Chelsea boss Conte plots £22m bid for Brazilian full-back amid fears that Paris Saint-Germain will attempt to hijack Alex Sandro deal
Chelsea are plotting a move for Porto full-back Alex Telles according to the Sun.
Per the source, Blues boss Antonio Conte has approached the Portuguese giants regarding Telles, informing them they are prepared to offer £22 million.
The Premier League champions are reported to be preparing for an alternative amid rumours that PSG could hijack the Blues move for Alex Sandro.
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Telles has three-years of European football behind him but has a lot of experience at top-tier sides in different leagues.
The Brazilian full-back first moved to Galatasaray, in Europe. The 24-year-old joined from Gremio on a £5.2 million [Transfermarkt] deal.
The Brazilian had two goals and four assists in 60 appearances in all competitions for the Lions.
Telles joined Inter Milan the next season, followed by a move to Porto.
Telles had an impressive season at Porto scoring once and providing an impressive 10 assists.
The full-back is however, under contract with the Portuguese outfit until 2021.
