Chelsea offer wantaway winger to Leeds in swap deal to beat Arsenal to Raphinha

Chelsea are reportedly considering offering Hakim Ziyech to Leeds in a swap deal for Raphinha.

Arsenal are said to be readying a second bid for the Brazilian after their opening offer was immediately dismissed as it fell way below Leeds’ valuation.

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But a number of other clubs are said to be interested, including Raphinha’s preferred option Barcelona, as well as Tottenham, and now Chelsea.

The Athletic’s David Ornstein claimed on Thursday that Thomas Tuchel is keen on the 25-year-old, with a view to playing him at wing-back at Stamford Bridge next season.

Ornstein said: “Chelsea present Champions League football but they’re still getting their recruitment plans together. They also, as I understand it, would quite like to play him as a wing-back; I’m not sure if he [Raphinha] would want that.”

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And now CBS Sports’ Ben Jacobs claims Chelsea could offer Ziyech in exchange for Raphinha, with the Whites said to be interested in the Moroccan.

He told The Football Terrace: “Don’t be surprised if Chelsea advance their interest if they bring Hakim Ziyech into the equation because my understanding from talking to Leeds sources separate to Raphinha