Chelsea transfer news and rumours: Andre Schurrle Wolfsburg talks begin; shock Raheem Sterling bid planned; Moussa Sissoko linked
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German newspaper Bild report that Chelsea have opened negotiations with Wolfsburg over a €30m (£22.56m) bid for Andre Schurrle.
Schurrle, who missed the Blues 4-2 defeat by Bradford because of minor back pain. Jose Mourinho said this month that the player can leave this month if Chelsea receive a "phenomenal" offer for the player, who has fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge.
Sterling work...
Chelsea are monitoring the situation of Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling, after the England international turned down the Reds' latest contract offer, according to the Daily Express.
Sterling previously had rejected Liverpool's opening offer of £70,000 and is reportedly holding out for closer to £100,000 per week.
Sissoko the Plan C...
Chelsea could make an offer for the Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko, after failing in their approaches for Fiorentina's Juan Cuadrado and Shakhtar's Douglas Costa, goal.com report.
Staying put..
The Barcelona midfielder, Sergio Busquets, will reportedly sign a new contract with the La Liga side.
The 26-year-old, who has won 74 caps for Spain, has been linked with Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea.
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