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The winger could be on the move following Boro’s relegation to the Championship last season.

The 21-year-old still has three years left on his contract but Starsport understands he is free to leave the club.

Traore spent a total of 11 years in Barcelona’s youth ranks and managed to make one appearance with the seniors.

He joined Aston Villa in 2015 where he played 11 times.

The youngster moved to Middlesbrough a year later where he made 27 goalless appearances.

And, according to Spanish daily Sport, he could be packing his bags again.

They reckon the Blues are vying for his services - and a deal could be close.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte needs to bolster his squad this summer.

The Blues stormed to Premier League glory last season.

But the Italian will be looking to fight in Europe and domestically this forthcoming campaign and needs reinforcements.

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Chelsea have been linked with a mega-money raid for Everton Romelu Lukaku.

However, a move for the Belgian target man is yet to materialise.

The Telegraph suggested today that Conte is also keeping tabs on Everton outcast Ross Barkley and Leicester sensation Riyad Mahrez.