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Chelsea travel to Italy to thrash out first summer deal
CHELSEA'S hunt for a new manager has taken a significant step, according to reports.
Antonio Conte could become Chelsea's next manager
The Blues are currently eyeing a number of candidates to replace Guus Hiddink at the end of the season.
Italy coach Antonio Conte is believed to be the number one choice and he reportedly handed the club a list of transfer targets.
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone is also on the Blues' radar, as they seek to return to the top of English football.
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The Daily Mirror claim Chelsea appear to have a clear idea of who they want to succeed Hiddink.
It is thought Blues officials flew out to Rome to hold a round of talks with Conte.
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The report suggests that Conte is the frontrunner and could take over as soon as the Euro 2016 championships in France finishes.
Abramovich had also been tracking Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri, although his interest appears to have cooled as of late.
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