Chelsea wants Euro 2016 winner Joao Mario. Do you think it's a good deal?

 

“Mario has a £51m release clause”

 

Antonio Conte officially began his tenure as Blues manager yesterday - leading his first training session at Cobham.

But that hasn't prevented the Italian tactician from seeking new additions, with Euro 2016 winner Mario firmly on his radar.

TransferMarketWeb claim Chelsea will go head-to-head with Inter Milan for the Portuguese winger, who can also operate in central midfield.

Mario, 23, has a £51m release clause in his contract but it's thought Sporting Lisbon would be prepared to do business for £34m.

He's spent his entire senior career with the 18-time Primeira Liga champions and is tempted by a high-profile deal elsewhere.

Mario would represent Conte's second major signing as Chelsea manager and follow Michy Batshuayi to Stamford Bridge.