Transfer gossip: Sun claim Chelsea fear player exodus

A round-up of the latest transfer speculation involving the area’s clubs…

Chelsea fear they could lose Diego Costa, Eden Hazard, Oscar and Thibaut Courtois, The Sun say.

There has been speculation over the futures of several Blues players in recent months and a host of clubs have been linked with them.

The Sun say Chelsea’s possible failure to secure a Champions League place for next season could lead to an exodus.

A ‘Blues source’ is quoted as saying: “Yes, they’re tied into deals but those contracts won’t stop rivals moving in at the end of the season.

“And they won’t stop our players considering their futures either. Contracts don’t count for a lot these days.”

Meanwhile, the Daily Star claim Chelsea are interested in Southampton striker Graziano Pelle.

And the Northern Echo reports that Middlesbrough are considering making a fresh bid for Ross McCormack after having an initial offer for the Fulham striker rejected.