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Chelsea Transfer News: Blues Ready to Swoop for Stefan de Vrij, Top Rumours

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Chelsea are preparing a summer bid for Lazio defender Stefan de Vrij after reports from Italy said the player is ready to depart Rome.

Tutto Mercato Web (h/t Rhys Turrell of the Daily Star) reported the 25-year-old could move to Stamford Bridge in a £21 million switch after De Vrij turned down the opportunity to pen an extension.

Chelsea will have a gap in their squad at the end of the campaign if John Terry departs the league leaders, and the Dutchman could be chosen as his successor, per Turrell.