“The reason” – Ben Jacobs reveals why Chelsea have cooled their interest in Premier League ace | OneFootball

Chelsea have reportedly cooled their interest in Bournemouth centre back Marcos Senesi according to journalist Ben Jacobs.

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The Blues have paid the price for not signing a replacement for Levi Colwill, whilst they failed in their pursuit of Jeremy Jacquet in January.

Chelsea are expected to be busy in the summer, and are thought to very much still be in the market for a centre back.

Chelsea cool interest in Marcos Senesi

It’s believed Chelsea are open to signing players with more proven Premier League experience as they look to strengthen their squad.

Co-owner Behdad Eghbali has said the model will be tweaked, but until that actually happens fans will very much remain sceptical.

Chelsea have been linked with Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke, whilst Nottingham Forest’s Murillo is thought to be another name of interest.

The Blues have also been credited with interest in Senesi, who’s expected to make a decision regarding his future soon, with his Bournemouth contract expiring at the end of the season.

However, despite links with Chelsea, Jacobs has reported the Blues have actually cooled their interest in the centre back.

“I’m told, contrary to reports and full respect to the excellent journalists that have said Chelsea, but I’m told that they’re not currently active, even though they considered Senesi in January,” he told The United Stand. 

“And the reason why is because Chelsea are prioritising height and aerial duel winning over only ball playing, and Senesi is very rounded and can play on the left or the right side as a centre-back, but not somebody that Chelsea are in negotiations for.”

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Whilst a move for Senesi is possibly off the cards, Chelsea are believed to have stepped up their interest in his Bournemouth team-mate Alex Scott.

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