Chelsea 'accelerate' efforts to sign another French winger after Olise blow (reliability: 4 stars)

Chelsea have accelerated their efforts to sign Lyon forward Bradley Barcola, according to RMC Sport reporter Fabrice Hawkins.

The report comes as the Blues have been dealt a decisive blow in their pursuit of Michael Olise who has signed a new deal with Crystal Palace.

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Barcola is a versatile forward who can play on either wing as well as down the middle.

The 20-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough campaign last season. He scored five goals and provided nine assists in 26 Ligue 1 games for Lyon.

PSG have already come calling for the France U21 international, but Lyon rejected their €35m offer, citing €50m as their asking price.