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Chelsea identify Oscar replacement: Scouts have been sent to watch him
CHELSEA have identified Bayer Leverkusen ace Hakan Calhanoglu as a replacement for Oscar, according to reports.
Leverkusen star Hakan Calhanoglu's top five free kicks
Chelsea are keen on January reinforcements with Oscar off to Shanghai next month in a stunning £60million deal.
Antonio Conte's side are sitting comfortably at the top of the table having won their last 12 Premier League games.
But the Italian wants more players to ensure they hold off Manchester City and Liverpool to win the title.
Hakan Calhanoglu was scouted by Chelsea last week, according to reports
Hakan Calhanoglu has been in impressive form for Bayer Leverkusen
And The Daily Mail claim that Chelsea are weighing up a bid for Calhanoglu next month.
The Turkey international is top of Conte's wish list to replace Oscar with the club sorely in need of a playmaker.
It is also said that the Blues have sent scouts to watch him in action.
Oscar is off to China next month
Chelsea figures were reportedly in attendance to run the rule over Calhanoglu in Leverkusen's 1-1 draw with Cologne on Wednesday.
Calhanoglu has scored five goals in 16 appearances so far this season.
The midfielder - who was linked with a move to Chelsea in the summer - could leave next month for £17million.
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