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Sergi Roberto: Manchester United and Chelsea target set to quit Barcelona following Paulinho’s big move from China

Versatile midfielder reckons he won't get much action this season after also seeing Nelson Semedo arrive at right-back

CHELSEA and Manchester United target Sergi Roberto will reportedly leave Barcelona following the arrival of Paulinho.

AS claims the Spaniard fears he won’t play this season after Ernesto Valverde splashed the cash on the ex-Tottenham flop.

 Sergi Roberto is set to leave Barcelona this summer
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Sergi Roberto is set to leave Barcelona this summerCredit: Getty
 The versatile midfielder reckons he wont get much action this season
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The versatile midfielder reckons he wont get much action this seasonCredit: EPA

Roberto graduated Barca’s academy as a midfielder but has spent most of his senior career playing at right-back.

However, his route to the team via that position has also been blocked after Nelson Semedo was signed from Benfica.

Roberto had been hoping the Portuguese’s arrival meant a move back into the centre of the pitch.

But now that Paulinho is at the club, his chances of playing regularly look slim.

That’s good news for Chelsea and United though, with both teams said to be keen on bringing Roberto to the Premier League.

He has a £36milion clause in his contract, which could be a bargain for either side considering his versatility.

 Paulinho has arrived to take a place in the centre of the pitch
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Paulinho has arrived to take a place in the centre of the pitchCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Big money was also spent on Benfica right-back Nelson Semedo
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Big money was also spent on Benfica right-back Nelson SemedoCredit: AFP

However, the English duo will have to move quick as they face competition from Italy.

Free-spending AC Milan believe Roberto is the missing piece to their elaborate Chinese jigsaw.

While Juventus have been scouting him for some time and feel the time is right to bring him to Turin.



 Roberto is being chased by Manchester United and Chelsea
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Roberto is being chased by Manchester United and ChelseaCredit: Rex Features
 The ace is also of interest to Juventus and AC Milan due to his £36m release clause
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The ace is also of interest to Juventus and AC Milan due to his £36m release clauseCredit: AFP

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