Chelsea prepared to pay £26m for Dzeko

Their first offer was rejected by the Serie A team, however, Chelsea are reportedly prepared to increase their offer to secure the Bosnian's signature with reports suggesting it would take a minimum of £26m.

The former Manchester City striker is understood to want a basic salary of £90k-a-week, and a contract to run until the summer of 2021 to match his current deal at Roma.

According to the 'Daily Mail' though, the London club do not want to offer such a lengthy contract to a 31-year-old and are hoping Dzeko will compromise to an 18-month deal with an optional year add-on. 

Antonio Conte wants to get the deal done quickly with only four days to go until deadline day.

The Bosnia international joined the Italian club in 2016, following a loan spell the season before, and has scored 62 goals in 118 appearances.