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Aaron Ramsey could return for Arsenal in Wednesday's Carabao Cup semi-final second-leg tie against Chelsea after illness, but Nacho Monreal looks likely to miss out.

The defending Europa League champions generated total revenue of €676m (£581m) in the 2016/17 season.

Andy Carroll, 29, is thought to have sustained a hairline fracture on his foot during the Hammers' 2-1 win over West Brom earlier this month.

Antonio Conte's wish of signing a left full-back and a striker during the January transfer window is nearing fruition after Chelsea reached an agreement with Roma.

Bailey joined Leverkusen from Belgian outfit Genk for £12.8m last January and has impressed since being given a sustained run at the BayArena.

Bristol City left-back Bryan is also of interest to Newcastle United, while Schalke want to bring Chelsea's Rahman back to Germany.

New manager Paul Lambert has stressed the importance of veteran Peter Crouch to Stoke's Premier League survival push and says he has no intention of allowing him to join Chelsea.

Kepa Arrizabalaga has put an end to speculation linking him with Real Madrid by signing a new deal at Athletic Club Bilbao until 2025.

Eden Hazard scored twice in Chelsea's win over Brighton at the Amex Stadium on Saturday, 20 January.

Chelsea have been heavily linked with a move to bring in Edin Dzeko from Roma this window while Andy Carroll and Peter Crouch are also believed to be on the agenda.

Bayern Munich midfielder and Chelsea target Arturo Vidal has ruled out a January exit as he wants to win the Champions League this season.

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Roma forward Edin Dzeko after reportedly agreeing to a basic fee of £28m.

Blues are keen to recruit Slimani, 29, on loan until the end of the season to provide back up to Alvaro Morata.

Roma sporting director Monchi claims the club are not interested in weakening their squad amid reports that Chelsea are interested in Edin Dzeko and Emerson Palmieri.

Chelsea win a match inside 90 minutes for the first time in 2018 as Eden Hazard notches a brace and Willian and Victor Moses also score in a 4-0 Premier League romp at Brighton.

Mahrez has scored seven goals and assisted seven in the league thus far and would be a massive addition for any team should the move happen this window.

Dzeko is only interested in a move to Chelsea should a transfer be on the cards, with his agent recently stating that he is happy in Roma.

Antonio Conte refused to be drawn over recent reports linking Chelsea with AS Roma striker Edin Dzeko and Stoke City forward Peter Crouch.

Ray Parlour and Paul Merson believe that Olivier Giroud would strengthen Chelsea's strike force, if the France international leaves Arsenal and make a switch to Stamford Bridge.

Ross Barkley could make his Chelsea debut when the Premier League champions take on Brighton after being included in Antonio Conte's squad.

Moyes reiterated his desire to bolster his central midfield options and moved to defuse speculation surrounding moves for Batshuayi and Andy Carroll, who was linked with Chelsea.

Sergi Roberto has become the latest player to commit his future to Barcelona by putting pen to paper on a new deal until 2022 that includes a £441m release clause.

Nathan has joined Portuguese outfit Belenenses on loan for the rest of the campaign after being recalled from Ligue 1 club Amiens SC.

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson has conceded that Ruben Loftus-Cheek's ankle injury is worse than first feared, although he does not see any benefit in sending him back to Chelsea.

Antonio Conte is desperate to sign a striker in January and after Andy Carroll's latest injury setback, he has set his sights on AS Roma's Edin Dzeko.

Manchester United are the latest European giant to express an interest in signing highly-rated Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri, according to reports.

According to reports emanating from Italy, Mohamed Salah has urged the Reds to make a move for the Brazilian full-back.

The agent of Emerson Palmieri has confirmed talks between Chelsea and Roma with the player desperate to play under Antonio Conte.

Chelsea midfielder Josimar Quintero returned from his loan spell with FC Rostov to join Real Betis for the rest of the campaign.

Dennis Wise has warned Chelsea that West Ham United forward Andy Carroll is not the answer to their current goal-scoring woes.