Chelsea Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Vitolo and Alex Sandro

Chelsea target Vitolo could be on his way to Atletico Madrid after Las Palmas said the attacker might join them on loan before completing a switch to the Spanish capital.

The Sevilla star was linked with a potential transfer to Stamford Bridge, but it appears Atleti may have got their man.

According to Alex Wood of the Daily Star, Atletico cannot register players until 2018 due to an embargo, but they can purchase individuals to bring on board in January. Las Palmas would be the beneficiary of this ruling, with Vitolo arriving for a temporary stay. 

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Las Palmas sporting director Toni Cruz explained what he believes could happen next, per Wood.

He said: "The president has reached an agreement whereby if Vitolo signs for Atletico Madrid, he'll be at Las Palmas until January."

Darren Lewis of the Mirror recently reported the winger has a £35 million release clause in his current deal, and Chelsea manager Antonio Conte remains an admirer of the talented Spaniard.

The 27-year-old is a three-time winner of the UEFA Europa League, and his reputation has continued to swell in the past 12 months.

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In other Blues news, defensive target Alex Sandro will decide his own future with a number of options on the table for the player.

According to Dharmesh Sheth of Sky Sports (h/t Lewis Winter of the Daily Express), Sandro could stay at Juventus with a new deal on the table or choose a move to either Chelsea or Paris Saint-Germain. A fee of £60 million could be paid for the 26-year-old after a series of eye-catching displays in Turin. 

The Brazilian can play in defence or midfield, and he appeared 38 times in Serie A and the UEFA Champions League last term, per WhoScored.com.

Matt Law of the Telegraph gave his opinion on what the player will do next:

Sandro is perfect for Chelsea's needs, and his experience at a top club will hold him in good stead if he arrives in the Premier League.

The Blues must add defensive security after the departure of John Terry, and Sandro would offer a top-class option as a progressive full-back.

Conte needs to find an adjusted formula as his team defend their title with the complication of European football hindering his selection during vital parts of next season.