Chelsea set fixed price for Juventus target

Juventus would happily take Juan Cuadrado on-loan for another season, although Chelsea have now slapped a large price tag on the Colombian

Juan Cuadrado looks unlikely to return to Juventus next season, with Chelsea insisting that the Bianconeri fork out a large transfer sum for the winger. Although both the Old Lady and Cuadrado himself would consider another year’s loan in Turin, it has been claimed that owner Roman Abramovich wants €30 million for the 28-year-old, as well as a permanent solution to the player’s future.

The Blues have weighed up the possibility of going for Lazio‘s Antonio Candreva, a player who coach Antonio Conte is extremely familiar with, should Cuadrado depart Stamford Bridge. Yet, on the current terms, it will be difficult for the former Fiorentina man to make the move back to Serie A. What’s more however, is that increasing interest in Candreva from Inter is hindering Chelsea’s chances of securing his signature in the event of Cuadrado’s departure. Signed by the Blues in 2015 for €30 million, the Colombian international has only made 15 appearances for the London club. He did nonetheless, impress for the Bianconeri last season, scoring four goals and contributing six assists in 28 Serie A outings.