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Five clubs that should purchase Dimitri Payet

By Roy Emanuel

Jul 21, 2016; London, United Kingdom; General view of the seats at Olympic Stadium with the team name West Ham United F.C. prior to the London Anniversary Games. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 21, 2016; London, United Kingdom; General view of the seats at Olympic Stadium with the team name West Ham United F.C. prior to the London Anniversary Games. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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LEICESTER, ENGLAND – JANUARY 14: Marcos Alonso (R) of Chelsea is congratulated by team-mates Willian (L) and Eden Hazard (C) after scoring the opening goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Chelsea at The King Power Stadium on January 14, 2017 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
LEICESTER, ENGLAND – JANUARY 14: Marcos Alonso (R) of Chelsea is congratulated by team-mates Willian (L) and Eden Hazard (C) after scoring the opening goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Chelsea at The King Power Stadium on January 14, 2017 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

Chelsea

One of the more intriguing destinations possible for Dimitri Payet is Stamford Bridge with Chelsea. The Premier League leaders may look at the talented midfielder to add even more power to their strong line-up.

Manager Antonio Conte may believe that Payet’s unique abilities on the pitch can provide the depth needed to keep the Blues at the top of the table until the end of the season. Chelsea currently hold a seven-point lead over second-place Tottenham.

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The question may be how well Payet can fit into Conte’s 3-4-3 formation. Playing more as a winger could become a legitimate possibility.

After the massive sale of Oscar to Chinese Super League side Shanghai SIPG, the addition of Payet would be welcome to improve the overall quality of the midfield.

Owner Roman Abramovich may find the idea of grabbing their London rival’s best player too tempting of a scenario with Dimitri Payet.

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