Arturo Vidal to Chelsea: Bayern Munich star hints at sensational Blues switch by liking Instagram post linking him with the Stamford Bridge
Antonio Conte is hoping for a reunion with his former Juventus midfielder at his new club
ARTURO VIDAL has fuelled speculation he is joining Chelsea by liking a post linking him with the Blues.
SunSport revealed Stamford Bridge boss Antonio Conte is eyeing a reunion with his former Juventus midfielder.
And it appears the Bayern Munich midfielder is happy to be linked with the move.
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Instagram users could not contain themselves after spotting Vidal's like.
Itao7 wrote: "Look! Vidal liked this photo this could mean that he is on the way the bleed blue! (sic)"
Tharunzones said: "Vidal liked the post is it realy happening??? (sic)"
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Buoyed by the massive payout after selling Oscar for £60million, Conte will lodge an initial bid of around £34m for the Bayern Munich star.
But Bayern are likely to reject that and hold out for closer to £40m.
Conte will feel confident in luring the Chilean to Stamford Bridge should Bayern accept a bid.
The Italian first took Vidal to Juve from Bayer Leverkusen during his three-year reign at the Turin club.
Vidal, 29, won Serie A in each season under Conte and was integral to Juve's success.
He was also named the club's Player of the Year in 2013 and placed in the Serie A Team of the Year in 2013 and 2014.
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