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.
According to reports emanating from Italy, Mohamed Salah has urged the Reds to make a move for the Brazilian full-back.
Manchester United are the latest European giant to express an interest in signing highly-rated Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri, according to reports.
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.
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.