Chelsea register interest in Leeds United star

The latest report has claimed that Chelsea have registered interest in Leeds United winger Raphinha as a potential transfer target.

Raphina, who is 25-year-old is enjoying another strong campaign at Elland Road, having scored eight goals and two assists from his 19 Premier League appearances.

The Leeds United winger has been targeted by West Ham United, who have been informed that the playmaker is not for sale before the end of the month.

However, according to transfer expert Gianluigi Longari, Chelsea are ready to join the race to sign the Brazil international.

The reports claimed that Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel is contemplating an approach at the end of the season when Raphinha will have two years left on his contract.

Leeds Utd are expected to get the Brazil winger to extend his contract before then by agreeing on new terms.

And even if Leeds United are to sell Raphina, they would unlikely consider any bids below £50m.

We will have to wait until the end of the season to see if the Blues will submit a deal for him.

In another news, Chelsea are yet to bring in a new left-back that would serve as backup for Ben Chilwell, who is out for the rest of the season.