CONTE CONCERNED BY TRANSFER STALEMATE

COBHAM: Antonio Conte (in pic) admits Chelsea’s chances of winning the Premier League will be damaged if they fail to make any more signings before the transfer window closes next week. Former Italy manager Conte has been desperate to add quality and depth to a squad that went stale during their dismal title defence last year, but the Blues boss has so far managed to secure only three new recruits. “It is important to have the right number of players in the squad. We know Chelsea is a great team and we must fight until the end for the title,” Conte told reporters. “But also we know that last season we finished 10th, not fifth or sixth, 10th. It’s important not to forget this.”