Chelsea’s Luis Enrique hunt hijacked by Paris Saint-Germain as French giants look to land former Barcelona boss

CHELSEA face a battle to land Luis Enrique after Paris Saint-Germain reportedly joined the race for the ex-Barcelona boss.

Spanish newspaper Sport claims French chiefs are ready to axe Unai Emery at the end of the season.

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And Enrique has emerged as a leading contender to replace him at the Parc des Princes.

The talented tactician is midway through a year off after leaving Barcelona last summer.

But it’s believed Chelsea are keen on luring him to the Premier League as doubts over Antonio Conte’s future grow.

The Italian penned a contract extension after winning the 2016-17 title, but his second term at Stamford Bridge has been rife with tension.

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Conte believes he hasn’t been sufficiently backed in the transfer market by Roman Abramovich and his aides.

But all the negative talk is said to have angered his employers, who will now turn to Enrique to lead them in the next campaign.

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There are sure to be even more eyes on the former Barcelona player should he decide the time is right to return to the beautiful game.

Bayern Munich could be on the lookout for a new boss to replace current interim gaffer Jupps Heynckes, while Arsenal are rumoured to be considering letting go of Arsene Wenger.

PA:Press Association

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