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Schalke 04 have confirmed they rejected an approach for Chelsea target Sead Kolasinac. The Bundesliga club reportedly received an enquiry for the Bosnia and Herzegovina left-sided defender but knocked it back.
Schalke sporting director Christian Heidel explained the response to Chelsea's interest. German source WAZ (h/t Stephan Uersfeld of ESPN FC) revealed how Heidel told Sport Bild: "Yes, there was an approach [from Chelsea], but it was off the table immediately."
Heidel is also said to have told Sky Sports in Germany (h/t Uersfeld) how the Blues showed interest in Kolasinac but did not place an official bid.