Agent confirms Chelsea boss Antonio Conte spoke to Serie A winger over transfer
CHELSEA boss Antonio Conte tried to sign Inter Milan winger Jonathan Biabiany last month, according to his agent.
Posted Friday, February 24, 2017 by Express.co.uk
Chelsea were linked with a move to sign the 28-year-old Serie A man in the final days of the transfer window.
And Biabiany's agent, Davide Bega, has now confirmed the Blues interest.
When asked if Chelsea made a move, he told Italian outlet CalcioMercato: "Yes, I can confirm that.
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte spoke to Jonathan Biabiany over a January move
"Conte wanted him and personally talked to Jonathan to persuade him to move to Chelsea.
"Chelsea's offer, however, was late.
"They called us on Sunday night and the transfer window was closing two days later.
"There was no time to finalise a deal."
Biabiany is under contract with Inter until June 2019.
But he has made just three Europa League appearances this season.
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