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Chelsea bid could reach £85m as Abramovich seeks to freeze out Man City in mega deal
CHELSEA owner Roman Abramovich is reportedly ready to spend a huge chunk of his £130million transfer kitty to beat Manchester City to Paul Pogba's signature.
A host of clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester City, reportedly want to sign Paul Pogba
Pogba, 22, is being chased by a number of top European clubs.
A summer switch away from Juventus is likely for the France international, who was reportedly close to leaving last summer.
Barcelona are known suitors, while Spanish newspaper Marca yesterday claimed he wants to join Real Madrid in order to work under head coach Zinedine Zidane.
Despite City's interest, Italian newspaper Tuttosport claim Russian billionaire Abramovich is ready to weigh in with a huge offer.
The Chelsea owner is expected to appoint Antonio Conte as his new head coach for next season and The Sun claim a £130m transfer hoard will be available to the boss.
The Blues are also eyeing moves for Bayern Munich's Arturo Vidal and John Stones of Everton, while Eden Hazard could be sold to Real Madrid in an £80m deal to balance the bookt.
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Pogba's agent, Mino Raiola, claimed last autumn Juve want €100m (around £78m) for the player, with Real, Barca and City willing to match that fee.
But Metro say Pogba could go for £85m, with interest in the star bumping up the price.
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