Transfer gossip: Italian media link Blues youngsters with Roma deal
A round-up of the latest transfer speculation involving Chelsea…
Chelsea could offer Ruben Loftus-Cheek or Andreas Christensen to Roma on loan as part of a proposed deal to sign the Italian club’s Belgium midfielder Radja Nainggolan, it is claimed.
The Express have picked up on a story by Italian publication Il Tempo which suggested Roma want £36m for the 27-year-old.
Chelsea are said to be reluctant to pay more than £28m and are supposedly considering offering defender Christensen, who is currently on loan at Borussia Mönchengladbach, or midfielder Loftus-Cheek in an attempt to reach an agreement.
The Express also pick up on reports in the Italian media that Roma are interested in signing Branislav Ivanovic from the Blues and that talks about a possible deal have taken place.
Meanwhile, the Evening Standard reports that incoming Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is keen for Thibaut Courtois to stay at the club and would sign a replacement if the keeper leaves rather than turn to Asmir Begovic.
And reports in Spain claim Chelsea want to sign Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan this summer.
