Chelsea are reportedly readying a heavy bid for Lazio and Italy midfielder Antonio Candreva, Football Italia reports.
The current Azzurri head coach and the soon-to-be Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has been impressed by the player’s performances for the national side, as their team has cruised to an impressive two-out-of-two winning record at the ongoing Euro 2016.
Italian side Inter Milan have been emerged as favourites to sign Candreva, but due to their struggle to keep up with the Financial Fair Play rules, they’re unlikely to be able to meet Lazio’s €25m valuation for the player.
A few days ago it was already reported that Conte wanted to bring Candreva to Stamford Bridge with him, but according to Sky Italia the club are now taking serious approach on signing the wideman this summer.
The 29-year-old is capable of playing in many positions on the pitch, as he can either play as a wing-back or a wide forward, or even be used in midfield or as a part of trident attack.
He has wonderful ability of crossing the ball – like he did for Graziano Pellè’s goal against Belgium earlier this week – but has also a good eye for goal. Candreva is particularly strong with long-range free-kicks, and got 12 goals to his name in 44 appearances for Lazio last season.
