Conte fears missing targets

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte fears he could fail to bring in the defensive targets he is seeking before the transfer window closes.

The Stamford Bridge boss has made big-money signings in Michy Batshuayi and N’Golo Kante this summer, while goalkeeper Eduardo also moved to the London club this week.

Conte feels defence is still an area he needs to strengthen but has been unable to do a deal for Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly and Alessio Romagnoli of AC Milan, with a bid for the latter being rejected.

Now he is worried he will be left short of adequate options at the back because of an inflated market and said: “I must be honest, I think we’ll have a problem to reach our targets.

“I hope, through this transfer market, to improve the squad but we understand our targets are very difficult to reach.

“I think the most important thing is to work to improve the squad and improve your players. You know that when you start the …

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