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Report: Chelsea keen on Daniel Sturridge as Antonio Conte Searches for New Forward

Daniel Sturridge has been named as a potential target for Premier League champions Chelsea, with Antonio Conte said to be searching for a new backup striker after losing faith in Michy Batshuayi.

The Belgian scored the goal that won the Blues the title last season and is a huge favourite with the fans. But he doesn't look to have much of a future at Stamford Bridge.

Batshuayi was made to start on the bench against Huddersfield on Tuesday, despite Alvaro Morata being injured. Conte preferred naming a lineup bereft of a recognised striker, starting Eden Hazard, Willian and Pedro up front instead of giving his next best out-and-out option a shot.