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| Ancelotti demands Mexes |
Saturday 20 June, 2009 |
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Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti would like Roma defender Philippe Mexes to replace Ricardo Carvalho if he leaves for Inter this summer.
Marco Branca, the Inter director of sport, is said to be in London at the moment, negotiating a fee for Carvalho and his teammate Deco.
Ancelotti has long admired Mexes, who has consistently been one of the best centre-backs in Serie A since joining Roma in 2004.
He tried to sign him while at Milan, but was rebuffed on several occasions, both by the club and the player, who is tied to Roma.
However, according to the Sun, Ancelotti feels Mexes might feel differently about a lucrative move to Chelsea.
The Blues are reportedly lining up a £12m bid for the 27-year-old Frenchman, which could tempt financially straitened Roma.
That said, Mexes has reiterated his desire to stay at Roma and he continues to be regarded as one of the club's unsellable senators.
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