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Lyon hold transfer talks with Chelsea over Traore, Zouma and Tolisso deals
LYON have held transfer talks with Chelsea this week regarding a trio of players - Bertrand Traore, Kurt Zouma and Corentin Tolisso.
Chelsea have reportedly set their sights on Corentin Tolisso
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has been in the UK this week to discuss a number of transfers with Chelsea.
The Ligue 1 club's top priority was sounding out a deal for unwanted forward Bertrand Traore.
However, French newspaper L'Equipe claim Lyon also raised the possibility of signing defender Kurt Zouma.
And the Blues are said to have made known their interest in highly-rated midfielder Corentin Tolisso.
Chelsea's interest in Tolisso is said to have increased as they look set to miss out on Tiemoue Bakayoko.
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L'Equipe claim a move for the Monaco man has cooled, leading Antonio Conte to look for other targets.
Lyon's interest in Traore has been sparked by the forward's solid displays while on loan with Ajax this season.
However, the 21-year-old's wage demands are said to be a sticking point and the Blues are reportedly asking for a £17million transfer fee.
Speaking about his future at Stamford Bridge last week, Traore said: "I will go with the national team [Burkina Faso] and after that take some rest.
“Then I will go back to Chelsea and have a talk – we will see. That’s my hope [to be at Chelsea next season].
“That was the key when I came to Ajax – play as many [games] as I could, do well, and try to go back to Chelsea.
“I think I had a great season but I don’t decide to stay at Chelsea or move. I will see what my future will be.”
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