Having spent last season on loan at Juventus in Serie A, Juan Cuadrado looks set to stay at Chelsea for the upcoming season, even though AC Milan made a last ditch enquiry about the Colombian.
Seemingly ideal for Antonio Conte in a 3-5-2, the former Fiorentina star seems to be set for a fight with Willian on the right wing as the Italian manager made it clear he would be playing four at the back during preseason.
Milan, who have a bit of extra money after being bought by Chinese investors, have one extra non-EU slot in their squad, but it won’t be going to the Colombian.
According to Calciomercato, their interest in Argentinean midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur, currently playing for Boca Juniors, means a deal for Cuadrado is now seemingly impossible, as the 19-year-old seems to be the favourite for the remaining slot.
With this in mind, Suso will be given a boost by Montella for the right-wing role at Milan, with the Spaniard impressing the Italian manager during preseason.
In England, it’s work permits that are in issue, in Italy, it’s non-EU slots.Ches
