Chelsea are now set to confirm their first deal in the summer transfer window for the men’s senior team.

Confirmed reports have it that Chelsea have gate-crashed Arsenal’s bid to sign Raphinha from Leeds United after agreeing a £60million deal for the Brazilian.

Arsenal were believed to be leading the race for Raphinha and held talks with Leeds United on Tuesday.

However, the Gunners initial offer was rejected by Leeds, before Chelsea came into the race and upped their offer which was immediately accepted by Leeds.

Talks are at an advanced stage with former Chelsea midfielder Deco, Raphinha’s agent, at the heart of negotiations.

Check out a series of tweets by reliable transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

Chelsea and Leeds have reached full agreement for Raphinha! Official bid accepted around £60/65m [add ons included]. Main part of amount to be paid immediately. It’s done between clubs. ?? #CFC

Talks now ongoing on player side on personal terms and contract. Boehly, on it. pic.twitter.com/gNbc4HbrTa

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 28, 2022

Chelsea are now going into talks with Raphinha side and agent Deco (yes, former Chelsea midfielder!) – on the personal terms. It’s key step before ‘here we go’, as Arsenal and Barça were in talks with Leeds also today morning ?? #CFC

Deal fully agreed between clubs with Leeds.

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 28, 2022

More on Raphinha. Arsenal had a meeting with Leeds and made a new verbal bid in the last hours, turned down by LUFC. Barcelona also called Leeds again but no chance to match Chelsea bid. ?? #Raphinha

Chelsea are now working to get the agreement done also on personal terms.

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 28, 2022

Chelsea will pay an initial £55million for Raphinha  rising to in excess of £60 including add-ons.

The Blues are yet to reach personal terms with Raphinha, but that isn’t expected to pose a problem for the player who’s eager to don the Chelsea shirt.