- Chelsea gaffer, Antonio Conte, has urged the Blues to make a bid for Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi this summer
- It was reported that Conte believes that his attacking option is not potent enough
- Conte knows Icardi is unsettled at Inter and seeking a big club move
Chelsea gaffer, Antonio Conte, has urged the Blues to make a bid for Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi this summer.
Highly respected Italian media, Corriere dello Sport, reports that the Conte believes that his attacking option is not potent enough and has identified Icardi as a priority for the summer market.
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Despite adding Olivier Giroud last month, Conte believes Icardi can boost their firepower next season.
Conte knows Icardi is unsettled at Inter and seeking a big club move. However, any chance of Chelsea landing the Argentine will be dependent on qualifying for the Champions League.
NAIJ.com previously reported that Former Chelsea midfielder Andy Townsend has reportedly told coach Antonio Conte to axe Tiemoue Bakayoko from his starting lineup, saying the Frenchman is ‘not good enough for the team’.
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The 23-year-old joined the Blues last summer in a five year deal worth £40 million from current French Ligue 1 side, AS Monaco.
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Source: Sports.naija.ng
ROSY CREST
Wednesday, 28 February 2018