Initially, Chelsea wanted to include Matic in the deal to buy Alex Sandro, who is estimated at 70 million, but Juventus refused. According to Sky Sport Italia, after that, Pensioners hung on Nemanja a price tag of 45 million euros.
In the camp of Juventus hope that during the negotiations it will be possible to reduce the price for the Serb.
Previously, the main contender for Matic was considered Manchester United, but Nemanja is unlikely to move to the mankunians after they intercepted Chelsea striker Everton Romelu Lukaku.
It is expected that today (July 15) Chelsea will buy a competitor / substitute Matichu - midfielder of Monaco Temuy Bakayoko.
Last season, Matic held 40 official matches for Chelsea in all tournaments, which were marked by 2 goals and 9 assists.