Back to the Chelsea Newsfeed

Newcastle and Chelsea are monitoring 'Raphinha' with the winger 'likely to leave Barcelona'

Chelsea and Newcastle are both hoping to bring in Raphinha from Barcelona this summer, as the Spanish Giants look to offload players in an effort to ease their financial issues.

The Blues were keen on the winger last summer as it became clear he was unlikely to stay at Leeds, but were beaten to his signature by Xavi's side in a £50 million move.

Raphinha has since become an important player at the Nou Camp, scoring nine goals in 37 games across all competitions.

He could still be on the move this summer, though, with Spanish outlet Sport reporting that Barca believe they could turn a prophet on the 26-year-old by selling him this summer.