Inter Milan are reportedly ready to reignite their interest for Chelsea wing-back Marcos Alonso. The 30-year-old has been a long-term target for the Serie A club.
Alonso looked set to depart Stamford Bridge this summer amid Inter’s interest and was even offered in part-exchange for Romelu Lukaku.
But the player stayed in west London and remarkably began the season as Chelsea’s first-choice left-wing-back, despite Ben Chilwell appearing to be a shoo-in for the role.
Alonso scored a sensational free-kick against Crystal Palace on the opening day of the campaign to kick-start his season and was handed a starting berth in the Blues’ next five Premier League games.
He even captained the team in their 3-0 victory over Aston Villa last month.
But Alonso has suffered a tough week and endured disappointing performances in Chelsea’s 1-0 defeats to Manchester City and Juventus respectively.
Chelsea are braced for a Marcos Alonso transfer approach (Image: GETTY)
He was dropped for the first time this season for Saturday’s clash with Southampton – and his replacement Chilwell proceeded to find the back of the net with a stunning effort in a 3-1 win.
According to Tutto Mercato, Inter are desperate to land a left-sided wide player, and the club are ‘ready to attack’ with another approach for Alonso.
If Inter do come calling, Chelsea will have a big decision to make.
Alonso has been in and out of the team in recent seasons and was heavily linked with a move away after falling out of favour under previous boss Frank Lampard.
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