Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says he is exclusively focused on clinching the Premier League title - and is not distracted by reports linking him to Inter Milan.
The Belgium goalkeeper, asked to compare winning the title with Chelsea under Mourinho to this season with Conte, told Talksport Radio on Tuesday: "It's hard to say because obviously in the first year I came here, I came from winning the league in Spain and straight away we won the league, so that was very nice".
Even if they slip up against the Baggies, Chelsea will still be overwhelming favourites given they need just three points from their final three league games this season to take the title.
Conte on Thursday declined the opportunity to dismiss rumours of a return to Italy with Inter Milan, insisting his focus is on the present.
Conte's wife Elisabetta and daughter Vittoria have stayed in Italy this season due to schooling, but have always been scheduled to move to London this summer.
"This could be another big, big step for me", Conte added. For sure, this is my will. That's most important thing for me and the players, to write the history'.
Conte's appointment as Blues boss was announced in April 2016 and he started a three-year contract last July after leading Italy at Euro 2016. The problem is not only one person. The pressure is still on because we have to win one game out of the three, but with the way we're playing there's no reason why we shouldn't be confident. The moment of celebration must be fantastic.
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Most expect the Blues to confirm their championship Friday, but they might have to wait if West Brom earns a shock draw or win.
Chelsea will see out the season with fixtures against Watford and Sunderland following the West Brom game. "Then you will have the time to celebrate the win where you want". This is a really strong team, a physical team, a good coach. Also we must know that to play West Brome is not easy.
'The moment is very important.
Should Chelsea win at the Hawthorns, then attention will quickly turn to whether or not Conte can repeat his success at Chelsea - assuming Abramovich pays up and keeps him.
The Italian newspaper reports that thanks to excellent diplomatic work from Nerazzurri sporting director Piero Ausilio, the club are still hopeful of bringing in the former Juventus boss with a supposed offer of €15m per season. "We're doing our damnedest to make it a competitive game and a good game", said Pulis, whose team are winless in their last six games. "I am the same".
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