Chelsea news: Barcelona issue hands-off warning as Todd Boehly sent Declan Rice transfer blow

Here are your f Chelsea headlines on Monday, July 4.

Barcelona President Joan Laporta has confirmed that the club are trying their best to sign Arsenal and Chelsea target, Raphinha. The La Liga outfit is understood to be Raphinha's preferred destination, something that Laporta has now claimed.

As cited by Fabrizio Romano on Twitter, Laporta said: "Raphinha wants to come at Barça. We have communication and have spoken with Leeds. What's there is that there are other clubs that want Raphinha and are making their proposals."

Thomas Tuchel urged to ruin West Ham's Armando Broja transfer plan and enact Declan Rice revenge

Chelsea are reportedly taking big strides towards completing the signing of Matthijs de Ligt, with Juventus close to agreeing the west London side's latest offer. The 22-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge and, while there is progress to be made, the Blues are in 'pole position' to sign the defender.

According to CBS journalist Ben Jacobs, Chelsea are edging closer to reaching an agreement with the Old Lady. The report claims that Juventus prefer a straight-cash deal despite interest in Jorginho.

It's said that the Italy international is not currently part of any bid tabled by Thomas Tuchel's side. The west Londoners are reportedly pushing to complete the signing of De Ligt, with Juventus slowly relaxing their asking price.

Jacobs adds that Chelsea are hoping to pay between £60million and £65million for the Netherlands international, but Massimiliano Allegri's side are steering Todd Boehly towards £70million - and, potentially, £75million dependant on interest from elsewhere.

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