Chelsea are considering whether to raise their offer for Roma midfielder Emerson after the Italian club revealed they had already refused a £17.5 million bid from the Blues.
Roma sporting director Franco Baldini said: "We have refused a 25 million euro [£17.5 million] offer from Chelsea.
“The player wants to stay at Roma, but it is the club who will decide the player's future. Chelsea's bid so far is the most significant offer.”
Roma had previously complained about Chelsea's interest in Emerson, claiming that the West London club had made an illegal approach direct to the player.
Chelsea have not commented on these claims, preferring to conduct their transfer business in private as they seek to add to their summer captures of Damien Duff, Glen Johnson, Wayne Bridge and Geremi.
They are also still scouring Europe for a top-class striker, with Thierry Henry, Christian Vieri, Raul, Patrick Kluivert, Roy Makaay and Samuel Eto'o of Real Mallorca all reported to have interested them.
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