Elliot Anderson bid rejected, Mateus Fernandes to Man United – mapping the midfielder transfer market

The Spanish giants’ plans are still being formalised while work has been done on completing the move for new manager Jose Mourinho, but if a big bid lands in Chelsea’s inbox, that could significantly impact the market for midfielders.

For now, Chelsea don’t plan to make changes in midfield, with the Blues’ aim being to keep Fernandez, but they would undoubtedly need a replacement for the Argentina international, and what’s where Tonali, Wharton, and Scott could work their way up the west Londoners’ list of priorities.