De-Gunners Gist

Antonio Conte Sky in Italy reported in February that Conte is expected to sign a three-year deal to take over at Stamford Bridge and that his representatives have begun negotiations with Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia. Sources in Italy also suggest that Chelsea hope to confirm a new manager by the end of this month. The announcement that he will not renew his Italy contract was made earlier on Tuesday morning by Carlo Tavecchio, the president of the Italian FA, and has now been confirmed by Conte himself.

Football Chelsea's recruitment of young talent is under scrutiny after it emerged Burkina Faso international Bertrand Traore played for their under-18s side when aged 16, in an apparent breach of FIFA regulations. If the Blues are found guilty of wrongdoing they could be placed under a transfer embargo. They have subsequenetly defended their position.