Chelsea line up £45m move for Barcelona midfielder

Chelsea are prepared to challenge AC Milan in the race to sign £45mmillion-rated Denis Suarez from Barcelona in January, according to the Express. The midfielder is looking to leave Barcelona having struggled to get the place in the starting line-up under Ernesto Valverde. With Barcelona believed to want money up front next month, Chelsea are reportedly eyeing a deal to bring Suarez to London and add depth to their midfield. Suarez returned to the Nou Camp from Villarreal in 2016 but has so far made only two appearances this season.

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