Chelsea prepare £25m deal for first summer signing

Chelsea are interested in a deal to land 23-year-old defender Daniele Rugani this summer window, as per reports.

Chelsea keen on defender
According to British media reports, Premier League giants Chelsea are hoping to seal a transfer deal to land defender Daniele Rugani from Serie A champions Juventus as incoming manager Maurizio Sarri’s first recruit.

The Daily Mirror is claiming that Chelsea are ready to appoint the ex-Napoli manager as their new tactician and that they are edging closer to a swoop for the Juventus star to West London as his first signing.

The same report says that the 2017 Premier League giants could make their first recruitment of the summer window by sealing a £25million transfer deal to sign highly-rated defender Rugani.

Chelsea close in on Juve star
The 23-year-old has been tipped as a possible transfer target for Chelsea this summer window as they look to reinforce their defensive options next term.

Chelsea are believed to be in the transfer market for a couple of fresh signings this summer window as they look to assemble a good squad capable of winning the English topflight title next season.

The west London club finished the Premier League season in fifth spot last term as they missed out on UEFA Champions League place, to leave the Blues playing UEFA Europa League football next season.