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Chelsea line up January bid for wantaway Serie A star
CHELSEA are preparing a January bid for Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan, according to reports.
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Nainggolan has been locked in contract talks with Roma over the last three months but is yet to sign a new deal.
The 28-year-old opted to stay with Luciano Spalletti's side in the summer due to the promise of a new contract, despite interest from other clubs.
But Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad claim the midfielder is now fed up with waiting and will look to leave Roma in January.
Chelsea are reportedly preparing a January bid for Radja Nainggolan
The report says Chelsea have renewed their interest in the Belgian having previously missed out on him in the summer.
It is said the Blues are considering offloading Nemanja Matic and Oscar in January to pave the way for Nainggolan.
Matic is being linked with a move to Manchester United to team up with former boss Jose Mourinho while Oscar is linked with China.
Chelsea have a number of Belgian players on their books, including Eden Hazard, Thibaut Courtois and Michy Batshuyai.
They are said to have spoken to Nainggolan over the summer in attempt to get him to make the move to London.
Radja Nainggolan is said to be frustrated after not being handed a new deal by Roma
Nainggolan has made 19 appearances for Roma this season, scoring two goals and providing one assist.
He is under contract with the Italian club until June 2020.
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