Ornstein gives clear Benzema to Chelsea update

The Athletic's David Ornstein reports that Karim Benzema is 'not joining Chelsea' this month.

The reason is that the Blues are focused on their youth-based project and have no intention of signing ageing players on huge wages.

The striker has been linked with a move to the Bridge this month. He is understood to be unhappy in Saudi Arabia while Chelsea clearly need a proven no. 9 — but it looks like Todd Boehly doesn't think that the latter holds true.

Pochettino told to get rid of SIX players and bring in Benzema or Firmino