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Italy manager tells Chelsea transfer target to quit club immediately: Conte wants deal
CHELSEA target Marco Verratti has been told to quit French football.
Chelsea reportedly want to sign Marce Verratti
The Sun claim Chelsea are keen on landing Verratti, 24, in the January transfer window.
Juventus are also known suitors of the Paris Saint-Germain star.
And Italy manager Giampiero Ventura is hopeful Verratti, who starred in PSG’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Wednesday, will head to Serie A.
Verratti has been at PSG since 2012
Verratti (third right) scored an own goal in the 2-2 draw at Arsenal on Wednesday
The problem is that he doesn’t play in Italy, but in France
“The problem is that he doesn’t play in Italy, but in France,” Ventura said.
“The rhythms are different; the strength of his team is so high that he never gets put in difficulty.
“He must get used to putting 100 per cent into matches.”
Ventura replaced Antonio Conte as Italy head coach after the latter quit the post to take over at Chelsea.
Conte has led the Blues to the top of the table after 12 games and they could extend their lead if they beat Tottenham today (5.30pm) and other results go their way.
Verratti joined PSG from Pescara in 2012 and has won the Ligue 1 title in his four seasons since.