Portuguese newspaper Record has claimed early in the morning that Chelsea have sent an €85m offer to Sporting Lisbon to sign Victor Gyokeres.
Journalist Nizaar Kinsella has denied this. He tweeted: "Chelsea haven't made a bid for Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres. There's no interest either, as it stands."
Kinsella is considered one of the most reliable journalists out there when it comes to Chelsea transfer news.
Fabrizio Romano has also denied the rumour. He tweeted: "Chelsea have NOT submitted any bid for Viktor Gyokeres despite recent reports."
Gyokeres has been named among potential options for the Blues but it has never been reported that Chelsea hold a substantial interest in the striker.
The Swede has scored 17 goals and provided eight assists in 22 appearances across all competitions so far this season.
