Mehmet Topal on Chelsea's shortlist

Chelsea are chasing Mehmet Topal, the impressive Turkish international midfielder currently plying his trade for Valencia in La Liga. Chelsea have been monitoring the player for over two months.

‘They (Chelsea and Manchester City) have been watching him for two months now but I must stress there is nothing concrete from either club.’ Batur Altiparmak, Topal's agent revealed.


‘We will reassess his future at the end of the season. He is happy in Valencia and has two and half years left on his contract. 


‘Obviously if the opportunity arose for him to take the next step in his career he would like to take it, but only if Valencia are willing. 


‘The Premier League is one of the best in the world but so is the Spanish Primera Division.’