Pushing pulisic away, Chelsea decided to sign Brazil's speedy Gonzales as replacement

 Pushing pulisic away, Chelsea decided to sign Brazil's speedy Gonzales as replacement

Chelsea urged to sign Christian Pulisic replacement as Todd Boehly eyes £70m Serie A transfer

Chelsea have been in the market for a few new forwards recently and Emmanuel Petit has encouraged Todd Boehly to wrap up a deal

Former Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit has encouraged Todd Boehly to complete the signing of Rafael Leao amid the uncertain futures of Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech. The 23-year-old AC Milan star was heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in the summer as the Blues looked to bolster their front-three.

A deal failed to materialise, but Chelsea are said to be monitoring the winger's situation at the San Siro after he recently entered talks with the Rossoneri over a new deal. Milan have stepped up their efforts to retain the Portugal international amid growing interest in the player, and the west Londoners are believed to be keen to test the club's resolve.