Chelsea no closer to agreeing deals for Abraham and James, Telegraph say

Stories involving Chelsea in Wednesday’s newspapers…

Chelsea are no closer to agreeing new contracts with Tammy Abraham and Reece James, the Daily Telegraph reports.

The club had been tipped to announce new long-term deals for the young duo, who have impressed since being promoted to the first team.

But the Telegraph say talks have not progressed as quickly as Chelsea would have liked and that Abraham is likely to want a deal at least as good as the one recently signed by Callum Hudson-Odoi.

Hudson-Odoi signed a five-year contract in September reportedly worth £120,000 a week.

Zaha could cost £80m – Mail

Chelsea continue to be linked with Wilfried Zaha – but the Daily Mail say Crystal Palace are refusing to lower their asking price.

Zaha is among several players Chelsea have been tipped to move for when next month’s transfer window opens.

But the Mail suggest a deal is unlikely unless the Blues are willing to pay £80m for the Ivory Coast international.

Ake speculation continues

Chelsea also continue to be linked with their former defender Nathan Ake.

A £40m buy-back clause was included in the deal which saw Ake leave Chelsea for Bournemouth in 2017.

And the Daily Mirror claim Bournemouth are eyeing Everton’s Mason Holgate as a possible replacement for the Dutchman.