Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has again confirmed plans are well underway for the January market.

Chelsea ended 2017 on a high after hammering Stoke City 5-0 at Stamford Bridge.

And speaking after the game, Conte discussed whether he intended to bring in new blood to keep up the challenge heading into the New Year.

"I am very happy to work with my players - I have had conversations with the club - and they know my opinion," he said.

"I am the coach and I look after the things on the pitch, if the club can help us, it would be okay, but if they can't it will be okay as well."