The Blues had been linked with Lyon’s Bradley Barcola and he was one of the four players Chelsea scouts were reportedly keeping an eye on.
Chelsea were keen on Barcola and held discussions with Lyon last week but the latest reports indicate that a move is not close.
That’s because Lyon wanted Andrey Santos on loan as part of the deal but he has since joined Nottingham Forest on loan instead, which has stalled talks for Barcola.