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Chelsea interested in signing Edin Dzeko from Roma

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Paul Merson and Ray Parlour think Edin Dzeko would be a great signing for Chelsea but expect other clubs to be interested if he is available

Chelsea are interested in signing former Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko from Roma, according to Sky in Italy.

They say Chelsea are prepared to pay €50m for Dzeko and his team-mate Emerson Palmieri, who plays left-back.

Chelsea would let Roma have Michy Batshuayi on loan as part of the deal but the Italians are also asking for another €15m.

Edin Dzeko scored Roma's equaliser
Image: Edin Dzeko has scored 12 goals for Roma this season

Dzeko moved to the Italian capital from Manchester City in August 2015.

The 31-year-old has scored 12 goals for Roma this season, including a double against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League in their 3-3 draw in October.

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