Rennes president Nicolas Holveck has confirmed Edouard Mendy wants to leave the club and join Chelsea this summer and has reportedly agreed a deal with the Premier League side. Edouard Mendy has told Rennes he wants to join Chelsea, says club president Nicolas HolveckChelsea have already had a £14million bid rejected by the Ligue 1 outfit and are reportedly wanting £23m for their No 1. When asked about Mendy's ongoing situation, Holveck said: 'We've started official negotiations with Chelsea to sell Edouard Mendy. 'We know the player wants to leave [and join Chelsea]. Chelsea have also reportedly pondered moves for Atletico Madrid shot-stopper Jan Oblak and Burnley's Nick Pope.

Source: Daily Mail September 09, 2020 14:54 UTC