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​Oscar would prefer to stay and fight for Chelsea place

Chelsea midfielder Oscar is aware of interest in him from China - but could yet be staying at Stamford Bridge, according to Sky Sports.

The 25-year-old Brazil international was quoted in the Brazilian media as saying a deal with Shanghai SIPG is "90 per cent right - it just depends on some bureaucratic details".

But Sky sources understand that Oscar would rather stay at Chelsea and fight for his first-team place.

The former Internacional star has not started a Premier League game since September

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