Chelsea is set to sign Dani Alves from Barcelona in the January transfer window after Jose Mourinho personally requested his signature.

Alves revealed this week that he will be departing Barca in the New Year to move to the Premier League.

Spanish news website Fichajes claimed that the ‘Special One’ asked the Blues board to make sure Alves is signed up quickly, ready for him to arrive when the window re-opens. Talks will take place in the next few days, with negotiations not expected to last long.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is keen on luring the Brazil international to Stamford Bridge, although he may struggle to displace current right-back Branislav Ivanovic.
Despite all the talk that Alves could be on the move, some sections of the media in Spain are reporting that he will be offered a new extended deal.

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