Chelsea target Dzeko will be continue to be picked - Di Francesco

Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco says he will continue to pick Edin Dzeko, despite rumours the striker nears an exit to Chelsea.

Chelsea's desire to bring in a striker in January has seen Dzeko emerge as their primary target following an ankle injury to West Ham's Andy Carroll.

The Premier League champions have been linked with a combined €50 million move for the Bosnia-Herzegovina international and team-mate Emerson Palmieri.

However, Roma have stated a deal is yet to be struck, with Goal reporting they are searching for a replacement for the striker who has scored 39 Serie A goals since the start of last season.

Di Francesco will continue to pick both of them until a move materialises, which…