A furious Edson Alvarez has reportedly been told his proposed move from Ajax to Chelsea has been blocked by the Eredivisie champions.
The Blues submitted a £43million bid for the defensive midfielder and reports earlier on Thursday suggested the 24-year-old refused to train with the Dutch giants in order to push through a move.
But Dutch outlet De Telegraaf claim in a meeting with Ajax technical manager Gerry Hamstra and ex-striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar - another member of the technical staff - Alvarez was told in no uncertain terms he would not be allowed to depart.