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European giants told to make summer swoop for Chelsea and Man United target
INTER MILAN have been urged to spoil Chelsea’s plans for Marco Verratti by their former midfielder Nicola Berti.
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Chelsea and Manchester United have both been tracking Paris Saint-Germain star Verratti as they seek to bolster their respective midfields.
Antonio Conte is preparing for life after Cesc Fabregas, who has been sounded out for a move away from Stamford Bridge.
Jose Mourinho, meanwhile, is looking at potential replacements for Michael Carrick, who has yet to sign a new deal.
But Chelsea and United fans won’t be pleased by Berti’s comments about Verratti.
“Who would I sign? I’d take Verratti in place of Geoffrey Kondogbia, as I’m not really a fan," Berti told Gazzamercato.
Marco Verratti has been linked to Chelsea and Manchester United
Nicola Berti would like to see Marco Verratti at Inter Milan
If [Inter owners] Suning have the money, I’d sign Verratti
“If [Inter owners] Suning have the money, I’d sign Verratti.”
He said: “An article implied I was dreaming to play for Barcelona, but I’ve never said that.
“My dream is to win here, in Paris, even if we hadn’t won the first leg I’d be saying that. I trust the club and the project.