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title: "Chelsea make £23m bid for midfielder"
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author: "Ste Hoare"
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published: "2016-05-10T11:58:41Z"
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# Chelsea make £23m bid for midfielder

Chelsea’s initial bid for Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan has been rejected by the Serie A club, according to a report by Fabrizio Romano in [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/may/10/roma-turn-down-chelsea-bid-radja-nainggolan?CMP=share_btn_tw).

The Blues reportedly made a bid of £23million plus add-ons for the Belgian international but that has been rejected with Roma apparently looking for at least £32million.

The Serie A side do not want to sell Nainggolan but money talks and if Chelsea do want to take him, they’ll have to stump up more cash.

![Paolo Bruno/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/529094308.jpg)

Antonio Conte may not be officially in charge of the Blues but it’s clear to see that his input into potential transfer targets is being recognised as he is a keen admirer of the 28-year-old midfielder.

Chelsea will be active in the transfer market as they look to put right the failings of the current season which saw one of the worst attempts of a title defence in recent memory.