Chelsea transfer 'in serious doubt': Bernard on verge of making AC Milan decision

BERNARD has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea but according to reports he is close to signing for AC Milan.

The Brazilian is available on a free after his contract with Shakhtar expired at the end of the season.
The winger spent five years in Ukraine, winning six trophies and has been linked to Arsenal in the past.

But a move to the Premier League has been heavily touted with Chelsea leading the charge ahead of the likes of Leicester and West Ham.

But the Blues have been hit with a major transfer setback after AC Milan entered the race for the 25-year-old.

According to Gazzetta Dello Sport, Bernard's representatives met with AC Milan chief Leonardo to discuss a move.

The Serie A side are keen on the Brazil international because of his versatility and affordability.

Milan are in the process of trying to spurn another Blues transfer.

Gonzalo Higuain has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge but he now looks set to join Juventus' Serie A rivals on loan with a view to buy.

Chelsea have had a tough time this transfer window having missed out on Aleksandr Golovin.
The Russia star snubbed a move to the Premier League, instead joining Monaco from CSKA Moscow.