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title: "Youcef Atal lined up by Chelsea"
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published: "2019-04-29T18:20:25Z"
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# Youcef Atal lined up by Chelsea

Chelsea have established an interest in signing OGC Nice defender Youcef Atal and could make a move if their transfer ban is delayed, according to a report from [The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/04/29/chelsea-target-35m-rated-nice-right-back-youcef-atal-summer/).

The Blues are understood to be among a trio of European outfits who have taken a liking to the right-back, who has caught the eye with some excellent performances in Ligue 1 this season.

Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich are noted as potential suitors for Atal, while Spanish club Atletico Madrid have reportedly identified him as a possible transfer target.

![Catherine Ivill/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1079383696.jpg)

The Algerian turned in a stunning display in Nice’s most recent outing. Patrick Vieira’s side defeated EA Guingamp 3-0, with the right-back scoring a hat-trick.

According to The Telegraph, the 22-year-old is held in extremely high esteem by the French club. It is claimed that a fee worth at least €40 million would be required to convince them to sell Atal.

Chelsea are well stocked with right-back options, however. Cesar Azpilicueta and Davide Zappacosta are Maurizio Sarri’s current options, while Reece James and Victor Moses will return from their loans this summer.