CHELSEA have NOT launched a move for Jan Oblak – and Atletico Madrid have no intention of selling if they do.
The Blues are believed to be looking to offload Kepa Arrizabalaga this summer.
And rumours are mounting they were planning to table a £90million swoop for the Slovenia international.
However, sports journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed the LaLiga giants have not received a bid for the stopper.
And he also states they have no interest in selling him either.
Just last week Diego Simeone’s No 2 German Burgos said Frank Lampard is trying to buy the goalie.
Burgos – who was Atleti’s goalkeeper from 2001 to 2004 – is leaving the club at the end of the season.
He was asked by Marca if there were any of his current players he would like to sign at his next club.
It was then that he confirmed Chelsea’s attempts to get Oblak.
He said: “If I only quote one who I would take from Atletico Madrid, it would be bad – I have to name them all.
“Look, the Russian [Roman Abramovich] wants to take Oblak.”
Burgos’ admission is interesting because it seems to suggest that the order to buy Oblak has come from the very top of the Chelsea foodchain.
It also backs up what Atleti boss Simeone said about the Stamford Bridge club’s interest in the 27-year-old Slovenian.
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He commented: “I am not very surprised because every year at the end of the season all our most important players are under the radar of the most important teams of the world.
“I think it is normal they are always looking for the best players as we have many in our team.
“In previous seasons, some players left the club and others remained, but I think it is logical a player like Oblak is wanted by many teams.
“He is our captain and a very important player in the last few years.
“I hope he can continue with us because he is very important for Atletico Madrid.”
Oblak – tied down at the Wanda Metropolitano until 2023 – boasts a mammoth £120m release clause.
It is believed Chelsea reckon they can get this down to about £90m.
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Oblak is currently hoping to be named LaLiga’s Best Goalkeeper for the fifth year running over the coming weeks.
Willy Caballero lined up instead of Kepa for Chelsea as they beat Manchester United 3-1 in the FA Cup semi-final yesterday.
The Blues have also been linked with moves for Dean Henderson and Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana.
