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Zaha's spellbinding form for the resurgent Eagles has attracted interest from what Hodgson calls "so-called bigger clubs".

The Belgian will have only a year left on his current deal after the season and would need a sumptuous offer to put pen to paper.

English football is braced for another festive period but when with the sport realise it is hurting the chances of its own national team?

Antonio Conte is at a loss to explain Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata's yellow card, which rules him out of the Premier League trip to Everton.

Antonio Conte is hopeful his Chelsea squad will be strengthened during the January window but would not discuss the potential exits of David Luiz and Kenedy.

Thomas Lemar and Ross Barkley are on Chelsea manager Antonio Conte's wishlist for the January transfer window, reports claim.

Jermain Defoe was forced off injured during Bournemouth's Carabao Cup defeat to Chelsea with Eddie Howe fearing the striker has suffered ankle ligament damage.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has called Alvaro Morata's suspension a "big loss" as the striker will miss the Everton game following his game-winning celebration against Bournemouth.

Live coverage of the draw for the last four of the Carabao Cup including the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City as the road to Wembley continues.

Live coverage as Chelsea meet Bournemouth in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup at Stamford Bridge.

Christensen has moved ahead of David Luiz in the Stamford Bridge pecking order following his impressive performances this season.

Luiz's future at Stamford Bridge is uncertain following a row with Blues manager Antonio Conte in November.

The 26-year-old has two-and-a-half years left on his Blues contract and is understood to be happy at Stamford Bridge.

Antonio Conte will give chances to his fringe players when Chelsea take on Bournemouth on Wednesday with Callum Hudson-Odoi also hoping for a debut.

Conte has been frustrated with the lack of signings in the summer and has already conceded Chelsea will not retain the title.

Chelsea star David Luiz has "offered his services" to Barcelona ahead of the January transfer window.

Christensen has moved ahead of David Luiz in the Stamford Bridge pecking order following his impressive performances at the back for the Blues this season.

The Dutchman had been heavily linked with a move to Anfield in the summer but a move fell through as Southampton put their foot down.

David Luiz's last league appearance came in Chelsea's 1-0 win over Bournemouth on 28 October. He went on to make two more appearances since then, both were in the Champions League.

Manchester City are the latest club to join the chase for Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha. Arsenal and Chelsea have been previously linked with the former Manchester United man.

Manchester City will become untouchable if they are allowed to sign the best players, according to Antonio Conte.