Chelsea Transfer News: Latest Radja Nainggolan, Graziano Pelle Rumours

Chelsea are reportedly making good progress on the transfer of AS Roma star Radja Nainggolan, while incoming Blues manager Antonio Conte is eyeing Southampton forward and compatriot Graziano Pelle, according to the latest rumours.

Per the Times (h/t Daily Star’s James Walters), Nainggolan has reportedly met with Conte and has agreed to a deal worth £100,000 per week. The report also states Chelsea and Roma have agreed on a £31 million transfer fee.

The Belgium international has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge for a while now, as Conte is said to be a big fan of the midfielder. Current team-mate Wojciech Szczesny believes Nainggolan will be a smash hit for the Blues, as he told FourFourTwo (h/t Daily Express’ James Cambridge):

He’s definitely a fantastic fit for English football – he’s very strong, physical and tough. He’s not afraid of anyone and he will fight for 90 minutes in every game. Combine that with very advanced technical skills and you have a complete player. 

If I was Chelsea manager, I’d buy him in a heartbeat. But I hope it’s not the case and that he’ll stay with …

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