Chelsea transfer latest: Morata AND Giroud to leave, Paredes deal agreed, David Luiz contract talks, Gonzalo Higuain update

Chelsea transfer latest: Morata AND Giroud to leave, Paredes deal agreed, David Luiz contract talks, Gonzalo Higuain update
Chelsea are still hoping to get more transfer deals over the line as we enter the third week of the January window.The big-money arrival of Christian Pulisic remains the only signing Chelsea have completed this month, despite Maurizio Sarri’s desire to strengthen two positions in his squad.5

Sarri hopes to get more deals over the line throughout the coming weeks

The Italian wants to bring a new midfielder to Stamford Bridge to replace the departed Cesc Fabregas, while signing a striker continues to remain a priority with Chelsea struggling in the final third.But what does the latest transfer gossip say concerning Chelsea? talkSPORT.com round up some of the biggest rumours below…

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Morata AND Giroud to leave?

It has long been expected Alvaro Morata would depart Stamford Bridge this month, and talks continue between Chelsea and Atletico Madrid for the transfer of the striker.However, Sarri may also be losing his other senior striker, Olivier Giroud, sometime throughout the January window.According to RMC Sport, Barcelona are keeping tabs on the World Cup winner as Ernesto Valverde chases a new forward following the sale of Munir El Haddadi to Sevilla.5

Giroud has been linked with a shock move to Barcelona

Chelsea’s willingness to let Morata leave this month comes with the Blues hoping to sign Gonzalo Higuain.

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Higuain hands in formal transfer request

Speaking of Higuain, the Argentina forward has made a formal request to leave Milan amid the interest from Chelsea.He is currently on loan at Milan from their Serie A rivals Juventus, but wants to cancel his season-loan deal to reunite with his former Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge.The Daily Mail claim Chelsea will pay 16million to sign Higuain on loan for the remainder of the season with an obligation to buy him outright for 32million in the summer.

Gonzalo Higuains tackle, and Gennaro Gattusos revenge.All of this only two days out from the Supercoppa Italiana Final!#OptusSport pic.twitter.com/YJ6h8Bj8nj— Optus Sport (@OptusSport) January 15, 2019

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Chelsea ‘agree deal’ with Fabregas replacement

The Blues are reported to have made an opening offer for Leandro Paredes, the Argentina midfielder, on Monday, and it is now claimed a contract has already been agreed with the 24-year-old.5

Chelsea have decided to sign Paredes as their replacement for Cesc Fabregas

The Sun report that terms have been agreed on a four-year deal worth 4million a year, though the Blues’ bid has not been accepted by Zenit Saint Petersburg, Paredes’ current club.Sarri wants to sign Paredes as a replacement for Cesc Fabregas, who left Chelsea for Monaco last week leaving no senior cover for Jorginho in the Blues’ midfield.

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David Luiz contract talks

Chelsea have opened talks with defender David Luiz over extending his contract with the club.Luiz, 31, is out of contract at the end of the season and there were previous suggestions a deal was unlikely to be agreed due to Chelsea’s contract policy regarding players over the age of 30.However, the central defender’s agent,Kia Joorabchian, has told The Sun: Contrary to some reports we are in a very amicable situation with Chelsea.5

Kia Joorabchian has confirmed talks are progressing between Chelsea and Luiz

We are trying to work out a deal for David Luiz because he wants to stay, the manager wants him to stay and so does the club. Im sure something will be worked out.

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Eden Hazard asking price set

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Questions remain over Hazard’s long-term future at Chelsea

Chelsea will demand 100million from Real Madrid for Eden Hazard should the Belgium international decide he wants to join the LaLiga giants.According to The Telegraph, Chelsea are expecting to receive an offer from Los Blancos if Hazard makes it clear he wants the move, but they will accept nothing less than their asking price.Real are long-term admirers of the 28-year-old forward and he has previously hinted at a desire to move to the Bernabeu sometime throughout his career.

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Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino has returned to training with the rest of the squad in Marbella after missing three matches with a muscle strain. The 27-year-old took part in Jurgen Klopp's first session of Liverpool's Marbella training camp on Tuesday morning as he works his way back to full fitness.
Klopp hopeful over Firmino fitness ahead of Champions League

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Atletico Madrid have identified Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette as their prime target to replace Antoine Griezmann, according to reports. Barcelona were linked with the forward earlier this
Atletico Madrid prepare to 'make contact' with Arsenal over

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Manchester City were crowned 2018-19 Premier League champions after they beat Brighton & Hove Albion 4-1 on Sunday to retain their crown and finish one point ahead of Liverpool.. Glenn Murray
Man City WIN Premier League title as Liverpool finish second

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Ugurcan Cakir's agent told Turkish news outlet Ajansspor that Liverpool have made contact with Trabzonspor over a move for the 23-year-old goalkeeper.. One of the unsung heroes this season has to be Simon Mignolet as the Belgian has been extremely professional in his approach to not being played as often as he would like.

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Premier League officials are set to recommend that the price cap on away tickets be extended for a further three years. Under the current agreement introduced in March 2016, Premier League clubs
Premier League clubs vote to keep £30 cap on away tickets

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Premier League relegation odds: Who faces the drop as 2019/20 fixtures get announced? Below you can see the relegation odds for every Premier League team, Southampton (9/2) 5. Brighton
Battle to beat the drop: Can Cardiff defy odds? Are Burnley

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1:37PM · 14 APR 19 . So we're ready for the start of a big double header. Man City travel to Crystal Palace as they seek to reclaim top spot, at least for a few hours before Liverpool play Chelsea.
Crystal Palace 0-0 Manchester City - BBC Sport

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Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger will miss the rest of the campaign after he underwent surgery on his already injured knee yesterday. Rudiger who picked up the injury in a rather innocuous coming together with Sadio Mane against Liverpool took a strong knock on the same in the 65th minute of his comeback game and had to be withdrawn.

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Salomon Rondon was playing for West Brom when he accidentally caught James McCarthy's leg. Salomon Rondon breaks down in tears as he recalls Everton midfielder James McCarthy's horror leg break.
Salomon Rondon breaks down in tears as he recalls Everton

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Benjamin Mendy taunted Liverpool by wildly celebrating Barcelona's win from the Nou Camp stands. The Manchester City defender was invited to Spain to watch the Champions League semi-final by
Benjamin Mendy flips the bird as Man City star celebrates

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Dec 17, 2018 · Three Chelsea supporters were spoken to by police after officers received reports of antisemitic chanting on a train carrying fans after the club's game at Brighton on Sunday.. The development
Chelsea fans spoken to by police after reports of anti

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Eden Hazard says victory in the Europa League final against Arsenal on Wednesday would be the "perfect farewell" to Chelsea if he is to leave the club this summer. Hazard is expected to depart Chelsea transfer news: Eden Hazard says Europa League final win over Arsenal would be 'perfect farewell' ahead of Real Madrid move | The Independent
Transfer news, rumours LIVE: Eriksen, Pogba and Hazard latest

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Adrian Durham says Pep Guardiola is 'the architect of his own downfall' after another Manchester City Champions League exit. The celebrated Spanish boss has faced more 'Fraudiola'' taunts this
Adrian Durham says Pep Guardiola is 'the architect of his own
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Adrian Durham has torn into 'arrogant' Pep Guardiola following Manchester City's stunning Champions League defeat to Tottenham. The Drivetime host says the Spaniard is 'the architect of his own downfall' and believes his dreadful game management is the reason why City have not made any progress in Europe since he took charge.
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