Chelsea are in talks with West Ham on a permanent move for Andy Carroll. West Ham is seeking approximately £20 million ($27.6 million) for Carroll.
Chelsea needs depth behind Alvaro Morata at striker.
Chelsea have found options limited in the midwinter market. There is interest in other forwards – Red Star Belgrade’s Ghana international Richmond Boakye has also been assessed and Conte admires Christian Benteke at Crystal Palace – but there is an acceptance it may be easier to pursue short-term targets.
Carroll joined West Ham from Liverpool in 2013 on a £15 million move.
If Carroll wasn't English he wouldn't be worth 10% of that value