Chelsea Transfer News: £200m Messi approach, Kramaric opts for Leicester, £64m Isco blow

CHELSEA have approached Lionel Messi's father over a transfer to Stamford Bridge.

Reports of Messi leaving Barca have been fuelled over the past couple of days after the player fell out with boss Luis Enrique.

And - according to today's media in Spain - the Blues have made contact with Jorge Messi regarding a potential £200m move for his services.

Jose Mourinho has, however, failed in his pursuit of Rijeka striker Andrej Kramaric.

Andrej Kramaric is set snub Chelsea to sign for Leicester City

The 23-year-old Croatian international has instead opted to make the switch to Premier League strugglers Leicester City for a fee believed to be £9.7m.

Arsenal are leading Manchester United, City and Chelsea in the race to sign Real Madrid star Isco.

Arsene Wenger is reportedly readying a £64m bid to land the Spain playmaker, with Ladbrokes pricing the Gunners as favourites.

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