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Chelsea transfer news: Diego Laxalt could replace Oscar as agent reveals Antonio Conte keen on signing Genoa’s attacking midfielder

Brazilian playmaker heading to China in huge £60million deal and Chelsea could look to Uruguayan midfielder to fill breach

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CHELSEA are tracking Genoa star Diego Laxalt and could be ready to move for him next month.

That’s according to his agent Vincenzo D’Ippolito, who claims that Antonio Conte is a big fan of the versatile attacking midfielder and looks set to pounce.

Chelsea are keen on signing Diego Raxalt from Genoa
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Chelsea are keen on signing Diego Raxalt from GenoaCredit: Reuters

Uruguay international Laxalt has impressed in Serie A since his move to Italy in 2013.


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The 23-year-old joined Inter Milan from boyhood club Defensor Sporting before enjoying loan spells at Bologna, Empoli and Genoa.

Laxalt joined the latter on a permanent deal last summer and his recent performances are believed to be attracting interest from a number of top European clubs.

The Uruguayan has caught the eye as a versatile attacking midfielder
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The Uruguayan has caught the eye as a versatile attacking midfielderCredit: EPA
Laxalt's agent admits he'd love the player to move to London
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Laxalt's agent admits Conte wants the player to move to LondonCredit: Getty Images

One of those is Chelsea, and agent D’Ippolito admits he’d love to take Laxalt to London for a link-up with former Juventus boss Conte.

He told : “Chelsea? It is one of the clubs [interested] because Conte saw him in Italy, he knows his qualities and he would like to take him to England.”


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Antonio Conte knows Laxalt from his time in Serie A as Juventus boss
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Antonio Conte knows Laxalt from his time in Serie A as Juventus bossCredit: PA:Press Association Wire
Laxalt could arrive at Stamford Bridge as a replacement for China-bound Oscar
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Laxalt could arrive at Stamford Bridge as a replacement for China-bound OscarCredit: EPA

Operating mainly as a No.10 but also capable of playing on the left, Laxalt could arrive at Stamford Bridge as a replacement for Oscar.

The Brazilian is on the verge of moving to Shanghai SIPG for a whopping £60million, and Chelsea are sure to be keen on bringing in a replacement as quickly as possible.

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