EPL: Sarri gives Chelsea’s board name of player to sign

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Chelsea manager, Maurizio Sarri has reportedly told the club’s board to sign £30 million Lyon midfielder, Houssem Aouar when the transfer window opens in January.

According to French outlet, RMC, as cited on the Metro, Sarri is keen on bringing the 20-year-old French player to the West London club.

The report also claimed that the Italian gaffer wants to strengthen his midfield despite the signings of Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic from Napoli and Real Madrid respectively in the summer.

Sarri’s side are yet to lose a match this season in the English Premier League, EPL.

The Blues currently sits on the third position on the Premier League table with 28 points from 12 games.

Chelsea will tackle Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday evening in the Premier League fixture.

Source:
http://dailypost.ng/2018/11/22/epl-sarri-gives-chelseas-board-name-player-sign/

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