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Tuchel happy chatting with Chelsea target Raphinha

Footage of Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel chatting with Leeds United winger Raphinha has emerged this week.

It's broke that Chelsea are willing to offer Hakim Ziyech to Leeds in a swap for Raphinha.

And in the clip, which has been widely shared on social media in the last few days, it shows Tuchel and Raphinha chatting following a Premier League game.

What was said during the chat is not clear, and there is no suggestion Tuchel was trying to lure the player to Stamford Bridge.

But it does show Tuchel's admiration for Raphinha, as well as the player giving a warm response to gaining the Chelsea boss' attention.

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