Gossip: Blues agree deal with Omorodion

Chelsea have agreed a £35m deal with Atletico Madrid to sign Spanish forward Samu Omorodion, and the 20-year-old is set to have a medical. (Fabrizio Romano)

Chelsea and Albania striker Armando Broja will hold talks with manager Enzo Maresca to figure out his future. Everton and Wolves are among those interested in the 22-year-old. (Mail)

West Ham are interested in Chelsea's defender Trevoh Chalobah, 26. (Sky Sports)

Crystal Palace are also eyeing a move for the Englishman. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Chelsea have been contacted by Rangers over a potential loan for 19-year-old academy midfielder Leo Castledine. Aberdeen are also interested in the Englishman. (FootballScotland)

Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez is set to be appointed one of Chelsea's vice-captains despite upsetting some of his team-mates by singing a derogatory song about black players. (Times - subscription)

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