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Chelsea News: New manager blow, £31m move for midfielder, £62m Liverpool bid
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Miralem Pjanic - Spotlight on
Chelsea have been dealt a blow in their pursuit for a new manager after the French Football Federation claimed they intend to keep Didier Deschamps on until at least the 2018 World Cup.
FFF president Noel Le Graet told L’Equipe: “I have talked to him about it and he doesn't know how to spell Chelsea!
"More seriously, I extended his contract to avoid speculation on his future ahead of the competition.
"Afterwards, it will be his choice. I hope he stays until 2018, and even beyond. He has a contract.
"We will not throw him out of the window. I would like him to lead us at a second World Cup."
Meanwhile, the Blues are thought to be lining up a £31million bid for Roma midfielder Miralem Pjanic, which would trigger his release clause.
Chelsea dealt blow in Didier Deschamps pursuit
Gonzalo Higuain - Spotlight on
That is according to The Times, who claim the Bosnia international would demand a £60,000-a-week deal to join the Premier League champions this summer.
And finally, Spanish website Fichajes claims Liverpool have made a £62million bid to beat Chelsea and Manchester United to Gonzalo Higuain.
The Argentina striker is thought to be keen on leaving Napoli at the end of the season after falling out with the club’s hierarchy since last summer.
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