Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has reportedly told Barcelona that Cesar Azpilicueta is not for sale.

The Sun is reporting that the incoming Blues boss, who does not officially start work in West London until next week, has warned the Spanish champions that he will not be offloading the full-back anytime soon.

Barcelona are showing plenty of interest, along wth Athletic Bilbao, but Azpilicueta is certainly wanted at Stamford Bridge.

Conte is eager to keep the 26-year-old Spaniard as he is currently first choice left-back at Chelsea and his versatility in the form of being able to operate as comfortably at right-back is also a massive bonus.

Azpilicueta, who arrived at Chelsea from Marseille in 2012, is valued at £20million.