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Massimiliano Allegri Massimiliano Allegri has revealed that he is interested in Chelsea and Manchester United stars Oscar and Angel Di Maria.
Speaking to Italian publication La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Juventus boss highlighted Chelsea’s Brazil international in particular as a player who can ‘make the difference.’
"Very much,” he replied when asked if he liked Oscar. “He is one of those players who can make a difference in Europe.”
"I like Oscar, but I also like Isco, Javier Pastore, Angel Di Maria, Toni Kroos - all the best players from the Champions League.”
Both Oscar and Di Maria have insisted that they want to stay at their respective clubs, but Standard Sport understands that Chelsea will listen to offers for the Brazil international.
The Blues maintain their interest in Juventus star Paul Pogba, and could use Oscar as make-weight in the deal, while Allegri conceded that it could prove hard to keep the France international in Turin.
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"A Pogba transfer? Obviously it would be a decision made by the club and not by the technical team," Allegri added. "When you talk about certain figures, it's difficult to say no.
"But if Paul remains in Turin, he should do it with the right mentality and without having any regrets."
