1 William Carvalho (in red) in action for Portugal against Ghana

Chelsea have NOT made a bid for William Carvalho, according to Sporting Lisbon.

Reports emerged that the Blues had approached the Portuguese club with a £35m offer for the holding midfielder, who is also a target for Arsenal.

But Sporting have denied such an offer for the player, who is currently training as normal with the club.

A club spokesperson said: “This news [about Chelsea’s offer] is not true. The club have not got any formal offer to our offices for the player.”