Chelsea have reportedly established contact with Serie A giants Inter Milan for 27-year-old defender Milan Skriniar.
According to a report from FCInterNews, Milan Skriniar is nearing the end of his contract, but he is willing to sign an extension if his demands are met. Meanwhile, Chelsea have initiated contact with the Serie A giants in an attempt to lure the 27-year-old Slovakian defender to Stamford Bridge.
Skriniar is undoubtedly one of the best defenders in Europe right now, and he could prove to be a quality acquisition for the Blues. Chelsea will have to bring in a quality long-term alternative to Thiago Silva, and Skriniar seems like an ideal fit. The Slovakian international is at the peak of his powers right now and has the ability to thrive in the Premier League.
Chelsea invested in Kalidou Koulibaly and Wesley Fofana in the summer transfer window. However, they were replacements for Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen. Players like Cesar Azpilicueta could leave in the upcoming seasons, and Thiago Silva is in the twilight years of his career.
Graham Potter needs to make a couple of defensive signings in the upcoming windows, and it will be interesting to see whether the Blues can bring Skriniar to Stamford Bridge. The 27-year-old is indubitably a viable target for Chelsea, who have established contact for him.
The Slovak is nearing the end of his contract with Inter Milan, and he will be able to negotiate pre- contract agreements with foreign clubs when the transfer window opens in January. The Serie A giants are keen on extending his stay and they have offered the player wages of around €5.5 million per season.
However, the 27-year-old defender has demanded pay parity with Lautaro Martinez and Marcelo Brozovic. He is demanding wages of around €6.5 million per season. It will be interesting to see if Inter Milan are willing to accept his demands and tie him down to a long-term contract in the coming weeks.
Skriniar is a top-class player, and losing him on a free transfer at the end of the season would be a devastating blow for the Serie A giants. If the player refuses to sign an extension with them, it would make sense for Inter Milan to cash in on the player for a nominal price during the January transfer window amid interest from Chelsea.