Chelsea transfer news: The latest & LIVE player rumours from Stamford Bridge

CHASE STILL ON FOR MAHREZ

Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and Barcelona remain contenders to sign Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez, according to RMC Sport.

Reports had previously claimed that Barca are not interested in the Algerian and that no bids had been made for him late on deadline day.

But it has now been suggested that the Blaugrana could move for him should they admit defeat in their pursuit of Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho and that the three Premier League clubs are still monitoring the situation.

BARKLEY TURNS DOWN CHELSEA

Everton midfielder Ross Barkley has turned down the chance to join Chelsea, according to the BBC.

The England international is also said to have attracted the interest of Tottenham after being made available for transfer having turned down a new deal at Goodison Park.

But Barkley has dealt another blow to the Blues, who also appear to have missed out on Fernando Llorente, by rejecting a switch to west London.

NO BIDS FOR MAHREZ

Leicester City have received no bids for wantaway winger Riyad Mahrez, according to ESPN.

The Algerian was pulled out of his national team to complete a switch away from the Foxes but despite links with Barcelona and Chelsea, a deal is yet to materialise.

MAN UTD IN LATE WILLIAN MOVE

Manchester United are preparing another raid on Chelsea as they look to lure WIllian to Old Trafford, according to the Sun .

The newspaper reports that Jose Mourinho is keen to bring the Brazil international to Man United, where he would follow in the footstep of another former Blues star Nemanja Matic.

However, the Red Devils would be forced to spend in the region of £35 million for the 29-year-old's services.

CHELSEA LAUNCH €25M BID FOR ZAPPACOSTA

Chelsea have launched a €25 million bid for Torino defender Davide Zappacosta, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport .

The Italy international is a full-back and has been on Antonio Conte's radar for some time. Having missed out on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, the Blues are determined to add reinforcements before the close of the summer window.

BAYERN REJECT CHELSEA'S RAFINHA BID

Chelsea have had an offer for Bayern Munich defender Rafinha rejected, according to Sky Sports.

The Blues lost out in the race for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who joined Liverpool, and Antonio Conte is desperate to add a right-sided player to provide competition for Victor Moses.

Rafinha, who turns 32 in September, is one of a number of targets being considered by Chelsea, with Backary Sagna also said to be an option.

SPURS JOIN LLORENTE CHASE

Tottenham are set to battle Chelsea for Swansea City striker Fernando Llorente, according to The Sun.

The Blues are in pole position to sign the Spain international in a £15 million deal, but Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is hopeful he can steal in to provide competition for Harry Kane in north London.

COSTA COULD JOIN LAS PALMAS

Diego Costa could be set for a surprise loan switch to Las Palmas to help facilitate his transfer to Atletico Madrid, according to the Sun.

The 28-year-old is expected to leave Chelsea before the end of the transfer window in order to return to Atletico, but cannot play for the Madrid club until January due to their transfer ban.

The Liga side cannot register any new players until January 1, so a loan move to Las Palmas would help Costa keep fit ahead of the new year.

EVERTON REJECT CHELSEA'S £25M BARKLEY BID

Chelsea have seen their opening £25 million bid for Everton midfielder Ross Barkley rejected, according to a report from the BBC.

The Toffees are said to be holding out for £50m for the 23-year-old, though with only a year left on his contract the asking price may be dropped before Thursday's transfer deadline.

Barkley has turned down a new deal at Everton, with the midfielder wanting to make the move to the Premier League champions.

COSTA NEARS £41M ATLETICO MOVE

Diego Costa is edging closer to a move to Atletico Madrid as the club are in talks with Chelsea to re-sign him for £41 million, the Evening Standard claims. 

The striker has not returned to Chelsea since the summer break and has publicly criticised the club for the way they have treated him. A return to Atletico has long been his preferred destination and it seems a breakthrough in talks has finally been made. If the deal does materialise, he will be unable to feature until January 2018 due to the transfer ban imposed on the club.

CHELSEA HOPEFUL ON DRINKWATER DEAL

Chelsea are optimistic of agreeing a deal with Leicester City to sign Danny Drinkwater before the transfer window closes, according to the Daily Telegraph .

Leicester reportedly want close to £40 million for the midfielder, while Chelsea have offered £25m for the England international but feel a compromise can be reached.

CAGLIARI KEEN ON CHELSEA STRIKER

Cagliari are interested in signing Chelsea striker Loic Remy, according to Sky Sport Italia, via Sky Sports . 

Remy struggled with injury during a loan spell at Crystal Palace last season and could head to Serie A in a bid to get his career back on track.

JUVENTUS MAKE CAHILL ENQUIRY

Juventus are interested in the possibility of signing Chelsea and England defender Gary Cahill, according to  The Sun .

The Serie A champions have enquired about the centre-back as they seek a replacement for Leonardo Bonucci, who left for rivals AC Milan. Chelsea have been linked with a move for Virgil van Dijk, and his arrival could pave the way for Cahill to join Juventus.

HAZARD TO FORCE MADRID MOVE

Chelsea star Eden Hazard will do everything in his power to force a move to Real Madrid this summer, according to Don Balon .

The Belgium international has seen his name linked to both the Merengue and Barcelona in the current transfer window. 

And as Madrid struggle to close a deal for Kylian Mbappe, they have returned to Hazard - who can count Blancos coach Zinedine Zidane among his admirers.

WILLIAN TO REPLACE NEYMAR AT BARCA

Chelsea winger Willian is now in pole position to replace Neymar at Barcelona, according to France Football .

The Brazilian has found it difficult to adapt to life at Stamford Bridge under Antonio Conte, and has spent a lot of time in the bench since the ex-Juve man took over. 

And while Conte would be reluctant to sell his star, Barca see him as the perfect player to add attacking potency on the left flank.

CHELSEA TO MAKE €70M ALEX SANDRO BID

Despite having multiple bids already rejected, Chelsea will return with a €70m offer for Juventus full-back Alex Sandro, according to c alciomercato.com . 

The Italian champions are reportedly still confident they will keep the Brazilian, and will put forth an improved contract offer to ensure he stays in Turin. 

BATSHUAYI WANTS CHELSEA STAY

Michy Batshuayi is determined to stay at Chelsea this summer, the Daily Mail reports.

The Belgium international wants to fight for his place at Stamford Bridge despite interest from both Lille and also West Ham United.

CHELSEA PLAN SHOCK VARDY BID

Chelsea are considering a surprise move for Leicester striker Jamie Vardy as a replacement for Diego Costa, claims the Daily Mirror .

Though Chelsea have already signed Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid, the Premier League champions remain in the market for another forward and are weighing up an approach for Vardy.

CHELSEA TO MAKE £91M MOVE FOR BELOTTI

Chelsea are preparing a £91 million move for Torino forward Andrea Belotti as their search for a striker continues, according to a report from TransferMarketWeb .

Antonio Conte is determined to add another forward to his squad before the end of the window, despite having already signed Real Madrid star Alvaro Morata for £70m.

Diego Costa looks certain to leave Stamford Bridge in the coming weeks, which could see Chelsea hold only 13 senior players at the end of the window.