CONFIRMED: Chelsea line up deal for Japanese sensation Yoshinori MutoCHELSEA have made a £4million bid for Yoshinori Muto, according to his club FC Tokyo. By Uche Amako 09:38, Thu, Apr 9, 2015 | UPDATED: 12:15, Thu, Apr 9, 2015 Link copied Bookmark QPR v Chelsea - Premier League Preview Tokyo president Naoki Ogane confirmed an offer had been made for the 22-year-old striker with the intention to finalise the deal in the summer."It is true that Chelsea sent us an offer for Muto. It is a formal offer with conditions," Ogane said. "They want to acquire him in the summer."GETTYYoshinori Muto represented Japan during the Asian Cup in JanuaryMuto told Japanese press he was 'honoured' to receive an offer from Jose Mourinho.He said: "I'm honoured to receive an offer from this wonderful team, but I have not made any decision yet."Chelsea's move for Muto comes just weeks after they signed a major sponsorship deal with Japanese tyre firm, Yokohama Rubber Company. Related articles Diego Costa DESPERATE for injury comeback in Chelsea's showdown with Arsenal SPOTTED: Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas heads to Italy for treatment on broken nose Rio Ferdinand doesn't scare John Terry, insists Chelsea team-mate Gary Cahill SUBSCRIBE Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy