Despite reports in England stating talks between Chelsea and Roma had ‘broken down’, Il Tempo don’t believe that’s the case, even if today is D-Day when it comes to this particular transfer.
The Italian newspaper state that, regardless of the outcome, both clubs and the player will know what to do going forward come tonight, as a sale would mean the Serie A side needing to find some kind of replacement, and the Blues sorting out Michy Batshuayi’s future.
Il Tempo explain Chelsea are ‘waiting’ for Dzeko to make his mind up, yet to agree to their wage or contract length offer, and there’s a strong chance the Bosnian could remain in Italy until the end of the season.
Il Messaggero agree with this, as the Premier League club have ‘failed to please’ the striker, meaning only Emerson Palmieri will end up at Stamford Bridge for around €24m, of which €5m will be bonuses.
There’s definitely a heavy dose of pessimism in both articles from the local newspapers, and it seems they’re leaning towards the Bosnia international staying beyond January.
It’s not over yet, but a lot of the hope appears to have evaporated over the weekend.
