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Chelsea target Edson Alvarez ‘REFUSES to train’ with Ajax after the defensive midfielder is linked with a move to Stamford Bridge… as the Mexican becomes the THIRD Ajax star this summer to skip training in an attempt to force a move
- Ajax midfielder Edson Alvarez has been the subject of a £43m bid from Chelsea
- The Mexican refused to train with the Dutch side as he attempts to force a move
- He is the third Ajax player this summer to not train amid transfer speculation
- Alvarez is desperate for the move as Chelsea look to strengthen their midfield
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Chelsea transfer target Edson Alvarez refused to train with Ajax on Thursday, amid continuing speculation linking the Mexican with a move to Stamford Bridge.
Dutch outlet De Telegraaf report the 24-year-old informed the club that he wants them to start negotiationg with Thomas Tuchel’s side after they submitted a £43million bid for the defensive midfielder.
The Mexico international becomes the third Ajax player this summer to refuse to train in an attempt to force a move.
Chelsea have made a £43m bid for Ajax’s 24-year-old defensive midfielder Edson Alvarez
Alvarez follows new Manchester United signing Antony, who eventually was signed for £85.5m after a stand off with the club.
Meanwhile, Ajax told Mohammed Kudus they would not allow him to join Everton despite the Ghanaian refusing to train.
Alvarez is desperate to move to Chelsea as he fears the chance to move to the club may not arise again.
Manchester United newboy Antony forced through his move after refusing to train with Ajax
The Mexico international is desperate to join Chelsea and refused to train on Thursday
Thomas Tuchel is keen to reinforce his midfield amid an early season injury crisis
However, the Dutch champions are refusing to allow any more of their squad to depart this window after selling both Antony and Lisandro Martinez to United, Sebastian Haller to Borussia Dortmund, Ryan Gravenberch to Bayern Munich and Nicolas Tagliafico to Lyon.
But Alvarez sees Chelsea as a dream move and the offer for him has not been rejected out of hand by Ajax yet, providing hope for the midfielder.
A potential problem with the deal is that the Dutch transfer window closed on Wednesday evening, a day earlier than the Thursday night deadline in England, meaning Ajax wouldn’t be able to bring in a replacement.
Chelsea have made their move amid injuries to N’Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek while Mateo Kovacic is just returning to fitness.
They have rebuffed offers for Conor Gallagher so far with over seven Premier League clubs showing interest, including Aston Villa and Crystal Palace.