Chelsea Transfer News: Marseille Star To Stamford Bridge?

Chelsea are to make a second attempt to sign £12 million rated Marseille right-back Cesar Azpilicueta, according to the Metro. New manager Roberto Di Matteo has been on the hunt for a new right sided full-back after allowing Jose Boswingwa's contract expire at the end of last season. Long serving defender Paulo Ferreira looks also set to leave this summer. Chelsea's top target was Inter Milan star Maicon but the Brazilian looks set to join Real Madrid this summer. Lille's French international full-back Mathieu Debuchy was Chelsea's recent replacement candidate after impressing at Euro 2012 but he prefers a move to Newcastle United and Alan Pardew's current French revolution. It also helps that he is best mates to his former Lille team-mate Yohan Cabaye whose reputation across Europe has only increased since a great season at Newcastle. The Blues have now given up on Debuchy and are looking to try again in their pursuit of Azpilicueta. The Spanish under-21 International joined Olympique from Osasuna in 2010 and has continuously impressed for the Ligue 1 club with both his defensive and attacking qualities.