Source: Daily_Mail
Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid want Palermo's Javier Pastore
ShareChelsea are in a three-horse race with Barcelona and Real Madrid for Palermo's Argentina playmaker Javier Pastore.[LNB] The Blues have a long-held interest in the rising midfield star and he gave them every encouragement last week by declaring his intent to leave while in Argentina. [LNB]Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini looks to be ready to sell and revealed the interest from west London and the Spanish giants.[LNB] Who wants me? Palermo playmaker Javier Pastore is attracting the big clubs[LNB] Won't come cheap: Pastore could cost ?44m[LNB] But he has also insisted that the club will not settle for any less than an eye-watering ?44million. [LNB] Zamparini said: 'Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona are after Pastore.[LNB] 'I told his agent to see what market there is for the player and he has probably spoken to some clubs. So at the end of the week we will meet to shed a bit of light on the future of the player.'[LNB] AC Milan and Inter have also been linked with Pastore, 22 next week, who cost Palermo just ?5m in 2009.[LNB]Manchester rivals City and United are also monitoring the player. [LNB] Wage war! Chelsea ready to nearly treble Modric's salary...and tempt Spurs with DrogbaHiddink moves closer to Chelsea hot seat after Turkish FA president steps downHamburg raid Chelsea again with Bruma set for two-year loan switchAll the latest Chelsea FC news, features and opinion[LNB]
