Chelsea's move for Sevilla centre back Jules Kounde was left hanging in the balance last night with a deal still not agreed, according to reports.
Kounde has been a long-term target for Chelsea this summer as they look to sign another defender, and the club are said to have been close to sealing a £43m fee.
However, as claimed by Sky Sports, Sevilla are now holding out for £68.5m, a figure much closer to Kounde's release clause, dealing a blow days before the deadline.
It is believed that the 22-year-old is keen to make the move to Chelsea, but is also keen for any agreement to be struck before a hectic scramble on the last day.