Chelsea tried and failed to sign Sofyan Amrabat on deadline day, according to reports.

That’s despite securing a British record deal for Enzo Fernandez.

According to the New York Times, Todd Boehly approached Italian club Fiorentina and asked about signing Amrabat, 26, on loan.

However, the Serie A side were said to be left unimpressed by his approach.

They are alleged to have not considered letting Amrabat leave on a temporary deal, but Boehly considered their asking price too excessive.

And talks between the two sides are claimed to have ended “abruptly”.