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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte in Italy as Blues look to bring in recruits on Deadline Day including Mahrez, Drinkwater and Barkley

CHELSEA boss Antonio Conte is currently enjoying the international break in Italy with his club set to be heavily active on Deadline Day.

The Blues could sign up several players before the close of the transfer window, with Riyad Mahrez, Danny Drinkwater, Fernando Llorente and Ross Barkley all potential recruits.

 Antonio Conte is currently in Italy as his club look to be busy on Deadline Day
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Antonio Conte is currently in Italy as his club look to be busy on Deadline DayCredit: Instagram @_candido_04
 The 48-year-old Italian is back in his native country as the Premier League is put on halt due to international fixtures
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The 48-year-old Italian is back in his native country as the Premier League is put on halt due to international fixturesCredit: Instagram @simonepasquino

With the Premier League on halt this weekend while World Cup qualifier are played, Conte has been snapped all smiles back in his native country.

It's no surprise he is grinning like a Cheshire cat as owner Roman Abramovich is set to splash the cash  - targeting the defence all the way up to attack.

Swansea City striker Llorente is a £15million target for the West Londoners, however rivals Tottenham are looking to lure away the Spanish international to Wembley.

While Leicester City stalwart Drinkwater has handed in a transfer request at the King Power Stadium to force through a move.

The 27-year-old has been slapped with a £40m asking price, though Chelsea believe they can nab him for a significantly smaller fee.

They will also look to bolster their midfield with the acquisition of Everton's contract rebel Barkley.

 Antonio Conte could welcome a handful of new players at Stamford Bridge before the close of the day
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Antonio Conte could welcome a handful of new players at Stamford Bridge before the close of the dayCredit: Rex Features
 The Premier League champions are eyeing up deals for Danny Drinkwater, Ross Barkley and Fernando Llorente
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The Premier League champions are eyeing up deals for Danny Drinkwater, Ross Barkley and Fernando Llorente

The England international has been the subject of a £25m bid - which was swiftly knocked back by the Toffees.

Ronald Koeman is not in a position to haggle for price as Barkley has just one year left on his deal at Goodison Park.

While Bayern Munich right-back Rafinha has emerged as a shock target, after Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain turned down a move to Chelsea in favour of Liverpool.

There could also be a number of departures from Stamford Bridge.

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Diego Costa is edging closer to sealing a £49m return back to La Liga side Atletico Madrid.

While fellow striker Michy Batshuayi is a reported target for Everton, as Koeman looks to add another forward following the departure of Romelu Lukaku.


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