Chelsea are chasing Valencia winger Juan Mata.
Mata is expected to be cashed in by Valencia this summer as the fallen giants battle to balance their books.
Mata's father and agent, Juan Snr, has spoken about moving to Manchester City in recent weeks.
However, AS says Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has Mata top of his shopping list for the summer market.
Abramovich believes Mata's creative qualities would bring out the best in his £50 million man Fernando Torres.
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