Chelsea ‘looking to hijack European champions’ £40million transfer for league’s defender of the year, 21′ (opens in new tab)

CHELSEA are looking to hijack Inter Milan's swoop for Marco Palestra, according to reports. Blues chiefs want to bolster new boss Xabi Alonso's defence. Palestra, 21, would fit the bill - having been named Serie A's defender of the year last season. The Italy international spent the campaign on loan at Cagliari from Atalanta. According...