Jonathan Biabiany's agent Davide Bega has told Calciomercato that his client rebuffed Chelsea last month and that he admires West Ham United.

What's the word?

The winger's representative has revealed that Chelsea manager Antonio Conte contacted Biabiany directly in a bid to convince him to move to Stamford Bridge.

However, apparently there was not enough time left in the January window to agree a deal that suited the player.

In an interview with Calciomercato, Bega said:

"Conte wanted him and personally talked to Jonathan to persuade him to move to Chelsea. Chelsea's offer, however, was late. They called us on Sunday night and the transfer window was closing two days later. There was no time to finalise a deal."

The football agent also said that Biabiany "likes the Hammers" when asked if the winger would like to play for the East London outfit.

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Could both make summer swoops?

Conte is clearly a fan of the 28-year-old given that he personally spoke to the player regarding a potential move, so he may revisit the deal when the transfer window reopens in the summer.

The problem for Biabiany, though, is that he will struggle to gain a spot in the first team given how well Chelsea's players are performing.

The manager would be wary of breaking up a unit that have lost just three Premier League games all season and are on course to be crowned champions.

Biabiany would have more of a chance to play if he joined the Hammers, but the fact that he has not made a single Serie A appearance this season is concerning.

In fact, the Frenchman has featured just three times in the Europa League and only two of those outings were starts.

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