Chelsea On Alert After Wanted Star Rejects New Deal

Faouzi Ghoulam.

Napoli defender Faouzi Ghoulam has rejected a new contract amid reported interest from Chelsea.

Antonio Conte is keen to add defensive options to his current squad despite being on an impressive form.

Ghoulam has impressed for Napoli since he joined from Saint-Etienne in January 2014 but is reluctant to sign a new deal amidst interest from the Blues.

Reports in the Evening Standard claim that the Algerian wants at least £40,000, as well as a £34million release clause.

Following his reported stand-off, the Blues have emerged potential suitors to the left back who also been chased by other clubs.

There are also interest from other European clubs with the likes of Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain also monitoring his situation with Napoli.

In related news, Transfermarketweb claim that Chelsea have rejected two bids from AC Milan and Roma for Cesc Fabregas this week. Despite not being able to nail a place in the present Blues squad since Conte’s switch to 3-4-3 formation

The 29-year-old started and provided two assists in Chelsea’s 4-2 victory over Stoke on New Year’s Eve.

Antonio Conte will hope to keep his current side together as they mount serious title challenge in the second half of the season.