Edson Alvarez tells Ajax he wants to leave for Chelsea, misses training in order to force move

As per reliable Dutch reporter Mike Verweij, Edson Alvarez wants to leave Ajax to join Chelsea, who have made a €50M offer.

The midfielder has not trained with the club since announcing his desire to leave and told the club again today that he wants to leave.

Another reliable source, Nick Purewal of the Press Association, reports that Alvarez is 'pushing hard' for this move.

He sees himself as a 'perfect fit' in Thomas Tuchel's system and has been impressed by the club's new era.

Ajax have made it clear that they don't want another star to leave - it remains to be seen if their stance changes before the window closes.