AC Milan target Chelsea defence ace after losing hope in Barcelona defender

AC Milan are reportedly interested in Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen seemingly losing patience with Barcelona defender Jean-Clair Todibo.

The Rossoneri have been in talks with Barca over a proposed deal for Todibo for weeks, but the defender has been dithering, as apparently he isn’t enthusiastic about the idea of joining the Diavolo.

According to Football Italia, the defender wanted a buyback clause inserted into any potential deal, and he now has also been included in the Barca squad for their trip to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup.

La Gazzetta dello Sport now report that Milan are quickly losing patience with the Frenchman, and are looking at other alternatives.

The Milan daily states that the club are now looking at Chelsea’s Christensen.

But other reports claim that Milan are considering a loan move with a view to making a permanent deal in the summer.

The 23-year-old has only made twelve appearances times this season under Frank Lampard, and could prove a cheaper option than Todibo.

Christensen can play as a central defender or at right-back.

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Chelsea set to sell Antonio Conte’s target

There are reports that Chelsea are willing to sell wing-back Marcos Alonso with Inter the most prominent club interested.

It follows a similar report from Calciomercato last month which claimed the Milanese giants are keen on the Spaniard.

According to the Telegraph, the 28-year-old is said to have been lined up by the Serie A club having fallen behind Emerson Palmeri in the pecking order at Stamford Bridge.

Previous reports have linked Alonso with a summer move to Real Madrid but they have signed Ferland Mendy from Lyon, while Atletico Madrid – who showed plenty of interest before deciding the asking price was too high – landed Renan Lodi to replace Filipe Luis, report Football Espana.

Alonso is viewed as a set-piece specialist and offers a goal threat but it is questionable if the West London club will sanction his exit.

Alonso came through Real Madrid’s La Fabrica youth system but did not make the grade in the first-team and has since represented several clubs, joining Chelsea from Fiorentina in 2016.

Chelsea’s prime target opens transfer talks with Bayern Munich

Plans by Chelsea to sign Crystal Palace’s talisman Wilfred Zaha may be a mirage if the latest reports about the winger are true.

Zaha’s new agent Pini Zahavi has reportedly held talks with Bayern Munich over the prospect of his client sealing a move to the Bundesliga giants.

The Ivory Coast international has decided to cut ties with long-time agent Will Salthouse as he looks for a new opportunity away from Selhurst Park.

The 27-year-old attacker is keen on playing for a side which can challenge for major honours and Bayern Munich fit that bill.

Sky Sports, meanwhile, believe it is unlikely Bayern will sign Zaha but they have held preliminary talks with Zahavi.

Zaha split from Salthouse, who has close links with Palace owner Steve Parish, at the weekend with Zahavi now acting on his behalf.

Zahavi previously worked with the likes of Rio Ferdinand and Roman Abramovich during his career as a sports agent.

Zaha is keen to play for a side which challenges for trophies with Crystal Palace unable to give him the platform to compete for silverware.

According to the Sportsmail, he is likely to move in the summer rather than January with chairman Parish unlikely to let him go before the end of the season.

He previously left Selhurst Park for Manchester United in January 2013 before staying at the Eagles until the summer to help them secure promotion to the top flight.