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London calling for Jesus, Richarlison, Raphinha

London's Premier League giants are in a three-way battle for a hat-trick of Brazilian stars, writes TOM BARCLAY.

Samba boys Gabriel Jesus, Richarlison and Raphinha are all being eyed up by a  trio of the biggest clubs in the capital.

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte has dropped his interest in Gabriel Jesus, giving Arsenal and Chelsea a clearer run at the Manchester City forward.

But Conte’s Spurs and Chelsea are vying for Richarlison, who wants to leave Everton but is rated at more than £50million.

And Spurs are also in a fight with arch-rivals Arsenal for Leeds wideman Raphinha, coveted by Barcelona too but who would command a similar fee.

It makes for a Selecao-themed sideshow to the summer transfer market and one that could see each London club end the window with a shiny, new Brazilian international in their ranks.

Jesus, 25, has a year left on his City contract and is expected to leave following the signings of strikers Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez.

Arsenal have a long-term interest in the former Palmeiras forward, whom Mikel Arteta worked with during his time as Pep Guardiola’s No2 at City.

Chelsea could rival Manchester United for Antony

That's the claim from 90min as Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag eyes at least four of his ex-Ajax stars.

It's understood the Dutch giants value the Brazil winger, 22, at around £69million.  

And with Romelu Lukaku poised to rejoin Inter Milan on loan, his Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is looking for new attackers.

90min suggest the Blues have met Antony's agents in the UK.

'Arsenal bid £48m for Raphinha'

Arsenal have bid around £48million for Raphinha - if claims from Spain tonight are to be believed.

Mundo Deportivo reporter Gabriel Sans tweeted that Leeds have received an offer of ‘€55m (£47.2m) plus €15m (£12.8m) in variables’ for the Brazil winger, 25, who has mainly been linked with Chelsea and Manchester United.

Sans mentioned no club - although he seemed to rule out Barcelona.

But in reply, fellow journalist Pol Alonso posted: “It’s Arsenal”.

Blues linked to Neymar

Chelsea are being linked with a sensational move for Neymar.

The French champions are reportedly willing to consider offloading the Brazil superstar, 30.

Boss Mauricio Pochettino is heading out following another failure to win the Champions League.

And there are question marks over Neymar's attitude in the French capital since his £198million move from Barcelona in 2017.

Matthijs de Light latest

Chelsea are reportedly keen on signing Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt.

The Blues are desperate for reinforcements at centre-back after Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen quit the club.

Juventus centre-back De Ligt is someone the Blues are “very interested” in signing, according to  in Italy.

Though Chelsea are said to have zero intention of paying the £103million release clause in the 22-year-old Dutch international’s contract.

Raphinha for Ziyech?

Could Chelsea offer Hakim Ziyech to Leeds in part-exchange for winger Raphinha?

That's the speculation today as the Blues and Manchester United remain linked with the Elland Road Brazilian.

Signing Raphinha, 25, would be an impressive statement for new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly.

Christopher Nkunku blow

Chelsea have suffered a major blow to their summer transfer plans after Christopher Nkunku agreed a contract extension with RB Leipzig.

Nkunku, 24, was one of European Football's most effective attackers last season as he scored 35 goals and created 19 in 50 appearances.

This strong form saw him linked with an £80million move to some of Europe's biggest clubs, with Man United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain all said to be interested in a transfer.

However, these plans look to be now down the drain after RB Leipzig announced a two-year contract extension until 2026.

In the  Nkunku said: “I’m pleased to continue wearing the RB Leipzig shirt.

"After our great achievement in winning the DFB-Pokal, it remained clear that my story here isn’t over yet. I was really impressed with the club’s efforts to keep me.

"RB Leipzig have made a name for themselves on the international stage in recent years and have shown time and again that we can compete for titles.

"We want to build on that going forward and go one step further."

Matthijs de Light latest

Chelsea are reportedly keen on signing Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt.

The Blues are desperate for reinforcements at centre-back after Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen quit the club.

Juventus centre-back De Ligt is someone the Blues are "very interested" in signing, according to  in Italy.

Though Chelsea are said to have zero intention of paying the £103million release clause in the 22-year-old Dutch international's contract.