Chelsea’s proposed move for Atletico Madrid forward Samu Omorodion has collapsed over issues on the contract terms.
The Athletic previously reported that Chelsea had agreed a £34.5million (€40m) deal with their La Liga counterparts for Omorodion. He was expected to sign a seven-year contract with the option of a further year that would run until 2032.
However the deal has fallen through after the south west London club were unable to finalise personal terms with the 20-year-old.
In June, Chelsea had a €32.5m (£27.4m) plus add-ons offer for Omorodion rejected. The 20-year-old spent last season on loan at Deportivo Alaves, where he scored nine goals and provided one assist, contributing to their 10th-place finish in La Liga.
Chelsea have looked at a number of striker targets this summer and any deal for Omorodion is separate from ongoing negotiations between Chelsea and Napoli for Romelu Lukaku and Victor Osimhen, which are expected to continue.
Born to Nigerian parents, Omorodion has pledged his international allegiance to Spain and has been called up to both their under-19 and under-21 national teams.
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