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Chelsea in talks for £20m Colombia international: Copa America puts deal on hold
CHELSEA are the frontrunners to sign Inter Milan defender Jeison Murillo, according to reports in Italy.
Chelsea have reportedly held talks with Jeison Murillo's representatives
Inter are experiencing financial problems and have a £39m deficit to make up if they are to comply with new Financial Fair Play regulations.
This means a host of players could get the chop, including Colombian centre-back Murillo who could turn Inter a tidy profit.
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The centre-back's future will reportedly be dealt with after he returns from international duty with Colombia who are currently in the quarter-finals of the Copa America.
Murillo made 35 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring two goals and providing one assist.