Paris Saint-Germain reject Chelsea’s Neymar enquiry, Manchester United to continue Frenkie de Jong pursuit – Paper Round

Chelsea ready for a busy deadline day Chelsea are preparing for a busy transfer deadline day after a disappointing start to their Premier League campaign. The Times reveal that the Blues approached Paris Saint-Germain about the possibility of signing Neymar, but the enquiry was immediately rejected. The report states that the west London club are engaged in talks with AC Milan over the potential signing of Rafael Leao in an attempt to improve their misfiring attack.

The Blues have also made a €50-million offer for Ajax’s Alvarez, who can play in defensive midfield or at centre-back. Ad TransfersChelsea launch late €50m bid for Alvarez, player wants move — report6 HOURS AGO Paper Round’s view: Chelsea are playing real life Football Manager. The club have splashed the cash during the first summer of their new ownership and aren’t stopping yet.

Despite all the new signings, it still feels like something is missing from this Chelsea side. The Blues have had a poor start to the season and you can tell manager Thomas Tuchel is getting frustrated with his squad. Leao could be a smart signing.

They need a serious goal threat right now because Kai Havertz just isn’t doing business. Leao proved himself as a danger during Milan’s title-winning run towards the end of last season. Alvarez seems like he is going to be a long-term replacement for N’Golo Kante, which could rule Chelsea out of the race for Declan Rice next summer.