Malouda heading to Juventus in a cut-price £5million deal?
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Malouda heading to Juventus as Chelsea prepare to accept knockdown £5m deal
Farewell? Florent Malouda could be heading out of the Bridge
Wanted man: Alex (right) may also been Italy bound
Chelsea are considering offloading Florent Malouda to Juventus in a cut-price £5million deal.
The French winger could be sold in a knockdown move to help balance the books ahead of the arrival of Porto right-back Alvaro Pereira.
Malouda, who scored the winner in Saturday's 2-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion, was widely regarded as a key part of the Blues' squad.
However, new boss Andres Villas-Boas is ready to sell him to Juventus as he attempts to freshen up his options ahead of next Wednesday's transfer deadline.
The Italian side have previously attempted to land Malouda but this time they are confident of wrapping up a deal. They also believe they can lure Brazilian centre-back Alex away from Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea have made an opening bid of £15m for Pereira as they look to finalise the signing of Juan Mata.
Sportsmail revealed Chelsea's interest in the Uruguay international wing back Pereira but his buy-out clause is £25m.
Villas-Boas has gone back to his old club for the hardworking and versatile left-sided star and may offer a player as part of any deal for Pereira.