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Chelsea News: Conte-Pep battle for defender; Blues open talks with Frenchman; South American wanted

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is away on Euro duty with Italy, but his transfer plans are well underway.

The Italian wants to reshape the Chelsea defence this summer and is looking to sign two defenders from Serie A.

Inter Milan defender Jeison Murillo and Juventus full back Stephan Lichtsteiner are targets for the former Juventus manager.

Conte wants to sign a right back this summer and Ivanovic’s decline last season means that strengthening that position is a priority for the Blues now. The Italy manager has identified the highly rated Juventus defender Stephan Lichtsteiner as an ideal candidate.