Rumour: Chelsea line up big move for Monaco’s Bernardo Silva

Posted Monday, February 20, 2017 by squawka.com

Chelsea are reportedly lining up a big-money move for Monaco star Bernardo Silva as Antonio Conte continues to look at options to strengthen his star-studded squad.

The Blues currently sit 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League having played their closest title rivals twice each already this season.

Conte's side have won 16 of their last 19 league games, so one would imagine that it will be tough to improve their runaway squad, though the Italian coach is looking to do just that.

According to The Times, he is targeting a big-money move for Monaco star Bernardo Silva, who has helped the French club to the top of the Ligue 1 table this season.

The French league leaders have outscored every other club in Europe's major leagues this season with 76 goals in just 26 matches and Silva - who is thought to be rated at around £70 million - has had a direct hand in 11 of those.

He has scored six and assisted a further five while also creating the second-highest number of chances at the club with 38.

Silva's performances have seen him linked with a host of Europe's top clubs, with Barcelona, Manchester United and Real Madrid all said to be keen.