Chelsea are reportedly set to miss out on long-standing transfer target Raphinha as per Sky Sports, with the Brazilian winger close to joining Barcelona.
The Blues had initially identified the Leeds winger as their preferred transfer target for the right-wing position in the team for the 2022-23 season. However, despite Leeds reportedly accepting a £60 million bid from Chelsea for the winger, as per a Daily Mail report, Raphinha's preference seems to be Barcelona.
With Raphinha arguably set to leave for Spain, the Blues will have to turn to other suitable options to bolster their forward line.
With that in mind, let's take a look at three Premier League wingers the West London club could target as alternatives to Raphinha.
#3 Michael Olise
One Premier League winger the Blues could turn to as a decent alternative option for Raphinha this summer is Michael Olise.
The young Crystal Palace forward is arguably one of the most promising wingers in the Premier League and could be a decent addition to Thomas Tuchel's team.
Olise is a highly technical winger who is good at taking on opposing defenders and also creating goal scoring chances for his team. He is also very versatile and can play both as a winger as well as a number 10.
The 20-year-old Crystal Palace forward is also left-footed just like Raphinha and could be deployed by Tuchel as an inside right-wing-forward.
The former Chelsea academy player had a decent 2021-22 campaign at the Selhurst Park Stadium. He scored four goals and provided eight assists in 36 appearances across all competitions.
#2 Allan Saint-Maximin
Considering Tuchel's desire for a direct one-versus-one winger in his team, Allan Saint-Maximin of Newcastle United could be a decent option.
The 25-year-old French player is arguably one of the best dribblers in the Premier League. He is a joy to watch with the ball at his feet and would no doubt be a fan favorite at Chelsea.
Saint-Maximin made a combined total of 140 successful dribbles last campaign, the most in Europe's top five leagues. He also registered five goals and five assists, respectively, in 37 games for Newcastle United.
Although his finishing may not be close to that of Raphinha, Saint-Maximin's dribbling skills could help the Blues against defensive-minded opponents.
Tuchel's side have often struggled to break down opposing teams who tend to deploy a low-block approach in games. This could be attributed to Chelsea's lack of direct wingers in the team.
#1 Jarrod Bowen
Another exceptional right-winger Chelsea could turn to as an alternative for Barcelona-bound Raphinha is Jarrod Bowen of West Ham United.
The 25-year-old English forward had a remarkable 2021-22 football campaign for the Hammers. In fact, Bowen registered a greater number of goals and assists than the Brazilian winger during the 2021-22 Premier League season.
As per the stats, he scored 12 league goals and registered 10 assists in 36 games for West Ham United. Raphinha, meanwhile, scored 11 goals and registered three assists.
Bowen is a very direct winger who is good at taking on opposing defenders and operating in half spaces. He also has good movement, both on and off the ball, and is a threat from dead-ball situations.
Topmani
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You had a good squad two years back with goid defence and in form Kante and Jorginho and injury free Pulisic and Mount. Now Rudriger and Christensen left already and Kante and Jorginho far off from their best. Azpilicueta and Alonso expect to depart and Ziyech is planning to leave for AC milan. Mount and Pullisic is most probably gonna miss half of the season adue to injuries and Emerson was just recovered from a serious injury. Werner is still missing sitters and Harvets didn't reach the expectations. Mendy was in excellent for but in last few months his performance was questionable. 113m on Lukaku was a total waste. You have to totally revamp the squad this season irrespective of the fact you were the world champions two years back. I never questioned your academy players and undoubtedly your academy is the best in England. But you need total revamp. It's highly unlikely Chelsea gonna finish top four this season. . Tuchel wanted Dembele but your management and Dembele refused. . Wanted Raphina who is set to join Barcelona. . Wanted De Ligt who is set to join Bayern. . Wanted Kounde who still yet to decide his destination. . Overall all of the Targets were missed. So panic buys incoming.
Yes I understand your point but these players are not just going to leave without replacing them. We still have marina who will be with the club until the transfer window closes. There’s a change of ownership and a lot of things will definitely change and they won’t just change in a week or two we still have the whole of July to sign players. Even when we couldn’t sign players because of the ban we finished in the top 4 so I don’t see how we can make that happen with some additional players
Kubbcdeknu
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Olise is the best, and Why did Chelsea sold Olise so early?
swears this guy is expectational
raeabnostz
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chalsae must get maximin he is a great player with sterling it will be great
miebcdklmy
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I prefer Bowen He is a good player Just similar to Jota of Liverpool
ÙncleBoima
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Bowen is better than Raphinha
sauadeikt
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Olise is the best, and Why did Chelsea sold Olise so early?
