City and Chelsea vying for Matuidi

Manchester City and Chelsea are among clubs hoping to sign Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi at the end of the season.

The highly rated midfielder has entered the final six months of his contract at Parc des Princes, adding fuel to speculations linking him with a summer exit.

And while the 26-year-old appears ready to sign a new deal with the Saints, L’Equipe reports that Manchester City and Chelsea are closely monitoring the situation.

The Premier League giants are tempted by the prospect of signing a high-quality player on a free transfer and could even submit official proposals in the coming days.

Blaise Matuidi has largely impressed since arriving at Paris Saint-Germain from Saint Etienne, and he went on to score 8 goals in 85 Ligue 1 outings.

Meanwhile, the Saints will be in action later today when they travel to Ajaccio, with Laurent Blanc’s side 2/11 to claim maximum points.