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Antonio Conte warns Barcelona to stay away from £20m Chelsea star: Man United also keen
ANTONIO CONTE has reportedly issued a hands-off warning to Barcelona for Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta.
Antonio Conte insists Cesar Azpilicueta will not be leaving Chelsea
The La Liga side are in the market for a new full-back following the departure of Dani Alves to Juventus.
And they have earmarked Azpilicueta as a potential replacement alongside Arsenal's Hector Bellerin, with a two-year deal said to be on the table.
However, the Sun claim incoming Blues boss Conte has flexed his muscles by telling the Spanish champions there is no chance of a deal being struck this summer.
Azpilicueta is currently on holiday after his Spain side suffered a premature exit from Euro 2016, with Conte's Italy inflicting a 2-0 defeat on Vicente del Bosque's side to eliminate them from the tournament at the last-16 stage.
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It is claimed he is aware of the interest from his homeland, but Conte is determined to keep hold of him.
This will come as a blow to Manchester United too, with former Blues boss Jose Mourinho said to be keen on securing a reunion with the Spain international at Old Trafford.
The report adds rivals Athletic Bilbao are also interested in Azpilicueta, who made 37 Premier League appearances for the Blues last season and scored two goals.
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