Chelsea eye Edin Dzeko, Emerson Palmieri deals with Roma - sources

21 January 2018 15:06
Eden Hazard was at the heart of Chelsea's attack yet again, as the Blues overcame a spirited Brighton side and ran out convincing winners at the Amex. Eden Hazard was at the heart of Chelsea's attack yet again, as the Blues overcame a spirited Brighton side and ran out convincing winners at the Amex. Eden Hazard was at the heart of Chelsea's attack yet again, as the Blues overcame a spirited Brighton side and ran out convincing winners at the Amex. Gab Marcotti joins the FC panel to report on the latest behind Chelsea's rumoured interest in Peter Crouch, Andy Carroll and Edin Dzeko in the January transfer window. ESPN FC's Steve Nicol assesses rumours around Peter Crouch, Cristiano Ronaldo, Emre Can, Olivier Giroud and many more in Transfer Rater. Craig Burley details how a formation adjustment helped Antonio Conte and Chelsea get back on track against Brighton. Eden Hazard handed over his jersey to a young supporter after Chelsea's comprehensive win over Brighton. Chelsea are confident of clinching a double deal for Roma duo Edin Dzeko and Emerson Palmieri, sources close to the club have told ESPN FC. The pair are being targeted as Blues boss Antonio Conte looks to bring in a centre-forward to bolster his attacking options and a left-back to provide cover and competition for Marcos Alonso. Chelsea are ready to pay €50m (around £44m) for the duo to persuade Roma to sell them before the close of the January transfer window. The reigning Premier League......read full article

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