Transfer gossip: Blues linked with Juve striker Morata
A round-up of the latest transfer speculation involving Chelsea…
Incoming Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is plotting a move for Juventus striker Alvaro Morata, the Express reckon.
It comes after Italian outlet CalcioMercato claimed that Conte is keen to sign the 23-year-old Spain international.
The Express claim this has ‘rocked’ Arsenal, who have also been linked with Morata in recent months.
The Express also declare that Chelsea are looking to sign Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos, which has apparently ‘stunned’ Manchester United.
The story is based on Spanish publication Don Balon claiming that Chelsea have made an offer of £64m for the 30-year-old.
And the Express also reports that Chelsea’s Eden Hazard has agreed a £32m move to Real Madrid. That story comes via Spanish outlet OK Diario.
Meanwhile, in Italy, La Repubblica say Chelsea are planning talks over a deal to sign Antonio Rüdiger.
German centre-back Rüdiger, 23, is currently on loan at Roma from Bayern Munich. The Italian club reportedly have first option to buy him.
