Tag: Edin Dzeko

  • Dzeko goal sends Roma into Champions League quarter-fianls

    Edin Dzeko’s strike ensured Roma reached the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time since 2008 with victory over Shakhtar Donetsk. The former Manchester City forward latched on to Kevin Strootman’s through ball before poking the ball between Andriy Pyatov’s legs for the only goal. The Italians, who lost the first leg 2-1, went through…

  • Chelsea willing to pay £26m to sign Edin Dzeko

    Chelsea is willing to pay Roma £26m for striker Edin Dzeko. The 31-year-old former Manchester City forward is understood to want a basic salary of £90k-a-week, and a contract to run until the summer of 2021. It is the latest twist in Chelsea’s search for a new striker, following Roma’s denial on Thursday that a…