Chelsea ‘interested in Raphinha as they join West Ham in transfer war but winger could sign new Leeds contract’

LEEDS UNITED will continue to reject 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 bids in January will be rejected.

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This will continue while the Yorkshire club attempt to negotiate a new contract with Raphinha.

Sportitalia TV Many clubs are interested in Raphinha and Chelsea are among them.

The West London club ‘appreciates him very much’ and is set to launch an attempt to outmaneuver Hammer’s approach.

The exciting attacker has scored eight goals and two assists in the Premier League this season.

He has received plaudits under Marcelo Bielsa as rumors of a new signing.

And Leeds is ‘resolute’ that the Brazil international will not leave this month, according to Guardians.

Raphinha was absent from the national team and was in the starting line-up against Ecuador in epic World Cup qualifiers this week.

The Blues are winger shopping as they are a challenger for the title after the winter break.

Meanwhile, another offer for centre-back Jules Kounde is said to be active.

And Chelsea is one of those three Premier League teams chasing Ousmane Dembele outcast by Barcelona.

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