Chelsea transfer news: Chelsea make loan move for Leicester flop Islam Slimani as Antonio Conte’s striker search continues

CHELSEA have reportedly turned to Leicester City’s Islam Slimani in their desperate search for a striker.

Antonio Conte has been linked with a host of frontmen over the past week as he attempts to bolster his attacking ranks.

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And now the Blues have approached the Foxes to try and sign the Algerian on loan, according to .

Slimani fits the bill of what Conte is looking for and would be eligible for the Champions League.

The 29-year-old cost Leicester £26.5m from Sporting Lisbon in the summer of 2016.

However, he has only scored eight goals in 25 top-flight appearances during his time at the King Power.

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And he has not started a league game since September and was absent from the squad for yesterday’s win over Watford.

The Foxes are believed to be willing to offload Slimani from their wage bill.

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But they have no interest in allowing him to exit on loan and would prefer any deal to be permanent.

Conte has pushed the Chelsea board to get him another experienced striker ever since he took charge at Stamford Bridge.

Following the departure of Diego Costa in the summer, Alvaro Morata was brought in as his replacement but the Spaniard is massively out of form.

Michy Batshuyai has failed to shine when given an opportunity in attack and Conte is willing to let the Belgian leave on loan this month – as long as gets another forward first.

West Ham’s Andy Carroll appeared to be on his way across London to join the Blues in a surprise move earlier this month.

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However, the towering England international’s move was scuppered after he was ruled out for three months with a hairline fracture.

The Blues have also enquired about a loan move for Stoke City veteran Peter Crouch but were rebuffed by the struggling Potters.

Meanwhile, they are attempting to bring Edin Dzeko back to England from Roma.

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The Bosnian helped Manchester City to title success during his previous Prem stint.

But the 31-year-old will be ineligible for the Champions League and is believed to be happy to stay in the Italian capital.

Christian Benteke, who has only scored once for Crystal Palace in the top flight this campaign, is another potential target for the Blues.