N'Golo Kante is expected to be available for Chelsea's upcoming matches against Crystal Palace and Barcelona having returned to training on Monday following a health scare.
Marcos Alonso has claimed that Luis Enrique proved during his time at Barcelona that he is a great coach amid speculation linking the Spaniard with the Chelsea job.
The Spain pair are both doubtful for the Champions League last-16 second leg at the Nou Camp next Wednesday [14 March].
Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta could miss next week's Champions League clash with Chelsea after suffering a hamstring injury during the 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid.
Bernardo Silva nets the only goal as City go within 12 points of securing this season's Premier League title.
Steve Nicol feels the signing of Nemanja Matic will see Willian go elsewhere - while Kroos will remain at the Bernabeu.
Chelsea spent upwards of £230m in last summer's and this January's transfer window and are expected to spend again this summer.
Antonio Conte speaks to the press ahead of Chelsea's Premier League clash with Manchester City on Sunday.
Courtois' current Chelsea contract expires at the end of next season, with talks ongoing over a new deal.
Chelsea lost 2-1 to Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday (25 February).
AS Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea after Italian manager Antonio Conte took charge at Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal and Chelsea have been linked with a move for Jan Oblak, who is now rated as one of Europe's top goalkeepers.
Pat Nevin believes lack of squad depth could hamper Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur's chances of finishing in the top four and qualifying for the next season's Champions League.
Eden Hazard selected Manchester City star Kevin de Bruyne and Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan as the Belgium teammates he wants most at Chelsea.
Conte led the Italian national team as head coach in Euro 2016, with the Azzurri being knocked out in the quarter-final stage by Germany.
Giroud moved to the Stamford Bridge club on transfer deadline day in the January window for a reported fee of around £18m.
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc says the situation regarding Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi has not altered to their advantage since January.
Lukaku put in a man-of-the-match performance to help United beat Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford over the weekend.
Eden Hazard and his Chelsea and Belgium teammate Thibaut Courtois are linked with a move to Real Madrid after the end of the 2017/18 season.
Zidane believes that current Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata is wrong to think that he didn't play a big role in Real Madrid's double-winning campaign.
Chelsea were reportedly interested in signing Lascelles in the summer, but Newcastle are comforted by the fact their captain signed a new six-year deal in October.
Manchester United beat Chelsea 2-1 to climb back above Liverpool into second in the Premier League table.