Bad news for Chelsea in chase for Juventus left back Alex Sandro

Chelsea’s hopes to sign Alex Sandro fade

For much of the summer, Chelsea have been linked with Juventus left back Alex Sandro.

The Brazilian is arguably one of the best in his position and would be a big addition for Chelsea.

It appears that Antonio Conte is keen for competition for places in the coming campaign, specifically in the wing back positions.

Walker, Danilo & Sandro

Conte admitted to approaching Spurs for Kyle Walker, before the England right back joined Manchester City.

Whilst Danilo admitted that Chelsea were in for him, before the Brazilian also chose Pep Guardiola’s side.

Meanwhile, the links with Alex Sandro have not gone away all summer.

Chelsea desperate for Alex Sandro

Chelsea are understood to have bid at least twice for Sandro in the summer transfer window.

But, with Dani Alves and Leonardo Bonucci leaving Juventus in a turbulent summer, the Old Lady are unwilling to sell Sandro.

Chelsea’s hopes of signing Sandro have been boosted in recent weeks due to the fact that the left back hasn’t signed a new deal at Juventus, despite talk of a new deal.

Allegri: “He is extraordinary & won’t be leaving Juventus”

Chelsea’s hopes of signing Sandro look pretty much dead in the water, following comments from Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri.

He was speaking after Juventus beat Roma on penalties after a 1-1 draw on Sunday.

Allegri said about Sandro: “He is extraordinary player and won’t be leaving Juventus”.

The Juventus coach did not stop there: “Alex Sandro is an extraordinary player who has been much improved since he came and still has a lot of improvement, and together with Marcelo I think they are the strongest left backs in the world.”

Ultimately, the Chelsea links won’t end until Sandro signs a new deal at Juventus – or perhaps the Brazilian, just 26, is holding out for a move next summer?

(Allegri quotes above via Sport Mediaset.)

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