Chelsea are situated to start converses with Athletic Bilbao to sign their immensely energizing French full back Aymeric Laporte.
Laporte is appraised as one of the best players in Europe at present and Arsenal have been heading the race to acquire him when the exchange window re-opens.
In any case notwithstanding making him a top target, reports in Spain say Chelsea have joined the race with contact set to be made soon over an arrangement.
The 20-year-old has a discharge proviso set at £32million keeping in mind Bilbao are hoping to get that for him, Chelsea are confident of getting him for less