Inter Milan are reportedly ready to reignite their interest for Chelsea wing-back Marcos Alonso. The 30-year-old has been a long-term target for the Serie A club.
Alonso looked set to depart Stamford Bridge this summer amid Inter’s interest and was even offered in part-exchange for Romelu Lukaku.
But the player stayed in west London and remarkably began the season as Chelsea’s first-choice left-wing-back, despite Ben Chilwell appearing to be a shoo-in for the role.
Alonso scored a sensational free-kick against Crystal Palace on the opening day of the campaign to kick-start his season and was handed a starting berth in the Blues’ next five Premier League games.
He even captained the team in their 3-0 victory over Aston Villa last month.
But Alonso has suffered a tough week and endured disappointing performances in Chelsea’s 1-0 defeats to Manchester City and Juventus respectively.
He was dropped for the first time this season for Saturday’s clash with Southampton – and his replacement Chilwell proceeded to find the back of the net with a stunning effort in a 3-1 win.
According to Tutto Mercato, Inter are desperate to land a left-sided wide player, and the club are ‘ready to attack’ with another approach for Alonso.
If Inter do come calling, Chelsea will have a big decision to make.
Alonso has been in and out of the team in recent seasons and was heavily linked with a move away after falling out of favour under previous boss Frank Lampard.
He was second in the pecking order under Tuchel last term before earning a surprise recall after impressing during pre-season training this summer.
Chilwell is six years his junior and is expected to command the left-wing-back spot at Stamford Bridge in the long-term.
Alonso doesn’t have that many years remaining at the top of the game and could jump at the chance of getting one final big-money move.
His contract is set to expire in 2023 and his impressive form in the early stages of this season will have boosted his market value.
It could be a good time for Chelsea to cash in on the Spain international and plan for the future instead.
Alonso was booed earlier this season during his side’s 3-0 victory over Tottenham.
But the former Sunderland player admitted he enjoyed his treatment at the hands of the Spurs fans.
“I love it,” Alonso said. “To be booed when you play away – it’s music to my ears.
“It might be because I have scored a few goals against them and I think they maybe have these memories in their head when I touch the ball.
“So yeah I love it and even more when we get the three points.”
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