Chelsea are not considering a move for Bayern Munich defender Joao Cancelo at this time, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

It has been suggested that the Blues may make a bid for the Portuguese international if Bayern opt against signing the fullback from Manchester City on a permanent basis when his loan expires. However, Romano has heard nothing that backs up those claims:

“Joao Cancelo has played three or four games for Bayern now. In my opinion, it’s mad to get the rumours around now. Too early, people should let him play for Bayern. Chelsea were not in talks for Cancelo in January when he was available and at the moment from what I understand, there’s nothing more than speculation.”

Bayern reportedly have an option to buy Cancelo at the end of the season for €70m (£62m) but it has been claimed that the Bundesliga side have already decided to renegotiate the price.

If that turns out to be true then it means other teams, including Chelsea, can enter the race for the 28-year-old’s signature.

As Romano points out, though, Graham Potter’s side did not make a bid for Cancelo when he was available last month so it would be a surprise if they are considering an offer this summer.