Top Italian club finally tell Chelsea the amount they will pay for the signing of their star player (photo)

- Juventus are reportedly ready to sell their defender Alex Sandro in January 2018

- But the Italian club will only allow him to leave for the sum of £53 million

- Chelsea and Manchester United are interested in signing the Brazilian player

Italian club Juventus have sent a strong message to Chelsea on their star defender Alex Sandro as the club are reportedly ready to sell the player for whopping sum of £53 million when the January 2018 transfer window opens.

The Brazilian defender has been a long term target for Chelsea, and the Blues' manager has told the club's chiefs that he wants him in his squad next month.

Chelsea have now been given a good news ahead of the January 2018 transfer as Tuttosport stated that Juventus are ready to sell Alex Sandro for massive £53 million.

Juventus ready to sell Alex Sandro in January (photo: Sun)

But it is not yet clear if Chelsea chiefs will want to pay this amount on a defender next month.

The 26-year-old Brazilian is also currently being monitored by Premier League club Manchester United.

Earlier, NAIJ.com had reported how Antonio Conte stated clearly that Chelsea are not yet ready to compete for the Champions League until they can sign new players in the January 2018 transfer window.

The Italian said the Stamford Bridge outfit need a sustainable structure to be able to compete in Europe like Bayern Munich and Barcelona.

Chelsea chiefs are now said to be prepared to bring many players to Stamford Bridge in January 2018.

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