiola is a fan of the Leeds midfielder who could be the man to replace Fernandinho.
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— Graeme Bailey (@GraemeBailey) June 3, 2022
But there is certainly an interest there from Chelsea as well and could be one to keep an eye on at least.
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