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Jake Stokes

Why Amadou Onana can play for Chelsea if Todd Boehly completes transfer despite Lille confusion

Sections of the Chelsea fanbase are confused as to why Todd Boehly is exploring a deal to sign Everton star Amadou Onana. Not that they doubt the 21-year-old's ability to bolster Graham Potter's midfield but because the Belgian would be joining his third club of the season.

According to The Telegraph, the Blues have shown an interest in Onana ahead of what is set to be a busy end to the January transfer window. It's said that the west Londoners are 'considering whether or not to try and take advantage' of the ensuing crisis at Everton amid the rumoured sacking of Frank Lampard.

The former Blues player has reportedly been dismissed from his position as head coach at Goodison Park, with the Toffees fighting to stay in the top-flight. Everton may sit in the Premier League relegation danger zone but Onana has impressed under Lampard.

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