Chelsea are working on a deal to bring in a new midfielder today.
The Blues are understood to have bid for Ajax’s Edson Álvarez.
The Dutch club are reluctant to sell him, however, the player looks desperate to make the move happen.
Álvarez trying to force Chelsea move
NIEUWS: @EdsonAlvarez19 traint niet mee bij #Ajax. Mexicaan wil dat club meewerkt aan vertrek naar #Chelsea.
🏴 Edson Alvarez will not train with Ajax. Mexican wants club to cooperate with departure to Chelsea.https://t.co/a4GuCSvKoQ— Mike Verweij (@MikeVerweij) September 1, 2022
It is being reported by De Telegraaf that Edson Álvarez has refused to train with Ajax this morning.
Chelsea have made him an offer which cannot be refused of more than €50 million across five years.
The midfielder also sees the Blues as one of his dream destainations and he is desperate to make the move.
Ajax are yet to reject Chelsea’s bid for the 24-year-old and the player is hopeful that there is room to negotiate.
Chelsea’s current offer is believed to be €50 million.