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Transfer gossip: Chelsea snubbed by four on deadline day before Zakaria; Xavi blocks €30m Arsenal move
Transfer gossip: Chelsea snubbed by four on deadline day before Zakaria; Xavi blocks €30m Arsenal moveChelsea ended up with Denis Zakaria but it was quite the deadline day journey to get to him, while Xavi blocked a €30m Arsenal approach.
The Gunners had a clear target in mind – Pedro Neto from Wolves – and seemingly no realy Plan B. But, as reported byTorres only moved to Barcelona eight months ago as they agreed a €55m fee with Manchester City for his services. He got four goals and four assists in 18 La Liga appearances last season, but the arrival of Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha is expected to limit his game time somewhat this term.
Edson Alvarez attempted to force through a move to Stamford Bridge from Ajax, having been made aware the Dutch side had rejected a £43m approach from the Blues.Jacobs tweeted: “Chelsea will be back for Ajax’s Edson Alvarez in January. Club pushed for much of deadline day to see if a sale was possible. Player wanted the move and has been directly reassured Chelsea will return.
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