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Juventus want Chelsea star: Antonio Conte's new formation could force him out in January
JUVENTUS are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea star Oscar in January.
Oscar's greatest moments at Chelsea
The Serie A champions were reportedly interested in the Brazilian playmaker during the summer but he remained at Stamford Bridge.
But after losing his place in Antonio Conte's first-team in recent weeks, Italian website Calciomercato claim Juventus are plotting a move for when the transfer window reopens.
Oscar started Chelsea's opening five matches until the 3-0 defeat to Arsenal last month and has managed just nine minutes of football since the turn of October.
Oscar has dropped to Chelsea's bench in recent weeks
Conte has implemented his favoured 3-4-3 formation following a winless run of three games and has been rewarded with wins over Hull, Leicester and Manchester United this month.
But it has seen Oscar, who has contributed just one assist in seven appearances this term, lose his place in the first-team.
Juve manager Massimiliano Allegri is reportedly keen on bringing in a new playmaker due to the poor form of £30million summer signing Miralem Pjanic.
Antonio Conte has changed to a 3-4-3 formation
According to another Italian website CalcioMercatoWeb, AC Milan are also preparing a move for Chelsea's out-of-favour Oscar.
Vincenzo Montella's side are reportedly lining up a £39m bid for the 25-year-old, who cost Chelsea £19.3m from Brazilian outfit Internacional in 2012.
He has won the Premier League, League Cup and Europa League since his time at the west London club.
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