Chelsea Transfer News: Latest on Alessio Romagnoli and Top Blues Rumours

AC Milan are reportedly set to offer Alessio Romagnoli a new contract in an attempt to stave off interest from Chelsea.

It’s suggested by Calciomercato.com that the Serie A side want to add an extra year to the defender’s deal, which means he would be tied down until 2021. While it’s noted there aren’t any significant concerns about Romagnoli leaving the San Siro, the club are wary of the Blues’ interest.

Here’s a reminder of why so many consider the Milan man as the finest defensive prospect in Italian football:

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As noted in the report, Chelsea pushed hard to sign Romagnoli in the summer, although they were eventually rebuffed by Milan.

The decision to keep the player around was a popular one among the Rossoneri faithful. Since signing from AS Roma in the summer of 2015, the 21-year-old has been excellent at the heart of the Milan back four. Romagnoli is so composed in his play, whether that be shutting out danger or distributing from deep.

Bleacher Report’s Gianni Verschueren doesn’t feel as though Milan could sell Romagnoli as things stand, as he is a vital part of a young spine of players being put in place at the San Siro:

If Milan’s new Chinese owners sell Romagnoli, Donnarumma or …

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