Transfer gossip: Chelsea linked with Matuidi and Payet

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

Chelsea are interested in Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi, L’Equipe claim.

The French publication, which has linked Chelsea with a host of Ligue 1 players in recent months, say the Blues see Matuidi, 28, as a possible replacement for Ramires following the Brazilian’s recent move.

Meanwhile, the Evening Standard say Pedro, who has been tipped to leave Chelsea, will not seek a move in the summer and wants to fight for his place at Stamford Bridge.

With Bojan Krkic having agreed a new contract at Stoke, the Daily Star claim he snubbed a potential move to Chelsea.

And The Sun claim Chelsea want Dimitri Payet, who is close to signing a new contract at West Ham.