Chelsea has been encouraged their pursuit of JuventusKwadwo Asamoah who can also play in lateral defence.

Gazzetta World says incoming Blues boss Antonio Conte signed the Ghana international for Juventus in 2012 and is keen on a reunion at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea are willing to launch a bid worth up to £20m. And it's claimed Juventus are happy to let him for that figure.

Asamoah, under contract until 2018, has been a fringe figure for the Italian champions this season

The Ghanaian has won four Seria A title with Juventus and will be delighted to join compatriot Baba Rahman who joined Chelsea in the summer.