Raphinha, a Brazilian star, will soon become CHELSEA's first acquisition under the club's new ownership. Raheem Sterling will also be the target of a move this week.
The price tag for the glitzy pair of wingers will exceed £105 million according to new chairman Todd Boehly.
Leeds star Raphinha's £55 million offer from Chelsea has been accepted.
This week, the Blues plan to make a £50 million bid for Raheem Sterling of Man City.
When Chelsea contacted Leeds United about the Brazilian sensation Raphinha, they promptly decided to pay the full £55 million asking price.
The 27-year-old Sterling, who is eager to transfer to London, is also expected to receive a £50 million bid from the Blues this week.
Sterling has been informed by Man City that they will consider making a bid for him even though they want to keep the star.
With other teams rumored to be interested in the fugitive star Raphinha, Chelsea acted immediately.
The unconventional winger has long been sought after by Arsenal, but Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was desperate to hold off his London rivals.
Newcastle, Tottenham, and Barcelona have also been connected.
Raphina, 25, expressed his desire to leave Elland Road and specifically mentioned his desire to move to Barca.
However, the Spanish powerhouses are having financial issues, which opens the door for Chelsea to move; the transaction is anticipated to be confirmed within the next 48 hours.
Chelsea has made a commitment to participate in the transfer market in the wake of American Boehly's £4.25 billion purchase of the team.
They have only released players thus far this summer, with defenders Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen moving on for nothing.
Before making a move, Raphinha still needs to reach a personal agreement with Chelsea.
The 25-year-old Leeds forward added three assists to his 11 Premier League goals from the previous year.
In December, he scored during a 3-2 loss away at Stamford Bridge.
While City is still hoping Sterling will agree to a new deal, they will consider accepting a proposal if the price is reasonable.
The England international is worried about how much playing time he will get at the Etihad next season despite having one year left on his current contract.
He may become a free agent the following year, but he wants to play as much as he can before the World Cup in Qatar.
Todd Boehly, the new owner of Chelsea, wants to have an immediate influence after taking over the team, thus the signing of Sterling would be a huge success.
For Premier League champions City last season, the English winger scored 17 goals and made nine assists across all competitions.
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This week, the Blues plan to make a £50 million bid for Raheem Sterling of Man City.
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