Chelsea boss Antonio Conte lines up shock swoop for Willy Caballero as Thibaut Courtois’ understudy

ANTONIO CONTE has lined up Willy Caballero in a shock keeper swoop.

The Chelsea manager wants the ex-Manchester City stopper as his No2 following Asmir Begovic's move to Bournemouth.

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Conte faces competition from Newcastle for the free agent after his contract ran down at the Etihad and he was released.

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But the Premier League champions are in pole position for the Argie to be back-up to Thibaut Courtois next season.

The move could potentially embarrass Pep Guardiola further after changing his keeper backfired dramatically last season.

Caballero forced his way ahead of Claudio Bravo after the Chile keeper was drafted in from Barcelona to replace Joe Hart but struggled in the Premier League.

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Conte was impressed with Cab's displays as he stepped in and helped secure a third-placed finish.

Last month, SunSport revealed Paris Saint-Germain star Alphonse Areola was also on the Blues' radar.

The 24-year-old started 15 games for PSG last season but was eventually fazed out by German ace Kevin Trapp.

Portuguese veteran Eduardo has penned a new one-year extension but remains Chelsea’s third-choice keeper and a new man will be brought in by the end of the summer.