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Latest Chelsea transfer rumours: Inter want Moses discount, Chelsea face Aouar battle, Kepa wants out

Chelsea will be looking to put their UEFA Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich behind them when they return to Premier League action on Saturday afternoon against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.

After getting the better of Tottenham Hotspur last weekend, it was hoped that the Blues may have stood a chance of getting one over on Bayern in midweek, but a second half onslaught from the German giants saw them win 3-0 at Stamford Bridge.

With the Champions League tie all but over, Chelsea can now focus back on matters of securing themselves a spot in next season's Champions League, as they look to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League this term.

After a quiet January transfer window, boss Frank Lampard will be desperate to bolster his squad in the summer.

The Blues have already announced that they will be signing Hakim Ziyech from Ajax in July, but who could join him? Here is a round-up of the day's very latest Chelsea transfer news.

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Inter want discounted Moses deal

If Inter Milan explore the option to sign Chelsea right-sided player Victor Moses on a permanent basis this summer, they will only do so if they are handed a discount by the West London club, according to Sbnation.

The Nigeria international, who has been on Chelsea's books since 2012, joined the Serie A giants back in January, linking up with former Blues boss Antonio Conte.

So far, Moses, who is 29, has made seven appearances for the club, claiming one assist.

Though there is no guarantee that Inter will explore the option of landing the former Liverpool loanee on a permanent basis, they do have the option to do so, with a €10million loan-to-buy clause in the loan deal. But Inter will demand a discount.

Blues set to face Aouar battle

Caught Offside are reporting that Chelsea will have a stern battle on their hands if they are to land highly-rated Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar this summer.

The 21-year-old midfielder, who has accumulated 14 caps for France's Under-21s, has been lighting up Ligue 1 this season with his skill and trickery, meaning a whole host of clubs are showing an interest in signing him.

It is claimed that the central midfield man, who has scored nine times in all competitions for Lyon this season, is valued at €50million.

Chelsea, if they wish to land him this summer, will face competition from Juventus and PSG.

Kepa ready to quit Chelsea

Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is ready to quit Chelsea this summer after losing the No.1 spot at Stamford Bridge, according to the Mail.

The goalkeeper has recently been axed as Lampard's first choice shot-stopper following a poor run of form, meaning Willy Caballero has deputised as the club's first choice goalkeeper.

Today, Lampard has issued an update on his relationship with the Spain international, revealing that he has read a lot of false information.

As reported by ourselves, Football.London, Lampard said: "I have read a lot of false articles, probably guessing on players. Every time I see a Chelsea player put on the shirt they are in control of their own destiny somewhat individually.

"You can’t always control collectively the result. All I am focusing on is game by game to get the best finish to the season that we can possibly get. Then of course there are decisions for the club ongoing in the summer, we have to look at that.

"But no way am I jumping forward to the future now and a lot of those reports are wrong."

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