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Giroud's move to Chelsea will then see the Blues sanction Batshuayi's loan move to Dortmund. This in turn will pave the way for Peter Stoger's side to allow Aubameyang to join Arsenal.

Emerson Palmieri has joined the Blues from AS Roma and will provide competition to Marcos Alonso for the left wing-back role.

Fernando Llorente will be allowed to join Chelsea this month if Tottenham receive an offer above the £14m they paid for him in the summer.

Arsenal have reached an agreement in principle with Borussia Dortmund for the transfer of Aubameyang, but the German club's search for a replacement is delaying the deal.

Charly Musonda will spend the next 18 months on loan with Celtic as Antonio Conte looks to strengthen ahead of deadline day.

Dzeko, 31, has emerged as the Blues' primary target to serve as backup to Alvaro Morata in the second half of the season.

Antonio Conte's relationship with Roman Abramovich is reported to be strained over Chelsea's transfer strategy.

Antonio Conte has reiterated that the Chelsea board will have the final say on any transfers after refusing to confirm whether Charly Musonda could leave Stamford Bridge.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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