Sukbceilmn
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they don they use Chelsea play
Yazbeikprt
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wuyblprtuz
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maximin and starling in front na fire to fire
wuyblprtuz
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I prefer maximin
Angrybird007
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Allan Saint-Maximin all the way 🔵🔵
Cuzceryz
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Saint-Maximin is good 👍
slgeek
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What do you mean. In our champions league season we have 3 to 4 academy players is that not productive enough? The money we spent was from Hazard plus other players that left after our transfer ban we made huge money from hazard and invited the money on the players that came and also won trophies in their first season so I don’t even understand what you’re saying and before I forget we got add on from Madrid just recently.
You had a good squad two years back with goid defence and in form Kante and Jorginho and injury free Pulisic and Mount. Now Rudriger and Christensen left already and Kante and Jorginho far off from their best. Azpilicueta and Alonso expect to depart and Ziyech is planning to leave for AC milan. Mount and Pullisic is most probably gonna miss half of the season adue to injuries and Emerson was just recovered from a serious injury. Werner is still missing sitters and Harvets didn't reach the expectations. Mendy was in excellent for but in last few months his performance was questionable. 113m on Lukaku was a total waste. You have to totally revamp the squad this season irrespective of the fact you were the world champions two years back. I never questioned your academy players and undoubtedly your academy is the best in England. But you need total revamp. It's highly unlikely Chelsea gonna finish top four this season. . Tuchel wanted Dembele but your management and Dembele refused. . Wanted Raphina who is set to join Barcelona. . Wanted De Ligt who is set to join Bayern. . Wanted Kounde who still yet to decide his destination. . Overall all of the Targets were missed. So panic buys incoming.
Miockmnt
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should go for pepe, world class
Vatdkmnryz
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here we go
Topmani
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Panic buy tranfer window waiting for Chelsea. They might need another 300m for make a quality squad just after two years spending 250m in one transfer window and then getting Lakaka for 113m next season. They have the best academy in England but when comes to recruitment for first team they are the worst after Manchester United.
What do you mean. In our champions league season we have 3 to 4 academy players is that not productive enough? The money we spent was from Hazard plus other players that left after our transfer ban we made huge money from hazard and invited the money on the players that came and also won trophies in their first season so I don’t even understand what you’re saying and before I forget we got add on from Madrid just recently.
Witbdklpt
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stupid
Maker
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Chelsea please make this happen 😍😍😍😍
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sure I want it to happen
YungMarley266
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Chelsea please make this happen 😍😍😍😍
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i love this bro
Maker
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Chelsea please make this happen 😍😍😍😍
Solthyo
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@Afy why did you tag Everton instead of crystal palace? You are being more and more incompetent this app
MccBraain
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Forget about this man we want defenders
slgeek
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Panic buy tranfer window waiting for Chelsea. They might need another 300m for make a quality squad just after two years spending 250m in one transfer window and then getting Lakaka for 113m next season. They have the best academy in England but when comes to recruitment for first team they are the worst after Manchester United.
Jescilostz
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maximin is great
MC-Kenney
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maximin is the better option how I wish Chelsea can buy this guy, he strong, and can beat anyone with dribbles and pace
josilva877
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I prefer Olise
maceMwangoSingogo
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olise is a natural talent
yatbcilmoz
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i prefer olise
Tehckopsz
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I prefer Anthony Dos Santos from Ajax
Keep quiet
Cuueikrtyz
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Westham to expensive let’s go for maxi even though he doesn’t score a lot but got the pace n to create chances
Behcimopty
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I prefer Anthony Dos Santos from Ajax
Maker
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I prefer Jarrod Bowen, than this Raphinha, Chelsea should just let him be ! and I think they're most of prayers out there seeking for transfer to Chelsea which is more good and better in playing his position
Saucdmnpt
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ManUnited-Red
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Barca won’t get him keep dreaming 😭😭💀
bussyjay
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olise is the better option