Chelsea transfer news: Steven N’Zonzi admits he’s ‘happy’ to be linked with Blues despite Barcelona interest


STEVEN N’ZONZI admits he’s flattered to be linked with a move to Chelsea.

The Sevilla star is attracting interest from a number of top European teams including the Blues.

Steven NZonzi admits hes happy to be linked with Chelsea
Steven N’Zonzi admits he’s ‘happy’ to be linked with Chelsea
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The French midfielder has been in superb form at Sevilla
The French midfielder has been in superb form at Sevilla
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Manchester City and Juventus have been credited with showing an interest in N’Zonzi.


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And the former Stoke man is set to receive an offer to join Barcelona for over £26million in January.

But it appears N’Zonzi would be keen on a move to Chelsea as Sevilla frantically scramble to extend his contract, with a potential midfield position freeing up if Cesc Fabregas is shipped out on loan.

The combative midfielder told L’Equipe: “It’s nice, it’s good [to be linked with Chelsea].

“But I always say that this type of club is interested in other players too.

Barcelona are plotting to meet NZonzis release clause
Barcelona are plotting to meet N'Zonzi's release clause
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The player concedes Chelsea are probably looking at other targets as well
The player concedes Chelsea are probably looking at other targets as well
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“I am not the only one. I know that big clubs are interested in many players. I focus on what I do at Sevilla. Until there is something concrete, we must remain professional.

“Some clubs were interested [in the summer] but I feel good at Sevilla.

“I enjoy the game, the football, I like the way Sevilla play, I feel good in the city, with the fans and the club, and I’m enjoying myself.”


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