Chelsea have made Marco Verratti a top target and are prepared to test Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain for the midfielder in January.
Roman Abramovich is willing to bankroll Antonio Conte's push for the Premier League title and Verratti, who played under the Italian in the international team, is wanted.
Marina Granovskaia is Abramovich's right-hand woman and the director tasked with tackling the transfer window as Chelsea try to deliver the signings that Conte needs to continue his title challenge.
Marco Verratti is a top transfer target for Chelsea ahead of the January window
The French champions will ask for more than the £30million Chelsea are currently offering
Marco Verratti is a top transfer target for Chelsea ahead of the January windowThe French champions will ask for more than the £30million Chelsea are currently offering
