Reports from Spain have claimed that Chelsea are again interested in signing winger Raphinha this summer.
According to Sport, Barcelona are aware of the interest from the Blues, and are monitoring each sale this summer on a case by case basis.
Chelsea fans will be more than aware of recent interest in signing the Brazilian. Most of last summer was spent chasing the then-Leeds man.
Despite having an offer accepted by the Premier League side early in the window, Raphinha stalled as interest from Barcelona became public knowledge.
Eventually, he got his wish and a move to Spain, where he has now established himself as a key first team player.
Things certainly didn’t get off to the best start though when he moved out there, with frustration proving to be high when Barcelona were knocked out of both European competitions.
Raphinha wanted by Chelsea
With the Catalan side needing to sell this summer before they can spend, it has not taken long for reports to crop up regarding a potential set of departures.
Raphinha is one of those being linked with a move away, with Chelsea cited as a potential future home.
Former manager Thomas Tuchel was a massive admirer of the winger, and wanted to partner him wide with Raheem Sterling.
This of course didn’t come to fruition, and the England international has also struggled for form at his new club.
Last night saw him start in a front two with Joao Felix against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Things did not work out well, and the duo were criticised for their lack of chemistry working together as a partnership.
With the influx of attacking additions made in the winter, it is unlikely a clear route to the first team will emerge for Raphinha, especially seeing how Mykhailo Mudryk and Noni Madueke are struggling for minutes right now.
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