Chelsea make sensible Ivan Toney transfer decision as $44m bid rejected for dream Nkunku partner

Chelsea transfer news: The latest Blues media briefing with reaction to stories on Ivan Toney and Cole Palmer as the summer window comes to a close

Chelsea's squad reshuffle continues with force. From Michael Olise and Mohammed Kudus to a now lengthy list of big-name stars that they are pushing for in the final days of the transfer window, the Blues once more look set to be one of the teams to watch.

With just two days left to complete deals, the new-look recruitment department aren't wasting time as they set about finishing strongly. Having already brought in over £300million ($379million) worth of players they have an extensive panel of names to choose from to round off their business.

Out of nowhere it emerged that the 21-year-old was a target for Chelsea - likely a by-product of Joe Shields' involvement with the club - and that a £35million ($44million) opening bid had been rejected. Palmer is yet to start a game for City this season in the league despite impressing in matches against Arsenal and Sevilla in the Community Shield and UEFA Super Cup respectively.

football.london says: Well, here's the thing. This feels like a decent enough piece of business on the outside. One of England's most promising young attackers with some, albeit very little, Premier League experience, and homegrown for a moderate price. Palmer has extreme potential and versatility to fit.

The issue is that he's one of a number of right sided players already signed by the club and immediately pushes Noni Madueke down the pecking order, not to mention the others that are on loan or seeking temporary moves away. Does it make sense to sell Mason Mount, Callum Hudson-Odoi and more to then buy Palmer? Maybe not.

It's not to say he's a poor player, far