Conte will feel confident in luring the Chilean to Stamford Bridge should Bayern accept a bid. Then who knows, maybe one day in the future our paths will finally meet. Barcelona are also watching the situation from afar — but they are in no position to compete with their Clasico rivals financially unless they sell a big player. Conte looked at the defender last season when arrived but the club prioritised deals for David Luiz, Alonso and NGolo Kante. The 22-year-old was left out of their squad to face Pacos de Ferreira – as the Eagles won 1-0 in the Taca da Liga. Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira Ferreira was in Manchester last week to discuss a potential switch. A recent upturn in form has seen the Hammers move away from, but the Frenchmans undoubted quality has only been seen in parts so far. While planning the construction of a new stadium at White Hart Lane, Levy has also carefully juggled. And, in their last match, they lost in the Italian Super Cup to AC Milan, missing out on their first domestic trophy for two years. ARTURO VIDAL has fuelled speculation he is joining?Chelsea by liking a post linking him with the Blues.