However, it appears as if fellow suitors Spurs are now leading the race to sign Boufal.
It is understood Lille want £16million for their star man along with added bonuses.
Arsenal are understood to be interested in signing Boufal as they look to bolster their attacking ranks, with Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain being linked with the exit door this summer.
Chelsea are likely to sell Eden Hazard to Real Madrid in the summer if the La Liga giants meet their £80m valuation.
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