Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has no regrets failing to sign Everton striker Romelu Lukaku over the summer.

Everton, who Chelsea face at Stamford Bridge tomorrow, demanded as much as £75m for a player they bought from the Blues for just £28m two years before.

Talks broke down and Chelsea began the campaign with just two recognised forwards in Diego Costa and £33.1m signing Michy Batshuayi in their squad.

Asked by the London Evening Standard if he feels any disappointment about not buying Lukaku, he said: “No, absolutely not.

“We have Diego who is playing fantastic football, not only scoring the goals but working a lot and very well for the team.

“I think that I'm seeing a complete player in Diego. It's fantastic for me, for the team, to have him in the team. Also because he's scoring a lot. But above all because he's working a lot for the team. That's very important.

“When we have our strikers, plus Eden Hazard, Pedro, Willian and Oscar... all working so well for the team, it's fantastic. I have nothing to regret.

“Lukaku is a very good player, young and improving a lot, but it's right to talk about my players. I'm very satisfied with my players. I hope Diego continues in this way because his commitment is incredible."