Having tabled their final bid for Kalidou Koulibaly and decided to pursue other targets as Napoli show no sign of backing down, Chelsea will attempt to persuade AC Milan into selling Alessio Romagnoli.

Milan had claimed that the 21-year-old is not for sale, but Chelsea are ready to test their resolve and attempt to take advantage of the fact the Serie A club are in the middle of a takeover.

Romagnoli is left-footed which is key to Chelsea’s interest, as head coach Antonio Conte is short of naturally left-footed players in his squad and the Italian’s arrival would give him the option of playing three at the back.