Latest: Conte may have persuaded Dzeko to accept Chelsea
According to our sources, Antonio Conte called the Bosnian striker in order to persuade him to join the Blues.
Dzeko, who scored a massive 29 goals last season in Serie A action, was reportedly not so interested in moving to London, or at least in leaving Rome, considering how well he has done there since leaving Man City for less than €10 million.
Yet it looks like Conte’s phone call made the difference, the Italian wanting to find out what Dzeko really felt. Conte also made the Bosnian a deal worth €7 million a year.
The next 48 hours are reported to be crucial in nabbing the Bosnian.
Chelsea have made a €60 million offer for both the 31-year-old and team-mate Emerson Palmieri.
It sounds like Roma is ready to accept, and that the two sides are in a final sprint to reach a deal.
@Ngoppejammeja, adapted by @EdoDalmonte