Chelsea made a surprise move for a Tottenham star during the January transfer window, but the attempt ultimately failed.
It has now been revealed that Chelsea tried to strike a deal with Spurs in the middle of the season, yet were unable to get the transfer over the line.
The approach did not lead to an agreement between the London rivals, leaving Tottenham to keep hold of their player as the window closed.
Chelsea, meanwhile, were forced to look elsewhere after their efforts came up short, while Spurs resisted the bid and kept the squad intact for the rest of the campaign.
