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Chelsea in talks over pre-season tour of China and Japan in effort to boost Blues' profile in the Far East

Related Topics: Chelsea F.C., China, Japan, Antonio Conte

Chelsea are looking at chasing Chinese cash again this summer by heading for football's emerging nouveau-riche market in pre-season.

The Premier League leaders have been in discussions about a mooted tour of Asia which would take in a trip to Beijing followed by a stop-off in Japan.

Club chiefs are keen to boost the Blues' profile in China in particular after a transfer window that has seen two stars depart for the country's domestic Super League.

Chelsea could embark on a tour of China and Japan in pre-season this summer
Chelsea could embark on a tour of China and Japan in pre-season this summer
Antonio Conte and Co could make a trip to Beijing in late July ahead of the 2017-18 campaign
Antonio Conte and Co could make a trip to Beijing in late July ahead of the 2017-18 campaign

Oscar, a £52million purchase for Shanghai SIPG, and Tianjin TEDA's John Mikel Obi both departed Stamford Bridge earlier this month.