Chelsea have reportedly fallen behind Inter Milan in the race to sign Lazio star Antonio Candreva, while Marseille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda appears to be on his way to Crystal Palace on a free transfer.
According to Gazzetta World (h/t Daily Star's Alex Wood), Inter are willing to offer £16.2 million for Candreva, who is currently working with incoming Blues manager Antonio Conte as part of Italy's UEFA Euro 2016 squad.
Lazio value the player closer to £20 million, and Chelsea are said to be very much in the thick of the raceu2015although the Nerazzurri have now taken a clear lead.