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Chelsea are reportedly eyeing a move for Juventus’ Francisco Conceicao to replace Pedro Neto if he leaves, according to the Daily Mail. The Blues are preparing for Neto to potentially leave Stamford Bridge, with several clubs pushing to secure his services this summer. Chelsea have now turned to his Portuguese international (21 caps) teammate, who has caught the eye with his ability to constantly threaten in the final third. Conceicao bagged four goals and five assists in 42 appearances last term after seven goals and six assists in fewer outings the season before. His ability to cut inside to shoot has caught Chelsea’s eye, and they could swoop for him, especially if they bank the £100 million they are seeking for Neto. Conceicao is a technically gifted forward who can thrive out wide as an out-and-out winger or as an inside number ten in the 3-4-2-1 shape manager Xabi Alonso has used. Why Chelsea do not need Conceicao Chelsea should think twice before rushing into the market for another winger if Neto leaves. While Conceicao is undoubtedly an exciting talent, the Blues already have two outstanding young options capable of making a major impact from the wide areas. Estevao Willian is primed to explode after a promising debut campaign that was unfortunately interrupted by injuries. The Brazilian has already shown flashes of the creativity, ruthlessness, confidence and attacking instinct that made Chelsea spend heavily to bring him to Stamford Bridge. Geovany Quenda is another hugely exciting option who has the potential to become a star. The Portugal Under-21 international has the versatility, technical quality and fearlessness to thrive in Chelsea’s system. With Estevao and Quenda waiting to establish themselves alongside Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers, Chelsea are more than set in the wide attacking areas. If Neto leaves for the right price, the smarter move would be to trust the youngsters rather than block their pathway with another expensive signing.