Chelsea are readying bid for Ajax full-back Gregory van der Wiel, according to The Mirror.
With Jose Bosingwa set to leave the Stamford Bridge at the end of the season, the Blues are desperate to sign a world-class right-back and thus complete their back line.
Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly singled out Ajax full-back Gregory van der Wiel as the number one target and it is thought that the Holland international would be tempted to leave Amsterdam Arena at the end of the season.
Chelsea have already made enquires about the availability of the Dutch star and the Blues are expected to step up their interest in the coming days.
The 23-year-old has enjoyed a rapid rise to stardom ever since he was handed a first team debut in 2007 and he was an important part of Bert van Marwijk’s side that reached the World Cup final in South Africa.
Impressive technical qualities and a great composure with which he plays the game make Van der Wiel one of the best full-backs in Europe, with his attacking runs often wreaking havoc upon opposition defenders.
Despite his fragile age, the Dutch international already has a huge experience at the biggest stage and he is expected to fit right into the Chelsea squad.
Buffon could leave Juve for Roma
Gianluigi Buffon has yet to decide whether he will stay on at Juve after this season ends, while being the subject of interest from Roma.
The 33-year-old keeper has had his doubts over the course in which Juventus are going and has hinted on several occasions that he could leave the club in the near future.
The Bianconeri are hoping Buffon will accept a significant pay cut to his current contract, under which he is thought to be earning around
