Chelsea transfer news roundup: £35m Stones bid boost, TWO strikers on Jose Mourinho’s wish list, ‘new Michael Essien’ deal close

2. Blues line up £21m Griezmann bid

Despite reports that Antoine Griezmann has signed a new deal with Atletico Madrid, the Daily Star claim that Roman Abramovich, the Chelsea owner, will make an opening offer of £21m for the Frenchman and a deal could be reached this month.

The British newspaper report that the Blues are unlikely to meet his £56.8m buy-out clause, but a fee could still be agreed.