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Chelsea receive huge boost in bid to sign Bayern Munich star Arturo Vidal
CHELSEA have received a huge boost in their bid to sign Bayern Munich star Arturo Vidal.
Arturo Vidal - Spotlight On
Reports last month suggested that Chelsea boss Antonio Conte was keen to bring Vidal to Stamford Bridge.
The Chile international has struggled at Bayern this season, falling out of favour with Carlo Ancelotti.
Conte, meanwhile, wants January reinforcements to bolster the club's hopes of winning the Premier League title.
Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Arturo Vidal from Bayern Munich
Antonio Conte managed Arturo Vidal at Juventus
And Vidal has dropped a huge hint he could be about to move to the Premier League by liking a fan post on Instagram.
The post said that Conte was keen on a reunion with the midfielder, who he managed at Juventus.
And the 29-year-old could now move to the capital this month should Bayern opt to cash in.
Arturo Vidal 'liked' a fans post on Instagram
Bayern Munich want £40million for Arturo Vidal
Meanwhile, the Sun claim that Chelsea want to sign the midfielder for £34million.
However, Bayern are likely to hold out for a bid of nearer £40m.
Conte managed Vidal for three seasons at Juventus after arriving from Bayer Leverkusen in 2012.
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