According to reports from Calcio Mercato, Lazio are eyeing an audacious swoop for Chelsea’s Kurt Zouma, whilst Manchester United are preparing a €45million bid for the Serie A outfit’s prodigious winger Felipe Anderson.
Zouma has emerged as arguably Chelsea’s most reliable defender amid their shock slump to 15th place this season. He’s actually made more starts than fellow centre-backs Gary Cahill and John Terry – including an outing against Manchester United on Monday as the Blues recorded their first Premier League clean sheet since November.
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Nonetheless, Calcio Mercato claim the France international is at the top of Stefano Pioli’s list of defensive reinforcements at the Stadio Olimpico – but Lazio fear his sizable wages would prevent any move.
Meanwhile, reports linking Manchester United with winger Felipe Anderson are nothing new. The Red Devils reportedly saw a £29million bid rejected during the summer despite allegedly agreeing personal terms with the one-cap Brazil international and Calcio Mercato claim they’re ready to revive their interest with a €45million bid in January.
The 22-year-old has been in decent form this season, bagging four goals and one assist in Serie A, but rather suspiciously isn’t a guaranteed starter under Pioli.