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Five Chelsea additions: Antonio Conte wants to bolster squad for Champions League
ANTONIO CONTE is reportedly eyeing up to five signings to strengthen Chelsea’s squad this summer.
Antonio Conte: We don't want to sell Hazard
The Blues are on course to be crowned Premier League champions, but they have not had to contend with European football.
Next season, Chelsea will have to juggle competing in the Champions League too.
And Antonio Conte wants to be able to challenge properly for European glory.
Antonio Conte wants to make around five top additions to Chelsea's squad
Conte has targets in mind for a splurge at the end of the season
At present, Chelsea’s top stars are being targeted for summer moves, with Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois both attracting attention at Real Madrid.
However, the Blues are looking to fight off interest and add to their ranks.
According to the Mirror, Italian boss Conte has targets in mind for a splurge at the end of the season.
Monaco and France star Tiemoue Bakayoko is on Chelsea's radar
Eveton pair Ross Barkley and Romelu Lukaku are both wanted at Chelsea too
Everton duo Romelu Lukaku and Ross Barkley are said to be potential candidates.
Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko is also on Chelsea’s transfer agenda, with recent reports suggesting a £35million deal is all-but sorted.
And Madrid striker Alvaro Morata has been identified by former Juventus manager Conte too.
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