Chelsea have reportedly decided to go for Leandro Paredes, paying Zenit €30m, rather than Cagliari midfielder Nicolò Barella.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, director Marina Granovskaia has offered €30m for the Argentina international and is waiting for an answer from Zenit St Petersburg.
A contract to June 2023 has been proposed worth €4.5m per year.
Maurizio Sarri has requested a midfielder to replace Cesc Fabregas, who joined Monaco, and faces competition from Napoli and Inter for Italy international Barella.
Chelsea have reportedly decided to go for Leandro Paredes, paying Zenit €30m, rather than Cagliari midfielder Nicolò Barella.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, director Marina Granovskaia has offered €30m for the Argentina international and is waiting for an answer from Zenit St Petersburg.
A contract to June 2023 has been proposed worth €4.5m per year.
Maurizio Sarri has requested a midfielder to replace Cesc Fabregas, who joined Monaco, and faces competition from Napoli and Inter for Italy international Barella.