Report: Chelsea block Loic Remy exit

Chelsea have reportedly informed Loic Remy that he will not be leaving the club in the summer transfer window.

Remy played a supporting role to Diego Costa after joining from Queens Park Rangers before the start of last season, and his lack of opportunities and the imminent arrival of loan signing Radamel Falcao was expected to result in his departure.

According to The Mirror, West Ham United, Crystal Palace and Swansea City are all interested in the French striker but Chelsea are now unwilling to listen to offers despite previous reports suggesting that they would accept a £15m bid.

The club's decision to keep Remy could be due to Jose Mourinho's eagerness to have three experienced forwards available to him after Costa battled hamstring problems in his first campaign.

Remy scored nine goals in all competitions last season.