Chelsea ready to break transfer record to sign £72m midfielder

Paul Pogba is a transfer target for Chelsea before the window closes next week, says reports.

Meanwhile, rumours of further additions at the back such as a long-mooted move for John Stones still appear to be a possibility while Raphael Varane’s name is now also being spoken of in regards to a Chelsea transfer.

Sticking with Pogba for one last moment, did anyone see his shocking free-kick against Udinese recently?

The Frenchman was heavily linked with a move to Manchester City and Barcelona earlier in this window, before both sides were reportedly priced out by the reigning Italian champions.

Speaking yesterday in front of media and former teammates in Barcelona, including Lionel Messi, Pedro also acknowledged that he hoped never to leave Spain but that his recent lack of playing time persuaded him to search a new challenge. The midfielder joined Juve on a free transfer from Manchester United and has helped them win the Scudetto in each campaign he has been in Italy.

West Ham have put Chelsea winger Victor Moses top of their wanted list.

Chelsea have had an opening offer of around £55m rejected by Juventus.

Juventus supposedly want at least £70m for Pogba, while the player himself is looking for a salary in excess of £200k per-week.

He scored his first goal after just 20 minutes then set up Diego Costa for his goal and provided several other chances.