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Reports have it that Chelsea are poised to open talks for Arsenal superstar Alexis Sanchez and sign him for the new season.

However, Antonio Conte refused to confirm whether Chelsea have opened talks for the Chilean superstar.

The 28-year-old forward has just over a year left on his contract and Chelsea have him as one of their prime summer targets.

Conte said: “You know I don’t like to speak about other players of other clubs. It’s disrespectful for the other club and, above all, for my players. It’s not the right moment to speak about this.”

Chelsea are the favourites to sign Sanchez as he has insisted he loves the city of London. But it remains to be seen whether Arsenal will give in.