Gossip: Speculation over Remy and Hazard, while Blues are linked with Van Persie

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

Chelsea have told Newcastle it would cost £12m to secure the transfer of Loic Remy, the Daily Mail say.

The French striker, who previously spent a season on loan at St James’ Park, is being tipped to return for another loan spell.

The Mail say Newcastle’s board have had a meeting to discuss transfers and are keen to take Remy back to St James’ Park.

Leicester are also keen to sign Remy and have offered £10m, according to French media reports, which also suggest that Chelsea want more for the player.

Meanwhile, The Sun declare that Chelsea would want £80m for Eden Hazard, who has been linked with Real Madrid.

There continues to be speculation in the Spanish media that Antoine Griezmann could leave Atletico Madrid for Stamford Bridge.

And the Blues have lined up Robin van Persie as a possible signing if they do not complete a loan deal for Alexandre Pato, the Express claim.

Former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Van Persie, 32, is currently with Turkish side Fenerbahce.

The Express say Chelsea have expressed an interest in signing the Dutchman on a short-term deal.

Pato’s agent Gilmar Veloz has told Brazilian television that a deal has been agreed for the former AC Milan forward to join Chelsea on loan for the rest of the season.

Pato, who has been keen to secure a transfer to England for some time, is expected to complete his move from Corinthians on Wednesday.

Chelsea will reportedly pay all of Pato’s current wages – said to be £30,000 a week – during the coming months.

The Independent reports that he has arrived in London to finalise his move to the Bridge.