CHELSEA have reportedly recognized Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry and AC Milan ahead Rafael Leao as options to Leeds ace Raphinha.
The Blues look set to overlook out on the Brazilian with the 25-year-old closing in on a dream swap to Barcelona.
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Boss Thomas Tuchel is already eyeing up totally different choices in his quest to bolster his assault together with the approaching arrival of Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling.
According to the Guardian, German star Gnabry and Portuguese wideman Leao are on Chelsea’s shortlist.
Gnabry is going through an unsure future having entered the ultimate 12 months of his contract, with SolarSport completely revealing how Manchester United and City are eager on him.
And former employers Arsenal are additionally claimed to be conserving tabs on his state of affairs on the Allianz Arena.
Gnabry is known to be out there for round £35million, with the Guardian stating Milan would ask for nearly triple that for Leao.
The 23-year-old helped the Rosonneri win their first Scudetto since 2011 final season after chipping in with 11 targets and ten assists in 34 Serie A matches.
With two years nonetheless to run on his deal on the San Siro, it has been stated that Stefano Pioli’s facet are demanding no less than £100m in order to half methods with him.
And whereas Chelsea may very well be priced out of a transfer for the ex-Lille man, it has been reported that Gnabry will snub a swap to Stamford Bridge.
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Sky Sport Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg has declared that the ex-West Brom loanee would not entertain a swap to Chelsea out of his loyalty to the Gunners.
He tweeted: “Update Gnabry: We have typically been informed {that a} transfer to Chelsea is NO matter for Serge as a result of his time at Arsenal.
“Gnabry choice in Munich quickly.”
Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic revealed final month how the Bundesliga champions should money in on Gnabry if he fails to increase his keep.
He stated: “We actually need to maintain him. We would love to increase with him.
“I believe we confirmed him the mandatory appreciation. I hope that he chooses FC Bayern. We will intensify the talks over the subsequent few weeks.
“But if a participant doesn’t need to determine for the membership then it’s solely honest to inform us in order that we will discover a answer that makes everybody pleased.”