Chelsea ‘keen on Raphinha as they join West Ham in transfer battle but winger could sign new Leeds deal’
LEEDS UNITED will continue to turn down any transfer offers for star Raphinha, according to reports.
The 25-year-old Brazilian winger is wanted by both Chelsea and West Ham but any January bids will be rejected.
The West London club 'appreciate him so much' and are preparing to launch a bid to trump the Hammer's approach.
The exciting attacker has scored eight goals and two assists in the Premier League this season.
Raphinha is away with national team and was in the starting line up that faced Ecuador in the epic World Cup qualifier this week.
The Blues are shopping for wingers as they amount a challenge for the title after the winter break.
Meanwhile, another offer for centre-back Jules Kounde is reportedly in the works.
And Chelsea are one of the three Premier League teams to be chasing Barcelona outcast Ousmane Dembele.
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