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Chelsea failed to secure deal for Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon to replace wantaway Asmir Begovic, says Antonio Conte

Chelsea failed with an approach for Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon as they looked to secure a suitable back-up to Thibaut Courtois.

The Blues were looking for a new shot stopper in January as Asmir Begovic wanted to join Bournemouth for more first team football.

Boss Antonio Conte has confirmed that Chelsea looked at bringing in Gordon as a replacement but Celtic wouldn't sell.

"For Gordon, we tried because, I repeat, we tried to help Asmir Begovic to satisfy his request to go and play every game," said Conte.