Transfer Deadline Day: Chelsea Launch £50m Bid For Ajax’s Mexican Midfielder

Chelsea has launched a massive £50m bid for Ajax’s Mexican Midfielder, Edson Alvarez.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea has reportedly launched a last-ditch bid to sign Edson Alvarez with the Ajax star extremely keen on a move to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea’s new owner, Todd Boehly has spent around £250million on the likes of Wesley Fofana and Raheem Sterling in his first transfer window as the club owner.

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But despite the big outlay on new signings, Chelsea has endured a difficult start to the new season.

Tuesday night saw Chelsea slump to a disappointing 2-1 defeat away to Southampton – their second in just five league games.

Thomas Tuchel was furious after the game, questioning the attitude of some of his first-team players. He’s set to welcome Fofana into his squad this weekend in a boost to their defensive unit.

But the German head coach is clearly keen to bolster his midfield before the transfer window closes and Boehly is seemingly willing to back his manager once again.

According to Dutch outfit Telegraaf, Chelsea have launched a £43m bid for Ajax midfielder Alvarez.

Ajax had previously issued a hands-off warning to Rennes and Newcastle in the transfer window.

But Chelsea are aiming to test Ajax’s resolve in the final hours before the deadline with a huge bid for the Mexican.