Tottenham vs. Chelsea: Antonio Conte's Key Pre-Match Press Conference Comments

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has stressed the club could enter the winter transfer market this month "if the right solutions are available." The Italian also said striker Diego Costa wants to remain at Stamford Bridge past the summer. 

Speaking to the press ahead of Wednesday evening's Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur, Conte announced his side will make a move in the January transfer window if the right opportunity arises, per the club's official Twitter account:

It's a candid admission from the former Juventus coach, who heads into Wednesday's clash with his side five points clear at the top of the Premier League and with a game in hand over second-placed Liverpool.

That said, Conte conceded the winter window won't be a simple time in which to do business:

Chelsea fans may be hoping for major investment in the team after Oscar completed a reported £60 million move to Chinese Super League side Shanghai SIPG.

That sale has provided a welcome influx of cash, but it could have been Costa providing a boost last summer after he was linked with a return to Atletico Madrid, although Conte illustrated his commitment to the cause:

Conte's comments come just a day after Costa said he was about to rejoin Atletico at the end of last season, per AS, although he'll be glad he stayed as he now leads the Premier League scorers list on 14 goals this season.

Now, Conte has said his star striker is "completely focused on the game," per Kinsella, but he's not paying much attention to the accolades his side has picked up on their run to the Premier League summit:

It's hard to think how Chelsea might look to strengthen if they did venture back into the transfer market, although Conte might look to sign another centre-back after re-signing David Luiz.

Speaking of the defender, Conte mentioned the injury Luiz picked up against Manchester City in early December "is improving" before showing he's done his homework ahead of Wednesday's trip to Stamford Bridge:

Chelsea fought back from two goals down in May to draw 2-2 against Spurs at Stamford Bridge and bring an end to Tottenham's Premier League title hopes.

This time, it's the Blues who are vying for end-of-season honours, but manager Conte looks to have his Blues in fine working order as they seek to continue their stride towards the crown.