The Brazilian forward, who has since returned to Santos, was no longer able to deliver what was expected of him on the pitch, despite boosting the club’s commercial success.

Chelsea will also return to a former target with the Blues reportedly exploring a summer move for Ipswich star Liam Delap, who has impressed since his £20million move for Manchester City. Manchester ...

The January transfer window has barely been closed a week and Arsenal and Chelsea are among the clubs already plotting huge summer transfer moves.