Athletic Bilbao left-back Asier del Horno has confirmed that
Chelsea want to sign him - and says the offer is too good to turn down.
The Blues have been linked with a £12m move for the 24-year-old, and are apparently ready to pay him £2m a year.
Del Horno said: "For both Athletic and me it would be difficult to say no to an offer like this.
"With a contract like this I would sort out not just my life but my family too, and Athletic could clear their debts."
Speaking on Spanish radio, he added: "If you look at the figures that are being talked about then it seems unthinkable that a team would pay that sort of money for me.
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"It is a unique opportunity for me and for Athletic.
"They could renew the contracts of players like Tiko, (Fran) Yeste, (Pablo) Orbaiz and (Andoni) Iraola."
Del Horno's agent Jokin Barcena is reported to have been in London this week for talks with
Chelsea.
The Spanish international, who came up through the club's youth ranks, is under contract to Athletic until 2007.
Chelsea have been eager to sign a left-back following Celestine Babayaro's move to
Newcastle in January.
