Chelsea Transfer News: Latest on Alessio Romagnoli and Nikola Maksimovic Rumours

Chelsea have reportedly been rebuffed by AC Milan in their attempts to recruit Alessio Romagnoli as an alternative to Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, meaning Torino’s Nikola Maksimovic may be their next target.

The Telegraph’s Matt Law reported the Blues have been “warned off” making a move to sign Romagnoli, who was being examined as a secondary option after failing to advance in their pursuit of Koulibaly.

According to Law, Chelsea’s most recent offer for the Napoli central defender was worth £40 million, but the Serie A giants are eager to retain the services of the Senegal international.

Centre of defence has been looked upon as a key area in need of reinforcement by manager Antonio Conte, but Bleacher Report’s Adam Digby outlined just how crucial a component Romagnoli is to Milan:

#CFC bid for Romagnoli? Without him, Donnarumma & Bonaventura, #Milan might as well pack it in altogether. Key man. https://t.co/WZVgr3n5oz

— Adam Digby (@Adz77) August 22, 2016

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