Reports from Italy state that Juventus are back in talks with the Blues over a move for Nemanja Matic
The Bianconeri remain in pole-position to grab his signature but are reluctant to pay the current asking price of £40M. CEO Beppe Marotta has also made contingencies by making an approach for Liverpool star Emre Can who he believes can arrive in Turin for a much more competitive price.
Antonio Conte recently completed the £40m signing of Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayokowho now looks set to take over Matic’s place as N’Golo Kante’s partner in midfield.
Chelsea’s pre-season fixtures against, Bayern Munich and Inter are coming up in the next week, and it seems Conte is planning for life without the Serbia international.
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