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Chelsea in transfer battle with Inter Milan: Agent confirms Antonio Conte interest
CHELSEA are locked in a transfer battle with Inter Milan for Udinese goalkeeper Alex Meret, according to reports.
Alex Meret is wanted by Chelsea and Inter Milan
Udinese goalkeeper Alex Meret has been turning heads while on loan with Italian second division side SPAL.
The Mirror claim Chelsea and Inter Milan are both showing interest in the 20-year-old shot stopper.
And the Blues have reportedly made a £6million offer to Udinese for the Italy Under-19 international.
Alex Meret's agent confirmed Antonio Conte is interested in signing the goalkeeper
Italian goalkeeper Alex Meret's best saves
However, the Premier League side have reportedly been outbid by Inter who have made a £7m offer.
And Juventus are also said to be tracking Meret, which could drive his price up even further.
The Blues' interest in the goalkeeper was confirmed last month by agent Federico Pastorello.
When asked about Meret's future, Pastorello said: "It’s early, he’s having a very good season.
“The market opportunities will come.
“Conte saw him in the national team and was really impressed.
"Chelsea could trigger moves. Conte will maybe fish in Italy."
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