Raphinha, New Brazilian Soccer Sensation, Linked To Blockbuster Barca and Chelsea Moves

It’s the first week of July which only means one thing for world football: the chase is already on and propelling to its highest peaks for transfer talks. 

Soccer season is right behind those activities fast approaching too, having teams already commenced with preseason training, it is safe to say that it's shaping to be one for the books. Get ready to hedge your bets at outlets like DraftKings and FanDuel available here Pennsylvania Online Casino.

One of the biggest sagas in soccer is the latest on Raphinha’s future. The Brazilian winger currently has the world on his feet, going from pillar to post while navigating his options between lucrative offers on his table from European heavy-hitters.

After two breakout seasons with Leeds United, his trajectory has soared and seemed inevitable for a career upgrade. Initially, stepping on F.C Barcelona’s radar, from that point forward he’s stirred a vast amount of interest and raised the scouts' eyebrows everywhere.

When the summer transfer window opened it looked like Raphinha was destined to sign on the dotted line at Arsenal F.C. for a fee in the region of £55 million. On sight, the Catalana side reignited the interest that first emerged in January, only to have their numbers prove a stumbling block to reaching a matching offer with the Gunners.

Since then, Raphinha and Barca have been stifling Thomas Tuchel’s hopes for attaining the winger’s services as he expressed his undying childhood desires of making Nou Camp his new home. Deco, the football legend and his agent has been seen in and out of the Nou Camp for the past 3 days, which validates their proximity that could lead to a Barcelona deal landed as their first preference.

At the eleventh hour, it felt compelling for Chelsea – who have had advanced negotiations - and Spurs to take initiative by preparing to offer Leeds £75 million. Therefore with a recent boost, The Blues are moving faster to finalize this deal before Barca hijacks the move. Arsenal has since been edging into pole position.

Last season made it clear that the Yorkshire side lacked depth and a winning spirit. With the imminent departures of their two major players such as Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips sold for over £100M+, who are all used to the pressing system feels like a smart business move.

Meanwhile, the famous Catalana, boasting of a €207.5 million financial injection from selling 10% TV rights, might be the reason why Deco is still holding on to a final play until Barcelona get back to their financial capabilities. Flattering and all, for the 25-year-old striker to be in such high demand by European giants, he is also competing for the marquee signing spot with Robert Lewandowski, as well as with Cristiano Ronaldo as of late at the Stamford Bridge grounds.

Amid Raphinha’s rising action into the sport’s blockbuster history, football experts rate that he needs a year of being a regular starter at the highest level of football before potentially disrupting his development. One would also wonder which team is willing to accommodate him on that level. Xavi enjoys players who can leave opponents unbalanced in the competitive La Liga and would hope he can also be a replacement for Ousmane Dembele who is currently in a free-agent position.

Such transfers happen once in a lifetime. Is there hope the future of the Brazilian striker would find a middle ground with one of both parties? As discussions are still ongoing, it feels like it won't be long until they are shaking hands.