Transfer Market The forward has many bids to consider

After missing out on a move for Romelu Lukaku, who opted to reunite with Jose Mourinho at Manchester United, Chelsea are set to open negotiations to sign Borussia Dortmund's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

The Blues are also looking at a move for Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata, as the Gabon striker has a number of options to choose from, including Paris Saint-Germain and a big money move to the Chinese Super League.

Dortmund's starting price for offers is thought to be set at 70 million euros, which Chelsea were willing to pay for Lukaku, and it is thought that the Bundesliga side are more willing to discuss a deal than Real Madrid are with Morata.

Chelsea looking at options beyond the Spaniard complicates his future, with the player wanting to leave to find more regular minutes, and Antonio Conte's team was his first choice destination after United's signing of the Belgian.