Chelsea look likely to miss out on the transfer of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti, who is desperate to seal a move to Barcelona this summer.
The midfielder has been linked with a move to Chelsea in recent weeks, with the Premier League club expected to make a bid.
Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo claimed the 23-year-old had been approached by the Premier League club.
MARCO VERRATTI has entered contract talks with Paris Saint-Germain, his agent has confirmed.