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Antonio Conte holds three lunch meetings with Chelsea owner: This is what was discussed
ANTONIO CONTE wants to dismantle his Chelsea squad and rebuild one capable of winning the title, according to reports.
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The Italian hasn’t found life plain sailing at Stamford Bridge.
Two defeats in their past three Premier League games has seen the Blues slip to eighth in the table.
Recent reports had suggested Conte wants to make some defensive additions.
David Luiz was signed for £30m, but with John Terry sidelined for the past few weeks with an ankle injury, the west London outfit have struggled at the back.
But according to The Times, Conte had lunch at the club’s Cobham training ground for the third successive day yesterday with Roman Abramovich.
Outlined in the meetings, Conte expressed a desire to overhaul his squad, and Abramovich is thought to be sympathetic to his needs.
Antonio Conte wants to bring in a creative midfielder
In particular, he intimated the need to bring in a creative midfielder in the January transfer window.
Cesc Fabregas’ future has been the subject of speculation in recent weeks.
Express Sport understands AC Milan are considering a move for a player, who has predominantly been used as a substitute this term.
Chelsea will look to return to winning ways when they travel to Hull on Saturday (3pm).
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