Transfer gossip: Chelsea linked with Fulham’s Dembele

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

Chelsea are showing an interest in Fulham forward Moussa Dembele, it is claimed.

Following reports on Thursday that Chelsea are keen on Dembele, the Evening Standard say the Blues are monitoring him closely.

Tottenham, who discussed a deal to sign him during the January transfer window and have been tipped to pursue him this summer, have cooled their interest, the Standard believes.

Dembele, whose Whites contract expires at the end of the season, has been linked with several other clubs, including the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool.

It is claimed that Chelsea could sign the 19-year-old and then send him out on loan.

Meanwhile, Chelsea continue to be mentioned among the clubs reportedly interested in Riechedly Bazoer.

The Daily Mirror say Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is determined to sign the highly-rated Ajax youngster.

And reports in Italy claim Chelsea have had a £24.7m bid for Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan rejected.

Roma want £35m for the Belgium international, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.