Daniele Rugani displays superb defensive qualities for Juventus
Rugani has emerged as a target for Chelsea, with Maurizio Sarri eager to bolster his defence.
Reports earlier this week suggested that Rugani’s prospective arrival could push Gary Cahill out of the Stamford Bridge door, with the England international concerned over his lack of playing time.
Sarri has already made a splash in the window, signing Jorginho from Napoli in a £57million deal.
Sky Sport Italia claim Rugani’s agent, Fali Ramadani, the man who brokered Sarri’s move to Stamford Bridge, held talks in Milan last night.
Chelsea are closing in on a deal for Daniele Rugani (Image: GETTY)
Maurizio Sarri is hoping to bring Daniele Rugani to Chelsea (Image: GETTY)
Hazard is one of the top two or three European players. I hope I will manage to improve him
Maurizio Sarri
A five-year contract is believed to have been agreed and he could earn £4m per season.
The transfer fee is expected to be worth £45m and it is thought the player could have a medical within the next 24-48 hours.
Chelsea are also eyeing a deal for Rugani’s team-mate Gonzalo Higuain.
Meanwhile, Sarri has promised he will do all he can to keep hold of Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois.
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He said: “Hazard is one of the top two or three European players. I hope I will manage to improve him.
“Cahill can still give us a lot.
“I would like a player to be with me on the pitch for four or five days to see what the situation is. We want to keep the strongest players.”