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Chelsea surge clear in race for Serie A midfielder: Antonio Conte learns this
CHELSEA are leading the chase to sign Lazio midfielder Lucas Biglia, according to reports.
Antonio Conte - 5 things you need to know
Antonio Conte is keen to strengthen his Chelsea squad in January.
A midfielder has been identified as a priority, with Conte eager to land a versatile player that could slot into his 3-4-3 system.
Reports surfaced yesterday suggesting Conte is trying to convince Bayern Munich’s Arturo Vidal to come to Stamford Bridge.
Lucas Biglia is on Chelsea's radar
Antonio Conte is an admirer of Lucas Biglia
It is thought a £34million offer is being prepared for the Chilean.
But according to Italian news outlet Calciomercato, Chelsea are monitoring Biglia’s situation at Lazio.
Arturo Vidal is also on Chelsea's agenda
The player has so far failed to agree a contract extension with the Serie A outfit.
And it is thought the Blues will have to stump at least £21m if they want to sign him.
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