Your Chelsea morning digest on Thursday, September 1. Transfer deadline day edition.
Chelsea's interest in Alvarez
In an attempt to secure a late defensive midfield addition to the squad, Thomas Tuchel has turned attention to Edson Alvarez from Ajax.
The Blues have reportedly made a £43m bid for the player, with the Dutch Telegraph reporting that a deal is still possible despite the window in the Netherlands closing on August 31.
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Chelsea are also looking at Ibrahim Sangare, too, with the PSV player being a long-term target for the club. He would reportedly cost around £45m, although the chances of both players being signed is low.
Aubameyang makes statement
Chelsea are still struggling to agree a deal with Barcelona over the transfer of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as the striker remains the centre of intense talks between the two clubs.
The Gabon forward is valued at £25m by the Spanish side, but Chelsea wants to push a deal including Marcos Alonso to lower the cash sum. Whilst at his home in Spain, Aubameyang became the victim of a threatening burglary last week.
After the incident where he and his wife were assaulted, valuable items were stolen. The striker has now issued a statement regarding the break-in.
De Jong lesson
Whilst Arsenal have addressed their transfer needs this summer early, Chelsea are scrambling around at the end of the window and could be forced to use certain players that Tuchel either doesn't trust or hasn't yet tested.
With Billy Gilmour set to leave the club, a move to Brighton looks likely, Chelsea are still chasing a new midfielder, and Tuchel doesn't seem keen to give the young Scot a chance despite him making the bench against Southampton.
It's something that could end up costing Chelsea in the latter weeks of the window.
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