It will cost the new president Todd Boehly 105 MILLION £ for the glamorous extremist couple. 3 Chelsea 55 55m bid for Leeds star Rafinha accepted Credit: EPA 3 The Blues are set to offer 50 50m for Man City star Raheem Sterling this weekCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun Chelsea contacted Leeds United for Brazilian star Rafinha and quickly agreed to increase the full asking price of 55 55 million. The Blues are also set to offer 50 50m this week for 27-year-old Sterling, who wants to move to London. Manchester City have told Sterling they will consider an offer for him as they know they are facing a losing battle to keep the star, even though they want him to stay. Chelsea moved quickly to Rafinha with a number of clubs associated with the unknown star. Arsenal have been chasing the crazy winger for some time, but Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel was determined not to lose to his rivals in London. Barcelona, Tottenham and Newcastle are also linked. Rafina, 25, told her Elland Road bosses she wanted to leave and most imagined a move to Barca. But the Spanish giants are facing financial problems, paving the way for Chelsea to move forward – with the deal expected to be announced in the next 48 hours. FREE BETS AND REGISTRATION OFFERS – BEST NEW CUSTOMERS OFFERS Chelsea is determined to be active in the transfer market after the acquisition of the club by the American Boehly by 4.25 billion £. So far this summer they have allowed players to leave only with defenders Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen leaving on free transfers. Rafinha still has to agree personal terms with Chelsea before any move. The 25-year-old Leeds star scored 11 goals in the Premier League and added three assists last season. 3 The new owner of Chelsea, Todd Boehly, is active in the transfer marketCredit: PA He scored in a 3-2 away defeat at Stamford Bridge in December. City, meanwhile, are still hoping Sterling will accept a new contract, but will consider accepting an offer if the price is right. The English international still has 12 months left on his current contract, but he is worried about the playing time he will get at the Etihad next season. He could leave as a free agent next year, but he wants to play as long as possible before the Qatar World Cup. New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly wants to have an immediate impact after the club takes over and Sterling’s signing would be a huge coup. The English winger scored 17 goals and added nine assists in all competitions for champions Prem City last season.
