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Chelsea reach shock agreement to sign Tottenham midfielder - Spanish TV station claim
CHELSEA have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko.
Chris Sutton: Sissoko was a 'bad buy' for Spurs
Sissoko, who joined Tottenham from Newcastle in a £30million deal last summer, has failed to live up to his price tag and Mauricio Pochettino is ready to cut his losses in the summer.
Chelsea were linked with a move for Sissoko following his impressive Euro 2016 campaign with France, but he opted to join Spurs.
Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko
Antonio Conte has held a long-term interest in Moussa Sissoko
However, Spanish TV station Telecinco claim the Blues have renewed their interest in the France international.
It is claimed Chelsea have reached a pre-agreement with Sissoko over a summer transfer in a cut-price deal worth between £12-18million.
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is keen to offload Moussa Sissoko in the summer
Express Sport understands the Blues will face competition for his signature with AC Milan and Inter Milan registering their interest in the 27-year-old.
Sissoko has made 26 appearances for Spurs in all competitions this season and is contracted to the club until 2021.
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