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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.

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.