After failing to sign France midfielder Manu Kone in the summer, Chelsea could go back for the 25-year-old AS Roma player in January in a deal that could also involve English winger Jamie Gittens, 22, heading in the opposite direction.

Chelsea have held further talks with West Ham about Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus, 24, but are prioritising a move for Borussia Dortmund's 20-year-old English winger Jamie Gittens.

Chelsea's offer of 35m euros (£29.5m) for English winger Jamie Gittens has been rejected by Borussia Dortmund, who are demanding 50-60m euros (£42-£50m) for the 20-year-old.

Borussia Dortmund's 20-year-old English winger Jamie Gittens is a top summer target for Chelsea.

Chelsea are weighing up a move for Borussia Dortmund's 20-year-old English winger Jamie Gittens, who could cost about £50m.