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Atletico reject Chelsea bid for striker Omorodion

Chelsea have held talks with Atletico Madrid for 20-year-old Spanish striker Samu Omorodion.

The La Liga side have discouraged the Blues from making further approaches after talks over a £34m move, including add-ons, was turned down.

Omorodion is highly rated after scoring nine goals in 35 appearances last season while on loan at Deportivo Alaves – as Atleti attempt to renew his contract.

Chelsea have sounded out multiple attacking targets this summer, including Aston Villa's 20-year-old Colombian Jhon Duran, who was discussed as part of a swap deal with their 22-year-old Dutch defender Ian Maatsen.