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Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel 'is plotting to sign his "dream player" Raphinha from Barcelona this summer' - after trying to lure him to Chelsea last year - and 'could offer Benjamin Pavard in a swap deal' for the Brazilian

Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel is reportedly eager to sign Barcelona winger Raphinha this summer, having missed out on his 'dream player' while at Chelsea last year.

Raphinha snubbed a move to Stamford Bridge in favour of Barcelona last summer, moving to the Catalan giants from Leeds for £56million, but could be on his way out already following a somewhat unconvincing season at the Nou Camp.

Tuchel, who steered Bayern Munich to their 11th successive Bundesliga crown on the final day of the season this month, is keen to bolster his squad with reinforcements ahead of next term and has reportedly lined up Raphinha as a summer target.