Chelsea haven’t given up hope of signing Borussia Monchengladbach ahead Marcus Thuram regardless of securing the signature of Joao Felix for the remainder of the season.

In keeping with Gianluca Di Marzio, Felix’s transfer has not modified the Blues’ plans relating to Thuram, who stays a key goal for the West Londoners.

Thuram’s contract at Gladbach is because of expire in June, which means that the 25-year-old is free to carry discussions with international golf equipment this month over a transfer this summer season.

The Bundesliga outfit are additionally believed to be open to promoting the 25-year-old for a cut-price payment throughout the mid-season switch window, as they’re reluctant to lose him on a free switch in the midst of 2023.

The Frenchman has scored 13 objectives and registered 4 assists in 17 appearances for Gladbach throughout the present season.

Manchester United have additionally been linked with the frontman this month, however Erik ten Hag’s aspect are stated to be monitoring Wout Weghorst’s progress at Burnley.