Chelsea are reportedly expected to offer a contract to Inter Milan centre-back Milan Skriniar, who could be on his way out of the San Siro.
The defender’s contract with the Italian giants expires at the end of the season, which is why the player is able to discuss a free transfer for the summer.
According to 90min, Inter are determined to get the 27-year-old to sign a new contract extension with them.
Chelsea expected to offer Skriniar contract
90min add that the likes of Chelsea, Newcastle United and Manchester United are set to offer a contract to Skriniar.
The report explains that some potential buyers could step up interest this month and even try to agree a deal to sign him in the January transfer window, though.
He’s been a top centre-half in European football for several years now, so it could be an incredible bit of business for someone.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed in 2021 that Skriniar is a player that Jose Mourinho “loves”. If you’re a defender, that should be a massive compliment from a managerial tactician like Mourinho.
The Blues defence remains a very topical conversation right now.
Benoit Badiashile is an exciting young centre-back that has already joined the club this month.
However, the Chelsea backline is definitely one that may need some extra work done to it in 2023.
“Amazing” Thiago Silva is 38 and can’t go on forever. Elsewhere, Kalidou Koulibaly is struggling, and Wesley Fofana is injury prone.
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Reece James has praised Chelsea teammate Denis Zakaria after his Premier League display earlier this week.
Chelsea slipped to a 1-0 loss against Manchester City on Thursday night, with Riyad Mahrez scoring the only goal of the contest at Stamford Bridge.
Despite yet another league defeat, there were a number of positives for the Blues to take moving forward.
For example, Graham Potter raved about Zakaria after the midfielder’s performance against Man City, describing him as “brave with the ball”.
The 26-year-old is certainly starting to show everyone his true ability after a slow start to his life on loan at Chelsea.
Reece James praised Denis Zakaria
Injured Blues star James, 23, is the latest to shower Zakaria with big praise.
He’s described the Swiss central midfielder as a “serious player” when replying to his Instagram post.
Zakaria, who’s made just five Chelsea appearances since joining in the summer on loan from Juventus, is slowly becoming a real favourite with the fanbase.
He’s an all-action central midfielder that’s adding aggression, passion, and quality at a time when the Blues are struggling for results.
There’s no doubt Potter’s side look better in the centre of the park with the physicality of Zakaria.
Fabrizio Romano previously reported on Twitter that Chelsea have the option to sign Zakaria on a permanent basis in the summer for £30million. This looks like it could be an excellent addition at this moment in time.
SOURCE: thechelseachronicle.com
