Raphinha tells agent to ‘BLOCK’ Chelsea transfer, Blues favourite to land De Ligt, Kimpembe latest, Ziyech to AC Milan

CHELSEA have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Leeds winger Raphinha, as he has reportedly told his agent Deco to try and chase a deal with Barcelona instead.

The battle for Raphinha is far from over as Barcelona are said to have put in a staggering £60 million bid.

Meanwhile, Chelsea are in need of some defensive reinforcements with Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen departing from Stamford Bridge.

And the Blues are reportedly interested in Juventus star Matthijs de Ligt but the Old Lady have demanded for Timo Werner in return.

But reports suggest that Chelsea are also chasing Paris Saint-Germain defender Presnel Kimpembe.

• IN: None
• OUT: Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid), Andreas Christensen (Barcelona), Danny Drinkwater (released), Charly Musonda (released), Jake Clarke-Salter (released), Lucas Bergstrom (Peterborough, loan), Sam McClelland (Barrow, loan)

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