Antonio Conte tight-lipped over Thibaut Courtois contract talks at Chelsea

The Belgian has been linked to a number of European clubs this week, including both Real Madrid and Juventus

The goalkeeper has yet to renew his contract at Chelsea (AFP)

Antonio Conte is staying tight-lipped over the future of Thibaut Courtois at Chelsea, insisting “I think this question is for the club not for me”.

The Belgian has been linked to a number of European clubs this week, including both Real Madrid and Juventus.

Madrid have allegedly been encouraged by the delay in Courtois’ contract talks and could be poised to make a move for the goalkeeper next summer.

Addressing such speculation in his Friday press conference, Conte gave very little away regarding the player’s future in west London.

"I must be honest I think this question is for the club not for me,” he said ahead of Chelsea’s clash with Liverpool on Saturday.

“I like to also to give my opinion about technical decisions but it is also important for the club to face this issue, this contract with Courtois.

“I can tell you he is one of the best, maybe the best goalkeeper in the world and he is a player very important for Chelsea but the renewal of contract is a task for the club."

When asked about rumours he convinced Courtois against leaving the club, Conte said: "I think that Thibaut didn't need my opinion. He knows very well what are my thoughts [are] about him. I consider him one of the best."