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Antonio Conte responds to questions about shock Alexis Sanchez move: This is what he said
ANTONIO CONTE has responded to speculation linking Chelsea with a move for Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez.
The best of Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez
Alexis Sanchez is about to enter the final 18 months of his Arsenal contract, having so far failed to agree on new terms at the north London club.
And The Mirror reported earlier this week that Chelsea were keen to take advantage of his contract situation and sign him as Diego Costa's parter up front.
Antonio Conte responds to Alexis Sanchez speculation
But Blues manager Antonio Conte refused to be drawn into the speculation, insisting he will not discuss potential moves for players at other clubs.
"I don’t think is right to talk about the other players with the other teams - it’s not right," Conte said when asked about the Sanchez rumours.
Alexis Sanchez has been linked with a move to Chelsea
Alexis Sanchez about to enter the final 18 months of his Arsenal contract
"But now we are totally focused on the next game against West Bromwich and January and next season are so far very far for us.
"But I repeat it’s not right to talk about other players. I think this is a lack of respect for the players or the team for my club for my players."
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