Chelsea to battle Juventus for Miralem Pjanic

Maurizio Sarri is said to be on the way and it’s going to start a transfer chain reaction. Striker Dries Mertens, winger Jose Maria Callejon, full-back Elseid Hysaj and defender Raul Albiol have all been linked with Chelsea. But Chelsea are also set to take on Barcelona in the race to sign Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic. According to the Sun, Former Juve director Luciano Moggi told the Serie A champions’ news site, Il Bianconero, that the Bosnia and Herzegovina international could end up at Stamford Bridge in a deal worth £70million. With Sarri’s appointment expected to be announced as early as next week, a number of signings could follow. The Blues’ managerial situation is said to have put any transfer announcements on hold until it is resolved.

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