Chelsea follow Man City in launching enquiry for Real Madrid ace Marcos Llorente - report

CHELSEA have reportedly launched an enquiry for Real Madrid ace Marcos Llorente.

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Antonio Conte wants Chelsea to add to their squad despite signing Antonio Rudiger, Willy Caballero, Tieumoue Bakayoko and Alvaro Morata.

The Blues' season has got off to a rocky start after defeats to Arsenal and Burnley in the Community Shield and Premier League respectively. 

As a result, Conte feels more reinforcements are needed if they are to become the first team to retain the Premier League since Manchester United in 2009.

And Spanish outlet Diario Madridista claim the Blues have enquired about Real Madrid midfielder Llorente.

Chelsea have enquired about Real Madrid ace Marcos Llorente

The 22-year-old impressed on loan with Deportivo Alaves last term, making 32 appearances.

But, with Toni Kroos, Casemiro and Luka Modric ahead of him in the pecking order, his chances of making Zinedine Zidane's starting line-up regularly this season are slim. 

Diario Madridista add Llorente has been told by Zidane to be patient, but the youngster is seriously considering leaving the Bernabeu. 

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Chelsea have enquired about Real Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente

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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte wants more reinforcements this transfer window

As well as Chelsea, Manchester City and Barcelona are both supposedly interested in snapping him up.

City have spent £200million already this summer but manager Pep Guardiola feels more is needed if they are to win the title and challenge for the Champions League. 

However, the Blues' need is greater and, should Conte demand a transfer, then Chelsea chief Roman Abramovich will be under pressure to get a deal done. 

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