However, despite being a very strong team so far this season, Conte will lose Victor Moses as the player will be participating in the African Cup of Nations in January. While Oscar is expected to leave to Chinese Super League club Shanghai SIPG, the situation of John Obi Mikel is unresolved as the reports suggest that he is advanced talks with French club Marseille.
With Chelsea losing some key players in January, the Blues are expected to make some moves to players to ensure the quality of the team remains post the window. When asked about the plans for January, Conte has remained coy as he did not reveal many details.
“We must be very pleased with the achievement we have reached now, but it is logical that I look at my club for a solution to arrive in a good position at the end of the season,” Conte told the club’s website.
“I don’t know what will happen in January but in this situation, it is important to talk with my club – we have a fantastic relationship – but I have my idea and I prefer to discuss this with the club.”
Despite not revealing many details, Chelsea is strongly linked with a move for Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez as the Blues are going to use £62m from the sale of Oscar. Italian midfielder Marco Verratti is also linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in January as the Blues eye to strengthen their squad.