Despite having talented midfielders at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte appears to be keen on bolstering his midfield department ahead of a busy campaign next season. A handful of superb midfielders have emerged as targets for the premier league champions this summer, and one of them is Lyon midfielder Corentin Tolisso. It is understood that the Stamford Bridge club were hoping to add to their midfield with the addition of the 22-year-old. Unfortunately, Chelsea have missed out on Tolisso's signature. A French news outlet Canal+ reveals that the midfielder is arriving Munich to undergo a medical ahead of a transfer. It is understood that Chelsea have made a €35m bid to sign Tolisso this summer, but it appears as if German heavyweights Bayern … [Read more...]

According to news coming from France, premier league champions Chelsea have expressed an interest in Lyon's star player Corentin Tolisso. French news outlet L’Equipe as reported that Tolisso could be acquired in exchange for Chelsea youngster Kurt Zouma. It was however added that Chelsea are not the only club interested in the midfielder, but other clubs like Juventus are also monitoring his activities at his French club. It is also understood that the France international is not going for anything less than €40 Million, and the price has driven away many clubs. The Frenchman himself has made some statements about wanting to leave Lyon and how he is planning his exit this summer. Tolisso noted that he wanted to play for Lyon last summer because they would … [Read more...]