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5 strikers Chelsea could buy to replace Michy Batshuayi

By Barrett Rouen

COBHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Chelsea Head Coach Antonio Conte talks to the media at Chelsea Training Ground on September 29, 2017 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
COBHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Chelsea Head Coach Antonio Conte talks to the media at Chelsea Training Ground on September 29, 2017 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) /
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BELGRADE, SERBIA – OCTOBER 19: Richmond Boakye of Crvena Zvezda in action during the UEFA Europa League group H match between Crvena Zvezda and Arsenal FC at Rajko Mitic Stadium on October 19, 2017 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)
BELGRADE, SERBIA – OCTOBER 19: Richmond Boakye of Crvena Zvezda in action during the UEFA Europa League group H match between Crvena Zvezda and Arsenal FC at Rajko Mitic Stadium on October 19, 2017 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images) /

Richmond Boakye Yiadom

Antonio Conte is rumored to be a fan of the recent Ghanaian international Richmond Boakye Yiadom.  The Red Star Belgrade player is a player that Conte sanctioned the purchase of while he was Juventus manager and he’s a strong and physical team oriented player.  He’s good in the air and knows how to hold up play and get his teammates involved. Those are both traits that are very important in an Antonio Conte football team.

It’s also interesting to note that Boakye Yiadom is one of the most accessible players on this list.  Red Star Belgrade would have a lot of trouble turning down an offer from the West London club should they choose to make an offer.

Given the fact that he was never actually able to play for Conte at Juventus it might make a good bit of motivation for the Ghanaian should he arrive in the Premier League.  He’s ended up at Red Star after complications in the Serie A 50%-50% ownership rules over player complicating his loans. Could work.

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