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Chelsea transfer enquiry: Directors make approach for Spanish international
AC MILAN directors visited Stamford Bridge on Saturday to make an enquiry for Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, reports claim.
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The Serie A outfit could be preparing for an influx of signings having been taken over by Chinese investors, with Fabregas on their radar.
Marco Fassone and Massimiliano Mirabelli, who are AC Milan's chief executive and director of sport respectively, were both in attendance as Chelsea cruised to a 3-0 victory over Leicester.
Fabregas? He doesn’t have those particular attributes
Their main mission was to build relationships and contacts abroad but also used the trip to make an enquiry for Fabregas, according to the Evening Standard.
Manager Vincenzo Montella recently dismissed the possibility of signing the Spanish playmaker to replace Riccardo Montolivo, who tore his knee ligaments while on international duty.
He told Italian outlet Corriere della Sera: "We are looking for a player who has the characteristics of Montolivo, who can also play in a midfield two.
Cesc Fabregas has been linked with AC Milan
"Fabregas? He doesn’t have those particular attributes."
However, his comments clearly haven't totally quelled interest from the club's directors.
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