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Blues boss is also keen on Red Star Belgrade's Richmond Boakye and Crystal Palace's Christian Benteke.

United boss Jose Mourinho has urged the club's hierarchy to meet Juventus's asking price for the Brazil international.

Jamie Vardy has been linked with a move to Manchester United as Jose Mourinho has reportedly identified the Leicester City striker as a back-up target for Romelu Lukaku.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has suggested Baba Rahman's best option may be to leave the club this month with Schalke confident over a deal.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says he is a great admirer of Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez but does not believe the club will bid for him this January.

Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois are ready to commit their long-term future to Chelsea by signing new contracts.

Schalke are keen to re-sign Chelsea left-back Baba Rahman in January and feel they can easily convince the player to make the move.

Antonio Conte said that his star forward Eden Hazard did not pick up an injury during Chelsea's goalless draw against Arsenal after the Belgium international was replaced with six minutes remaining.

Liverpool paid £75m to bring Virgil van Dijk to Merseyside, a world-record sum for a defender, beating Chelsea to his signature.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says he has no regrets over his comments about Manchester United counterpart Jose Mourinho, insisting he would not forget his rival's "serious words".

Eden Hazard is in contention for the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final tie against Arsenal, although Antonio Conte is unsure when Ross Barkley will make his Chelsea debut.

Schalke are eager to bring Baba Rahman back to the club and are in talks with Chelsea over a deal for the player.

Chelsea coach Antonio Conte expressed his admiration for Arturo Vidal and Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez last week.

The Chelsea boss could not hide his contempt for Jose Mourinho after the Blues' goalless draw with Norwich in the third round of the FA Cup.

Jose Mourinho admitted he does not act like a clown on the touchline and Antonio Conte crticised Manchester United manager when asked about the latter's comments.

Hazard was substituted with 10 minutes to go during Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Arsenal and looked in some discomfort as he trudged off in midweek.

Blues boss Conte thinks his side have taken advantage of a "good opportunity" in buying Barkley, whose move will be finalised by the end of the week.

West Ham United striker Andy Carroll failed to start even a single game in the month of December. He has already expressed his frustration of sitting on the bench.

Thibaut Courtois says he is close to agreeing a new deal with Chelsea and has been urging Eden Hazard to do the same.

Antonio Conte admits his managerial career has been dogged by clubs refusing to sign his preferred transfer targets.

Antonio Conte defended Alvaro Morata after the Chelsea striker missed a host of chances in the draw against Arsenal.

Blues manager Antonio Conte is keen to strengthen his attack as he does not trust Michy Batshuayi to provide capable back-up to Alvaro Morata.

Alex Sandro was Antonio Conte's priority target in the summer, but the deal did not take shape and the Brazilian remains the Chelsea manager's key target.

Antonio Conte says the only way David Luiz will leave Chelsea this January is if an adequate replacement is brought in first.

Chiellini, 33, is in the final six months of his Juventus contract and has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.

Antonio Conte says he has not decided what will happen with Baba Rahman although has not ruled out handing the left-back another chance at Chelsea.

Antonio Conte fears losing Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois will send the wrong message and could damage Chelsea's chances to compete for major honours.

Antonio Conte and Arturo Vidal share a special relationship since their time with Juventus, having won three consecutive Serie A titles together, as well as one Coppa Italia.

Conte reveals Blues board will have final say on player recruiment during the January transfer window.

Antonio Conte is at a loss to explain Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata's yellow card, which rules him out of the Premier League trip to Everton.