Chelsea transfer news LIVE: Fofana asks to be LEFT OUT of Leicester squad, Aubameyang terms AGREED, Casadei SIGNS

CHELSEA have reportedly held positive talks with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, with the parties comfortably reaching a landing zone in contract negotiations.

There is said to be an increasing optimism at Chelsea and Barcelona that a deal can be done, but the Blues are not ready to reach Barcelona’s £25m asking price.

Aubameyang is said to be regarded as a stopgap until next summer, when Chelsea will reportedly look to sign top target Christopher Nkunku of RB Leipzig.

Meanwhile Chelsea are set to announce the signing of Inter’s Cesare Casadei, after pictures were leaked of him signing a contract with the Blues.

It is also reported that Chelsea have agreed terms with Wesley Fofana, though are yet to reach an agreement with Leicester.

Fofana is now said to be keen to force the issue and has reportedly asked to be left out of the Leicester squad.

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