Chelsea’s interest in Manchester City midfielder Nico O’Reilly has not diminished after they failed to sign the 19-year-old midfielder in January. Chelsea was prepared to invest around £20-25m (€24-30m) to sign the player, but the deal collapsed because City wanted a buy-back clause or matching rights.

90min reports on Chelsea's interest in Manchester City midfielder Nico O'Reilly during the transfer deadline day. Chelsea saw a deadline day approach for Manchester City midfielder Nico O'Reilly knocked back. Chelsea reached out to open negotiations about a late winter switch, but City were reluctant to sell. City required a buy-back clause in any deal, which led Chelsea to walk away from the table.

Chelsea has explored the possibility of acquiring Nico O'Reilly from Manchester City during this transfer window. However, Manchester City insisted on including a buy-back clause in the potential agreement, which Chelsea rejected, according to Sky Sports UK. The deal is considered very complicated unless Manchester City decides to forgo the buy-back clause.

Chelsea are reportedly negotiating a deal to acquire Manchester City youngster Nico O'Reilly as part of their search for a new central midfielder. Although O'Reilly has only participated in six senior matches for Pep Guardiola's team, Chelsea are considering a late move for the 19-year-old, as they persist in scouting top young talents globally. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has indicated that Chelsea have enquired with Man City regarding Nico O'Reilly. City, however, are reluctant to relinquish future control over the player, which complicates the deal.