Farewell? Florent
Malouda could be heading out of the Bridge
Wanted man: Alex (right) may also been Italy bound
Chelsea are considering offloading
Florent Malouda to Juventus in a cut-price £5million
deal.
The French winger could be sold in a knockdown
move to help balance the books ahead of the arrival of Porto
right-back Alvaro Pereira.
Malouda, who scored the winner in Saturday's 2-1
victory over West Bromwich Albion, was widely regarded as a key
part of the Blues' squad.
However, new boss Andres Villas-Boas is ready to
sell him to Juventus as he attempts to freshen up his options ahead
of next Wednesday's transfer deadline.
The Italian side have previously attempted to
land Malouda but this time they are confident of wrapping up a
deal. They also believe they can lure Brazilian centre-back Alex
away from Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea have made an opening bid of £15m for
Pereira as they look to finalise the signing of Juan
Mata.
Sportsmail revealed Chelsea's interest in the Uruguay international wing
back Pereira but his buy-out clause is £25m.
Villas-Boas has gone back to his old club for the
hardworking and versatile left-sided star and may offer a player as
part of any deal for Pereira.