Chelsea ‘sign Abdul Rahman Baba from Augsburg’

FC Augsburg want more than just money in the Baba Rahman to Chelsea deal, According to German newspaper Augsburger Allgemeine.

The Augsburg left-back, 21, will arrive in a £22m deal to replace Filipe Luis, who has moved back to Atletico Madrid.

The German Cup victory over fourth division side Elversberg was Baba’s last game for Augsburg, and the Ghanian performed a lap of honour to say goodbye to the supporters.

Meanwhile, they have so far been unsuccessful in their pursuit of Everton defender John Stones, as manager Roberto Martinez is reluctant to sell the 21-year-old.

Marin never managed to establish himself as a Chelsea player despite his marvelous friendly form.

“As a football club these players are going to be a part of our success in the future, so we take [interest] as a positive compliment”.

Stones has been repeatedly linked with a move to Chelsea, however Everton are determined to resist Mourinho’s advances for the 21-year-old.

Chelsea are unwilling to go that high for now and may turn to other options, including Tottenham defender Danny Rose, ahead of the transfer deadline.

Weinzierl, who led Augsburg to fifth place in the Bundesliga last season, said Rahman’s progress was testament to the club’s work.

The Spain global reportedly took the two-day break afforded to the squad by Mourinho after Saturday’s Stamford Bridge stalemate to kick back in Ibiza at an Avicii concert on Sunday night at Ushuaia Ibiza.