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Alan Pardew has laughed off speculation over a potential January departure for West Brom striker Salomon Rondon, who faces one of his reported suitors in Liverpool this weekend.

Chelsea full-back Baba Rahman has passed a medical at Schalke and could start training with the club next week.

Chelsea trio Alvaro Morata, Thibaut Courtois and Willian will miss the FA Cup fourth round against Newcastle United due to injuries.

Chelsea have been left frustrated in their attempts to pilfer Edin Dzeko and Emerson Palmieri and are now considering their options.

Barcelona have sent a representative to Brazil to step up negotiations to sign Gremio midfielder Arthur Melo.

Arsene Wenger will allow Olivier Giroud to leave Arsenal this month if the club can sign a replacement.

Sporting director Christian Heidel has confirmed that Baba Rahman is due to undergo a medical at Schalke, although talks over a potential 18-month loan deal are not yet complete.

Eusebio Di Francesco has praised the commitment, seriousness and professionalism of Edin Dzeko, who will continue to play for Roma despite being in talks over a move to Chelsea.

Schalke have seen off advances from the likes of Inter Milan and Everton for his signature and the 23-year-old is keen to restart his career after a cruciate ligament injury.

Arsene Wenger has claimed that Arsenal are "strong enough" even if they fail to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund this month.

Edin Dzeko headed home a stoppage-time leveller for Roma in their clash at Sampdoria, before which Monchi challenged reports that the Giallorossi had accepted a bid from Chelsea.

Antonio Conte has admitted that he has little "impact on the transfer market" after Chelsea suffered a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg.

Granit Xhaka nets a second-half winner as Arsenal come from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 and secure a Carabao Cup final meeting with Manchester City at Wembley on 25 February.

The Premier League champions are close to completing a deal that will see Roma duo Dzeko and Emerson Palmieri arrive at Stamford Bridge.

Jamal Blackman will remain at Sheffield United for the rest of the season after Chelsea held talks with manager Chris Wilder.

Barcelona have reignited the pursuit of Arthur Melo ahead of securing the services of the Gremio midfielder during the upcoming summer transfer window.

Antonio Conte says Chelsea were never in the race to sign Alexis Sanchez as his side cannot match the wages handed out by Manchester United and Manchester City.

Blues boss Antonio Conte has confirmed that Batshuayi, 24, will be allowed to leave if the club can sign a replacement.

Alviol had recommended Sanchez to Mourinho again in 2013 during his second spell at Chelsea but the Chilean was already at Barcelona.

Nacho Monreal was rated as a doubt by Arsene Wenger earlier, but the defender has recovered from a minor knock and will be available against Chelsea.

Chris Sutton believes Edin Dzeko is the best option available to Chelsea as they attempt to sign cover for Alvaro Morata.

Chelsea youngster Kenedy has completed a loan move to stragglers Newcastle United until the end of the season.

Chelsea duo Alvaro Morata and Cesc Fabregas will miss the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg decider against Arsenal due to injuries.

Chelsea transfer target Edin Dzeko will start for Roma during Wednesday's Serie A clash against Sampdoria at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, according to coach Eusebio Di Francesco.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has confirmed that Kenedy is set to join Newcastle United on loan for the remaining of the campaign.

According to reports in Italy Roma are waiting for the Premier League champions to submit a €60m offer for Dzeko and Palmieri.

Chelsea and Liverpool exiles Michy Batshuayi and Daniel Sturridge need moves this month to save their careers - Sevilla could be an ideal destination.

Thibaut Courtois has put offers from both Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain on hold as the Belgium international still hopes to complete a summer move to Real Madrid.

Chelsea have allowed Kenedy to join Newcastle United on loan for the rest of the season as they remain confident of securing the services of Roma left-back Emerson Palmieri.

Blues boss Antonio Conte is in the market for a new striker as he does not trust Michy Batshuayi to provide capable back up to Alvaro Morata.