Chelsea remain confident of signing Juventus left-back Alex Sandro, despite facing competition from Paris Saint-Germain.

Juventus are holding out for a world record fee for a defender of £60 million for Sandro, who Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte has made one of his priority targets.

Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia is leading the club’s negotiations with Juve, but is unlikely to find the Italians willing to drop the price.

Juve’s position over the fee is strengthened by the fact big-spending PSG have also shown an interest in Sandro.

Contrary to reports in Italy, Manchester City are not chasing Sandro but Chelsea still face having to meet Juve’s valuation to get their man.