Our resident Chelsea fans drinking here inside the Football Transfer Tavern are absolutely loving this season, with the west London side currently top of the pile in the Premier League.
Conte has been a breath of fresh air for the club and has well and truly eradicated the hangover from last season’s disastrous campaign.
The majority of Blues fans here inside the pub think that Chelsea have already got the title in the bag, and just don’t think any of the other contenders have what it takes to leapfrog them at the summit of the league.
There has been a large amount of chit-chat here in the Tavern with regards to players leaving and joining clubs in the upcoming January transfer window, and our landlord has spotted a gem of a story from the Daily Mail.
The publication suggests that Chelsea have made PSG midfielder Marco Verratti a top target in January, with the club ready to test the waters and try and sign the impressive Italian.
Our landlord has decided to look at TWO more players who could potentially join Antonio Conte’s revolution in the new year….
Niklas Sule
The commanding German centre-back has been linked with a January move to Stamford Bridge, and the punters here in the Tavern think he’d be a perfect fit for the demands of the Premier League.
The 6ft 5 defender has been ridiculously impressive for Bundesliga outfit Hoffenheim this season, and has been a major reason as to why they have been doing so well domestically this season.
The 21-year-old has age on his side, and would fit seamlessly into the three at the back system that Conte has been utilising of late.
Radja Nainggolan
The dynamic midfielder could be another man to arrive at Stamford Bridge in January, with reports suggesting he could be used in a swap deal involving Cesc Fabregas.
The tough-tackling midfielder is one of Serie A’s most impressive players, and it certainly would be a coup for Antonio Conte if he was to land the player in January.
The 28-year-old’s ability to both attack and defend with ease makes him a perfect candidate to sit alongside N’Golo Kante in the heart of the midfield.
