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Chelsea considering springing striker deal: Antonio Conte met player over Christmas
CHELSEA are considering making a late dash for Sassuolo star Domenico Berardi, according to reports.
Impressive Domenico Berardi skills passes and goals
The 22-year-old forward was on Liverpool's radar earlier this window, with Jurgen Klopp a big admirer.
Juventus are thought to have the option to sign Berardi for £21million.
But with deadline day tomorrow, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is ready to pull out the stops to clinch a deal.
Chelsea are keen to sign Domenico Berardi
Antonio Conte is keen to sign Domenico Berardi
Italian news outlet Calciomercato claim Conte has asked the board to help him sign the player.
The report suggests Berardi and Conte met over Christmas to discuss a prospective transfer for the star, whom the ex-Juventus boss knows well from their time together in the Italy set-up.
It is believed that Berardi remains on good terms with Conte.
Jurgen Klopp is an admirer of Domenico Berardi
The report also suggests that Inter Milan, AC Milan and Roma are also considering moves for Berardi.
Despite the widespread interest, Berardi has only just returned to action after a four month lay-off with a knee injury.
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