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July 2015 - "Chelsea's failure to strengthen their squad this summer could lead to tensions at Stamford Bridge" #CFC Chelsea's lack of signings will worry Jose Mourinho August 2016 - "Antonio Conte has expressed his frustration about Chelsea’s lack of transfer activity." #CFC http://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/conte-frustrated-by-lack-of-new-signings-tm66fc5mw

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#Torino Coach Mihajlovic yesterday: "Maksimovic has always trained well and he’s in excellent condition, He’ll play tomorrow from the start" But Today: Nikola Maksimovic's possible move to #Napoli comes closer, as he is left out of #Torino's Coppa Italia squad (football-italia) #CFC

Hazard: "We know last season wasn’t good enough and we will try to have a new dynamic and start the season well.“ [Sky] Q: Will the fans see a different type of #Chelsea? - Hazard: "Maybe. When a new manager arrives, he wants to change a lot of things.“ [Sky]

Matt Miazga will reject Eintracht Frankfurt after receiving offers from Premier League teams. [Goal] Matt Miazga will also move on loan to a Premier League club but he has yet to decide between two unnamed teams. [Goal]

Kenedy has agreed to move on loan to Watford after Antonio Conte was unable to promise him regular first-team football next season. [Goal]

Reports in italy are saying that now koulibaly is pushing for the move something he has not done up till now ?

koulibaly followed list

Di marzio says makismovic has been left out of torino's first italian cup game (not because of injury).

Six matches chosen for live broadcast http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2016/08/six-matches-chosen-for-live-broadcast.html

Antonio Conte has convinced Nemanja Matic to stay at #Chelsea and has instead offered Cesc Fabregas to former club Juventus. [Tuttosport]

Chelsea still want to sign up to four more players before the transfer window shuts, including central defender Kalidou Koulibaly. https://twitter.com/Matt_Law_DT http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/08/12/antonio-conte-says-transfer-market-is-crazy-after-chelsea-are-le/

Chelsea still want to sign up to four more players before the transfer window shuts, including central defender Kalidou Koulibaly. https://twitter.com/Matt_Law_DT http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/08/12/antonio-conte-says-transfer-market-is-crazy-after-chelsea-are-le/

Aston Villa are close to agreeing a loan deal for #Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford. (via @DeanJonesBR)

Interesting Read: (Open It)

Conte: "The expectations for all teams are very high, also for #Chelsea - especially after a bad season like last year. We’re working hard." Conte: "We know this season will be very tough for every team." Conte: "It’s important not to forget about last season because it will give us more strength. But also, we must look to the present." Conte: "I speak to the club every day, we have a plan. This transfer market is crazy and we must be patient. It’s important to improve." Conte: "I’m very happy to work with these players because they have given me full commitment every day." Conte: "I think this league is a fantastic league, the most important in the world. There are many great clubs that can win the title." Conte: "It will be a great battle. I’m very excited and my players are also excited. We are ready." Q: Is pizza banned? - Conte laughs: "I bring my experience. Every single manager must improve their players under all aspects." Conte: "In England you have the habit of playing music in the dressing room. It’s fantastic!" Q: You seem very relaxed… - Conte: "I’m not! Because it’s the first time I manage a new team, in a new league, in a new country." Conte: "It’s a fantastic league and country and I am very excited." Conte: "We are working on a new philosophy. The players are the same as last season but I also know they won the league two years ago." Conte: "We're working on a new idea of football, playing attractive football. We're working hard to get #Chelsea back into a good position." Conte: “All clubs wants to improve because they want to fight for the title. #Chelsea is waiting for the right solution, it’s not easy." Q: Are the prices too high for #Chelsea? - Conte: "No! The transfer market is crazy, when you try to buy a player the valuation is strange." Q: How many players do you need? - Conte: "The transfer policy I will discuss with the club, please excuse me." Q: Can #Chelsea play with three at the back? - Conte: "It’s important for the manager to find the right fit for the team." Antonio Conte talks about different formations he used in his career and says he is never afraid to adapt to a new situation. Conte: "In the future it can happen that I can change. But I’m trying very quickly to find the right fit." Conte seems to be enjoying his #Chelsea press conferences. So much laughing going on. Conte: "I speak a lot with my players. It’s important to get to know them, to understand and to listen to why last season was so bad." Conte: "The match [against West Ham] will be very tough. It’s a good team and also it’s a derby. We know these games are very tough." Conte: "We want to give our fans the satisfaction and we will try to do our best to win the game on Monday. But we know it’ll be difficult." Conte: "It’s the first time for me for everything. To start with a derby's tough but I’m very excited. My players must have the right will."

Antonio Conte confirms that Bertrand Traore has joined Ajax on loan. Conte: "Traore is a good player. We prefer for him to play every game and then to come back because he is a great prospect for #Chelsea

Conte: "It’s important to go into the head of the players to solve the problem. Nemanja is an important player for me and he knows it." Conte: "Nemanja Matic was and IS a #Chelsea player."

Pedro wants to leave #Chelsea but Antonio Conte will keep him until he finds a replacement - like Riyad Mahrez. [Deporte Valenciano] Valencia are the front-runners for Pedro, but they can’t afford his €20m asking price. Barcelona don’t want a return. [Deporte Valenciano] For Valencia to sign Pedro, the player would have to take a wage cut & #Chelsea would have to lower their asking price. [Deporte Valenciano]

Galatasaray have offered #Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel a three-year deal worth £2.58million per-season. [AMK] Lucas Leiva’s move to Gaatasaray has broken down in the last few days and #Chelsea's John Obi Mikel is seen as a real alternative. [AMK]

Sunderland defender Lamine Kone, who #Chelsea see as an alternative to Kalidou Koulibaly, has handed in a transfer request. [Sky Sports] OMG