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Having briefly addressed the entire squad on Tuesday, Conte spent Wednesday talking personally with most of his new players. [Telegraph] The overriding message from Antonio Conte was that he will demand total commitment to #Chelsea and his team. [Telegraph] Other than Diego Costa and Terry, Antonio Conte has now met the majority of his new squad – including Hazard, Matic & Courtois. [Telegraph] Conte also spent this week discussing transfer targets with #Chelsea, who are already moving to try to secure Radja Nainggolan. [Telegraph] Antonio Conte is expected to stay in regular contact and also fly over again for further talks with key #Chelsea players. [Mirror] #Chelsea also want to promote some of their best youngsters and keep existing coaches like Steve Holland at Stamford Bridge. [Mirror]

Technical director Michael Emenalo’s duties will not change under the new regime at #Chelsea. [Guardian]

Antonio Conte believes the addition of a forward a priority for #Chelsea even if Diego Costa stays. [Guardian] Juan Cuadrado is expected to return. Radja Nainggolan and, most likely, two senior centre-halves are expected to be pursued. [Guardian]

Antonio Conte will be allowed to bring in some of his own coaching staff, but technical director Michael Emenalo is staying. [Mirror]

Matic is considering his next move after losing his starting place. [Telegraph]

Diego Costa has been convinced he should stay at #Chelsea after speaking to new manager Antonio Conte. [Express] Conte's made it clear he wants Costa to remain part of his plans – while #Chelsea's hierarchy insists they don't want to sell him. [Express] Antonio Conte held a heart-to-heart with Diego Costa as part of a series of individual meetings with his new squad. [Telegraph]

John Terry is yet to learn whether the Antonio Conte will recommend a new deal for the centre-back. [Express] Conte also held “intensive” talks with captain John Terry, who is yet to be informed whether he will be offered a new contract. [Telegraph]

Eden Hazard gave no indication to Conte that he wants to leave [Telegraph]

Begovic is set to be handed an audition against Swansea to become Antonio Conte’s new No 1 as doubts over Courtois future linger. [Mail]

Chelsea discussing deal for Roma's Radja Nainggolan, reports Sky Italia http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/10235250/chelsea-discussing-deal-for-romas-radja-nainggolan-reports-sky-italia

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Manolas was close to joining #CFC in 2015 but #ASRoma pulled out of the deal as they could not find a replacement for him. (Guardian)

Chelsea hold talks over Kostas Manolas, Sky sources understand http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/10233483/chelsea-hold-talks-over-kostas-manolas-sky-sources-understand

Guus reports that John Terry, Diego Costa, Nemanja Matic and Loic Remy are unavailable for tomorrow's game at Swansea. #CFC Guus adds that he will again play a number of our young players. #CFC

Good Luck!

'It would be nice to be unbeaten until the end of the season. When I bring young kids in there is a bigger risk of failure, but I prefer that.'

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