CHELSEA have reportedly matched Manchester United’s £75 million bid for Romelu Lukaku, but Antonio Conte is considering his other striker transfer options.

The Italian was “fuming” with the Red Devils’ attempted swoop for the Belgian, and questions were raised over the manager’s future, according to reports.

However, the Blues have now underlined their commitment to Conte.

The Telegraph is reporting that Chelsea have granted Conte’s wish of adding another Italian, Davide Mazzotta, to his backroom staff.

Additionally, there has been progress over moves for Roma defender Antonio Rudiger (for £34m) and Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko.

Chelsea's Italian head coach Antonio Conte. Source: AFP

According to the report, both signings are expected to be finalised in the next few days.

However, with Conte now considering his other striker options with Lukaku reportedly set for a United medical, several forwards are being targeted, and there’s been developments in Diego Costa’s status.

HEADLINES:

- LUKAKU SHOCK: Hijinks as rival matches Man U bid

- LIVERPOOL: Reds’ record signing off, $50m Sakho sale

- UNITED GOSSIP: Chelsea star rejected for $85m man

COSTA TO STAY?

The Sun is reporting Costa is prepared to sit down with Conte to discuss his Chelsea future, which could result with him staying at the club.

The manager told the Spaniard - via text - that he wasn’t in his plans for next season.

The 28-year-old is currently in limbo, and has been touted back for a move to Atletico Madrid, but a transfer is not certain due to the La Liga team’s transfer ban.

Additionally, the Blues have now slapped a £60m price tag on Costa’s head, which Altetico don’t want to meet.

Conte (L) embraces Chelsea's Brazilian-born Spanish striker Diego Costa (R). Source: AFP

Costa’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has reportedly contacted Chelsea bosses to arrange a meeting over him staying, with the final decision to be made by Conte.

However, Journalist Fırat Günayer tweeted there’s a possibility Turkish giant Besiktas could make a loan move for Costa.

BELOTTI MOVE

If United do capture Lukaku, then Chelsea will move for Andrea Belotti, according to The Mirror.

But the 23-year-old striker will reportedly cost the Blues £90m ($153m).

It comes after the Torino forward scored 32 goals last season for his club and country Italy.

BENTEKE BACK-UP?

According to The Telegraph, Conte is a fan of Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke.

The former Liverpool flop scored 15 goals last Premier League season in his first campaign at Selhurst Park.

The latest report suggests the Blues could make a play to sign the 26-year-old, but only as a back-up to a bigger name striker.

Palace paid the Reds £27m plus £5m last summer after his underwhelming stint at Anfield.

Christian Benteke. Source: Getty Images

HERNANDEZ INTEREST

With former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez available for close to £13.5m, The Sun is reporting Conte is considering a play for the Mexican.

Hernandez has been linked with West Ham, but may be tempted by a move to the Premier League champions.

OTHER OPTIONS COOKING AWAY

- United are no longer pursuing Alvaro Morata, but he still wants to leave Real Madrid. Chelsea could reportedly make another play for the striker, but don’t want to pay more than £66m.

- Alexis Sanchez is another target for Chelsea, but Arsenal reportedly don’t want to sell him to a Premier League rival.

- Fernando Llorente is also being eyed by the Blues, but only as a back-up to a more classy striker.