Raphinha

The winger has reiterated why the Blues missed out on signing him over the summer, despite having a bid accepted by Leeds United.

Raphinha left Leeds in the summer by joining Barcelona, but one player has stepped up and filled the void in the early part of the new campaign.

Barca will have four of their new signings available to face Rayo Vallecano but one big name will still be missing for the LaLiga opener.

The CEO has insisted Leeds United received "very healthy" fees for Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha, despite some feeling they could have fetched more.

Leeds fans know it and Raphinha knows it too - and now the Brazilian has paid a beautiful tribute to the man who made his Barca move possible - Marcelo Bielsa

Arsenal technical director Edu has spoken openly and honestly about the Gunners' failed pursuit to sign Raphinha earlier this summer

The MLS outfit were crushed in the pre-season friendly clash, with new Barca signing Raphinha running the show.

Speaking for the first time since his imminent transfer was confirmed, Raphinha has come clean on why he simply had to make the move to Barcelona this summer

Leeds and Barcelona have confirmed that a medical is all that stands between Raphinha and his long-awaited move to Camp Nou

Jesse Marsch has explained what separates Raphinha from the rest and given an update on transfer discussions with Barcelona.

A second reason as to why Chelsea missed out has emerged, and Raphinha is due to fly out to Barcelona to add the finishing touches today.

The player has been training alone at Thorp Arch near Wetherby on what looks like being his final day as a Leeds United player

It is now no longer in doubt that Raphinha will get his dream move, as a trustworthy reporter confirms the move is "close".

The long-running saga shows no signs of being resolved any time soon, despite claims on Monday that Barcelona had finally agreed a deal

Gnabry has quickly emerged on Chelsea's radar and a move will assume greater importance if a Ziyech exit kink is ironed out.

After months of speculation, Leeds and Barcelona are widely reported to have agreed a package for the transfer of the Brazilian winger

The long-running Raphinha transfer saga looks likely to soon reach a climax amid reports that his future will be decided in the coming days

Marsch has chosen his 26-man squad for Leeds' pre-season tour of Australia and the club have revealed if Raphinha is on the list.

The winger's stance on a Stamford Bridge switch is different to what has been reported, but Barcelona could yet win the race after all.

The Leeds manager is fully aware of Raphinha's "dreams" and his reaction hinted at the transfer saga's outcome.

The Brazilian wants Barcelona, but time could run out in the next 24 hours and a move within the Premier League is now the likeliest outcome.

The saga may soon be about to reach a much-needed conclusion with Leeds reportedly setting a deadline and Deco making a vow over Chelsea interest in Raphinha

The Blues' hopes of signing Raphinha appear to be over with the winger still refusing to say commit and Todd Boehly now readying a bid for an alternative

Raphinha appears destined to leave Leeds United this summer after two brilliant campaigns at Elland Road put top clubs on alert.

Ziyech looks on course to join AC Milan and the deal's structure has come to light, though his exit could leave Chelsea short if Raphinha doesn't sign.

The LaLiga giants are increasingly confident they will win the race to sign Raphinha, amid a new payment structure to Leeds and a massive €200m transfer influx

Barcelona may finally be about to get their man, as one journalist reports they will soon close the deal with Leeds

Chelsea have an agreement in place with Leeds for Raphinha, but the Brazilian could torpedo the transfer

Barcelona are 'trying until the end' after submitting a new offer, and what Leeds will do has come to light.

The Blues will learn later on Thursday if their bid to sign Raphinha is a success, with details of the wages on offer to the Brazilian now emerging