CHELSEA have pulled the plug on their bid to sign Wesley Fofana after Leicester City, SunSport can reveal.
The Blues threw out a THIRD bid worth £70million including add-ons.
But Chelsea have received a massive boost in their pursuit of Anthony Gordon, with the striker reported to have told Everton he wants a move to Stamford Bridge.
The Toffees striker has also removed all reference to the club on Instagram.
And the Blues are said to be incredibly confident of landing his signature before the window closes, with a bid of £50m plus £10m in add-ons ready.
Chelsea have also agreed personal terms with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, as Thomas Tuchel brings in some much-needed firepower.
Reports from Spain claim that a £18.5m deal plus £4m in add-ons is imminent.
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Blues pull out of Fofana deal
Chelsea have pulled the plug on their bid to sign Wesley Fofana after Leicester City threw out a THIRD bid worth £70million including add-ons.
SunSport understands Thomas Tuchel, who was desperate to land the 21-year-old French sensation, will now turn his attention to alternative targets.
Frustrated Chelsea chiefs feel the Foxes have priced Fofana out of his dream move after digging in for a joint world record fee of £85million for their star defender.
Even the big spending Blues – bankrolled by ambitious new owner Todd Boehly – believe that's way too rich for a 21-year-old.
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Good morning Chelsea fans
Leicester have rejected a third offer by Chelsea for Wesley Fofana worth £70million.
According to Sky Sports, the Blues' latest bid was believed to be £60m with a possible £10m in add-ons.
But the additional fees were described as "ambitious" targets and therefore the grand total of £70m may be unlikely to be reached.
Fofana wants to switch to Stamford Bridge and was left out of the Foxes' loss to Southampton.
Meanwhile, Everton star Anthony Gordon has told the club he wants to sign for Chelsea
That is according to The Athletic, who report Gordon is very keen on making the move to Stamford Bridge.
They report adds that the 21-year-old wants to play Champions League football and believes the move will boost his chances of an England spot at this winter's World Cup.
The Athletic understand the Blues are ready to pay £50m plus £10m in potential add-ons for the winger.
And Chelsea are very close to signing Barcelona star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
That is according to reporter Rudy Galetti, who claims a deal to take Aubameyang to the Blues is “imminent”.
Galetti claims the clubs have reached an agreement over a fee of just under £17m, plus bonuses which would see the former Arsenal star make a quick return to the Premier League.
The Gabon international only joined Barca in February after his well-publicised disciplinary problems with the Gunners.
Finally, Chelsea are considering a transfer swoop for Porto ace and Arsenal target Pepe.
But the Blues have been informed that the Brazilian is not available for a fee less than his £59m release clause.
The 25-year-old has been the subject of a £25.3m bid from the Gunners.
And now Record report London rivals Chelsea have sent inquiries to the Primeira Liga side.
- Kostas Lianos
Zi you later
Chelsea ace Hakim Ziyech's brother has dropped a major hint that he could be set to return to Ajax.
Abdullah Ziyech took to Instagram to post an image of Hakim in the Ajax jersey.
The 29-year-old is unhappy at Stamford Bridge due to a lack of minutes and he wants a move away this summer.
Since making the move to West London back in 2020 for £36million, the winger has scored 14 goals in 84 matches.
At the Eredivisie champions, the Moroccan's record is much improved with 49 goals and 81 assists in 165 games.
The former Morocco international was a fan favourite at Ajax winning a league title and a domestic cup while also playing an integral role in the club's run to the Champions League semi-finals in 2019
- Kostas Lianos
Chalobah 'keen on Inter loan'
Chelsea ace Trevoh Chalobah would be willing to join Inter Milan on loan.
That is according to Gazzetta Dello Sport, who claim Chalobah could be on his way to Inter.
The centre-back, who has also been linked with Aston Villa, has been a sub for all of the Blues' opening three Prem games.
And the 23-year-old and looks set for a move in this summer transfer window
- Kostas Lianos
Anthony Gordon alternative
Chelsea are in talks to sign AC Milan star Rafael Leao ahead of transfer deadline day.
The Blues remain keen on landing Everton ace Anthony Gordon but are keeping their options open.
Leao has emerged as a target after being named Serie A's Most Valuable Player last season as he helped Milan win the league.
The West Londoners are now working on a deal to sign the 23-year-old and held negotiations with the Rossoneri over the weekend, report The Times.
Talks have included the possibility of a Chelsea player joining the Italian giants in exchange
- Kostas Lianos
Bayern target De Jong
Bayern Munich have joined Manchester United and Chelsea in the transfer race for Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong.
