Here is Monday’s news and rumours concerning Chelsea:
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Chelsea set to miss out as Premier League duo battle for Belgian star
Chelsea plot surprise bid for Tottenham midfielder
Chelsea could go after Barcelona midfielder Alex Song should they miss out on Zenit star Axel Witsel, according to the London Evening Standard.
The former Arsenal man, who spent last year on loan at West Ham, would cost around £5m.
While they may fancy their chances of clinching Song, it appears that Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain will be staying put, according to the Daily Express.
Former Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro has reportedly said that the Argentinian is happy with the Serie A side.
Another player that they look set to miss out on is Atletico Madrid defender Toby Alderweireld, the Daily Express report.
The Belgian has decided to go to White Hart Lane as he expects he will be given more opportunities in the first-team.
Chelsea will have to beat off competition from West Ham if they wish to sign Tottenham midfielder Moussa Dembele, The Sun report.
Slaven Bilic hopes to steal the 27-year-old as he looks to strengthen his side ahead of their Europa League campaign.
Finally, Andreas Christensen could be heading out on loan this summer, the Daily Star report.
The highly-rated defender looks set to complete a move to Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach.
