"Did I believe that? Of course, because Conte has played with two attackers all his career, except at Chelsea with me. I do not understand."
The Belgian moved to west London in 2016 in a deal worth £35million but failed to ever establish himself as regular starter.
The attacker was hoping to stay in the Premier League but Chelsea didn't act quickly enough, which saw the transfer fall through.
The Blues are set to lose two peripheral players on deadline day with one finally ending his unsuccessful stint at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea appear desperate to capture Anthony Gordon from Everton and have given the Toffees the chance to sign two players in return.
Chelsea are expected to return with another offer for Anthony Gordon and a player in exchange is understood to be part of the deal.
Wolves are in the market for a new centre-forward and may have found their solution via Chelsea, who are happy to help.
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The Belgian has suffered a tough time at Chelsea, however, could now be offered a chance elsewhere in the Premier League
The Blues are open to selling all six flops, and their inability to find buyers has already had a tangible impact on the club's rising stars.
A Chelsea striker will leave Stamford Bridge for good this summer and a host of Prem sides are keen at ensuring he stays in England.
They say all strikers have a selfish streak, but one player's desire to improve his stats is said to 'drive his teammates mad'
Chelsea have sealed the exit of another first-team forward, though the player first signed a new contract to stop him becoming a free agent
The outcast looks to have been handed fresh hope of a new chance at first-team football with talks underway
The German currently has 42 players in his first-team squad at Stamford Bridge and needs to get that list down to 25 for the new Prem season
The forward has amassed less than 50 Premier League appearances in a Blues shirt and it may be best for all parties to move on
Bielsa's side have seemingly gone cold on a potential Chelsea recruit - but they are very much warming to the signing of a Fulham star
Marcelo Bielsa is plotting his summer recruitment drive and may opt for a man he knows well from their time together in France.
The home side took the lead in the second-half through James Rodriguez before sub Batshuayi struck four minutes from time.
The forward's career has stalled since moving to Stamford Bridge in a similar scenario to that of Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne.
The Belgium forward has moved across London and back to Selhurst Park and looks set to line up alongside Wilfried Zaha for the Eagles
The striker has fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge, but several clubs want to keep him in the Premier League
The untold story of Chelsea's summer window has been their departures, and further business could actually see the club turn a profit.
The winger impressed on loan at West Brom last season, and now he is close to returning - but he may not be the only attacker they sign
Leeds are reported to be considering their options after Chelsea reportedly put a price on the head of striker Michy Batshuayi.
Patrick Bamford has divided opinion among Leeds fans, but with promotion now achieved, attacking reinforcements may soon be on the way.
The Blues are looking to get creative in their efforts to land the West Ham man - and have reportedly offered three stars in exchange.
The Blues are understood to be very keen on the 21-year-old England international, who is under contract until 2024.
Chelsea are planning to offer a fitrst-team attacker as part of a deal to get their hands on West Ham star Declan Rice, claims a report.
Three Chelsea stars look poised to leave the club to fund moves for striker Timo Werner and left-back Ben Chilwell this summer.