Chelsea have reportedly joined the race for Monaco left-back Bode Fallo-Toure as they look for a cheaper alternative to Leicester City's Ben Chilwell.
Frank Lampard has highlighted a left-back as a priority signing this summer and has been a long term admirer of Chilwell, but has concerns over his price tag.
The coronavirus pandemic has forced clubs to re-evaluate their transfer plans and Chilwell's reported £60million valuation could be beyond Chelsea's budget.
FootMercato reports Chelsea have now turned their attentions to Monaco's Fallo-Toure, who has overcome a difficult start to the season to enjoy a fine campaign.
The Frenchman joined Monaco from Lille in January 2019 and struggled under Thierry Henry but has shone since the appointment of Robert Moreno.
Fallo-Toure's athleticism and ability on the ball fit the profile of left-back Lampard is keen to acquire, but he isn't the only manager keen on making a summer bid.
The 23-year-old has also caught the attention of Bundesliga sides Hamburg and RB Leipzig, two clubs who could be able to guarantee him first team football.
Chelsea already have Emerson and Marcos Alonso as options at left-back, with the former of that duo recently hitting out at suggestions he could depart this summer.
The 25-year-old has made just one appearance from the bench since January but is adamant he is happy at the club and hasn't fallen out with Lampard.
Emerson started the season as the club's first choice left-back before a hamstring curtailed his impressive start and saw Alonso take his place.
jobcdenotu
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wtf fallo toure?is ballo toure All football
ajonjo
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bring Alex telles and forget about chilwell
uglhead
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chilwell is better even though his rate is high ....
dipbekloy
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Why we want players we have enough it’s just like always you don’t know what team to play
Patcelnz
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too much money so many choice player
Husakrt
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Chelsea should buy Upamecano. he is very good in all areas he is not cheap but not as costly as Chilwill
DonZion
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And y'all hitting hard on Lampard and the Chelsea Board, Common guys this is just the press writing what they like. The press have linked Chelsea with literally every player on the planet earth.
Satbirsu
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we should really stop buying from Monaco
Teyemno
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Just buy Chilwell over this guy
Bihcdilrsz
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Don't bring second bakayoko again
Alfred Appiah
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If he’s good, let’s swap him with Bakayoko, no hustle
suyadepu
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What is wrong with the Chelsea board and Lampard are they mad or what
u are mad
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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who ask for ur opinion can't u comment without insult
There is no insult though your statement insults your own intelligence...
bosslover23
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The worst take ever on transfers. So should Chelsea have sacked Conte? Sarri? Mourinho? cos they didnt buy the best players possible in their first season during their last stints? dumb.
who ask for ur opinion can't u comment without insult
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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if Lampard like don't buy quality players and see if Chelsea will not sack you early bet me
The worst take ever on transfers. So should Chelsea have sacked Conte? Sarri? Mourinho? cos they didnt buy the best players possible in their first season during their last stints? dumb.
sosaklmoz
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Chillwell is best
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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Big no, I understood Gabriel cos he had qualities we need and potential to be 1 of the best even though he was a bit of a no name but this player is literally a no name, it will be like Baba-Rahman all over again Chelsea please stop doing this and go for actual players with reputation. Pay like 60 million and get Alaba from Bayern, he would be an amazing buy and is only 27/28.
Yooaeknpru
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everybody have the right to comment so why telling me to shut up I dnt even know if u are a chelsea fan as for me am a die hard blues
kid
Yooaeknpru
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everybody have the right to comment so why telling me to shut up I dnt even know if u are a chelsea fan as for me am a die hard blues
stfu
Zuwdkmpruy
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Telles please
Mr_Stamford
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Confused board and coach at Chelsea
fabacmrs
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What is wrong with the Chelsea board and Lampard are they mad or what
bosslover23
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block head how much did they give me when they will trophies
everybody have the right to comment so why telling me to shut up I dnt even know if u are a chelsea fan as for me am a die hard blues
fabacmrs
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Aah what about Alex Telles of Porto he is far better than that person their going in for a cheaper price
bosslover23
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Oga shut up do you contribute money to buy players
block head how much did they give me when they will trophies
BøūjèéWïddãŪzî
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What about Telles or Grimaldo???? They’re good but clubs are always linked with them but don’t finish the deal
Bobsin
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if Lampard like don't buy quality players and see if Chelsea will not sack you early bet me
Oga shut up do you contribute money to buy players
sunzyno
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Don't go for player because is a cheaper option, go for player that can deliver
bosslover23
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if Lampard like don't buy quality players and see if Chelsea will not sack you early bet me