Chelsea favourites for Raphinha as Barca unable to send 'suitable offer', decision expected within 24 hours
As per the very reliable Nizaar Kinsella of the Evening Standard, Chelsea are firm favourites to sign Raphinha this summer.
The Blues have seen a £55 million bid accepted for the 25-year-old but the deal was on hold so far as he preferred a move to Barcelona, having already 'snubbed' Arsenal and Spurs.
Barcelona have yet to send in a 'suitable offer' and a decision on Raphinha's future is expected to be made within 24 hours.
The report adds that Arsenal have not 'given up hope' of signing the Brazilian, but if Barcelona fail to respond within the next day with a good bid, Chelsea will be in the driving seat to sign him.
Source: Evening Standard