Fighting talks

Chelsea transfer news: Victor Moses to have contract talks with Blues as club hope to stop in-form star joining Barcelona

Nigerian has flourished in his new wing-back position under Stamford Bridge boss Antonio Conte this season

Toby Gannon

Published: 14:48, 28 Nov 2016

Chelsea plan on opening contract talks with Victor Moses amid Barcelona interest

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CHELSEA want to offer Victor Moses a new deal in order to fend off Barcelona.

The La Liga giants have been linked with a sensational move for the in-form wing-back after sending scouts to watch him play three times.

Chelsea plan on opening contract talks with Victor Moses amid Barcelona interest — Chelsea plan on opening contract talks with Victor Moses amid Barcelona interestCredit: Getty Images

In a desperate bid to hold onto Moses, the Blues plan on opening contract negotiations with the Nigerian in the coming weeks, according to .

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Moses, who turns 26 next month, has flourished in his new wing-back position under Antonio Conte.

He scored the winning goal against Tottenham on Saturday when he burst into the box unmarked to fire in Diego Costa's pull-back.

Victor Moses scored the winner against Tottenham on Saturday — Victor Moses scored the winner against Tottenham on SaturdayCredit: Getty Images

Antonio Conte has transformed Victor Moses into a wing-back this season — Antonio Conte has transformed Victor Moses into a wing-back this seasonCredit: Getty Images

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After wandering the Premier League on loan at three clubs in three years - Liverpool, Stoke and West Ham - Moses finally has a place at Stamford Bridge.

Dani Alves - who suffered a broken leg on Sunday - has not yet been replaced at the Nou Camp after leaving to join Juventus in the summer.

Barcelona have failed to replace Brazilian Dani Alves at right-back since he left for Juventus — Barcelona have failed to replace Brazilian Dani Alves at right-back since he left for JuventusCredit: Getty Images

The Catalan club are also in talks to bring right-back Darijo Srna - more of a defensive option - to the club.

Barca missed out on top target and former player Hector Bellerin after the Spaniard signed a new £100,000-a-week deal at Arsenal.

Moses is contracted at Chelsea until the summer of 2019.

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