Chelsea news: Todd Boehly sets Raphinha deadline as Reece James gives Raheem Sterling verdict

Here are your latest headlines on July 1.

Ben Jacobs of CBS Sports has reported that Chelsea have not given up in the race for winger Raphinha despite Barcelona's growing confidence in securing a deal.

There were reports coming out of Spain on Friday that claimed the La Liga had matched Chelsea's initial £60m agreement with Leeds and it was only a matter of time before the winger signed for the Spanish giant.

However, Jacobs suggests this is not true and the Blues have very much still in the race for the 25-year-old this summer with crucial days ahead. Todd Boehly and Chelsea are not willing to wait much longer before moving on.

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As Chelsea get closer to completing the signing of Manchester City and England star Raheem Sterling, has taken a look at what Reece James had to say about his international team-mate last year.

With Sterling's move to Stamford Bridge reportedly imminent and the prospect of James and Sterling playing for both club and country together, James has been very positive about the 27-year-old when speaking about his talent in the past.

"Everyone knows how good