Chelsea are interested in Lyon wing-back Michel Bastos.
Le Parisien says talks between Juventus and Lyon have slowed, which has left the door open to Chelsea stepping in to sign the midfielder.
The Brazil international is ready to move abroad this summer and is a favourite of new Blues boss Andre Villas-Boas.
Chelsea are expected to table a concrete offer for Bastos in the coming days.
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