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title: "Chelsea draw nearer to Alex Sandro after defender reveals he wants Premier League move"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Sam Brown"
section: "Chelsea News"
published: "2018-11-20T13:06:27Z"
modified: "2018-11-20T17:29:05Z"
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# Chelsea draw nearer to Alex Sandro after defender reveals he wants Premier League move

It’s not a particularly well-kept secret – Chelsea want Alex Sandro.

The left-back was the subject of a £52 million bid in the summer of 2017, where the Blues were rebuffed by Juventus.

However, even with a new manager in place, Chelsea are not giving up.

Maurizio Sarri has introduced an electrifying brand of attacking football to Stamford Bridge, with an emphasis on marauding full-backs.

Marcos Alonso has appeared to be replaceable at times, and Sarri seems eager to bring in some competition for the Spaniard.

![Marco Luzzani/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1066530392.jpg)

Sandro joined Juventus from Porto in 2015, and has established himself as one of the premier left-backs in world football over the last few seasons.

The 27-year-old is keen to make the move to the Premier League, perhaps captivated by Chelsea’s prior interest.

[Quoted by The Express,](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1047733/Chelsea-News-Alex-Sandro-Gives-Maurizio-Sarri-Transfer-Boost-Premier-League-News) Sandro said:

> I think, one day, who knows what will happen?

> I have a desire to play in the Premier League but right now I am very happy where I am at, the club I am at \[Juventus\], the league I am playing in,

> So today my only thought is to continue where I am because that’s where I feel happy.

Chelsea are reportedly facing a two-year transfer ban for certain improprieties, and are consequently keen to push any move for Sandro through in January.