Chelsea forward emerges as Roma target

 

Roma have earmarked Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi as a potential transfer target this month, claims Gianluca Di Marzio.

 

The Serie A giants are on the market for a new striker with Edin Dzeko expected to secure a move to league rivals Inter before the transfer window closes.

 

Roma want to sign Mauro Icardi in return but the Inter striker is understood to be holding out on a deal to join Juventus.

 

Paulo Fonseca’s side are now interested in handing Batshuayi with a route out of his Chelsea misery.

 

The Belgium international has endured a frustrating time at Chelsea since joining from Marseille in a £33m deal three years ago.

 

Batshuayi has been farmed out on loan on three occasions in that time with stints at Borussia Dortmund, Valencia and Crystal Palace.

 

Chelsea forward emerges as Roma target

 

 

The 25-year-old could not even make Chelsea’s squad for their Premier League opener against Manchester United on Sunday.

 

Despite a lack of regular playing time at Stamford Bridge, Batshuayi has generally scored at a decent rate.

 

In fact, Batshuayi averages a league goal every 112.4 minutes of action for Chelsea.