- Chelsea plans to hijack Arsenal's target Thomas Lemar in January
- They reportedly willing to make a swap with Monaco to help them get Lemar
- Lemar was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal in the summer
Premier League Champions Chelsea are reportedly keen on getting Arsenal target Thomas Lemar and they are willing to trade Batshuayi to help bring Lemar to Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal were heavily linked with the French international in the summer but they failed to make actualize the deal despite offering over £89million for the French man.
But reports reaching NAIJ.com can reveal that Chelsea hold a strong and genuine interest in Lemar, and are seriously considering making a bid of their own.
Lemar is heavily linked with a move to the Premier League Source: Sports24
It’s claimed Batshuayi is one of the players who could be considered in the deal, as well as Blues youngster Charly Musonda who is set to be sent out on loan in January.
READ ALSO: Mourinho explains why Henrikh Mkhitaryan does not make bench in his side anymore
Monaco were adamant they would not sell Lemar in the summer, but the club are out of Europe and trail Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain ny nine points.
They are planning an overhaul of their first-team squad and Academy, which means Lemar is expected be sold to the highest bidder, either in January or next summer, to help finance that.
PAY ATTENTION: Get the latest News on Naij.com App
Conte has again expressed fears that his current squad is not big enough to cope with combining Premier League and Champions League campaigns, particularly following Chelsea's last-16 draw against Barcelona. Chelsea will try to address that in January.
Lemar is predominantly a left-footed player, which Chelsea are short of, but he can play across a variety of different positions.
He would strengthen Conte's attacking options, but could also give him another option at left wing-back.
Sport Betting in Nigeria on NAIJ.com TV
Source: Sports.naija.ng
ROSY CREST
Thursday, 14 December 2017