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Chelsea hold talks with Atletico Madrid for SENSATIONAL transfer swap deal
CHELSEA are reportedly trying to convince Atletico Madrid to part with Toby Alderweireld with Filipe Luis going the other way.
Filipe Luis Player Profile
The Belgian impressed on loan at Southampton last season, helping Saints to a seventh-place finish.
And the Daily Star claims Chelsea have identified him as a key target and have held talks with Atletico to smooth-out a possible exchange deal.
Filipe Luis is known to be unsettled at Stamford Bridge and is believed to be unhappy with his lack of first-team opportunities.
And Atletico boss Diego Simeone has recently expressed his interest in welcoming back the Brazil international.
Filipe Luis will be used to in a swap deal for Toby Alderweireld
However, the Blues will have to ensure Southampton don't snap-up the Belgian first as they have a £7million first refusal clause in his loan deal.
Jose Mourinho is understood to have ear-marked the 26-year-old as one of his 'three' key targets, so a strong offer could see him switch to Stamford Bridge.
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