Chelsea owners see €10m Yeremay Hernandez offer rejected as second-tier Spanish side Deportivo confirm he is staying

According to Fabrizio Romano, the Spanish second-division outfit remain firm on holding on to their prized asset despite a €10 million (£8m) approach from BlueCo, who own both Chelsea and Strasbourg. Yeremay has become a key figure at Deportivo, particularly following Lucas Perez's departure, and the Spanish club remain determined to keep him at Riazor.

Despite the setback, the Blues owners still have an opportunity to secure Yeremay’s services as the winger’s contract includes a €20m (£17m/$21m) release clause. It has been reported that the winger has also attracted interest from other clubs, including Napoli and Como in Serie A, as well as Newcastle United and Manchester City in the Premier League.

Deportivo released an official statement addressing the offers for Yeremay and the player’s decision to stay at the club.

It read: "RC Deportivo and Yeremey Hernández Cubas (December 10, 2002, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) have agreed to remain together, despite all the offers received by the Canarian footballer during the current transfer market. This is a gesture that reinforces the mutual commitment to the Club's long-term project.

"The Club and the player, who has a contract with Deportivo until 2030, have been the subject of numerous proposals, but both parties have decided to continue working together to continue their mutual growth. Yeremey, consolidated as one of the great figures of the first team, is a fundamental pillar in building the future of Deportivo."

Yeremay is set to return to action on Saturday when his team faces Levante as they continue their league campaign.