Real Madrid favorites to land Chelsea star after West Ham snub
REAL MADRID are frontrunners to sign Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, according to the bookies.
The Spain international has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer after Antonio Conte left him out of his startling line-up for Monday's opening game against West Ham.
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Fabregas, who has been a mainstay in the Chelsea midfield since joining for £30million two years ago, was an unused substitute in the 2-1 win over their London rivals.
Conte played down speculation surrounding the former Arsenal star's fe, insisting he remains part of his plans at Chelsea.utur
But bookmakers BetStars have priced Real Madrid as 3/1 favorites to land the 29-year-old this summer, despite him having two spells at La Liga rivals Barcelona.
Juventus, who are in the market for a new midfielder following the departure of Paul Pogba to Manchester United, are at 13/2 in the Fabregas market, while Barca can be found at odds of 8/1 to re-sign him.
“We understand Conte is willing to let Fabregas leave Stamford Bridge after relegating him to the bench for Monday night’s opener against West Ham,” said a BetStars spokesman.
“Real Madrid head the queue to land his signature at 3/1, but expect this one to develop quickly in the next few days as the talented playmaker seeks first team football, with Juventus also in the running at 13/2.”
