Chelsea Transfer News: Latest on Felipe Anderson and Michy Batshuayi Rumours

Chelsea are reportedly prepared to make a move for Lazio star Felipe Anderson in the January transfer window. Reports from Italy have stated Blues manager Antonio Conte has identified the Brazilian ace as a reinforcement for his ailing squad this winter.

In fact, Italian source Il Messaggero (h/t Football-Italia.net) has reported the Stamford Bridge club has already begun “working on an approach” for the 23-year-old wide player.

Significantly, the report also indicated Anderson, who represented his nation at the 2016 Rio Olympics, has been operating as a wing-back in a 3-5-2 formation with Lazio. It’s the same tactical structure Conte has traditionally favoured, achieving success with the formation during time with both Serie A giants Juventus as well as the Italian national team.

However, the most telling factor in any Chelsea-led pursuit of Anderson could be his new agent, per the report: “His contract runs to 2020, but Felipe Anderson recently changed his agent to Kia Joorabchian, who works closely with both Chelsea and Inter.”

Landing the 23-year-old could help Conte get back to his roots. His lone-striker tactics haven’t really benefited Chelsea so far, despite a promising early start to the new Premier League season.

Conte’s Blues won their first three league matches but have lost two out of the last four. Chelsea now sit seventh, five points adrift of top spot, according to the division’s official site.

This is a team needing more dynamism and …

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