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Chelsea close in on deal for Liverpool target and former Real Madrid star Jose Callejon
CHELSEA are closing on a deal for Jose Maria Callejon, according to reports in Italy.
Jose Callejon Player Profile
The Napoli forward has been tracked by Liverpool throughout the summer but the Blues appear to have won the race for his signature.
Chelsea are set to lose Mohamed Salah to Roma while Juan Cuadrado could also head back to Italy.
And Jose Mourinho is keen for reinforcements.
The 28-year-old joined Napoli from Real Madrid in 2013 and is valued at €15million (£10.04m).
Jose Callejon is set for Chelsea talks
Callejon scored 11 times in Serie A last season as Napoli finished fifth.
But with Rafa Benitez off to Real Madrid they are expected to have an overhaul this summer.
And Football Italia report a deal is close.
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