Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen wanted by Inter Milan as Blues close in on big-money deal for Roma star Antonio Rudiger

INTER MILAN have reportedly made an approach for highly-rated Chelsea youngster Andreas Christensen.

The centre-back has just returned from a two-year loan spell with German giants Borussia Monchengladbach.

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And Antonio Conte will give Christensen a chance to prove himself worth of a place in the starting XI during Chelsea’s pre-season.

However, Sky Sports Italia claims Inter are ready to make the Denmark international an automatic first-teamer.

The super-rich Serie A side have apparently made an enquiry and could return soon with an actual bid.

Whether Chelsea are prepared to sell Christensen remains to be seen, although Nathan Ake was controversially sold to Bournemouth for £20million at the start of July.

Roma ace Antonio Rudiger is currently undergoing a medical at Stamford Bridge ahead of his £30m switch.

And with Kurt Zouma also looking to break into team, Christensen could decide to severe ties completely with the west London outfit.

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Meanwhile, Chelsea continue to pursue a deal for Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko and Everton striker Romelu Lukaku.

But they face a battle with Paris Saint-Germain to sign left-back Alex Sandro.

The Brazilian has also been offered a new contract by Juventus and is now set to make an executive decision on his future.

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