Arsenal chiefs reportedly spent Tuesday desperately trying to convince Leeds to sell Raphinha to them instead of Chelsea. Raphinha has been at the centre of a three-way tug-of-war in recent weeks, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona all keen to sign the Brazil international. Having previously looked bound for both Barca and the Gunners , he is now poised to move to Stamford Bridge following a decisive day in the transfer race. The Blues have struck a deal with Leeds to sign Raphinha for a fee of £55million after hijacking Arsenal’s move for the winger. New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is understood to have been influential in negotiations, having temporarily taken over from outgoing...
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