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Saturday's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup: Dries Mertens, Boubakary Soumare

By Andy Brent, Reporter | 01 February 2020

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Chelsea on Saturday, February 1.

Saturday morning's headlines:

Frank Lampard: 'No ins or outs at Chelsea on deadline day'
The French striker had been linked with Tottenham and Inter Milan but looks set to remain at Stamford Bridge. Read more.

Paris Saint-Germain rule out Edinson Cavani exit
Paris Saint-Germain confirm that Chelsea target Edinson Cavani will stay in the French capital. Read more.

Frank Lampard: 'Olivier Giroud is staying at Chelsea'
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says that Olivier Giroud will spend the rest of the season at Stamford Bridge. Read more.

Lazio chief in London to wrap up Giroud deal?
Lazio's sporting director is believed to be en route to London with the hope of finalising a deal for Chelsea's wantaway striker Olivier Giroud. Read more.

Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare 'rejects move to Newcastle United'
Newcastle United allegedly failed with a big-money move for Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare earlier in the January window. Read more.

Chelsea to block Olivier Giroud exit unless they sign replacement?
Chelsea will reportedly only let wantaway striker Olivier Giroud leave the club on deadline day if they have a replacement lined up. Read more.

Chelsea to cut Ethan Ampadu loan short?
Chelsea are reportedly considering cutting Ethan Ampadu's loan deal at Bundesliga leaders RB Leipzig short in favour of sending him to Championship side Bristol City. Read more.

Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur agree fee for Olivier Giroud?
Chelsea reportedly agree to sell Olivier Giroud to Tottenham Hotspur, but only on the condition that they are able to sign Dries Mertens from Napoli first. Read more.