Chelsea are reportedly ready to reignite their interest in Roma duo Radja Nainggolan and Kostas Manolas.
That’s according to Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t Lorenzo Bettoni of Calciomercato.com), who suggested that Blues boss Antonio Conte is a massive fan of the pair. Interest from Chelsea in the players during the summer is noted, although both eventually remained with the Serie A side after offers were rejected.
Roma are said to have “annoyed” the twosome due to their apparent resistance to improve their contracts. In the piece, it’s stated that Nainggolan was promised a pay rise by the club, while the Giallorossi are reportedly unwilling to match Manolas' annual wage demands of €3 million (£2.