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Conte accepts need for Batshuyai loan as Dzeko deal looms

The Blues boss thinks that his Belgian striker has had his chance to impress him at Stamford Bridge and accepts he needs a loan in January

Antonio Conte has publicly admitted that Michy Batshuayi will go on loan in January should Chelsea sign a striker this month.

The Blues have been linked with multiple names during the winter window with their prime target being Roma's Edin Dzeko.

Chelsea have also been targeting Emerson Palmieri as they look to add personnel at left-wing back. They are thought to have completed the Emerson deal but are waiting for the Dzeko situation to unfold.