CHELSEA are on the trail of Inter Milan winger Antonio Candreva – and could kill off Manchester United’s hopes of bagging Ivan Perisic.
According to the Daily Mirror, the Premier League champions are on the search for another wide man as Inter line up Keita Balde. Blues boss Antonio Conte has revived his interest in the £23million-rated Italian international who was part of his squad while in charge of the national side.
Inter are prepared to do business with the Blues if they can beat Juventus to Lazio ace Balde – and that could end any chance of Perisic moving to Old Trafford this summer.
The Croatian star has agreed personal terms with United and a fee has been agreed between the clubs.
However, if Chelsea get Candreva, the Serie A side will not allow two wingers out the door in one transfer window.
That could have huge ramifications for United who have been chasing Perisic all summer.
The 30-year-old was a target for the Chelsea boss in January as wanted him to compete with Victor Moses for the right wing-back berth as they pushed for the Premier League title. United boss Jose Mourinho has three of his four summer targets after signing Victor Lindelof, Romelu Lukaku and Nemanja Matic but is still desperate to land a wide man.
His hopes of signing Perisic have been boosted as Inter have asked United about Anthony Martial as part of any deal taking the Croat to Old Trafford.
From The Sun
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