According to talkSPORT, Chelsea have rejected the chance to sign Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha because he’s too old.

The Blues were presented with the chance of signing Palhinha as a possible alternative to top target Moises Caicedo but turned down the offer.

Having recently turned 28, the former Sporting Lisbon ace does not match the age profile of Chelsea’s recruitment team.

The average age of Chelsea’s starting eleven for Mauricio Pochettino’s first game in charge, the 5-0 friendly win over Wrexham, was less than 21.