But manager Max Allegri and his stars were hard at work as they bid to become the first side to win Serie A six seasons in a row. und flatly refused to start any negotiations over star teenager Christian Pulisic. And, in their last match, they lost in the Italian Super Cup to AC Milan, missing out on their first domestic trophy for two years. hought to be in talks with the Serie A leaders over a new deal — despite revealing there had been no progress just last month. The speed merchant is still searching for his first?goal or assist in any competition this campaign. 6Reuters6Dimitri Payet regularly scored sensational goals in wonderful 2015-16 seasonGetty Images6Di. Reuters6Mauricio Pochettino has backed Dele Alli to have a decade at the top of the gamePA:Press Ass. The Algeria international has helped his side up to third this season and is regarded as one of the best crossers in Serie A, which Diego Costa would thrive on. 016Reports suggest that Jose Mourinho is still keen to bring Lindelof to Manchester United – for the right price, with “significant progress being made in the transfer. owing death of his mumCHELSEA - FIVE THINGSWillian stepped up, Cesc Fabregas hit an assist milestone, but Antonio Conte's men looked tiredSAINT BERNARDChelsea tracking Fiorentina's Federico Bernardeschi ahead of move for Antonio Conte favouriteCostly CostaDiego Simeone reveals Atletico Madrid did everything to sign Diego Costa from ChelseaBat's The WayAntonio Conte backs Michy Batshuayi to continue Chelsea's title charge in place of Diego Costa Costa is Brazil-born and the Chinese believe Brazilian footballers are best suited to their league.