CONFIRMED: Five players Antonio Conte has been scouting for Chelsea

A club can’t send scouts to watch players without somebody noticing, in this case we have the five confirmed scouting missions executed by Chelsea boss Antonio Conte

Here are the five Chelsea confirmed scouting targets and possible transfer targets Antonio Conte could sign in the summer to strengthen for the Italian’s second season at Stamford Bridge

5. Andrea Belotti (Torino)

This 23-year-old Italian has reportedly already been scouted by Conte – and for good reason. Already in the Italian squad, Belotti averages more than a goal every two games for a slightly above average Torino side.

4. Fabian Schar (TSG Hoffenheim)

The Italian sent scouts out to watch this lad, Aerially dominant with excellent timing on the deck, Schar would supplement Gary Cahill and ease the departure of aging John Terry.

3. Virgil Van Dijk (Southampton)

Chelsea scouts have been seen monitoring him for a while now and Cote could offer him a very attractive package and it would mean their defence would be fully stocked.

2. Angel Correa (Atletico Madrid)

Conte’s men have been keeping an eye on Angels situation, He won’t be cheap, but since when has that stopped Chelsea?

1. Ross Barkley (Everton)

Some might be shocked by this one, but, the Chelsea scouts have been seen monitoring him from the stands, Barkley’s strengths are well known – incredible power, great control and easily passes his man – but it is consistency he has missed.