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Blues ready to sign Griezmann and Pogba

At first glance, given that they have been eliminated from all of the cup competitions they have participated in, you could be forgiven for thinking that Chelsea have little to play for this campaign.
With just days to go before their return to domestic action here's a round-up of all the latest news doing the rounds.
Chelsea are currently the most active side in the chase for coveted Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba. There has been much speculation about the Frenchman's future, with some reports suggesting that Pogba could be open to a move to the Premier League. The Blues have previously had a €95m bid rejected and they are said to be the only club who have even come close to Juventus' evaluation. He wants to play in the Champions League next season though which could prove a stumbling point. (L'Equipe)
Chelsea are ready to sign Atletico Madrid attacker Antoine Griezmann. The no.7 star has scored 17 goals in La Liga this season while he has also created 47 chances. The Blues could certainly do with another forward option with Griezmann capable of operating effectively either up front or out wide. (Don Balon)


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