Getty Images17Maxime Lopez is one of Ligue 1’s brightest new starsThe more they feature, the quicker they are linked with moves abroad – its the cycle of life. He said: Lindelof is a Benfica player with a release clause. But the gaffer has earned the right to pick and choose a few of his own signings and could swoop for Ghoulam in the next 12 months. big-money swoopAnd the deal, which has been kept under wraps until now, would become one of the biggest in world football. an Instagram post linking him with a move to ChelseaRelated StoriesART DEALERAntonio Conte chasing £38million former Juventus pal Arturo Vidal to bring him to Stamford BridgeWIT'S ENDChelsea and Everton target Axel Witsel set to snub Prem clubs after being offered incredible deal in ChinaWIJN AT ALL COSTSLiverpool star Georginio Wijnaldum urges Reds to turn up heat on Prem leaders ChelseaCOSTA CONFESSIONChelsea ace Diego Costa admits he knew he was bad. Conte will feel confident in luring the Chilean to Stamford Bridge should Bayern accept a bid. But manager Max Allegri and his stars were hard at work as they bid to become the first side to win Serie A six seasons in a row. While planning the construction of a new stadium at White Hart Lane, Levy has also carefully juggled. Conte looked at the defender last season when arrived but the club prioritised deals for David Luiz, Alonso and NGolo Kante. It was around £50m and the wages of £480,000-a-week would have put him among the highest earners in the world.