Chelsea Keeping Tabs On Veteran Bundesliga Free-kicker

Chelsea reportedly sent scouts to monitor Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Hakan Calhanopglu.

Reports in the Daily Mirror have it that Antonio Conte has sent scouts to keep tabs on the impressive midfielder.

Calhanoglu has been on Chelsea’s radar for a while and Conte beleives a deal to bring him to the Stamford Bridge could materialise.

Arsenal are also keen admirer of the attacking midfielders qualities and may also content with the Blues for his signature. Although, the Gunners have abundant talent in the attacking midfield positions

The Turkish star is known for his passing and free-kick abilities and has continued to be an impressive performer for Leverkusen this season, with four goals and four assists in 13 Bundesliga appearances so far.

Reports earlier this season claimed Chelsea were closing on a  £17m deal for set-piece specialist Calhanoglu.

According to the Mail, the Premier League table toppers monitored him during his side’s 1-1 draw with Cologne last week.

Calhanoglu is a versatile midfielder who could play in the middle or the wing and sometimes as a second striker. The 22-year-old might be a perfect replacement for Oscar but might face stiff competition for starting place which also prompted the Brazilian’s exit from the Stamford Bridge.