Antonio Conte: 16 potential ins and out at Chelsea this summer
The Italian will looks to rebuild a squad which has fallen into mid-table mediocrity
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Antonio Conte’s transfer plans for Chelsea are already starting to shape up, if you believe the speculation printed across many of Tuesday’s newspapers.
The Italy coach, who will arrive at Stamford Bridge following this summer’s European Championships, will already be preparing to restructure the championship-winning squad that dramatically fell into mid-table mediocrity this term.
A number of key players look likely to leave the club, with John Terry’s departure all but confirmed and Diego Costa reportedly pining after a return to Spain. There are other squad members whose market value remains high despite a season of disappointment and, therefore, they too may well be dispensable.
What’s certain, however, is that whoever Conte sells will need to be replaced by genuine quality. He may look back to some members of his old Juventus side, which he won three Serie A titles with between 2011 and 2014.
Then there’s the plethora of fringe players and youngsters who are currently on loan at other clubs. Those who have impressed elsewhere could provide much needed competition to a starting line-up which rested on its laurels until recently.
Who could Conte ship out of Stamford Bridge and who might come in to replace them?
Check out our gallery below to find out…
Anyone else you would like to see leave? Who would you want to bring in? Let us know in the comments.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments