Chelsea have joined Tottenham in signing Spanish defender Pedro Porro, 23, but Sporting want his €45m (£36.7m) release clause to be paid in full. (90 minutes)external
Atletico Madrid consider Barcelona’s Dutch striker Memphis Depay, 28, as one of several possible substitutes for 23-year-old Portugal international Joao Felix, who is on loan to the Blues for the remainder of the season. (sportitalia.com – in Italian)external
Felix’s signing will not affect Chelsea’s move to Christopher Nkunku, 25, from RB Leipzig. The France international will join the Blues in the summer. (Fabrizio Romano)external
Newcastle United have been eyeing Germany striker Youssoufa Moukoko, also a Blues target, and could sign the 18-year-old on a free transfer when his contract with Borussia Dortmund expires in the summer. (evening standard)external
Finally, Mauricio Pochettino would be interested in the Chelsea job if they sack Graham Potter. (Sun)external
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