“?AS Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan has rejected offers from Premier League club Chelsea, according to the “?Italian press.
Incoming Blues boss Antonio Conte has reportedly been keeping tabs on the Belgian midfielder ahead of a potential transfer.
“?However, the 28-year-old has stated he wants to stay at AS Roma as they will be playing Champions League football next season, unlike Chelsea who finished 10th in the Premier League.
If the fiery midfielder does move away from the Italian capital this summer, Manchester United would be his preferred destination, according to Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Nicolò Schira.
#Nainggolan declina il #Chelsea: vuole restare alla #Roma. In caso di cessione la sua preferenza è per il #ManchesterUnited #CFC #MUFC
“?”?Nainggolan is currently with the Belgium international team in the lead up to Euro 2016 and it is widely expected that he will make a decision on his future after the tournament’s conclusion.
The ex-Cagliari midfielder has been in the form of his career this season, scoring six goals in 34 appearances in a season where Roma finished in a highly-credible 3rd place.
Another midfielder from Serie A that has been on Chelsea’s radar is Paul Pogba. However, Chelsea will again have to battle it out with Man Utd, who have made Pogba their “?primary target this summer.
Manchester City have also been linked with the Frenchman in recent seasons, meaning that Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte could be set to battle it out for Pogba’s signature.
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