The transfer poker between FC Barcelona and Chelsea about winger Raphinha (25) is in the hot phase. According to consistent reports, including by “Sports” and “goal“, the Catalans are ahead – but it has to be done quickly. As a result, Leeds United insist on finalizing a deal with Barca by early next week or reopening negotiations with Chelsea.
Raphinha, whose first choice was always Barça, and his advisor Deco are said to have agreed to this time ultimatum. The heavily indebted club is said to be ready to put together a package of 65 million to 70 million euros for the Brazilian. While Chelsea can transfer this sum in one go, the Catalans would pay in installments. “I know he has hopes and dreams,” said Leeds coach Jesse Marsch in the “Yorkshire Evening Post‘ about his most valuable player. “We’ll have to wait and see what happens over the next few days.”
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To date, FC Barcelona have signed two free transfer top-class players in Franck Kessié (25, Milan) and Andreas Christensen (26, Chelsea), who, like in January, face problems with registration if no further income is generated.
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While Chelsea are unaware of such problems and have seven weeks to strengthen their 2022/23 squad, Leeds have done most of their work in the transfer market. Replacements have already been brought in for Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips (26), who joined Man City for 49 million euros: Luis Sinisterra (23) comes from Feyenoord Rotterdam for 25 million euros and follows in Raphinha’s footsteps, the gap in the The defensive midfield should be filled by ex-Bundesliga professionals Tyler Adams (23, RB Leipzig) and Marc Roca (25, FC Bayern).
Arrivals & departures All Leeds transfers with a feeTo overview In total, Leeds invested 105.6 million euros in newcomers – with the income from the Raphinha deal, the transfer balance would even be positive. In attack, Marsch still sees a need for action: “We are actively looking for a striker. When we have that, it feels like we’re at full strength. Then I would feel comfortable with the squad.”
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