Transfer gossip: Blues could sell Ake to Watford for £3m, Mirror claim

A round-up of the latest transfer speculation involving Chelsea…

The Daily Mirror reports that Watford are keen to sign Nathan Ake from Chelsea on a permanent basis.

Ake, 23, who has made five Premier League appearances for the Blues, has impressed while on loan at Vicarage Road this season.

It is claimed that the Hornets will look to buy him at the end of the campaign or at least agree another loan deal.

Nathan Ake of Chelsea.
Ake can play in the centre of defence, midfield or at full-back

The Dutch defender, 21, signed a long-term deal at Stamford Bridge prior to his loan move and has indicated that his long-term future is at Chelsea.

But the Mirror say the Blues could be willing to sell him if they receive an offer of £3m.

Meanwhile, Spanish media reports continue to suggest that Real Madrid are lining up a move for Chelsea’s Eden Hazard this summer.

And in France, reports still claim Chelsea are among several clubs keen to sign Paris St-Germain striker Edinson Cavani.