Bayern are said to be weighing up offering Barca a similar deal to the one that saw Philippe Coutinho join the club for one season from the Nou Camp three years ago.
According to Sport, the Bundesliga champions would table a loan move with the option to buy.
However, it is proving a difficult challenge to lure the midfielder away from the Blaugrana
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Final De Jong bid
Manchester United are planning one final offer for Barcelona star and Chelsea target Frenkie de Jong.
Reports have emerged that United chiefs are flying to Spain this week in an attempt to seal an agreement.
De Jong appears to have been, at best, lukewarm on the prospect of rejoining ex-Ajax manager Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.
But Ten Hag has persuaded the Red Devils’ hierarchy to make another attempt after personally holding positive talks with the star midfielder, report De Telegraaf
- Kostas Lianos
West Ham sign Emerson
West Ham have completed the transfer of Emerson Palmieri from Chelsea.
According to Sky Sports, Emerson has put pen to paper on a four-year contract.
The left-back joined the Blues from Roma in 2018 but struggled to make a case for the starting line-up.
The Italy international registered a total of two goals and five assists in 71 appearances across all competitions
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Conor Gallagher targeted
West Ham are plotting a daring bid to land Chelsea's ace Conor Gallagher, reports SunSport's Andy Dillon.
Hammers manager David Moyes wants Gallagher to spend the season on loan with the Irons.
The midfielder is already wanted by Premier League rivals Newcastle and Crystal Palace – where he spent last season gaining valuable experience.
Moyes wants to inject pace and power into the middle of the park, particularly after losing the first three games of the campaign which has left his team bottom of the table.
The 22-year-old has featured in all three Chelsea games so far, with the player starting in Sunday's 3-0 defeat at Leeds.
But Gallagher was only offered his chance with injured duo N'Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic sidelined
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All systems Jo
Everton are set to match Newcastle in the £30million bidding war over Watford ace Joao Pedro as they prepare to lose Anthony Gordon to Chelsea.
According to the Daily Mail, the Toffees are now willing to match the Magpies' recent £25m offer, which includes £5m in add-ons.
The forward is said to prefer a move to St James' Park, with the club's fortunes on the rise since their Saudi takeover.
But with the Blues keen to land Gordon for £60m, Everton are desperate to get a replacement in the door
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Port of call
Chelsea are considering a transfer swoop for Porto ace and Arsenal target Pepe.
But the Blues have been informed that the Brazilian is not available for anything less than his £59million release clause.
The 25-year-old has previously been the subject of a £25.3m bid from the Gunners.
And now Record claim London rivals Chelsea have sent inquiries to the Primeira Liga side
- Kostas Lianos
Aubameyang transfer situation
Chelsea are very close to signing Barcelona star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
That is according to Rudy Galetti, who claims a deal to take Aubameyang to the Blues is “imminent”.
Galetti tweeted the clubs have reached an agreement over a fee of just under £17million, plus bonuses which would see the former Arsenal star make a quick return to the Premier League.
The Gabon international only joined Barca in February after his well-publicised disciplinary problems at the Gunners
- Kostas Lianos
Gordon keen on Chelsea
Everton star Anthony Gordon has told the club he wants to sign for Chelsea
That is according to The Athletic, who claim Gordon is very keen on making the move to Stamford Bridge.
They report claims the 21-year-old wants to play Champions League football and believes the move will boost his chances of an England spot at this winter's World Cup.
The Athletic understand the Blues are ready to pay £50million plus £10m in potential add-ons for the winger
- Kostas Lianos
Third Fofana bid rejected
Leicester have rejected a third bid by Chelsea for Wesley Fofana worth £70million.
According to Sky Sports, the Blues' latest offer was believed to be £60m with a possible £10m in add-ons.
But the additional fees were described as "ambitious" targets and therefore the grand total of £70m was unlikely to be reached.
Fofana wants to move to Stamford Bridge and was left out of the Foxes' defeat to Southampton
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Jude Bellingham reminder
Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea have been dealt a transfer blow in their bid to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham.
That’s because Real Madrid are set to buy Bellingham using their £70million Casemiro windfall after the star midfielder joined United.
According to Marca, the Red Devils have blocked themselves from getting the England International.
Bellingham, also linked with the Blues and the Reds, is a top target for Real this summer.
The Spanish champs were already targeting a move for the 19-year-old next summer.
