Abramovich link emerges as Chelsea edge closer to ending left-back hunt

Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain in the race for Porto left-back Alex Telles. The Blues made further contact with the representatives of the Porto player. Frank Lampard is keen to sign a new left-back this summer and Telles, who has scored 10 goals and assisted nine others this season, has been heavily linked. Last week, reports suggested that PSG had all but wrapped up a €25million deal for Telles. However, according to Le10 Sport, Chelsea have edged back. Meanwhile, Daily Express claims that Telles has changed agents and is now represented by Pini Zahivi, who helped Roman Abramovich purchase Chelsea in 2003. It is claimed that such a move could open further avenues for the Blues in their hunt to sign Telles. Source: Teamtalk

Frank Lampard sends message to Chelsea fans over current squad and summer transfers