Transfer gossip: Conte wants five players out, Sun say
Some of the latest transfer speculation involving Chelsea…
Conte wants five players out, Sun claim
The Sun say Antonio Conte has told Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich a squad overhaul is required, starting with a five-player cull in January.
Blues boss Conte is said to be unhappy at the club’s apparent lack of ambition in the transfer market during the summer.
The Sun believe the Italian is keen to get rid of Nemanja Matic, Branislav Ivanovic, Cesc Fabregas, Oscar and Gary Cahill.
Atsu linked with Torino
Talksport have picked up on reports in Italy that Torino are interested in buying Christian Atsu from Chelsea when the transfer window reopens.
Winger Atsu, 24, is on a season-long loan at Newcastle but is yet to start a game for the Magpies, making four appearances as a substitute so far.
Italian newspaper Tuttosport has suggested that Atsu is among a number of players Torino are keen on.
Newcastle could cut his loan deal short and enable him to join the Serie A club, it is claimed.
Blues eyeing Konsa – Mirror
Chelsea are among several clubs interested in Charlton’s teenage centre-back Ezri Konsa, it is claimed.
The Mirror say the Blues are monitoring Konsa, 18, along with Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal.
Numerous scouts attended Charlton’s 1-1 draw with Oldham on Tuesday to watch him, the Mirror say.
