Francesco Acerbi’s agent is not surprised at Chelsea and Inter links with the Lazio centre-back, saying: “He could play for any club in Europe.”

The Italy international has been a rock in the Biancocelesti defence as they challenge for the Scudetto, sitting one point behind leaders Juventus.

There were reports over the last couple of days suggesting that Inter and Chelsea were interested in a potential summer swoop.

“I read about Chelsea and Inter, but I don’t know much about it,” agent Federico Pastorello told FCInterNews.it as cited by Football Italia.

“What I can certainly say is that Francesco is a defender who could play for any club in Europe.”

The 32-year-old is under contract with Lazio until June 2023.