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Chelsea prepared to wait until the summer to launch £34m striker bid
CHELSEA are prepared to wait until the summer to sign Fiorentina ace Federico Bernardeschi, according to reports.
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Chelsea are currently sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League having won their last eight league games.
And it is because of the club's stunning form that manager Antonio Conte is said to be prepared to wait to land Bernardeschi.
Gazzetta dello Sport say that Conte would rather sign the Fiorentina striker at the end of the season.
Chelsea are keen on Federico Bernardeschi
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is willing to wait to land Federico Bernardeschi
The Blues are well-stocked up front with Costa and Michy Batshuayi at Conte's disposal.
Costa has rediscovered his best form, scoring 11 goals and weighing in with five assists from 14 appearances.
Batshuayi started the season well but the Blues forward has had to settle for the role of Costa's deputy.
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Loic Remy also remains on the books though the striker is currently spending the season on loan at Crystal Palace.
Bernardeschi could join Chelsea for a fee of £34million.
Conte also remains keen on his Fiorentina team-mate Milan Badelj.
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