Latest Austin speculation and Chelsea reportedly snub Alderweireld deal

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A round-up of the latest transfer speculation involving Chelsea and QPR…

The Telegraph believes Tottenham are edging closer to capturing Toby Alderweireld after Chelsea snubbed a potential chance to sign him from Atletico Madrid.

Atletico offered Alderweireld, who was on loan at Southampton last season, to the Blues as part of a bid to re-sign Filipe Luis, who has been linked with a return to the Spanish club.

The Telegraph say Chelsea were not keen and Spurs are looking to tie up a deal to sign the defender.

West Ham have launched a bid to sign Mohamed Salah from Chelsea, according to the Daily Mirror.

There has been much speculation about Salah’s future since the end of last season, which he ended on loan at Fiorentina, who are keen to keep him.

Several other clubs have been linked with the Egyptian, including Tottenham, Inter Milan and Juventus.

And the Mirror reports that West Ham want to take Salah, 23, on loan with a view to a permanent move.

There continues to be speculation about Salah's long-term future
There continues to be speculation about Salah’s long-term future

Following reports in the Italian media, the Daily Mail say Chelsea have discussed a £10.7m bid for Augsburg’s Ghana left-back Baba Rahman, who is said to be a target for Juventus.

Oscar continues to be linked with a possible move to Juve.

The Mirror say he could offloaded by Chelsea in exchange for Paul Pogba, who has been consistently linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.

And the Daily Star say Atletico Madrid will  snub a cash plus-player-offer from the Blues for Antoine Griezmann.

Chelsea, it is claimed, are willing to give Atletico either Salah or Filipe Luis for the forward, who is apparently rated at £43m.

Gazzetta dello Sport reported on Tuesday that Chelsea could offer Salah as part of a swap deal for Griezmann.

Meanwhile, Charlie Austin has reservations about joining Newcastle, the Mail claim.

Austin is keen to secure a move following QPR's relegation
Austin is keen to secure a move following QPR’s relegation

QPR want £15m for striker Austin and have had no offers or approaches despite numerous reports of them receiving both strong interest and bids from several clubs, including the Magpies, Chelsea, Southampton, West Ham, Liverpool and Crystal Palace.

Newcastle were tipped to sign him, others were reported to be keen, and there is now speculation about why no move has yet materialised.

The Mail suggest Austin, 25, has misgivings about signing for Newcastle and has other options, while the Telegraph say he is concerned he could be priced out of a move and will plead with QPR to lower the asking price.

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