Mundo Deportivo claim that the Blues made an offer to take Saul on loan with an option to buy earlier this week.But they were keen to make it an obligation to buy instead to ensure they would benefit financially.Saul is also believed to have realised he will be behind N'Golo Kante, Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic in the pecking order to play in the two-man pivot, rendering him a much less attractive back-up option.A switch to Chelsea appeared to be Saul's last hope of a move away from Atleti before the end of the window.But he is still thought to be on good terms with manager Diego Simeone, and has started both of their La Liga games so far this season, suggesting he will still get plenty of game time in the Spanish capital.Chelsea boss Thomas.
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