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Chelsea Transfer News: Sami Khedira deal ON, Benatia deadline set, £35m Carvalho boost
CHELSEA'S chances of signing Real Madrid star Sami Khedira have received a major boost.
Sami Khedira Player Profile
Reports claim the German international's agent has flown to London for crunch talks with Chelsea's representatives.
Jose Mourinho is a keen admirer of Khedira and would be willing to part with £20m to secure his former midfielder.
The Blues face stern competition from Arsenal who are known to be interested, but the lure of Mourinho may sway the 27-year-old to choose a West London move.
Chelsea are favourites to land William Carvalho
Chelsea have been given until Sunday to complete the signing of Roma star Mehdi Benatia.
Roma chiefs have imposed a strict deadline on a move for the player.
Chelsea will now have until Sunday to secure the 27-year-old's services, but a fee of £30m represents a significant obstacle.
Mehdi Benatia Player Profile
Chelsea's move for Sporting Lisbon star William Carvalho is drawing ever closer.
Portuguese reports have revealed that Chelsea scouts watched Carvalho during Sporting's 1-1 draw with Academica on Saturday.
However the 22-year-old caught the eye of Chelsea's representatives for all the wrong reasons.
Carvalho was shown red in the 66th minute - a card that is thought to leave Mourinho with reservations about the youngsters arrival.
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