Brentford are reportedly expected to make a renewed move for Blues forward Omari Hutchinson.
The Bees view Hutchinson as a replacement for Bryan Mbeumo, who joined Manchester United last month.
A fortnight ago, ahead of the expiry of the £35 million relegation release clause in Hutchinson’s contract, the West Londoners made a number of offers, the last hitting the required figure but without meeting the required payment terms time-wise.
Further bids seemed inevitable and it looked like the 21-year-old’s departure was only a matter of time, but no further developments have emerged and the former Chelsea man recently returned to the Blues to start pre-season training - having been given additional time away having helped England’s U21s win the Euros - and then made his first appearance of the summer as a sub against Charlton on Tuesday.
According to The Standard, the Bees are set to bid £37.5 million but only once the Blues have signed a replacement for Hutchinson. Town are understood to have set their price at £40 million.
Elsewhere, according to Italian journalist Matteo Moretto, the Blues have made an official offer to Napoli, €2 million (£1.7 million) for a season-long loan plus €7.5 million (£6.5 million) option to buy if the Blues are promoted, for Jens Cajuste, who had a successful spell at Portman Road last season.
However, while the Blues retain an interest in Cajuste and have continued to maintain a dialogue, it’s understood the report, like a similar one a few weeks ago, is speculative.
Sweden international Cajuste has been in talks with Saudi Arabian side Neom, as well as Burnley and Turkish club Besiktas.