Chelsea in the summer transfer window failed to sign Thomas Partey before his eventual move to Arsenal, sources have told footballghana.com.
The Ghana midfield sensation was a hot cake in the past summer transfer window with a host of top European clubs having chased his signature.
On transfer deadline day, English Premier League outfit Arsenal paid his released clause to La Liga to ensure they secured his services from Atletico Madrid.
While he has been a success at Arsenal so far, injury is currently keeping him sidelined with the team continuously missing his services.
According to information confirmed by the Telegraph, Chelsea chased Thomas Partey last summer before he moved to Arsenal.
The Blues are now according to reports looking to bolster their squad and have set sight on signing versatile midfielder Declan Rice from West Ham United.