Chelsea move ahead in Mahrez

Chelsea rumours intensify after Conte & Mahrez spotted at same hotel

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Riyad Mahrez and his agent have been photographed in the same hotel as Antonio Conte as speculation involving a move to Stamford Bridge intensifies.

Chelsea continue to target the Premier League winner after securing the signature of former team-mate N'Golo Kante, but face competition from London rivals Arsenal.

Goal understands Arsenal have fallen behind Chelsea following early discussions with Mahrez's representatives but Leicester City are adamant they will not lose another star player.

mahrez checking in at fc chelseas official hotel today @BBCSport @DailyMail @ChelseaFC @Arsenal pic.twitter.com/N9xIquW97g

— AlessandroLondon! (@AlessandroLdn) August 8, 2016

@chelsea_hq i met this great man. thats why i was there. and mahrez arrived when I left pic.twitter.com/7x7V05hY0Q

— AlessandroLondon! (@AlessandroLdn) August 8, 2016