Chelsea have launched a £55 million bid for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti, according to reports.
The Sun claims that Antonio Conte views the 24-year-old as the creative spark he requires to push Chelsea forward next season.
Verratti has already played under Conte with Italy’s national side and the Chelsea manager believes the midfielder is the signing who can offer the team more tactical flexibility.
PSG, who lost out to Monaco in the Ligue 1 title race on Wednesday evening, are reportedly willing to sell Verratti and the player is considering a move to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea are also ready to lure Verratti by promising him an increase on the £120,000-a-week salary he earns in the French capital.
When asked earlier this week if he will stay at PSG for another season, the Italy international said: “Yes.
‘I’m under contract in Paris and I like it here.’
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