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Chelsea interested in Cagliari talent Nicolo Barella

  /  autty

Reports in Italy state Chelsea are interested in Cagliari talent Nicolò Barella but so far there hasn’t been any official offer.

The 21-year-old is an Italian international, and has been attracting the interest of several top Serie A clubs.

Now calciomercato.com is reporting that Chelsea are also interested, with both Coach Maurizio Sarri and his assistant, former Cagliari star Gianfranco Zola, impressed by Barella.

There has been talk of a €45m bid from the English club, but the website believes that is premature and the Blues have only shown interest so far.

Inter are believed to be in pole position to sign Barella, but Financial Fair Play means they can’t move until the summer, though Isolani President Tommaso Giulini has ruled out a sale in January anyway.

Napoli and Milan are also interested, and the Italian sides will have to move quickly to try and secure a deal, given the financial resources Chelsea possess.