Chelsea transfer news and rumours: Pellegrini next boss; Teixeira and Bacca in £60m moves; Blues miss out on Pato

All the latest news and gossip from Stamford Bridge

Chelsea have again been linked with a move for Shakhtar Donetsk forward Alex Teixeira, with a contract offer already said to be on the table.

The £24million move comes from the Daily Star, who use Football Insider as their source, who in turn say they have been in contact with a source close to Chelsea.

The website claims that Chelsea are in contact with representatives of the Brazilian, 26, who has scored 26 goals in 26 matches in all competitions this season.

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is in the running to be the next Chelsea boss, according to Sky Sports reporter Guillem Balague.

Roman Abramovich is desperate to land Pep Guardiola but he seems certain to replace Pellegrini at the Etihad. Only one bookmaker is currently offering odds on the next Chelsea manager, and Pellegrini is the 11th favourite, all the way at 123/1, behind the likes of Leonid Slutsky, Alan Pardew and Avram Grant.

Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport report that the Blues will fight Paris Saint-Germain to sign AC Milan's Colombian forward Carlos Bacca.

The 29-year-old, linked to Liverpool in the summer, has scored nine goals in 21 matches in Serie A this season. Chelsea are said to be lining up a £30m bid.

With Radamel Falcao set to return to Monaco and Loic Remy often injured and out of favour, Guus Hiddink needs competition for Diego Costa.

The ever-reliable Metro have quoted the ever-reliable Fichajes (remember, that translates to 'signings') to report that Chelsea are ready to make a bid for Bologna teenager Amadou Diawara.

Chelsea have already been in contact with the defensive midfielder, 18, who has impressed in Serie A this season and is said to be interesting clubs around Europe.

Fallen star Alex Pato will no longer be heading to Chelsea, with the Brazilian said to be more interested in a move to Liverpool, according to the Daily Star.

An £11m move to the Reds may well have already been agreed, with Pato convinced to sign at Anfield by fellow samba stars Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino.