We're linked to Marchisio. With Conte managing us, this transfer could be possible.

The club will probably need to pay 25m, after supposedly having a 17m bid rejected.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/3425830/chelseas-claudio-marchisio-juventus-federico-bernardeschi/

http://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-close-signing-claudio-marchisio-12956553

Edited April 28, 20179 yr by Jezz

Quite a lot of money for a 31 year old.

How long does he have left on his contract? 99% sure its just his agent angling for a new deal

Unbelievable all round player, I'd happily have him here for two seasons while we develop the likes of Chalobah and RLC, not for 25 million though, under 20 would be reasonable in my eyes. He's quite injury prone though, so it's a bit of a gamble, but to be honest I can't see the club sanctioning it with our over 30s policy. He'd be the ideal partner for Kante though, since he's a true box to box midfielder

Yes at 31 you would think we would be looking to play him as a squad player though initially perhaps to replace Matic and help develop the youngsters. Personally I think Conte needs to loan out those two if he does not plan on using them next season. I think in a 4-4-2 or 4-5-1 RLC would boost several EPL teams next season. 

2 hours ago, Xfaxtor said:

How long does he have left on his contract? 99% sure its just his agent angling for a new deal

His current contract expires in June 2020, which he signed in 2015.

http://www.thescore.com/news/791404

Quality player - one of the best centre mids I've seen in 25 years watching footy, but that doesn't mean I think we should sign him. We should be looking for the 'next Marchisio' if there is such a player. Would prefer we sign someone of the same mould as Dembele... Tolisso for me.

Edited April 28, 20179 yr by the special one

3 hours ago, Zeta said:

Quite a lot of money for a 31 year old.

Its actually not anymore though, transfer fees are so ridiculous now its really not worth even discussing value/age etc. If hes the right player (and from my limited knowledge of him he absolutely is) then buy him.

4 minutes ago, dkw said:

Its actually not anymore though, transfer fees are so ridiculous now its really not worth even discussing value/age etc. If hes the right player (and from my limited knowledge of him he absolutely is) then buy him.

Absolutely agree with this, I think he is ideal for now and could pass so much knowledge onto chalobah / Loftus Cheek / Baker it would make so much sense. Would a midfield contingent of Marchisio Kante Fabregas Baker Chalobah Ake Loftus Cheek be good enough? In my opinion yes absolutely inexperienced if injuries go against us though.

31 and doesn't want to be a bench player. No chance

20 hours ago, the special one said:

Quality player - one of the best centre mids I've seen in 25 years watching footy, but that doesn't mean I think we should sign him. We should be looking for the 'next Marchisio' if there is such a player. Would prefer we sign someone of the same mould as Dembele... Tolisso for me.

Never heard of him, anyone who is similar to Dembele i need to watch.

Excellent tonight, very impressive. Would love to see us sign him

Would love him here. I just don't think these premium italian players are moving from sunny Italy to rainy England. Premier League throws so much uncertainty to players like Marchisio who are semi-gods in Serie A. No reason to move really.

4 hours ago, evissy said:

Would love him here. I just don't think these premium italian players are moving from sunny Italy to rainy England. Premier League throws so much uncertainty to players like Marchisio who are semi-gods in Serie A. No reason to move really.

Except, you know, money.