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Paul Merson offers transfer advice to Chelsea boss Antonio Conte
ANTONIO CONTE must keep hold of Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, according to Paul Merson.
Thibaut Courtois has been linked with Real Madrid move
Courtois has been key for Conte this season, helping Chelsea to eight points clear at the top of the Premier League with 13 clean sheets.
There has been talk of the 24-year-old leaving in the summer with Real Madrid said to be keen on bringing the former Atletico Madrid loanee back to the Spanish capital.
Paul Merson urges Antonio Conte to keep Thibaut Courtois
But former Arsenal striker Merson believes Conte would be making a mistake to let the Belgium No 1 leave Stamford Bridge.
When asked whether Chelsea should keep Courtois, Merson told Sky Sports: "He is different class, he saves point after point for Chelsea.
"If you look at the teams that aren't at the top of their division there are question marks over all of their goalkeepers, a lot of whom don't save them points."
Chelsea are reportedly looking to tie Courtois down to a new long-term contract to fend off Real Madrid's interest.