Transfer gossip: Chelsea said to be chasing PSG teenager

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

Chelsea are set to miss out on the signing of Paris Saint-Germain youngster Nanitamo Jonathan Ikone, Talksport say.

It is claimed that the Blues and Liverpool both want the 18-year-old but that he is heading for a transfer to Juventus.

It comes after French newspaper L’Equipe recently reported that Ikone favoured a move to Juve.

Talksport have also picked up on reports in Italy suggesting Juventus are favourites to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who has been linked with Chelsea as well.

Meanwhile, the Express have picked up reports in Italy claiming the Blues have had a £23m bid for Kalidou Koulibaly rejected by Napoli and that representatives of Roma’s Germany defender Antonio Rudiger are set for talks with Chelsea over a £19.3m deal.