Chelsea 'leading the race' to sign Lewis Dunk

• According to the Mirror, Chelsea are ahead of rival London club Tottenham Hotspur in the race to sign Lewis Dunk.
• The Brighton centre-back is seen by Frank Lampard as the 'efficient, vocal, no-nonsense' type of performer that would add leadership to the Chelsea defence.
• The 28-year-old defender is valued by the Seagulls at £40 million as they are desperate to hold on to him.
• Dunk has been a rock at the back for Brighton during their three seasons in the top flight and barely missed a minute of action.
• The Sun recently reported that Chelsea are closing in on a £40 million deal to sign the experienced English international.

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