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Chelsea likely to sign Denis Suarez in January ahead of AC Milan

Suarez is struggling for playing time at the Camp Nou

Chelsea are favourites to sign wantaway Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez in January, according to Express. AC Milan are also interested in signing the 24-year-old Spaniard who has seen playing time come at a premium this season.

However, Chelsea are leading the race for the Spaniard's signature as they are willing to pay £45 million upfront as AC Milan are looking to get him onboard on a loan deal.

Barcelona prefer a cash deal and as such the West London outfit are expected to get their man in January. Denis Suarez has fallen down the pecking order at Barca and is rumoured to be wanting to move away as early as January.

And Barcelona are preparing for life without Denis Suarez and you can read that story on the next page.

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