CELTIC striker Moussa Dembele is at the top of Antonio Conte’s transfer targets as Chelsea plan a £100million summer spending spree.
According to the Mirror, the Premier League leaders are ready to spend big on the Frenchman as well as Real Madrid forward Alvaro Morata and Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk.
Roman Abramovich has been impressed with Conte's ability to turn the Blues' fortunes around after a terrible last season.
The Blues are now nine points clear at the top of the table and the Russian billionaire is now ready to throw his financial weight behind Conte.
Dembele, 20, was linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in January but Celtic told the Blues they would not accept any bids under £40million.
But the Blues are ready to test their resolve with a bid in the summer.
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Dembele has netted 20 times this season including a memorable double strike at home to Manchester City in the Champions League.
He also earned hero status in the green half of Glasgow when he netted a hat-trick in Celtic’s 5-1 Old Firm win.
Conte is also eyeing out-of-favour Real Madrid star Morata as the former Juventus boss looks to be lining up replacements for Diego Costa.
The Spaniard's head was turned by a £30m-a-year offer from China and could still go at the end of the season.
Chelsea will demand mega-money from whatever club attempts to lure Costa away which will give them a hefty war chest after selling Oscar to Shanghai SIPG for £60m in December.
Van Dijk is also on Conte's wishlist but the highly-rated Dutchman has also seen interest from both Manchester clubs.
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