Having signed just two first team players this summer transfer window in likes of Radamel Falcao and Asmir Begovic, Chelsea are looking to bring in more marquee signings in order to compete for trophies both home and abroad in the forth coming 2015/2016 season.
After failing to secure the services of Barcelona forward Pedro, the Blues have now been linked to formal Real Madrid star Jose Maria Cellejon.
According to Metro, the Blues have tabled a bid of £15million for the winger who is also a target for Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur; and will open talks with the player as soon as Napoli have accepted the offer.
The 28 years old Spanish International had scored a total of 32 goals for Napoli since joining them two seasons ago and this has caught the eyes of many Managers.
Jose Mourinho is said to be interested in the player because of his versatility – being able to play both in the midfield and on the flanks, and also with the future of Juan Cuadrado and Mohamed Salah uncertain in SW6
Should this deal come through, Callejon would have to compete with the likes of Oscar, Williams and Moses for the starting eleven spot.
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