Chelsea Move For Raphinha & Sterling, Lukaku Lands in Italy

Chelsea appear set to complete their first major piece of business this off-season to land Leeds United winger Raphinha amid interest from Barcelona and Arsenal.

The 25-year-old Brazilian has another two years to run on his Leeds United contract but he has ambitions that the Whites cannot meet after narrowly avoiding relegation.

The Guardian claims that the deal is worth 55 million pounds, with the Blues willing to pay in excess of 50m pounds according to Sky Sports.

The Gunners have already had an initial bid rejected by Leeds, but remain in the hunt.

Chelsea are also believed to be keen on Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling with manager Thomas Tuchel eager to sign two attacking players.

The club’s new owners are prepared to back Tuchel on his plans, following their takeover from Roman Abramovich.

Chelsea also have their sights set on Everton’s Richarlison along with Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar.

The Blues will face stiff opposition to sign Skriniar with French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain believed to have reached an agreement to secure his services.

Romelu Lukaku has flown into Italy to complete his move from Chelsea to Inter, following a difficult season in London where he admitted he regretted leaving the Nerazzurri.

AC Milan are understood to be on the cusp of landing Liverpool’s Divock Origi on a four-year deal pending a medical.

Big-spending Newcastle United have signed Lille centre-back Sven Botman for an undisclosed fee.