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Chelsea planning late summer spending spree

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Conte set to spend over £140million

Antonio Conte is set to spend over £140million during the remainder of this transfer window to turn his side into title contenders.

The Chelsea boss is targeting Romelu Lukaku, Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly and Santos midfielder Thiago Maia.

Chelsea had a £42m bid for Koulibaly turned down last week but are set to make an improved bid after tonight’s season opening game against West Ham.

It’s thought the Blues are willing to wait until deadline day to land Lukaku.

The 23-year-old, who left Stamford Bridge in a £28m deal two years ago, is understood to be keen on a return to Chelsea.

However, the Toffees are determined to keep hold of their star striker and are willing to offer him a lucrative new deal in a bid to ward of interest from Conte’s side.

Conte is also willing to spend £15m on midfielder Thiago Maia, who is playing for Brazil at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

 

By Ben Kelly – @benkelly_10

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