Chelsea Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Niklas Sule and Milan Badelj

Manchester United scouts have reportedly told Jose Mourinho to try to beat Chelsea in the race to sign Hoffenheim star Niklas Sule. Meanwhile, AS Roma are said to be planning a bid for Fiorentina’s Milan Badelj as soon as the January transfer window opens.

As reported by ESPN FC and German daily Bild (h/t Daily Express’ James Cambridge), Chelsea are said to be leading the chase to land Sule, with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur also extensively scouting the 21-year-old.

Duncan Castles of the Daily Record reported United scouts have now recommended their manager to make a move as well, although Benfica’s Victor Lindelof remains the Red Devils’ primary defensive target for the January window.

Sule has been a regular starter for Hoffenheim since 2013 and has steadily continued his development since standing out as a teenager. He made his full international debut earlier this year with the 2014 FIFA World Cup winners and is expected to become a regular for Germany in the near future.

Here’s a look at some of his highlights:

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Sule is a bit of a throwback defender, standing out for his raw power, impressive aerial ability and his ability to close down attackers. His passing …

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