CHELSEA are looking at Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti.
The Italian’s agent said last month that his client could leave the French giants if they fail to win any silverware this season.
And, according to the Mirror, Antonio Conte is ready to pounce and rival Manchester United for Verratti, 24.
The Blues have massively improved since their 3-0 trouncing against Arsenal at the Emirates.
But despite the sudden change in form, Conte has been given the backing of Russian billionaire owner Roman Abramovich to strengthen his squad.
If Verratti makes the move to Stamford Bridge, it would also allow John Obi Mikel to depart when his current contract expires at the end of the season.
It could also mean Cesc Fabregas is forced out the club with Antonio Conte reportedly still listening to offers for the Spaniard.
The out-of-favour midfielder has been tracked by a number of clubs including Manchester City, AC Milan, Inter Milan and West Ham.
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But his representative, Donato Di Campli, said last month: “The contracts are made and unmade in three minutes.
“We’ll see PSG’s aims, Marco is happy to be there, but he wants to win something important. He can not stay in a team that does not win.”
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