Chelsea will now target a different midfielder after they pulled out of the race for Sporting midfielder Manuel Ugarte.
Real Madrid are pressing ahead with trying to sign Chelsea forward Kai Havertz and they are now in contact with his agency.
Chelsea have announced the signing of 16-year old Kendry Paez from Independiente Del Valle.
Chelsea are the most likely destination for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia this summer, with Liverpool also interested in his signature.
Prospective Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is set to be told that he should use the majority of the summer transfer budget to rebuild Thomas Tuchel's defence, according to reports
Marcos Alonso is ready to leave Chelsea this summer amid interest from Barcelona, according to reports.
Thomas Tuchel has targeted four areas of the pitch to improve on in the transfer window this summer as Chelsea's takeover nears its completion, according to reports.
Chelsea are currently behind two top-level clubs in the race to sign AS Monaco's Aurelien Tchouameni in the summer, according to reports.
Chelsea forward Armando Broja is currently under the watchful eye of West Ham manager David Moyes, who is desperate not to get left short up front next season, according to…
Milan Skriniar has reportedly asked his agent to start negotiations with Inter Milan regarding a new deal at the club amid interest from Chelsea.