Former Barcelona coach Enrique says he is ready to replace Conte at Chelsea only on 1 condition

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- Luis Enrique has said that he would only sign for Chelsea if the club guarantees to bring in Marco Asensio

- The Real Madrid youngster has also been rumoured to be admired by Liverpool

- Asensio has had limited playing time with Los Blancos but has proven to be a potential attacker in the future

Former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has reportedly given Chelsea the condition that the Blues should sign Real Madrid prodigy, Marco Asensio if they want him at Stamford Bridge, Da Balon said.

That report stated the Premier League champions were likely to come in for Asensio in the summer, and it seems 22-year-old would be a key part of Enrique’s plans if he is to take over at Stamford Bridge.

The Telegraph also confirmed Enrique’s claim on the Chelsea job but that he would want to wait until the end of the season to replace the struggling Conte at Stamford Bridge.

The Spanish media outfit also said Liverpool had tabled a staggering £131million transfer bid for Asensio, though the player himself was also mentioned as favouring an offer to move to Chelsea.

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Da balon reported that following Eden Hazard’s rumour leaving the London club for the Santiago Bernabeu, the signing of Asensio makes sense

Asensio has shown tremendous potential despite not featuring regularly for Los Blancos and could benefit from a fresh start in the Premier League.

The Spanish international could have been ideal to replace Philippe Coutinho at Liverpool, but it seems Chelsea have the upper-hand in snatching one of the most sought after youngster.

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