According to one leading tabloid publication, Chelsea are closing in on a deal to bring a player from Antonio Conte`s former club, Juventus, to Stamford Bridge.
The good folk of The Sun are reporting that the club are closing in on a deal to sign Claudio Marchisio.
Marchisio, now 31-years-of-age, is a midfielder who has spent his entire career playing for the Turin based club.
However, this season has seen the player used mostly as a substitute, giving reason to believe that a move could be on the cards.
According to our source, Chelsea have had an initial bid turned down, a bid said to be of the magnitude of £17 million.
However, our source suggests a deal could happen this summer.
Mini Fact File – Claudio Marchisio
Full Name – Claudio Marchisio
Date of Birth – 19 January 1986
Place of Birth – Turin, Italy
Height – Five feet eleven inches
Position – Midfielder
Current Club – Juventus
Youth Career – Juventus
Previous Clubs – Juventus, Empoli (loan)
International Career – Italy U21, Italy
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