Chelsea face a race against time to sign a new striker as only four days are left for the transfer window to shut down.
They have been linked with a move for Napoli attacker Victor Osimhen all summer.
Particularly after selling Romelu Lukaku to Napoli in a separate deal, it looked like they will be able to agree a deal with the Italian club to sign Osimhen.
The Blues have struggled to reach an agreement for the signing of the Nigerian attacker, who is keen to leave the Serie A club this summer.