Chelsea have received a major transfer boost after top target Federico Bernardeschi rejected Fiorentina’s latest contract offer.
The 23-year-old has been in fine form so far this season, scoring 10 goals in 26 Serie A appearances.
His performances have attracted the interest of Chelsea as well as Juventus and both Milan clubs - AC and Inter.
Fiorentina are bracing themselves for summer interest in the attacking midfielder and, as such, have been working hard to convince him to extend his contract.
Bernardeschi's current deal runs until 2019 and La Viola know that his value will only dwindle the closer he gets to that date.