Here is your Chelsea morning digest on Tuesday, November 16.
Atletico Madrid ‘concerned’ over Saul deal
Spanish champions Atletico Madrid have reportedly been left ‘concerned’ over the potential of a move for midfielder Saul Niguez.
According to AS, Atleti were hopeful of selling the midfielder to Chelsea after his initial loan deal until the end of the 2021/22 campaign.
However, with the Spaniard having been frustrated in his search for first-team football, the prospect of a permanent move now looks unlikely, leaving Atletico Madrid somewhat worried as they attempt to add to their transfer funds ahead of next season.
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Chelsea willing to pay for Tchouameni
With Saul struggling to make his mark at Stamford Bridge so far during the current season, Chelsea already have their eyes on a potential alternative.
As per tuttomercatoweb, the Blues are willing to pay €60m (£51m) for Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni despite the principality club demanding just €50m (£42m) for his services.
The likes of Liverpool, Manchester City, Juventus and Real Madrid are also reported to be interested in the Frenchman.
He still has two-and-a-half years left on his current contract at the Stade Louis II.
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Azpilicueta sends Ibrahimovic message
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta has given his response to what looked to be a brutal elbow from former Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
The Swede appeared to lash out at the centre-back in the closing stages in the World Cup qualifier between Spain and Sweden.
Taking to Twitter, Azpilicueta wrote: “Everything is good here.”
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