In search of offensive reinforcements this summer, Chelsea would have looked into the situation of two “undesirables” from Barça.
While Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix joined FC Barcelona, departures were also expected in Catalonia this summer to stay in the nails of financial fair play. Ferran Torres and Raphinha were notably two names on the exit ramp according to information from the Daily Mail. The English media also reports that Chelsea were interested in acquiring the two attackers, two profiles that Mauricio Pochettino really appreciates.
Deadlocked on the Barcola file (which ultimately chose PSG), the Blues were close to reactivating the track leading to Raphinha. As a reminder, the Brazilian had already snubbed Chelsea’s interest last summer to join Barca from Leeds. Ferran Torres would still be perceived internally as a good attacking complement to compensate for the long-term injury of Christopher Nkunku.
