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Chelsea demand €25m for Roma target Zappacosta

Chelsea have placed a €25 million (£23m/$27.7m) price tag on defender Davide Zappacosta as they look to offload the Italy international.

The 27-year-old is surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge, with new manager Frank Lampard set to favour academy graduate Reece James as deputy for Cesar Azpilicueta at right-back.

Goal can confirm that Roma have made an enquiry as to the availability of Zappacosta, but it is understood that paying such a price is beyond their means.

They could still explore a loan-to-buy deal in a bid to lower the costs due this summer in a bid to get their man.