Alexis Sanchez is a ‘good investment’, claims Chelsea boss Antonio Conte as he admits he has no idea why Blues are not trying to sign Arsenal star
Italian manager also revealed what he whispered to wantaway Gunners ace before 0-0 Carabao Cup draw
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ANTONIO CONTE has no idea why Chelsea are not trying to sign Alexis Sanchez.
Manchester City are not prepared to pay more than £20million for the wantaway Arsenal star - even if it means losing him to rivals United.
Conte wanted to sign Chile superstar Sanchez, 29, last summer and reckons whoever gets him now is saving about £70m.
He said: "I think it is a good investment.
"We are talking about a top player and you can buy him for a price not so high.
"The amount is around £20million. Maybe a normal price for Alexis Sanchez is £80-90m. This is my opinion."
When asked why Chelsea are not challenging United or City for Sanchez's signature, Conte said: "I don't know, I don't know.
"I can give my opinion to my club for every situation, then they have to make the best decision and that is right. I don't know, I don't know how I can answer you. I don't know."
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Conte was caught whispering something in Sanchez's ear before the 0-0 Carabao Cup draw with Arsenal on Wednesday.
But the Italian insists there was nothing untoward about what he said.
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He explained: "I said hello.
"He’s a great player and knows very well in my first season in Juventus we tried to buy him from Udinese and then he decided to go to Barcelona.
"He knows well my admiration for him and this was a good chance to say hello to him."