Reports are spreading fast that Chelsea will make a strong bid for Lazio and Italy midfielder Antonio Candreva.
Inter had been the favourites for his signature, but Financial Fair Play parameters are making it difficult to meet the €25m price-tag.
There were already suggestions over the past few days that Antonio Conte wanted to bring Candreva to Stamford Bridge.
Reports are spreading fast that Chelsea will make a strong bid for Lazio and Italy midfielder Antonio Candreva.
Inter had been the favourites for his signature, but Financial Fair Play parameters are making it difficult to meet the €25m price-tag.
There were already suggestions over the past few days that Antonio Conte wanted to bring Candreva to Stamford Bridge.
Now Sky Sport Italia are giving more credence to those reports, claiming that Chelsea will step up the intensity of their approach.
Candreva’s profile has been boosted by his performances at Euro 2016, as he provided the assist for Graziano Pellè against Belgium.
The 29-year-old plays primarily on the right side of midfield, but can also be of use centrally or in a trident attack.
He has an eye for goal, particularly with free kicks from distance, scoring 12 in 44 competitive games for Lazio this season.
Candreva has netted at least 10 Serie A goals in each of the last three campaigns.