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Roman Abramovich approves Chelsea transfer

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According to reports, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has stepped in to approve the transfer of Nemanja Matic to Manchester United

Roman Abramovich has apparently paved the way for Nemanja Matic to join the Red Devils but Chelsea will add what is being called a ‘Lukaku tax’ to any transfer fee.

Reports claim Matic has been told his desire to move to United and team up again with Jose Mourinho will be granted as a gesture of goodwill in view of his service to the club.

Abramovich stepped in to afford Petr Cech a similar courtesy and let him join Arsenal in 2015 when Mourinho, then manager of Chelsea, was firmly against the transfer.

Matic was omitted from Chelsea’s pre-season squad and on Thursday Corriere dello Sport claimed a meeting took place between the 28-year-old’s agent and Juventus’ director of football Fabio Paratici earlier this week.

Reports also claim Juventus are not willing to meet Chelsea’s £40million asking price, leaving Manchester United open to swoop in.

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