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Louie Chandler

Chelsea can complete transfer of 'next Didier Drogba' in £17.5m summer deal on one condition

Chelsea could have the chance to sign a player who dreams of emulating club legend Didier Drogba in the summer. Maxwel Cornet has frequently been one of Burnley's brightest sparks this season but will be allowed to leave on a cut-price deal if Mike Jackson's side are relegated next weekend.

The Clarets slipped back into the relegation places over the weekend thanks to Leeds grabbing a last gasp equaliser against Brighton at Elland Road. They will have another chance to climb out of the drop zone on Thursday when they make the trip to face Aston Villa in the West Midlands.

Cornet's side were beaten 1-0 by Tottenham in north London on Saturday lunchtime with a controversial Harry Kane penalty the difference. Cornet himself missed a golden chance to get his side back into the game but was denied by Hugo Lloris.

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