After landing Romelu Lukaku, with only the official unveiling to come, Manchester United are apparently about to disappoint Chelsea again.
The Premier League champions are keen on Monaco star Tiemoue Bakayoko but the Daily Star claims Monaco and the Red Devils have agreed a £35m fee for the midfielder.
Chelsea made a failed late dig to return Lukaku to Stamford Bridge before the Belgian called his new home the “biggest team in the world”.
Conte did land a top target on Sunday in German defender Antonio Rudiger after cutting a deal with Roma.
They are also keeping hold of Nemanja Matic, reluctant to bow to United's riches.
The top transfer stories from Monday's Daily Mirror
TRANSFERS
Arsene Wenger to make third bid for Thomas Lemar and is convinced Monaco man wants to join Arsenal. They are willing to pay more than £45million for the winger.
Juventus are close to a deal on Wojciech Szczesny after his impressive loan spell at Roma came to an end
Exclusive: Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez keen to finalise an £8.5m deal for Norwich City’s Jacob Murphy
Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino interested in £10million Estudiantes defender Juan Foyth
West Ham closing in on the £8.5million signing of Senegal midfielder Badou N'Diaye
Carlo Ancelotti warns Antonio Conte that Chelsea must strengthen - 'He needs to buy a lot and buy well'
Frank de Boer keen on Barcelona keeper Jasper Cillessen to replace Steve Mandanda
Antonio Rudiger signs five-year deal at Chelsea after completing £34m move from Roma
OTHER FOOTBALL
Exclusive: Middlesbrough legend Juninho has his say on the Premier League's Brazilians and his old side's relegation
Wayne Rooney has won it all - but claims a trophy with boyhood club Everton would be the pinnacle of his career
Ronald Koeman explains he brought Wayne Rooney back to Everton because he is sure the former England captain is still hungry for success
Transfer news and gossip from other sites and papers
Tottenham insist Eric Dier is not for sale at any price, as Manchester United express strong interest in the midfielder. (Daily Mail)
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez would prefer to sell James Rodriguez to Chelsea over Manchester United. (Daily Star)
Manchester United are deep in discussions with Real Madrid over a deal to sign James Rodriguez. (The Independent)