According to the Telegraph, Chelsea are keen on Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci…

The links have raised some eyebrows amongst the Chelsea faithful, with many fearing for the longevity of the deal.

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Certainly, at 29 years old, a world-record investment does not seem like a wise move on Chelsea’s part – but the Italian’s pedigree speaks for itself.

Bonucci is, without doubt, one of the best defenders in European football – and he would fit seamlessly into the Chelsea defense.

What’s more, he could be the man to turn a faltering Blues defense into the unstoppable force it so often has been in years gone by.

With that said, here are 3 reasons why Leonardo Bonucci would be a perfect signing for Chelsea…

 The Italian Job

Antonio Conte’s personal relationship with Leonardo Bonucci is likely a key motivator behind any prospective deal – and it could prove crucial should the transfer come to fruition too.

Bonucci has played under Conte countless times before, and as a result, he likely knows exactly what the new Chelsea boss wants.

There will be no adjustment period and there will be no need for time to gel. As soon as Bonucci joins the club – he will immediately know what Conte is looking for.

For a club like Chelsea, who need a quick fix – Bonucci could be absolutely perfect.

Further to that, Bonucci is well versed in a system that uses 3 defenders – giving Conte more room to experiment going forward.

Given Conte’s utilisation of the system against Hull last week – that could prove crucial.

 Experience

The main criticism of Leonardo Bonucci’s proposed signing for Chelsea is the relative short-sightedness of the deal.

Certainly, Bonucci is 29-years-old – and so his signing would not be a long-term solution; but what it would be is an immediate one.

At 29 – Bonucci has done it all. He has bags of experience playing at the highest level and knows exactly what it takes to win – something that his teammates do not.

He will bring that experience and winning mentality to Chelsea; a club that have dearly lacked such a trait in recent years.

 Style of Play

There is no denying it – Leonardo Bonucci is man-made for the Premier League.

His strong, robust style is perfect for England, in a league where so many defenders simply do not have the physical presence to succeed.

Bonucci is a completely different animal. He won’t allow himself to be bullied by physical forwards – and he won’t complicate things. If he’s in trouble – the ball will go straight into row Z.

With Chelsea struggling as of late, the Blues simply need to get the basics right – and Bonucci would certainly do that.

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