Atletico Madrid have rejected a €40 million offer from Chelsea for Samu Omorodion on Tuesday.
The Blues are trying to bring in a new striker ahead of the new season and are also eyeing Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran.
However, they have made a move for Omorodion, sending in a bid around €30 million plus add-ons up to €40 million package.
This was revealed by transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on his X page.
Romano wrote: “Atlético Madrid have rejected today formal bid from Chelsea for Samu Omorodion around €30m plus add-ons up to €40m package.
“Chelsea keep considering Omorodion and Jhon Durán as options for new striker.
“Atlético Madrid insist on their plan to keep Samu Omorodion.”