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Barcelona have been rumoured to be interested in Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic. The Serbian has been a powerhouse for Antonio Conte in the Chelsea midfield, and has caught the attention of Barcelona.

It’s reported that Antonio Conte sees Matic as a key figure in his midfield and wants the 28-year-old to commit to a new contract as soon as possible.

Mundo Deportivo claims that a potential move to Barcelona is believed to excite Matic, and Chelsea are willing to offer the Serb a significant salary increase.

The 28-year-old has been a regular for Conte this season and is being preferred to Spaniard Cesc Fabregas.