Chelsea have denied making a bid for Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o despite claims from the Cameroon international he has received offers from the Blues, Tottenham and Inter Milan.
The 27-year-old, who is currently in Scotland with Barcelona, told Corriere
dello Sport yesterday he has received a 'few important offers. Which ones?
Chelsea, Tottenham and Inter.'
But Chelsea sources, who are currently with the club in China as part of the
Blues' pre-season tour, denied making an offer for Eto'o.
A club spokesman said: 'We deny making a bid or any offer for
Eto'o.'
Eto'o's agent, Jose Maria Mesalles, also refused to rule out the possibility of
the former Real Mallorca striker remaining at the Nou Camp despite speculation
over his future.
After arriving in southern China yesterday ahead of tomorrow's pre-season
opener against Chinese Super League outfit Guangzhou Pharmaceutical, chief
executive Peter Kenyon also ruled out a move for AC Milan playmaker Kaka, while
revealing discussions with Real Madrid over fellow Brazilian Robinho were
ongoing.
Portugal duo Deco and Jose Boswinga have already arrived at Stamford Bridge
this summer, while veteran French midfielder Claude Makelele and Dutch defender
Khalid Boulahrouz departed for Paris St Germain and VfB Stuttgart respectively
yesterday.
