Chelsea hold Thursday medical slot for Rafael Duarte: fee still unresolved
Two outlets report concrete progress and a provisionally booked medical, but the clubs have not settled a payment structure. One tabloid's “done deal” is not corroborated.
- Independent sources
- 2
- First reported by
- Terrace Wire30m lead time
- Original source
- Terrace Wire 18 Sept
- Last updated
- 11h ago
Why this status?
Assigned by the ledger desk · 11h ago- Live negotiations: 2 desks report concrete activity, but terms remain in flux.
- 3 claims logged: desk is monitoring for verification or conflicting briefings.
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Claim timeline & provenance
3 entries · newest first- 18 Sept11:04
DONE DEAL: Rafael Duarte has agreed personal terms with Chelsea. The deal is complete.
transferwindowdaily.example - 18 Sept08:04
Chelsea's move for Rafael Duarte is live, but a payment structure with his club is not yet agreed. A Thursday medical slot has been provisionally held.
thewoodwork.example - 18 Sept07:34
Chelsea are working on Rafael Duarte and have provisionally held a medical slot for Thursday.
terracewire.example
Sources on record
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Insufficient record. Only 8 resolved claims on file: scores publish at 10 or more. 5 / 8 correct so far.