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sources say Fiorentina will not sell Juan Cuadrado to Chelsea this month
unless their full 35m-euro asking price is met.
That is the buy-out figure in the Colombia winger's contract, and it is
understood Fiorentina are not prepared to compromise.
Sources say Mohamad Salah has been offered as part of a deal, but the Serie
A club are interested in a cash transaction only.
Cuadrado attracted interest from Manchester United and Barcelona in the wake
of an impressive World Cup last summer, but neither club came close to
activating a release clause which expires in July.
As for the player, he would welcome a move to Stamford Bridge if an
agreement is reached but continues to train with Fiorentina and is not
agitating for a move.
Cuadrado would be a hit in the Premier League according to team-mate Micah
Richards, the Manchester City defender spending this season on loan in
Italy.
"I have heard all the top teams in England are looking at him and so they
should be," Richards told Sky Sports News HQ.
"I have been training with him every day and he’s got everything; technique,
speed, power, pace. All his attributes would be suited to the Premier League
so I can see exactly why he is being linked with a move there.
"He’s loved here at Fiorentina and if he was to leave the fans would be
gutted but I suppose as a player he’s got to decide what’s best for him.
"He’s been here for five or six years so if he feels like he needs to make
that step then I would be happy to give him advice."
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