As the big name’s continue to elude Chelsea, they carry on their search of football`s bargain basement, in their quest for a left back and/or striker.
With Alexis Sanchez all but signed by Manchester United and the quest to land the Juventus player, Alex Sandro, looking to end in the same manner it did back in the summer, namely failure. One news source if inferring that Chelsea are set to turn their attention elsewhere.
According to The Evening Standard, Chelsea have enquired about another Brazilian left-back, Emerson Palmeiri. At just twenty-three years of age, he is currently on the books of the Serie A side, Roma. Will Chelsea enjoy any success in this particular chase. According to Calciomercato an offer of £17.5m has already been tabled. Owing to Palmieri`s injury issues Chelsea would prefer a loan move first off as Matt Law says.
Update on left-back Emerson Palmieri. Chelsea want to take him on an initial loan because of injury problems. Roma want between £22m and £26m. Negotiating to be done… #cfc
? Matt Law (@Matt_Law_DT) January 17, 2018
Another new name has landed in the tittle-tattle tray this afternoon, that of Nice midfielder Jean-Michael Seri. According to sources at The Sun the 26 year-old Ivory Coast star has a £35m buy-out clause in his current contract. That`s a figure that`s right in Chelsea`s ball-park. Manchester City and PSG are also said to be interested in making the signing.
Well, with Chelsea stuttering against the Championship side Norwich there`s only one man who can save Chelsea and that`s surely, Andy Carroll. But not everyone thinks so. Enjoy the rest of the game. Back at 10pm tomorrow. Will Chelsea still be in the cup.
BREAKING: Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is having a medical at Stamford Bridge after being linked with a £30m bid for West Ham striker Andy Carroll… pic.twitter.com/WVAh83oQJz
? BenchWarmers (@BeWarmers) January 16, 2018