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Chelsea news: Todd Boehly sets Raphinha deadline as Reece James gives Raheem Sterling verdict

Here are your latest football.london headlines on July 1.

Raphinha deadline?

Ben Jacobs of CBS Sports has reported that Chelsea have not given up in the race for winger Raphinha despite Barcelona's growing confidence in securing a deal.

There were reports coming out of Spain on Friday that claimed the La Liga had matched Chelsea's initial £60m agreement with Leeds and it was only a matter of time before the winger signed for the Spanish giant.

However, Jacobs suggests this is not true and the Blues have very much still in the race for the 25-year-old this summer with crucial days ahead. Todd Boehly and Chelsea are not willing to wait much longer before moving on.

READ MORE: Chelsea receive £60m Raphinha transfer boost as Todd Boehly sets new Barcelona deadline

Reece James gives Sterling verdict

As Chelsea get closer to completing the signing of Manchester City and England star Raheem Sterling, football.london has taken a look at what Reece James had to say about his international team-mate last year.

With Sterling's move to Stamford Bridge reportedly imminent and the prospect of James and Sterling playing for both club and country together, James has been very positive about the 27-year-old when speaking about his talent in the past.

"Everyone knows how good of a player Raheem Sterling is. He's probably one of the best wingers in the world at this moment in time."

Read more on what James said here

Bad News for Hudson-Odoi?

With Chelsea chasing new wingers this summer with Raheem Sterling, Raphinha and Ousmane Dembele all linked, the prospects for Callum Hudson-Odoi to break into Thomas Tuchel's starting eleven may appear slim.

The 21-year-old has two years left on his current deal at Stamford Bridge and there is still doubts over whether he will remain beyond that point give his struggles to nail down a consistent starting spot.

Read more about what lies ahead for the academy graduate here.

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