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Chelsea target Marco Verratti opens contract talks, agent confirms
MARCO VERRATTI has entered contract talks with Paris Saint-Germain, his agent has confirmed.
Marco Verratti has opened contract talks with Paris Saint-Germain
The midfielder has been linked with a move to Chelsea in recent weeks, with the Premier League club expected to make a bid.
Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo claimed the 23-year-old had been approached by the Premier League club.
"However, there is no signature yet. We are in the right direction for an extension."
Verratti has made 100 league appearances for PSG since signing from Serie A side Pescara in July 2012.