Chelsea are reportedly interested in Federico Dimarco and are ahead of Manchester United in the race to sign the Inter Milan defender.
A report from TEAMtalk has claimed that Chelsea are ahead of their Premier League rivals Manchester United in the race to sign 25-year-old Inter Milan defender Federico Dimarco.
Dimarco has impressed with his performance for Inter Milan, and it is no surprise that he is on the radar of clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United. It will be interesting to see if Chelsea can win the race for his signature in the coming months.
Chelsea could certainly use defensive reinforcements, and signing a quality full-back should be a top priority for them. Marc Cucurella has not been able to live up to the expectations since his big-money move from Brighton & Hove Albion. Meanwhile, Ian Maatsen faces an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea tried selling him in the summer.
Ben Chilwell is the only reliable full-back at the club right now, and he has had his fair share of injury problems. Signing another left-back would be a wise decision, and the 25-year-old Inter Milan defender certainly fits the profile.
He has proven himself in Italian football and he has the quality to succeed in the Premier League as well. The defender is reportedly valued at £50 million, and Chelsea certainly have the financial resources to get the deal done. Meanwhile, Manchester United are in a similar position.
Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia have had their share of injury problems. So, the Red Devils might need to sign a quality full-back. The 25-year-old Italian defender could be tempted to move to the Premier League if there is a concrete offer on the table. It would be a major step up in his career and he would get to test himself at a high level.
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Chelsea and Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to play for them can be hard to turn down for any player. The Italian defender is entering his peak years, and he will want to join clubs capable of challenging for major trophies. Chelsea and Manchester United certainly have the financial resources to put together a formidable squad and it remains to be seen whether they can sign the 25-year-old defender in the coming months.
