Transfer News: Chelsea preparing offer for Malmo defender

Chelsea are allegedly setting up a £7.2m offer for Malmo defender Anel Ahmedhodzic.

The talented youngster left Malmo to join Nottingham Forest in 2016 but just played once for the Championship outfit prior to returning to the Swedish giants

Following a loan spell with Danish club Hobro, Anel Ahmedhodzic has become a vital player for the Sky Blues and has now made many appearances for his present side in all competitions.

As per Expressen, Chelsea have been dazzled by the centre-backs development and are arranging a £7.2m offer in the hope of signing the defender.

Anel Ahmedhodzic played for Sweden in January however has since changed his citizenship to Bosnia-Herzegovina and featured for the last in the UEFA Nations League prior this month.

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