Chelsea's frantic deadline-day pursuit of midfield reinforcements reportedly included a £65m offer for Everton's James Garner, according to talkSPORT, as relayed by English Premier League Index.
The bid is said to have been knocked back, leaving the Blues still short of the midfield cover Enzo Maresca had been chasing before the window slams shut. Chelsea have been strongly linked with a scramble for additional options in that area of the pitch, and Garner appears to have been among the names considered as a possible solution.
Adding another layer to Chelsea's deadline drama, there's also said to be a twist involving Monaco's Lamine Camara, though details remain unclear at this stage. With time running out before the deadline, it remains to be seen whether Chelsea can find an alternative route into the midfield market or whether they'll be forced to make do with their current options once the window closes.