Chelsea in contact with AC Milan and Pavlovic as bid considered

Chelsea in contact with AC Milan and Pavlovic as bid considered

Chelsea have expressed interest in AC Milan defender Strahinja Pavlovic.

La Gazzetta dello Sport says Chelsea have been closely monitoring Pavlovic this season, with scouts particularly impressed by the defender's quality in the opposition penalty area.

Chelsea have already inquired about the defender and have already had contact with his entourage, but their intentions are yet to be confirmed.

Pavlovic has thrived this season under coach Max Allegri, establishing himself as a first-choice after battling for a regular start the previous campaign.

The Serbia international joined Milan two years ago from RB Salzburg for a fee rising to €20m, though the Rossonero now rate him double that price.

Pavlovic has a contract at Milan to 2028.