Chelsea 'open to loan offers for Marco Alonso'

Chelsea will reportedly consider loan offers for full-back Marcos Alonso over the January transfer window.

Alonso has fallen down the pecking order under manager Frank Lampard, with Emerson Palmieri and Reece James seen as two players that the Blues boss wants to develop.

Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte, who worked with Alonso at Chelsea, is said to be keen on working with the Spaniard once again.

According to The Telegraph, the Premier League club will entertain offers for Alonso over the next few weeks.

Lampard's playing style does not incorporate wing-backs, Alonso's preferred role, while Conte is employing a three-at-the-back system with great success at Inter this term.

Reports have claimed that Atalanta BC full-back Robin Gosens is being lined up as a potential replacement for the 29-year-old.