Chelsea transfer news: Blues interested in Bayern Munich star, Radja Nainggolan has a 'perfect life' in Rome and more - 4th March 2018

Celtic FC v Bayern Muenchen - UEFA Champions League
Vidal and Conte worked to good effect during their time at Juventus together

Bayern Munich invite offers for Arturo Vidal

As reported by The Express, Bayern Munich star Arturo Vidal looks set to leave the Bundesliga club and could be reunited with Antonio Conte this summer.

The German club are set to sign Leon Goretzka from Schalke in the summer and it is quite likely that Vidal could be Chelsea bound.

Vidal, with whom Conte won three Serie A titles, could be an invaluable asset in Chelsea's 3-4-3 formation as a box-to-box player behind the strikers.

The 30-year-old from Chile, whose contract with the German club runs until 2019, could move to Stamford Bridge for an expected fee of £60 million.

Vidal has been a long-running target for Manchester United as well.

Willian wants to extend his Chelsea contract

Manchester United v Chelsea - Premier League
Willian denies that he's leaving Chelsea

Willian has been linked with a move to Manchester United, Barcelona and Brazilian club Palmeiras in the last few months but the 29-year-old claims that he has no plans of leaving Chelsea in the near future.

According to The Express, Willian assured Chelsea fans that he is very happy with his role at Stamford Bridge.

”My goal is to stay here at Chelsea.
“Unless Chelsea does not want me anymore, there you have to find another club.
“Staying here for many more years. Even if it is possible to renew the contract. About this, we have not talked yet. It might happen. I'm adapted.
“I’m five years old at the end of the season, I've won titles. Anyway, I have the fan's affection too.
“I intend to continue here until the end of my contract, to renew, to continue for more years.”

The former Shakhtar Donetsk winger has spent four years with the Blues and is currently tied down until 2020.

Radja Nainggolan talks about rejecting Chelsea offer

AS Roma v SS Lazio - Serie A
Antonio Conte is a big fan of the Belgium midfielder

Roma star Radja Nainggolan has been a long-term target of Antonio Conte and the 29-year-old midfielder has finally revealed that not interested in a move to Stamford Bridge, according to Metro.

The Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande, managed by with Fabio Cannavaro, are also interested in securing the services of the former Cagliari man.

Nainggolan signed a new four-year contract in August 2017 with Roma and in October, when he was asked about Chelsea's interest, he said, "I could have gone to Chelsea and many other clubs, but starting something new when you are 28, 29, in a new culture, another lifestyle, that’s not for me."

The Belgian international also claimed that he is enjoying his 'perfect life' in Rome and sees his long-term future in the Italian capital.

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