Chelsea have received a blow in their hunt for Axel Witsel, as the midfielder nears a move to AC Milan according to the latest rumours.
Per Joe Short of the Express, Witsel's agent spoke to Spanish TV channel Antenna 3 about the move:
At the start Axel was not convinced by Milan’s proposal, because he was looking for a club that played in the Champions League
However, the Rossoneri were very insistent and at the end the player said yes to their offer. The first hurdle has therefore been overcome.