Chelsea boss Antonio Conte hails superstar duo linked with Stamford Bridge
ANTONIO CONTE has hailed ‘world class’ Chilean duo Alexis Sanchez and Arturo Vidal - but insists he’s not behind who Chelsea will try to sign this month.
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Chelsea are expected to bolster their ranks during the winter transfer window after missing out on several targets over the summer.
The Blues are looking to land a new defender, midfielder and attacker over the coming weeks and are being linked with a host of names.
Arsenal star Sanchez and Bayern Munich's Vidal have both been touted with moves to Stamford Bridge recently.
And Conte is clearly a fan of the pair, describing them as among the very best in the world.
But the Italian chief says he will leave it to his club to decide who should be signed this month.
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“Vidal is one of the best in the world but Sanchez is the same as a striker”
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte
Conte said: "I’m not involved in the transfer market, I give my opinion but the club decide for the players they want to buy, to invest in.
"In this period for us it’s very difficult, but it’s right for the club to be involved 100 per cent in the transfer market.
"We try to do the best for the team and for the club and I’m ready to face every situation. We must stay calm.
"I don’t like to speak about other players of other teams but you are talking about two big and strong players, top players for their roles.
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"Vidal is one of the best in the world but Sanchez is the same as a striker."
Sanchez has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester City in recent weeks with his Arsenal contract coming to an end.
But Chelsea were known to be fans last summer and Conte’s admiration for the winger could see them rekindle their pursuit.
Meanwhile, reports in Italy this week have said that the Blues will look to sign Vidal from Bayern this month.