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AS Roma striker Edin Dzeko has today opened up on Chelsea’s pursuit of his signature last month, revealing that the saga had a profound effect on his performances on the pitch. Striker search Premier League champions Chelsea were linked with moves for a whole raft of centre-forwards following the opening of the winter transfer market at the beginning of January, following a dismal spell of form from first-choice hitman Alvaro Morata. The likes of Ashley Barnes and Peter Crouch were named as shock potential arrivals at Stamford Bridge, with supporters of the Blues having been up in arms regarding the general calibre of striker linked with the club. Double bid However, the disappointment on the part of the Blues’ faithful was eased in a major way towards the end of the month, whe...