But with an extra £70m in the kitty from Casemiro’s departure, Los Blancos are now more confident than ever of having enough funds to sign the England international ahead of United, Chelsea and Liverpool
- James Colasanti
Blues in Saint-Maximin hunt
Chelsea are the 7/2 second favourites to sign Newcastle's flying winger Allan Saint-Maximin.
Toon boss Eddie Howe says the star is going nowhere but the bookies have complied odds indicating he could end up in London.
Tottenham are 2/1 favourites with Betfair to sign the 25-year-old, who terrorised Manchester City's defence in an exciting 3-3 at St James' Park on Sunday.
- James Colasanti
Chelsea linked with Porto's Pepe
Chelsea have enquired about the availability of Porto winger Pepe, according to Portuguese outlet Record.
But the Gunners will have to dig deep again to land their target as his club apparently will not let the 25-year-old winger leave for any less than his release clause of £59million.
- James Colasanti
West Ham plot Gallagher move
West Ham are set to make an ambitious bid for Chelsea star Conor Gallagher, SunSport has exclusively revealed.
The 22-year-old midfielder has featured in all three of the Blues' Prem games so far this season but may struggle to keep his place when N'Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic return from injury.
That could pave the way for the Hammers to table a £40million raid for the England star or see if the Blues will let them take him on loan for the rest of the season.
Conor Gallagher has been given a chance in the first team at Chelsea this seasonCredit: Getty - James Colasanti
Chalobah 'keen on Inter loan'
Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah would be willing to join Inter Milan on loan, according to Gazzetta Dello Sport.
The versatile centre-half, 23, who has also been linked with Aston Villa, has been sub for all of the Blues' opening three Prem games and looks set for a move in this window.
- James Colasanti
Do Chelsea lack creativity?
Chelsea's problem as an attacking force is due to a lack of creativity rather than the absence of a ruthless No 9, according to Football London.
They suggest that despite the clamour to fill the void left by Romelu Lukaku's return on loan to Inter Milan, the real problem lies elsewhere.
Their analysis says: "More are coming round to accepting a conversation that began not long into [Thomas] Tuchel's reign over a severe lack of creativity.
"Even in the glow of that historic Champions League win, the league form and results by the end of the 2020/21 campaign had given enough evidence to suggest Chelsea's attacking approach was flawed."
- James Colasanti
Gordon 'wants Chelsea move'
Everton star Anthony Gordon has told them he wants to sign for Chelsea, according to The Athletic.
They report the 21-year-old winger wants to play Champions League football and believes the move will boost his chances of an England spot at this winter's World Cup.
The Athletic understand the Blues are ready to pay £50million plus £10m in potential add-ons.
- James Colasanti
Palmieri medical at West Ham
Chelsea's Emerson Palmieri is reportedly undergoing a medical today ahead of a £15million move to West Ham.
The Italy left-back has a successful loan spell with Lyon last season but has failed to nail down a Blues spot under managers Antonio Conte, Maurizio Sarri or Thomas Tuchel since signing from Roma in 2018.
Emerson Palmieri is on the brink of joining West Ham - James Colasanti
Bayern 'enter De Jong chase'
German heavyweights Bayern Munich have entered the race to sign Frenkie de Jong, according to journalist Gerard Romero.
Manchester United have been trying to seal a deal for the Barcelona midfielder all summer, with Prem rivals Chelsea also keen to get him.
Apparently, Bayern have now proposed a loan deal with an option to buy the Dutch star, whose complicated wage and contractual arrangement with the Catalans has made his exit far from simple.
- James Colasanti
Is Gordon worth the chase?
With news Chelsea might have to shell-out up to £65million to land Anthony Gordon, the debate has started over whether he is worth that kind of fee.
The quick 21-year-old winger has slowly built a solid reputation since making his Everton debut in 2017, and with a short spell on loan at Preston.
Sky Sports pundits have discussed Gordon's merits and it sounds like Liverpool legend Graeme Souness believes he is still a work in progress.
Souness said: "He's a dribbler and he's quick enough.
"But for me, he goes to ground a bit too easily but that's a lot of money for someone who's only played 50 games.
"It's not screaming at you when you see him play that he's going to be a top man."
- James Colasanti
Auba to Chelsea ‘imminent’
A deal to take Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona to Chelsea is “imminent”, according to sports journalist Rudy Galetti.
He tweeted the clubs have reached an agreement over a fee of just under £17million plus bonuses which would see the former Arsenal skipper make a quick return to the Prem.
The Gabon striker only joined the LaLiga giants in February after his well-publicised disciplinary problems at the Gunners.
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