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title: "Conte desperate to complete Roberto deal"
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author: "Daniel Emery"
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published: "2017-08-11T19:58:32Z"
modified: "2017-08-11T19:58:32Z"
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# Conte desperate to complete Roberto deal

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is desperate to complete a deal to sign Barcelona defender Sergi Roberto.

[According to The Mirror,](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfer-news-live-manchester-arsenal-10911720?service=responsive) Chelsea are very keen on signing Roberto and will go all out to beat their rivals to his signature.

Manchester United and Serie A giants Juventus are also said to be interested in Roberto, with Chelsea having to compete with them this summer.

![David Ramos/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/686390580.jpg)

Conte is a big fan of Roberto and wants to add him to his Chelsea squad as he looks to further strengthen his options.

Roberto played at right-back last season for Barcelona but started his career as a central midfielder. This makes him a versatile option for Conte to use across his line-up.

The report claims that Barcelona want £35m from Chelsea for a deal to go ahead.

It also says that Roberto could be open to the move, if it allows him to have more game-time in his favoured midfield role.