Chelsea identify player to sign after Olise snub

Chelsea are now looking at signing Nottingham Forest’s Brennan Johnson after failing to sign Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise.

Chelsea had agreed personal terms with Olise and activated his £35million release clause.

But Olise opted to sign a new four-year contract to remain at Palace beyond this summer, snubbing a move to Chelsea.

As a result, Chelsea have added Johnson to their target list, with negotiations over a deal in the early stages.

Nottingham Forest value the Welsh forward at around £45m, but it is said the Blues may offer players in part exchange in order to bring the 22-year-old to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea will have to battle Premier League sides Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United, who are also interested in signing Johnson.