Graham Potter wants Chelsea to sign Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella.
With Jorginho and N’Golo Kante out of contract next summer, Potter could be looking to bolster Chelsea’s midfield over the next two transfer windows.
Both players are now in their thirties, so they will need to be replaced long-term, even if a new contract is agreed.
Now, according to Calciomercatoweb (via 90min), Potter wants to bring Inter Milan midfielder Barella to the club.
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Ultimately, Chelsea have had a disappointing start to the season, leading to Thomas Tuchel being sacked and Potter. The former Brighton manager has yet to manage a Premier League game for his new club, but the midfield problems are likely to still be apparent.
Players like Conor Gallagher have been used twice in midfield this season, but the England international has struggled and was sent off in a game against Leicester City.
Despite spending heavily in the summer, Chelsea were unable to sign a new midfielder, except for a deadline day loan move for Juventus midfielder Denis Zakaria.
