Chelsea transfer rumours: Costa confirms Stamford Bridge move, Carvalho bid and other gossip

Mourinho readies £30 million Carvalho bid Mourinho is also preparing an offer for defensive midfielder William Carvalho, despite his current club Sporting Lisbon demanding a £30 million fee.

The Sunday People suggests that Chelsea will offer £11 million, plus extras, and will also send a player in the opposite direction on loan.

Long-term admirers Manchester United have been put off by Lisbon’s asking price, and Chelsea are now in pole position to land the 22-year-old star who is a Portuguese international.