AC Milan likely to beat Chelsea to Edin Dzeko but Blues keen on Fellaini

13 January 2010 01:47
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti faces a battle to persuade No 1 target Edin Dzekoto join them after the striker's preferred choice, AC Milan, made their move. [LNB]Chelsea shelved plans to move for Sergio Aguero because of his refusal to drop his wage demands and Atletico Madrid's desire to have him back on loan.[LNB]Yet, their hopes of signing Dzeko from Wolfsburg may also founder after Ancelotti'sold club Milan offered £20million plus defenders Marek Jankulovski and Kakha Kaladze.[LNB] Milan man? AC have stepped up their pursuit of Dzeko[LNB]Bosnia star Dzeko, who also interested Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal, has made no secret of his love for Milan and his agent, Silvano Martina, claims they are favourites.[LNB]'I can confirm that Milan really likes the player. At the time in Italy they are the club which showed most interest. But attention must be paid to Chelsea as the Blues are following Dzeko.'[LNB]Meanwhile, Chelsea are keen on Everton midfield powerhouse Marouane Fellaini, according to his father.[LNB]Abdel Latif Fellaini said: 'He's been voted man of the match three times in his last five games. [LNB] Monitored: Fellaini[LNB]'The big clubs see he is doing well, so he is closely followed by Chelsea. Marouane belongs at a really top club and will only get better.'[LNB] Spurs put on red alert after Joe Cole's new Chelsea deal talks hit the skidsEverton striker Louis Saha's wage demands won't scare off ArsenalCHELSEA FC

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