Chelsea transfer news: Blaise Matuidi targeted in £43million swoop as Blues look for midfield strength
Antonio Conte wants France star but faces competition from former club Juventus
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BLAISE MATUIDI is being targeted by Chelsea boss Antonio Conte in a £43million swoop.
The Blues chief will face competition from a host of top European clubs for the French international.
Blaise Matuidi scoring celebrating with France
Matudi, 29, who scored seven goals last season, did not play in last Saturday's Trophee des Champions final as Paris SG thrashed rivals Lyon 4-1.
But chairman Al Khelaifi said this week they "haven't talked about Matuidi's departure".
He added: "The transfer window is finished for me. Matuidi is a pillar of the team and is under contract.
We have a good relationship.
"We are very happy of the recruitment and I think the Jese is our last signing of this transfer window, We are a good team."
Juventus are also keen on signing Matuidi for a fee around £30m as a replacement for Paul Pogba, who returned to Manchester United for a world record transfer of £89m.
Meanwhile, Jese joined the French capital club for a fee of £21.2m and was presented to the media last Monday in a press conference.
He said: "I stayed at Real Madrid for 10 years and it was time for me to move on to a new adventure.
"We spoke with Zidane, he gave me a lot of confidence, and we came to the conclusion that PSG was a better club for me."