Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has refused to confirm or deny whether the Blues have received any indication from Alexis Sanchez that he would be keen to join in the summer.
Arsenal forward Sanchez has yet to extend a contract which expires in the summer of 2018 with Arsenal and is increasingly being tipped to move on amid frustration at the Gunners' inability to challenge for the biggest trophies in the game.
It has been claimed that Chelsea have already spoken to the Chile international's representatives and also that Sanchez is keen on a move to Stamford Bridge.
Conte was asked about whether himself or anyone at Chelsea has received an indication that Sanchez would be keen on a switch to the Blues this summer.
But Conte sidestepped the question and told a press conference: "You know I don't like to speak about the other players of other clubs.
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"I think it is disrespectful for the club, for my players.
"It is not the right moment to speak about this."
Sanchez is also wanted by French champions Paris Saint-Germain, who like Chelsea are claimed to have opened talks with the forward's representatives.
Arsenal are currently sixth in the Premier League table and look likely to miss out on Champions League football next season.
