2pm Chelsea news: Eden Hazard rested, Bayern want Hudson-Odoi, Blues' Isco boost

Read on below to find out more, plus other transfer news, views and gossip from Stamford Bridge.

EDEN HOME

EDEN HAZARD will sit out of Chelsea's Europa League clash against PAOK due to injury fears.

The Belgian is expected to be fit to face Fulham – but Maurizio Sarri is concerned his recent problems are affecting his form.

BAY BYE CAL

BAYERN MUNICH want Chelsea youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi to move to Germany in January – with a view to making him a long-term successor of Franck Ribery or Arjen Robben.

The 18-year-old is eyeing a move away from the Blues after becoming disheartened by the lack of first-team opportunities, with Bundesliga a possibility following Jadon Sancho and Reiss Nelson's success.

ISCO DIVA

BLUES are hoping Isco's estranged relationship with Real Madrid will help in their quest to sign the Spanish midfielder.

But they will face competition from the likes of Man City and Arsenal.

COLE CALL

ASHLEY COLE has been offered a reunion with John Terry at Aston Villa after becoming a free agent.

The Chelsea legend was released by LA Galaxy before being offered a new deal worth just £5,000-a-week.

BLUE US OUT THE WATER

DAVID LUIZ has blamed Chelsea's loss to Tottenham at the weekend on Spurs shocking them with a new system.

The Blues were battered 3-1 at Wembley with the Brazilian defender, 31, directly at fault for two of the goals.

SUMMER PUSH FOR PUL

CHELSEA and Liverpool are both hoping to bring Christian Pulisic to the Premier League, but won't be able to bring him on board until next summer.

Borussia Dortmund have made it clear they're prepared to listen to offers for the United States international, but want Pulisic to see the season out with them.

JOSE HAZ A CHANCE

EDEN HAZARD'S odds of a move to Manchester United have been slashed as his Chelsea future remains in doubt.

The Red Devils have joined Real Madrid, PSG and Juventus in the race for the Belgian star as their odds have tumbled in the bookies' market.

DUFF UP FOR THE BHOYS

DAMIEN DUFF is in contention to coach Celtic Under-20s.

SunSport understands the former Republic of Ireland winger who won two Premier League titles with Chelsea has held talks with the Scottish Premiership champs after Shaun Maloney left to become Belgium No3.

DREAM TEAM

DIDIER DROGBA has revealed that Blues team-mate Frank Lampard had the biggest influence on his career.

The Ivorian has hung up his boots after a 20-year professional career, having been a part of Chelsea's golden period.

LU PLONKER

DAVID LUIZ has been at fault for 64 per cent of goals conceded by Chelsea this season – that's seven of the 11 strikes.

But the Brazilian is not bothered with the Blues having 28 points and currently sit fourth.

ROMAN'S EMPIRE

CHELSEA owner may have not visited Stamford Bridge in a little while, but the Russian billionaire has no shortage of properties to visit in the meantime.

Roman Abramovich has a portfolio worth £340million – including a mountain retreat, Caribbean party pad and two of London's best addresses.

ASH UP FOR GRABS

ENGLAND legend Ashley Cole has been released by LA Galaxy despite being heaped with praise for his impressive season.

The club decided against renewing the 37-year-old's contract that had expired at the end of the MLS campaign.

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