Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has turn his awareness to Mario Mandzukic in search of a brand new striker after giving up his pursuit of Romelu Lukaku.
Lukaku has been heavily linked with a return to Stamford Bridge this summer time, but has reportedly decided to stay at Goodison Park following the appearance of Ronald Koeman and a couple of principal signings, main Chelsea to center of attention on a new target, according to The replicate.
Conte is eager so as to add further reinforcements up entrance with Loic Remy out of favour, leaving most effective Diego Costa and £32m summer season signing Michy Batshuayi - and is confident that he can prise the Croatia worldwide far from the Serie A giants following the excessive-profile seize of Gonzalo Higuain.
Mandzukic would certainly be a much cheaper option than Lukaku - valued at round £25m - and a deal may be more easy - ample to be able to complete before the transfer window shuts in ten days. The 30-12 months-historical joined Juventus from Atletico Madrid final summer season and scored thirteen goals in his maiden campaign.
Chelsea had been dealt a decisive blow of their quest for Lukaku's signature when Everton boss Koeman proven he had spoken with the striker, a conversation in which he confirmed his decision to stay for at least another season.
"it's actual. He spoke to me the day prior to this morning (to claim) that he made the determination by using himself to stay at the least an extra season at Everton and that is first-rate news for every body," stated Koeman, after Everton's 2-1 win at West Brom.