Antonio Conte is thought to be eyeing another defender (Picture: Getty)Chelsea may have been handed a significant boost in their transfer pursuit of Kostas Manolas, with Juventus reportedly cooling their interest in the Roma defender. According to Tuttosport, Manolas is too expensive for the Italian champions at £35million, though that doesn't look like too much to put off Chelsea from pursuing him again. MORE: Chelsea star Diego Costa's agent in transfer talks with AC Milan John Terry, Nathan Ake, Kurt Zouma and Nathaniel Chalobah have all left Stamford Bridge in this transfer window, leaving Chelsea somewhat short of Conte's desired squad depth in defence. Manolas has shone with Roma (Picture: Getty)Manolas has shown himself to be one of the top defenders in Serie A in recent times, and has also been linked with other top Premier League teams in recent times.
Chelsea transfer news: Moussa Dembele can leave Celtic for right price
Moussa Dembele could be available this summer (Picture: Getty)Celtic are reportedly aware of Moussa Dembele's desire to leave the club this summer and could sell the Chelsea transfer target if the right offer comes in. MORE: Chelsea prospect sends message to Antonio ConteMORE: Chelsea handed boost as Juventus cool interest in £35m star 5 replacements Liverpool could sign if Philippe Coutinho joins BarcelonaThis has previously seen Dembele linked with the likes of Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund, and it is now claimed that he is eager for a move to either England or Germany next. The Frenchman first made a name for himself with Chelsea's London rivals Fulham before joining Celtic last summer, and RMC claim he's pushing for a move again this year. Chelsea have already spent big on a new striker this summer by bringing in Alvaro Morata for a club-record £60m, though they have continued to be linked with other players in a backup role.This content may collect you by Max Nolan
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