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Conte right to swap Batshuayi for Llorente, says Dixon

The Blues legend has entered the debate as his former club consider swapping their young striker for a more experienced one - as they chase the title

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Kerry Dixon, regarded as one of Chelsea's greatest ever strikers, has backed Antonio Conte's attempt to shake up his forward line in January as the Italian looks to swap Michy Batshuayi for Swansea City's Fernando Llorente.

The Belgium international joined Chelsea for £33 million in the summer but has struggled to get enough minutes on the pitch due to the form of Diego Costa, who leads the Premier League scoring charts with 14 goals.