Conte plays dumb over Chelsea’s Sanchez link

Antonio Conte is reluctant to consider the possibility of Alexis Sanchez joining Chelsea as the head coach does not think the Blues are in the race to sign the Arsenal forward.

Sanchez is out of contract this summer and seemed certain to join Premier League leaders Manchester City this month.

But City on Monday ended their interest because of the costs involved, with Manchester United in pole position and Chelsea reportedly entering the bidding.