Transfer gossip: Speculation over Remy and Blues are linked with Van Persie

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

Leicester have reportedly had a bid for Loic Remy rejected  by Chelsea.

The Evening Standard say the Foxes offered £7.6m for the striker. It comes after reports in his native France that Leicester are one of the clubs chasing him.

Newcastle have also been tipped to move for Remy – and the Daily Mail say Chelsea have told the Magpies he would cost £12m.

Remy previously spent a season on loan at St James’ Park and was recently tipped to return there for another loan spell.

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.