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GREEDY BLUES
CHELSEA outcast Alvaro Morata was keen on joining Sevilla but the Blues’ financial demands were impossible to meet, the La Liga side’s sporting director Joaquin Caparros has revealed.
The misfiring Spaniard wants to leave Stamford Bridge having lost the trust of Blues boss Maurizio Sarri.
HOLDING HIM BACK
CHELSEA fear Ruben Loftus-Cheek may need an operation on his back.
England World Cup star Loftus-Cheek limped out of Chelsea’s FA Cup third round win over Nottingham Forest in tears after the persistent problem flared up again.
SUPER SALES
CHELSEA’S battle to keep hold of Callum Hudson-Odoi looks increasingly like a losing one.
But if the England youth winger does force through his planned £35m-plus move to Bayern Munich, it will be further proof of the astonishing success of the Stamford Bridge business model.
EDIN THE SAND
EDEN HAZARD has been blasted for showing a “lack of respect” with his performance against Newcastle.
The Belgian was asked once again to play the false No9 role for Maurizio Sarri.
LU DEAL
CHELSEA are in talks with David Luiz over a new contract with the Brazilian’s current deal set to expire in the summer, according to the defender’s agent.
The 31-year-old is hopeful of extending his stay with the Blues, where he has been a key figure under Maurizio Sarri.
MILLIONS OF REASONS TO SELL
CALLUM HUDSON-ODOI plans to run down his current contract and refuse a new deal if Chelsea do not let him leave in this window.
The Bayern Munich target is growing increasingly frustrated with the lack of first-team football, despite assurances from Maurizio Sarri that he is ready for big games, and could end up hitting Chelsea’s pocket.
FEELING BLUE
CHELSEA must be willing to sign Gonzalo Higuain permanently from Juventus if they want to take him on loan, reports suggest.
The Blues are on the hunt for a striker with Higuain, who is currently farmed out to AC Milan, top of Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri’s wishlist.
HOMEWARD BOUND
ALVARO MORATA has supposedly been snapped in Spain with his agent ahead of a potential loan move to either Barcelona or Atletico Madrid.
The Chelsea flop is reportedly on his way out of Stamford Bridge to make room for AC Milan loanee Gonzalo Higuain.
FAL GUY
AC MILAN are reportedly lining up a move for Monaco star Radamel Falcao as Gonzalo Higuain edges towards Chelsea.
Italian news outlet Il Quotidiano Sportivo claims Milan will attempt to bring Falcao to the San Siro if they are left short in attack this month.
PAR FOR THE COURSE
CHELSEA have offered £26.8million for Zenit star Leandro Paredes in their desperate search to replace Cesc Fabregas, according to reports.
Argentina star Paredes has become the "most likely" arrival at Stamford Bridge during this window.
FAB START
CESC FABREGAS started for Monaco against Marseille after completing his move from Chelsea.
Fabregas linked up with former Arsenal teammate Thierry Henry as the Frenchman handed his new signing an immediate start.
NOU MOR
BARCELONA coach Ernesto Valverde has praised Chelsea outcast Alvaro Morata and revealed he will weigh up his attacking options after the departure of forward Munir El Haddadi.
The Blues' striker missed Saturday's 2-1 victory over Newcastle due to "tactical reasons".
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