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Chelsea leading race to sign £25m midfielder: He wants summer transfer
CHELSEA are reportedly leading the race to sign Sevilla star Steven N'Zonzi.
Chelsea are leading the race to sign £25m Sevilla midfielder Steven N'Zonzi
The 28-year-old has rejected the offer of a new contract at Sevilla and is keen on a summer move after two impressive seasons in La Liga.
And the Daily Mirror claim Chelsea and Manchester City are at the front of the queue to land the former Stoke man.
Antonio Conte is keen to bolster his midfield ranks at Chelsea
It is claimed the French midfielder has a £25m release clause in his Sevilla contract, which expires in 2020.
The report adds numerous clubs will be monitoring N'Zonzi when Sevilla travel to Leicester for their Champions League second-leg clash tomorrow night (7.45pm).
Sevilla take a 2-1 lead to the King Power Stadium with Jamie Vardy handing the Foxes a lifeline in Spain.
Italian giants Juventus are also said to be chasing N'Zonzi.
N'Zonzi has scored three goals and assisted two in 34 outings this season.