Chelsea round-up: Blues step up their pursuit of Nainggolan, Conte wants deal done for Koulibaly - 7M sport

Chelsea round-up: Blues step up their pursuit of Nainggolan, Conte wants deal done for Koulibaly



Posted Wednesday, May 25, 2016 by squawka.com

Chelsea round-up: Blues step up their pursuit of Nainggolan, Conte wants deal done for Koulibaly

New Chelsea boss Antonio Conte will only link-up with the Blues after Euro 2016. but he is already being linked with a host of transfer targets.

The former Juventus manager has a big task ahead as he looks to get the club back to the top of the Premier League after an awful season.

A number of top players from Serie A and the rest of Europe are being linked with moves to west London, with the biggest stories rounded-up below.

Chelsea believe Roma's Radja Nainggolan wants to join this summer and the Blues are prepared to offer Roma's Radja Nainggolan £100,000-per-week on a five-year deal as they step up their interest in the Belgian. The midfielder is one of Antonio Conte's primary targets but the Giallorossi want in excess of £31 million for Nainggolan, who scored six league goals this season. (London Evening Standard)

Juventus are willing to offer Kwadwo Asamoah to Chelsea in a surprise swap deal for Juan Cuadrado, who is wanted by the Italians after impressing on loan this term. Asamoah is currently a fringe player for the Old Lady whilst Cuadrado is said to be on top of Massimo Allegri's summer wishlist. Cuadrado registered five league assists this season. (Calcio Mercato Web)

Reserve Chelsea goalkeeper Marco Amelia has revealed that he is happy at Stamford Bridge and is working on a deal to stay there. "I am talking with the club to continue here," Amelia told Radio Deejay. "I am happy with the experience in [England]." Amelia is yet to make a Premier League appearance. (talkSPORT)

Incoming Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho wants to bring Chelsea's Nemanja Matic to Old Trafford in the summer, in order to kick-start his tenure with the Red Devils. The Portuguese will be given £200 million as a transfer budget and will bid £19.5 million for the Serbian, who played in 33 league matches this season. (Daily Mail)

Antonio Conte has instructed Chelsea to get a deal done to bring Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly to the club. The Serie A giants are prepared to sell the highly-rated 24-year-old, if  a€30m offer comes in. (Gazzetta dello Sport, via Daily Express)



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