London June 8 (IANS) English football champions Chelsea have reportedly shown interest in signing Leicester City s winger Riyad Mahrez and Juventus left-back Alex Sandro this summer.
The move for Mahrez who has requested for transfer to Leicester is aimed to provide a greater cover for Belgian Eden Hazard who will miss the start of the next season because of an injured ankle according to telegraph.co.uk on Wednesday.
This move places Chelsea in a direct battle with another English Premier League (EPL) giant Arsenal who have already shown a keen interest to acquire the 26-year-old winger.
When asked about a potential move for the Algerian Wenger told beIN Sports last week: Have we made a bid for him? No not yet. Not yet means it can happen and not happen.
Leicester have put a price tag of $55 million for Mahrez but the Algerian s insistence on leaving could bring down the price.
Chelsea s head coach Antoine Conte also wants to bring Brazilian Sandro to the club this summer.
Juventus view Sandro s value at around $55 million and may be willing to listen to offers.
Sandro can play as a left-back or a left wing-back which would significantly boost Conte s options.
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Mahrez, Sandro on Chelsea s wishlist
