Chelsea Want To Press Richarlison And Raphinha Interest Amid Raheem Sterling Bid

Chelsea wish to press on with their interest in Richarlison and Raphinha this summer as well as bring in Raheem Sterling, according to reports.

The Blues are close to agreeing a deal with Manchester City for their forward.

Reports have stated that Chelsea will make a formal bid for the winger ‘imminently’. City value Sterling at £60 million and could compromise on the fee, with the Blues potentially in with the chance of signing him for £45 million as they look to begin talks in the coming week.

With the Blues willing to listen to offers for attacking trio Timo Werner, Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech this summer and Romelu Lukaku set to depart for Inter Milan, Chelsea are in the market for attacking reinforcements, with Sterling looking the most likely.

It remains to be seen as to how long a deal will take to be done, with Chelsea’s transfer strategy revealed.

As reported by Nick Purewal, Chelsea want to press interest in Richarlison and Raphinha this summer.

However, the trio are unlikely to all arrive at Stamford Bridge this summer.

The Blues are conducting ‘parallel negotiations’ to speed up any incomings this summer.

It remains to be seen as to whether the Blues can progress in talks with Raphinha, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that Chelsea are still in talks with his agents.

Arsenal appear to be in the ascendancy for the Brazilian, scheduling a meeting with Leeds United for next week.

However, Chelsea are said to be his second preference this summer, with Barcelona remaining his priority.

Richarlison was previously reported to be eyeing a move to Chelsea this summer as his time at Everton looks to be coming to an end. 

Todd Boehly, part of the consortium that owns Chelsea, at Stamford Bridge. (Alamy)

Tottenham Hotspur are also in for the £50 million rated striker but he could prioritise a move to Thomas Tuchel’s side.

With Sterling looking the most likely, Chelsea will likely chase one of Richarlison or Raphinha, with Ziyech and Werner looking likely to depart this summer.

AC Milan are preparing a €30 million offer for the Moroccan, with a loan deal targeted. 

The fee of an obligation to buy would be €25 million, with €5 million as an initial loan fee, taking the total fee of the deal to €30 million.

It remains to be seen as to who the outgoings at Stamford Bridge will be this summer.

Boehly is keen to engage in ‘parallel negotiations’ to hand Chelsea a boost in their pursuit for incomings.

Tuchel will be hoping to build a squad to compete at the top of the Premier League next season.

Having been handed control in the transfer market, Tuchel will be hoping to make additions to his squad ahead of the season.