Chelsea consider £39m deal for Lens midfielder

Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare ahead of the summer transfer window.

The west London giants are likely to sign a new central midfielder this summer and have already been linked with numerous names.

Sangare has now emerged as the latest target for the Premier League giants, but it won't be straightforward to prise him away from Lens.

The 23-year-old has four more years remaining on his contract after this season and it will take at least £39 million to prise him away.

Chelsea are said to be contemplating a move, as per Africa Foot. It is left to be seen whether they make a formal approach for his services.

The Blues have had to deal with long-term injuries to Romeo Lavia in recent seasons. There is a possibility that he could be sold.

Sangare could emerge as a replacement for the Belgian. He is someone strong in duels, recoveries and does not shy away from tackling.