Tottenham vs. Chelsea: Antonio Conte’s Key Pre-Match Press Conference Comments

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has stressed the club could enter the winter transfer market this month “if the right solutions are available.” The Italian also said striker Diego Costa wants to remain at Stamford Bridge past the summer. 

Speaking to the press ahead of Wednesday evening’s Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur, Conte announced his side will dip into the January transfer window if the right opportunity arises, per the club’s official Twitter account:

Conte confirms there are some positions in the squad that might be strengthened this month if the right solutons are available. #CFC

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 3, 2017

It’s a candid admission from the former Juventus coach, who heads into Wednesday’s clash with his side sitting five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a game in hand over second-placed Liverpool.

That being said, Conte conceded the winter transfer window won’t be a simple time in which to do business, particularly considering Chelsea’s top-flight rivals may not be keen on selling to the country’s in-form outfit:

Conte said he wants a player in specific players, but he thinks that “it won’t be easy” to do business in …

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