Chelsea transfer news: Lyon plot move for unsettled Chelsea youngster Bertrand Traore and
LYON hope to lure unwanted Chelsea forward Bertrand Traore to Ligue 1.
The 21-year-old joined Dutch giants Ajax on loan during the summer and has become a regular in the side with 10 league starts – six more than he made at Chelsea last season.
Bertrand Traore is currently spending the season on loan at AjaxReutersThe forward was left confused over his treatment at the club over the summerReuters
Traore, who has four goals to his name in all competitions, was hoping to break into the Blues’ first team this season and was left reeling when the Italian boss shipped him out on loan.
And according to French publication Foot Mercato, Lyon are willing to offer a permanent contract to the Burkino Faso international at the end of his loan spell next summer.
It is believed that Lyon’s head of recruitment, Florian Maurice, has watched the 21-year-old in action on more than one occasion and is a big admirer of the highly-rated youngster.
Traore failed to impress Antonio Conte enough to stay during pre-seasonGetty Images
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Traore has also given his biggest hint that he could be leaving the Blues in the near future.
Speaking to the Evening Standard earlier this month he said: "I felt, and feel, that I am ready for Chelsea.
"I did not see the loan [picture] overall. Why did I play so much in pre-season?
"Why was I allowed to participate so often under Guus Hiddink? Why do you players get no real chance at Chelsea?
"It's good for the composition of the squad if it is also home to a couple of talented youngsters."
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