Lyon attacker Nabil Fekir has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for the Spanish giants Barcelona.
The France international has scored 11 goals and registered four assists in 11 Ligue 1 appearances this season, and has recently admitted that he would be open to joining La Liga.
The Blues are lining up a swoop for Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud in January transfer window.
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is keen to secure the 31-year-old veteran’s signature to create competition for places in his frontline, according to Spanish outlet Don Balon.
The France international was strongly linked with a move away from the Emirates over the summer with Premier League rivals Everton touted as a likely destination, although a move to Goodison Park failed to materialise.
Barcelona have reportedly made contact with Olympique Marseille over the possible signing of 19-year-old midfielder Maxime Lopez.
El Mundo Deportivo claims, the Spanish giants are keeping tabs on the French youngster as an ideal successor for Andres Iniesta.
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Chelsea have joined the race to sign Monaco starlet Kylian Mbappe and are ready to smash big-money transfer fee to land him this summer.
The 18-year-old is being regarded as one of the greatest youngsters around Europe following a successful season which saw him score 23 goals in 41 appearances for the Ligue 1 champions.
The Spanish giants Real Madrid are reportedly considering a summer swoop for AS Monaco left-back Benjamin Mendy.
The 22-year-old arrived Stade Louis II from Marseille last summer, and the defender has made 36 appearances for the club across all competitions during the 2016-17 campaign.