Chelsea 'turned down Salomon Rondon on deadline day'

Chelsea were reportedly offered the opportunity to sign Salomon Rondon before the end of the January window.

Despite having their transfer ban lifted, Chelsea went through the opening month of 2020 without making a first-team addition, much to the frustration of manager Frank Lampard.

However, according to The Telegraph, the Blues could have pushed through a deal for Dalian Yifang frontman Rondon on deadline day.

With the Chinese Super League having been delayed due to the coronavirus, a number of players from the division have been allowed to take on short-term loan spells at other clubs.

Nevertheless, Chelsea opted against bringing in the former West Bromwich Albion and Newcastle United man, instead preferring to keep Olivier Giroud at Stamford Bridge.