Chelsea are considering bids for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Ross Barkley as Antonio Conte moves to boost his squad with English players.

Oxlade-Chamberlain, the Arsenal attacker, and Everton’s wantaway midfielder Barkley are both being monitored by the Premier League champions ahead of the forthcoming campaign.

Conte is targeting up to four more signings this summer and is understood to be focused on recruiting at least one England international, with Chelsea captain Gary Cahill the only Three Lions regular in last season’s title-winning squad.

With former captain John Terry, Nathan Ake and Asmir Begovic also leaving Stamford Bridge this summer, Chelsea’s ‘homegrown’ quota has decreased and Conte is weighing up moves for two England stars.

Oxlade-Chamberlain has one year remaining on his contract at Arsenal and Conte is keen on the 23-year-old due to his versatility in midfield or attack, while he could also compete with Victor Moses at wing-back.