Atletico Madrid have reportedly turned down Chelsea’s £34 million bid for striker Samu Omorodion. Chelsea’s manager, Enzo Maresca, is keen to bolster his attacking options for the 2024-25 campaign and has identified Omorodion, 20, as a top target.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed that Chelsea’s offer, including add-ons, was rejected by the La Liga club, which intends to keep the young forward beyond the summer. Omorodion spent the 2023-24 season on loan at Alaves, where he scored nine goals in 36 appearances. He began his professional career with Granada before moving to Atletico Madrid last August. Despite Chelsea’s interest, Atletico is determined to retain Omorodion.

If unable to secure Omorodion, Chelsea may pursue a move for Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran. However, Villa might only agree to a transfer if they can acquire Conor Gallagher or Ian Maatsen in exchange. Villa’s manager, Unai Emery, preparing for a Champions League campaign, is reluctant to lose Duran and believes in his unlimited potential.

Here is the highlight video of Samu Omorodion.

Samu Omorodion

This season he played in total 35 times for 2004 minutes for La Liga.

Samu Omorodion scored 9 goals for Deportivo Alavés. He procured one assist. He received 6 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 11th in La Liga. In the last match Deportivo Alavés drew 1-1 against Las Palmas.

Deportivo Alavés performance and stats

Deportivo Alavés is currently 11th in the La Liga with 42 points.

In the last 38 games, it has won 12 times, drawn 10 times, and lost 16 times. In its last match, Deportivo Alavés drawn 1-1 against Las Palmas.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 34 goals and conceding 40.​