The 22-year-old’s agent has already met with Barcelona over a potential move to La Liga, However, he has now suggested Antonio Conte is also very keen to sign Sofiane Boufal.
Lille winger Sofiane Boufal’s representatives has has hinted that he is set to begin talks with The Blues as the race to sign Boufal intensifies.
Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Arsenal have all been heavily linked with the young talent, with Yvan Le Mee officially confirming a meeting with the Camp Nou outfit has already taken place.
However, Le Mee has also admitted he is set to begin talks with a host of other clubs as well, and strongly suggested Antonio Conte was determined to bring the player to Stamford Bridge.
“We did have a meeting with the leadership of Barcelona in the last few weeks. There is interest,” he told Le 10 Sport.
“Now the reflection is whether Sofiane Boufal will go to Barcelona to compete with MSN or should he go to a club where is going to start matches and express his exceptional talent.”
“We have also initiated discussions with three other clubs that interest us, but they either have or will change their coach or the coach is in charge of the national team at the Euros.
“In England, there is interest, but the English market is just beginning. A transfer of €20million and €25m is not resolved in two weeks of course.”
