Roma
have not held discussions over a move for Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas,
according to sources at
Sky Italy.
And Blues boss Antonio Conte has insisted once more than the Spain
international midfielder remains an important part of his squad, despite not
giving him regular games this season.
Reports in the English national press on Tuesday claimed the Serie A club
were keen on the 29-year-old Fabregas and could use Radja Nainggolan, whom
they were interested in last summer, and Antonio Rudiger in the deal.
But sources in Italy have told Sky there have been no talks over such a deal
and that Nainggolan will remain at Roma beyond the January transfer window.
And, ahead of Chelsea's clash with Sunderland at Stamford Bridge, Conte
said: "In football, in my experience, its very difficult to guarantee
something.
"But in my opinion Cesc is an important player for us and he played a key
match against Manchester City. He played very well and tomorrow I have still
to decide the starting eleven.
"Cesc is always a good choice for me and, I repeat, he is an important
player and he is in the Chelsea squad. This is the reality."
Fabregas has only started four times for Chelsea this season, and only made
eight appearances overall.
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