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Chelsea Transfer News: Marcos Alonso Bid Denied by Fiorentina, Latest Rumours

Carlos Freitas, sporting director of Fiorentina, has said there have been no approaches made for reported Chelsea target Marcos Alonso.

Per Firenzeviola.it (h/t ESPN FC's Ben Gladwell), Freitas was asked at a press conference if any clubs had been in touch regarding any of Fiorentina's players. He responded by saying: "At the moment, no."

Talking specifically about Alonso, he added: "He is a Fiorentina player at the moment."

Sky Sports' Michael Cantillon had reported on Monday that the Blues were in "advanced talks" to sign him.

More to follow.