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title: "Chelsea in contact with 23-year-old midfielder"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelsea-in-contact-with-23-year-old-midfielder/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Josh Challies"
section: "Chelsea Football Club"
published: "2015-10-01T19:03:41Z"
modified: "2015-10-01T19:03:41Z"
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# Chelsea in contact with 23-year-old midfielder

[![imbula.jpg](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/imbula-500x283.jpg)](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/imbula.jpg?admin)Chelsea fans in the Transfer Tavern have had to enjoy a topsy-turvy few weeks but there’s positive news on the transfer front, which has got supporters of the West London side beaming.

After seeing Giannelli Imbula star in Porto’s 2-1 victory over the Blues on Tuesday, they’re delighted with [claims of ‘constant contact’ between the club and the talented midfielder’s agent.](https://metro.co.uk/2015/09/30/chelsea-in-contact-with-father-of-giannelli-imbula-ahead-of-potential-transfer-report-5415025/)

23-year-old Imbula sealed a move away from Marseille in the summer, moving to the Portuguese giants, but has struggled to settle into his new surroundings- which [led to reports from](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Imbula-le-blues-des-debuts/58807)*[L’Equipe](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Imbula-le-blues-des-debuts/58807)* that Chelsea remain in contact with Imbula’s father, who also acts as his agent.

Sinking a few pints in the corner, Blues fans are wondering whether their season would have panned out differently if they had secure the highly-rated midfielder over the summer.

It’s likely Porto would demand a recoup of the £14.7m they paid for Imbula over the summer though, with the Portuguese outfit notoriously difficult to negotiate with.

**Chelsea fans, is this man the ideal January signing? Let us know in the comments below!**