Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti weighs up Vincenzo Iaquinta move

07 January 2010 09:33
The forward is currently sidelined with an injury but Chelsea will keep tabs on his progress through the month and would be prepared to sign him as long as the signs of recovery are positive.[LNB]According to a report in the Times Iaquinta would be available for in the region of £8m due to an abundance of attacking talent at the club.[LNB] Related ArticlesTaiwo set to leave ChelseaChelsea Transfer TalkMalouda clears the airGreaves plays to new crowdMan City to demand £7m for Daniel Sturridge'It's all about passion'The striker has only featured in six matches for Juventus this season, a reflection of the fact he has been carrying an injury since October.[LNB]A tall, imposing, physical player, Iaquinta would appear well suited to the Premier League.[LNB]Ancelotti values his versatility and pace and his ability to occupy a forward position across the line as he seeks to add options to his attack.[LNB]Meanwhile, Chelsea have decided to allow one of the players who was at the centre of a bitter £5 million legal feud with Leeds United to leave Stamford Bridge.[LNB]Chelsea are now finalising terms with Carlisle over young midfielder Tom Taiwo who moved to Chelsea from Leeds along with fellow England Under-16 international Michael Woods in highly controversial circumstances. [LNB]The move in 2006 saw Leeds have made a formal complaint to the Football League over three alleged illegal approaches by Chelsea. The league has referred the complaint to the Football Association as it involves a Premier League club.[LNB]

Source: Telegraph