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Barella offered Chelsea warning by Mancini as talk of £45m move builds

Nicolo Barella may be a £45 million ($58m) target for Chelsea, but Italy manager Roberto Mancini has sounded a warning to the Cagliari midfielder ahead of any potential big-money move.

Goal revealed recently that the 21-year-old has been identified as a top target by Maurizio Sarri, amid competition from Serie A heavyweights Inter.

The Chelsea boss sees the highly-rated youngster as a natural successor to Cesc Fabregas, who has completed a £10m ($13m) switch to Monaco.

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It would appear to be only a matter of time before Barella finds himself on the move, with it expected that his potential will soon be given a grander stage on which to flourish.