Antonio Conte gives verdict on whether Chelsea will sell Asmir Begovic this month

Begovic looked like he could be on his way out of Chelsea this month after Bournemouth had two bids rejected for the goalkeeper.

Antonio Conte is unwilling to let his reserve goalkeeper leave without getting a replacement in before the transfer deadline shuts at 11pm on Tuesday.

Conte acknowledged that Begovic wants to leave to gain regular first-team football but is more likely to sanction his departure in the summer.

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Asmir Begovic will start for Chelsea against Brentford tomorrow

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Antonio Conte won't let Asmir Begovic go unless Chelsea can find a replacement

Chelsea are in FA Cup action tomorrow (3pm) against Brentford and Conte confirmed Begovic will be in the starting XI.

"For sure there is this Begovic situation. Bournemouth asked for him but he's Chelsea's player," said Conte.

"Begovic will start. He is a Chelsea player and Begovic for me will stay.

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"I understand all the players but i think that it's also important for the players to understand me and the club. Now it is difficult because clubs cannot sell you good players.

"We are open to replace him in the best way if there is an opportunity to replace him.

"If not he will stay with us until the rest of the season and then we will asses his situation in the right way."

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Craig Gordon has been linked with a move to Chelsea

Chelsea have reportedly inquired about Craig Gordon but the Chelsea manager refused to be drawn on rumours about the Celtic goalkeeper.

"I don't know about a lot of these names that I read," Conte added.

"I think that I read a lot of good names in the newspaper and sometimes you know more than me about this."

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