Raphinha transfer: Leeds, Barcelona reach verbal agreement despite Chelsea, Arsenal interest

The Catalan giants are set to add one of the Premier League's top talents

The Raphinha transfer saga is finally reaching its end as the Brazilian winger is set to join Barcelona over Chelsea and Arsenal, according to multiple reports. CBS Sports' Ben Jacobs confirms that Barcelona reached a verbal agreement with Leeds on Sunday on a deal worth around €75 million. Personal terms had been agreed to since January.

While the agreement was reached on Sunday, the paperwork is set to be completed on Monday, with the player flying to Barcelona for a medical this week, Jacobs reports. Chelsea's deal was also accepted by Leeds United but Raphinha's heart was set on joining Barcelona as he and his agent Deco, a former Barcelona star, waited for the Spanish club to make their best offer. 

While Barcelona's financial issues are well known as they've struggled to register new talents Andreas Christensen and Franck Kessie, that certainly isn't stopping them from competing for top players' signatures. Barcelona's original offer of €60 million guaranteed was lower than Chelsea's initial offer, but the new deal meets Leeds United's valuation for their player. The deal is expected to be broken down into installments, but the full structure is unknown at the moment.