Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Juventus defender Stephan Lichtsteiner, according to reports.
The Switzerland international has attracted interest from Premier League clubs in the past, most notably Arsenal.
Conte is planning a major overhaul of his squad in the summer and strengthening the back four is a priority.
The Blues have already missed out on Antonio Rudiger, who completed his £6.8million switch from Stuttgart to Roma earlier today.
But Italian journalist Emanuele Giulianelli reckons Lichtsteiner could be Stamford Bridge bound.
He tweeted: “Lichtsteiner yes to Conte on Saturday.
“He could join Chelsea when Dani Alves will be official to Juventus. €11mln the price, 3 years deal.”
Conte knows Lichtsteiner well having previously managed the 32-year-old during his spell in charge of Juve.
Though the Serie A champions are closing in on signing right-back Alves, the club’s general director Beppe Marotta, insists Lichtsteiner is not for sale.
He said: “He is an important player and he will continue at Juventus.”
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