Chelsea’s pursuit of Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion hits a roadblock as the Spanish club rejects their initial £42 million bid. Atleti is reportedly holding out for a higher fee of £70 million for the talented forward, who impressed by scoring nine goals in the 2023/24 season. Omorodion has drawn comparisons to former Atletico star Diego Costa for his physical playing style and goal-scoring abilities. Chelsea will need to increase their offer if they want to secure the transfer of this promising striker. Stay tuned for updates on this developing transfer saga.