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Chelsea 'interested in veteran Lazio defender Francesco Acerbi'... but club face competition from former boss Antonio Conte and Inter Milan

Chelsea could enter a bidding war with Inter Milan with both clubs eyeing up a move for Lazio defender Francesco Acerbi, according to reports in Italy.

The veteran centre back as been the cornerstone to Simone Inzaghi's side this season that has seen Lazio mount a monumental title challenge, leaving them a point adrift of Juventus before the coronavirus called a halt to proceedings.

And his performances have not gone unnoticed with Frank Lampard set to rival former Blues boss Antonio Conte for his signature, according to FCInterNews.It via Football Italia.