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Chelsea Transfer News: £65m demand, Liverpool striker battle, Arsenal man on Nainggolan
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Real Madrid are leading the race to sign Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois, according to reports.
The 23-year-old Belgium international is already thought to have held talks with incoming Blues boss Antonio Conte over his future.
Courtois has been mooted as a potential player who could leave as Conte looks set to carry out a major overhaul when he takes over in the summer.
And, the Daily Mail claim Real are the frontrunners to land Courtois but will have to pay £65million to secure his services.
Thibaut Courtois, Hatem Ben Arfa, Radja Nainggolan
Meanwhile, Chelsea have reportedly entered the race to sign Hatem Ben Arfa.
The former Newcastle flop has reignited his career in France with Nice, scoring 18 goals in Ligue 1 this term.
And his impressive form has not gone unnoticed with the Times claiming incoming Blues boss Conte is keen on bringing the Frenchman back to the Premier League.
However, the Blues will face competition for his signature with Liverpool also being credited with interest in the forward.
Finally, Arsenal man Wojciech Szczesny reckons Radja Nainggolan would be perfect fit for Chelsea.
The 27-year-old has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge and incoming boss Conte reportedly met with him this week.
And Szczesny, who is currently on loan at Roma from the Gunners, admits he would be a brilliant signing.
"He’s definitely a fantastic fit for English football – he’s very strong, physical and tough," Szczesny told FourFourTwo magazine.
"If I was Chelsea manager, I’d buy him in a heartbeat."
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