Former Chelsea transfer target Jonathan Clauss has explained why he snubbed a move to Stamford Bridge in the summer. The 29-year-old defender was heavily linked with a move to west London as the Blues looked to find backup for Reece James, who suffered several knocks towards the end of the season.
According to reports, Chelsea were interested in signing the right-back to bolster the club's defensive options. It's believed that the Blues had been monitoring his performances in Ligue 1 as he began to make a name for himself in the French top-flight.
In the season which courted Chelsea's attention, Clauss featured 37 times for RC Lens and directly contributed towards 16 goals. His impressive displays helped steer the club towards a European qualification place, though they just missed out.
