Alexis Sanchez is a top player – Conte

Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte, has hailed Alexis Sanchez as “a top player”, but refused to disclose if the Arsenal forward is part of his summer targets.

Conte, however, admitted that the club will be looking to replace Branislav Ivanovic, John Obi Mikel and Oscar, who all left in January.

Alexis this week said he wants to play for a team with “a winning mentality“, but is not ready to leave London, leading to speculations that he is interested in a move to Chelsea.

Conte was not in the mood to talk about a possible transfer during his press conference on Friday.

The Italian said: “I think it’s very disrespectful of players from other teams. For sure, he’s a top player. I can say this. But I don’t like to talk about players from other teams because it’s disrespectful for the players of other teams, other clubs and my own players.

“Now I think we are doing very well. Every single player this season has given me 120%. It’s great, this. But, for sure, when the moment arrives to talk about next season, for sure together with the club we will try and find the right solutions to improve. To be stronger than this season.”

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