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Chelsea transfer news: Juventus turn to Cesc Fabregas after failing to sign Nemanja Matic

Juventus target: Cesc Fabregas
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Simon Johnson12 August 2016

Juventus are considering making a bid for Cesc Fabregas after missing out on Nemanja Matic.

The Italian champions wanted Matic as a replacement for Paul Pogba, who completed an £89m bid to Manchester United this week.

But Conte insisted the Serbia international is not for sale and has reassured Matic he is a big part of his plans.

It has been reported in Italy that Fabregas is among a list of names Juventus are considering, although it will take a sizeable offer to lure him away from west London.

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