New Chelsea manager Graham Potter has reportedly identified an African star as his first transfer target for the January transfer window.
Potter joined the Blues just a few days after the transfer window slammed shut, although the club did bring in a number of players, including Raheem Sterling and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
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However, it seems the former Brighton and Hove Albion coach is looking to add the squad in January as Italian outlet Calciomercatoweb have reported that he is keen on AC Milan star Ismael Bennacer.
A number of top clubs in Europe have reportedly been keeping tabs on the Algeria international, who has two years remaining on his current deal with Milan.
The report adds that the Serie A champions will not let the Africa Cup of Nations winner leave for anything less than €40million.
Meanwhile, Sport Mediaset have reported that fellow Premier League side Liverpool are preparing an offer for Bennacer.
The Reds are looking to bolster their midfield as Thiago Alcantara, James Milner and Jordan Henderson are all in their thirties now.
Jurgen Klopp's side brought Brazilian midfielder Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus on the final day of the transfer window, but some reports claim they have no plans to make it a permanent move next season.
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