Chelsea have missed out on RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko this summer.

The Blues have been strongly linked with Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran.

However, journalist Simon Phillips has now claimed that Chelsea are prepared to walk away from the deal to focus on other prospects.

According to Simon Phillips, Chelsea want Villa to reduce their asking price of over £40m for Jhon Duran, and the terms associated with the fee.

He reports: “SPTC sources have heard Chelsea are ‘preparing’ to walk away from the deal, perhaps putting pressure on Villa to reduce their asking price for him.

“As of last night, talks had continued yesterday, and I do believe talks will continue again today. There is still every chance this deal gets done, but it will need one side to fold on their stance. Villa are not only asking for £40m for Duran, but they are also asking for too much of the fee up front.

“SPTC sources have now heard Chelsea could soon walk away from this one and turn attentions elsewhere.

“Chelsea have been speaking internally on other options they could go for this week, and the most recent names mentioned to me via our sources is Ivan Toney of Brentford, Dominic Solanke of Bournemouth, and Evan Ferguson of Brighton.

“There is still interest in Serhou Guirassy of Stuttgart, and Tammy Abraham of Roma too. Other names are also on our shortlist.”