Your Chelsea morning transfer round-up on Friday, August 26.
Leao unconvinced by AC Milan exit
Rafael Leao has quickly become heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this summer as the Blues look to sign a forward before the summer transfer window slams shut at the end of the month. Last month, The Telegraph reported that the 23-year-old surfaced as an option for the west Londoners.
Talk of a move to Chelsea cooled, but the Times have now said that the club have now reignited interest and are currently working on a deal to sign the AC Milan winger. The report adds that negotiations began over the weekend, and the possibility of 'one or more' Blues players being included in a player-plus-cash swap deal were discussed.
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However, Italian outlet Calciomercato say that the Portugal international is in no rush to leave the San Siro, which - obviously - comes as a major blow.
Chelsea table bid for midfielder
Chelsea have submitted a bid for Dynamo Moscow star Arsen Zakharyan, according to Di Marzio. The 19-year-old midfielder has been identified as the next teenage talent on Todd Boehly's radar as the Blues build for the future.
The report adds that the Blues hope to close a deal for Zakharyan quickly. The Russia international, who sees his contract at Dynamo expire in 2024, featured 29 times in the Russian top-flight last season, directly contributing towards 15 goals.
Blues close in on Aubameyang
football.london understand that the Blues submitted a £22million bid for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on Wednesday evening. It's said that the west Londoners are very confident that Barcelona will accept their latest proposal.
Tuchel is eager to reunite with Aubameyang, who prospered under the German's stewardship at Borussia Dortmund. The Chelsea boss has specifically identified the striker as a priority signing before the window slams shut at the end of the month.
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