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Antonio Conte is keen to sign Andy Carroll from West Ham United in January as he seeks an alternative avenue of attack. Morata is currently the first choice striker.

Nice star Jean-Michael Seri is a transfer target for Premier League winners Chelsea. The Blues will go head-to-head with Manchester City and PSG for the Ivory Coast international.

Chelsea have asked AS Roma about Edin Dzeko's availability this month as the club search for another option up front.

Antonio Conte admitted his disappointment after substitute Alvaro Morata was sent off during Chelsea's win over Norwich in the FA Cup third round.

Daniel Farke's side performed valiantly and more than held their own against a laboured, much-changed Chelsea.

Nigel Reo-Coker has urged West Ham United to keep hold of Andy Carroll despite interest from Chelsea in the England forward.

The Belgian has struggled to make a name for himself under Antonio Conte during his 18 months at Chelsea, making only two league starts.

Manuel Lanzini has been impressive for West Ham United since joining them in 2016 and they have been warned that Chelsea could make a move.

Blues are unwilling to meet Juve's asking price of £60m for Sandro and have turned their attention to Emerson.

Chelsea are more in need of Alexis Sanchez than Manchester United if rumours of a possible deal hijacking are true, says Steve Nicol.

Conte is keen to sign a striker in January and has identified Carroll as a potential target. Chelsea's pursuit for a striker is delaying Batshuayi's desire to leave on loan.

Crystal Palace co-chairman Steve Parish insists Manchester United and Chelsea loanees Timothy Fosu-Mensah and Ruben Loftus-Cheek will remain at the club until the end of the season

New Chelsea signing Ross Barkley is ineligible for Wednesday's FA Cup third-round replay against Norwich, while Gary Cahill and Cesc Fabregas are both nursing hamstring injuries.

Cameron Jerome and Steven Naismith are expected to depart Norwich in the January transfer window, leaving the Canaries short in attacking areas.

Antonio Conte has addressed reports that emerged on Monday evening suggesting that Chelsea had joined Manchester United in pursuit of Arsenal contract rebel Alexis Sanchez.

Sevilla are considering a January move to sign Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge amid the delay in negotiations with Chelsea over Michy Batshuayi.

Chelsea are rumoured to be keen on a short-term loan deal for Andy Carroll, but West Ham assistant manager Alan Irvine does not believe that such an offer would be entertained.

Chelsea will let Batshuayi, 24, leave if they can sign a replacement striker in the January transfer window.

West Ham forward Andy Carroll is reportedly intent on a loan move to Chelsea after the Blues recently displayed interest in the Englishman.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he is "relaxed" over attempts to sign Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal and admits Henrikh Mkhitaryan could leave the club this month.

Blues boss is also keen on Red Star Belgrade's Richmond Boakye and Crystal Palace's Christian Benteke.

United boss Jose Mourinho has urged the club's hierarchy to meet Juventus's asking price for the Brazil international.

Ben Chilwell is sent off by Chelsea draw 0-0 for the fourth time in seven games as Claude Puel's men hold out.

Jamie Vardy has been linked with a move to Manchester United as Jose Mourinho has reportedly identified the Leicester City striker as a back-up target for Romelu Lukaku.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has suggested Baba Rahman's best option may be to leave the club this month with Schalke confident over a deal.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says he is a great admirer of Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez but does not believe the club will bid for him this January.

Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois are ready to commit their long-term future to Chelsea by signing new contracts.

Schalke are keen to re-sign Chelsea left-back Baba Rahman in January and feel they can easily convince the player to make the move.

Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson referred the £15m deal to the FA and police for investigation earlier this week.

Wilshere was given the captain's armband before the game and he showed his worth with a brilliant performance which came to an untimely end with injury.