Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel has already shown how much he respects Raphinha as Blues owner Todd Boehly has called on Leeds United to try to establish a move for the winger.
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Thomas Tuchel has already expressed his gratitude for Leeds United winger Raphinha amid rumors that Chelsea are interested in signing the winger.
The Blues are believed to want to sign the Brazilian, who has also been linked with Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona. And Chelsea boss Tuchel approached the player for a friendly talk after a Premier League game, in a match that left the two men smiling.
It comes when the interest of the Stamford Bridge set has prompted new owner Todd Boehly to make a personal phone call to Leeds United to talk about Raphinha. And Romelu Lukaku has received a warning before his return to Inter Milan.
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Chat with Tuchel with Raphinha
Images of Thomas Tuchel and Raphinha enjoying a friendly chat have surfaced following reports that Chelsea are interested in signing Leeds United’s ace.
The clip, which has been widely shared on social media in recent days, shows the couple chatting after a Premier League match. What was said during the chat is unclear, and there is no suggestion that Tuchel tried to lure the player to Stamford Bridge.
But it does show Tuchel’s admiration for Raphinha, as well as the player who gave a warm response to capture the attention of the Chelsea coach.
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Boehly’s phone call to Leeds
Chelsea’s new owner Todd Boehly reportedly made a personal phone call to Leeds United to ask about Raphinha.
The Brazilian has impressed since moving to the Premier League team two years ago and is now linked with a major summer transfer away from Elland Road. Chelsea are said to be interested in signing the winger as Boehly wants to mark a new era for the club with at least one marquee signing.
The American billionaire is said to have called on Leeds himself to ask him about signing the winger, only to tell him he would have to repay at least £ 65 million to reach the deal.
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Lukaku’s warning
Romelu Lukaku has been warned by Inter Milan’s ultra fans that they have not forgiven him for his ‘betrayal’ when he left the club last year.
The Belgian striker moved to the Blues on a £ 97.5m transfer, a club record, just weeks after dismissing Inter for the Serie A title. But after a difficult second period with Chelsea are now on the verge of returning to Italy on loan for the season.
But the Italian club’s ultra group, Curva Nord, said they used to treat Lukaku “like a king”, but that he is now “one like many”. They say fans were “very upset” with his departure, but that “these things can be forgiven over time.”
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