Fiorentina striker ‘likely’ to make Blues switch.
Chelsea are the favourites to sign Arsenal target Stevan Jovetic, according to respected journalist Rory Smith.
Interest is very real, though, and that’s not to say they won’t agree a deal. Jovetic so likely that Fiorentina have a replacement lined up.
— Rory Smith (@RorySmithTimes) June 7, 2013
Sorry, that wasn’t clear. Jovetic likely for Chelsea. Not quite sure how he fits in, I’ve got to admit. Lovely player, though.
— Rory Smith (@RorySmithTimes) June 7, 2013
The Florentina striker has been linked with a move to the Gunners and Serie A champions Juventus this summer but Chelsea have emerged as contenders for the Montenegrin’s signature after re-appointing Jose Mourinho as head-coach on Monday, and The Times’ Smith believes the player is likely to join the Blues.
Jovetic, 23, scored 13 league goals for the Viola this season but reportedly wants to leave the club for a ‘new experience’ this summer.
The Tuscan club are thought to be demanding around £25m for the forward, with both Juve and Arsenal currently unwilling to meet such as hefty asking-price.
Chelsea, however, are set to hand Mourinho a huge war chest and task the Portuguese with returning the Premier League title to Stamford Bridge next season.
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