Morata conte first choice.

Conte insists Alvaro Morata was his first choice when it came to getting a new striker for Chelsea.

The Madrid forward Morata is set to become the Premier League champions' record signing after a fee in the region of £70million was agreed with Real Madrid.

Conte was said to have been angered by Manchester United signing ex-Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku for £75m from Everton , but he told a news conference in Beijing that Morata was always his first target.

"It is very germane, the choice. Morata, for sure, is our first choice," said the Chelsea head coach, who signed an improved contract with Chelsea this week.

"He is a good player, the right choice for Chelsea and hopes to show his value with us.

"I think for sure this is a special signing for us, he is a young player and he has a lot of experience, he went to Juventus and Real Madrid. He has a lot of experience and I think this is a good signing for us."