Monaco manager claims other clubs are rivalling Chelsea for centre-back Badiashile

Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile is a player in demand ahead of the January transfer window, according to his manager.

Badiashile has impressed for Monaco
Wanted by Chelsea
Blues may face competition for defender

WHAT HAPPENED? Monaco manager Philippe Clement has warned Chelsea they are not the only club interested in signing centre-back Benoit Badiashile. Graham Potter's side have opened talks with Monaco over a move for the 21-year-old France international and are willing to pay €35 million (£31m/$37m) to secure his services.

WHAT THEY SAID: "I don't think there is only one club that has approached Benoit Badiashile," he told reporters. "It's not just Chelsea. There has been a lot of interest in several of our players over the past six months. This is also the case with Benoît."

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Potter has shut down questions about Badiashile when asked about the speculation ahead of what could be a busy transfer window for the Blues. Chelsea have already confirmed the signing of David Datro Fofana and are preparing a huge transfer offer for Benfica's World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez.

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