Chelsea has been quiet in the transfer market this summer and they have not completed any signings with the Premier League new season starting in a week....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
The Blues are expected to replace the recent departee players like Andreas Christensen, Romelu Lukaku, and Antonio Rudiger with others expected to leave like their captain César Azpilicueta.
However, it has been confirmed that Manchester City duo Raheem Sterling and Nathan Ake will be joining Chelsea this summer. The two Citizens are expected to be the first two signings for the English side.
Chelsea is on the verge of losing their top transfer target Raphinha to Barcelona after the Spanish side Barcelona. The Catalan giants have matched Chelsea”s £60million offer for the Brazilian winger and the negotiations with leads United have begun.
Despite Xavi Hernandez’s side not being stable financially they are the favorites to land the star ahead of Chelsea this summer. They have matched the £60m offer and add-ons the same as Chelsea had agreed with Leeds United last week.
The initial fee Barcelona will pay will likely be lower considering they will be paying the fee in installments over several years than paying the full amount once.
The 25-year-old Brazilian forward has also shown interest in joining Barcelona than Chelsea which gives the Spanish giants an advantage over the Premier League side.
