Chelsea ‘likely’ to make second bid for target and are ‘stepping up’ hunt for attackers
The latest Chelsea news and rumours on Thursday.
Chelsea have a big season ahead as they aim for success both in the Premier League and in Europe.
The Blues ended up finishing 3rd in the table last term behind Manchester City and Liverpool.
First up for the London club is an away trip to Goodison Park to take on Frank Lampard’s Everton.
Here is a look at the latest news coming out of the club today....
Striker wanted by fellow Premier League club
Bruno Lage’s side have identified the Belgium international as someone to provide competition for Raul Jiminez up front.
According to Sky Sports, the Midlands outfit would ‘prefer’ a loan deal for the attacker who is not thought to be in Thomas Tuchel’s plans.
Opening bid for defender rebuffed
Chelsea have apparently failed in their opening bid for Leicester City centre-back Wesley Fofana.
They are keen on luring the 21-year-old to Stamford Bridge after missing out on signing Jules Kounde from Sevilla to Barcelona.
However, they will have to fork out more cash if they go in with a second bid having seen their first offer turned down, with the Metro claiming they are ‘likely’ to return again.
Search for striker steps up
Chelsea are believed to be making strides in the transfer market as they hunt for reinforcements in attack.
They have let Romelu Lukaku head out the exit door back to Inter Milan in this window.
According to a report by ESPN, they are ‘stepping up’ their search for forward players and are in talks with Barcelona’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Red Bull Salzburg’s Benjamin Sesko.