Reports in Italy claim that former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte wants reunite with N’Golo Kante and Olivier Giroud at Inter Milan.

The Italian was at the helm when both were brought to Stamford Bridge.

According to Tuttosport, Conte will reprise his previous interest in the French duo, in order to try and cut the five-point gap to AC Milan at the top of Serie A.

Giroud, 34, has once again fallen into a bit-part role at Chelsea this season, having forced his way into the starting XI towards the end of last term.

As for Kante, the 29-year-old still has two-and-a-half years remaining on his contract.

And Chelsea are extremely reluctant to sell the midfielder, who remains a pivotal cog in their machine as they chase a Premier League title under Frank Lampard.