Transfer gossip: Speculation over Hazard’s future continues

Some of the recent transfer speculation involving Chelsea…

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There continues to be speculation over the future of Eden Hazard.

The Daily Telegraph claim Chelsea want to take advantage of the uncertainty at Real Madrid by opening contract talks with Hazard.

Real have been repeatedly been linked with Hazard, who is said to be waiting for a sign from them that they intend to pursue a deal to buy him.

But with the Spanish club in the process of finding a new manager, the Telegraph suggest Chelsea will try to secure Hazard’s long-term future at Stamford Bridge.

The newspaper reports that his advisers have recently visited London and Chelsea want to set up meetings with them but that there are fears inside the club that Hazard intends to fulfil his dream of playing for Real and will seek a move.

Ramsey still being touted for move

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Chelsea are having second thoughts about making a move for Aaron Ramsey, the Daily Star say.

Despite the Blues having a wealth of midfield options, it has been repeatedly claimed that they are interested in Ramsey, whose Arsenal contract is due to expire at the end of the season.

But now the Star claim that Chelsea are having doubts about going for Ramsey because of the impressive recent performances of Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

Reports elsewhere say Liverpool, who like Chelsea have been linked with Ramsey, are not interested in him.

Metro claim Chelsea want Rice

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Metro claim Chelsea want West Ham youngster Declan Rice.

Rice, 19, has been linked with a number of clubs as his representatives look to negotiate an improved contract for him at West Ham.

Metro reckon Chelsea have been alerted to the apparent uncertainty over his future and that the Blues are willing to pay him £40,000 a week.

Suso a target, TMW claim

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The Express have picked up on Italian transfer-gossip website Tutto Mercato Web claiming that Chelsea want AC Milan striker Suso.

It is claimed that talks have taken place ahead of a possible January move for the former Liverpool man.

Sun link Chelsea with Dembele

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The Sun claim Chelsea are among clubs that “will be on red alert” after reports Ousmane Dembele has been told by Barcelona to find a new club in January.

Dembele was previously touted for a move to the Premier League and is again being linked with English clubs.

The Sun also link Arsenal and Liverpool with the 21-year-old, declaring that he “would no doubt be a welcome addition for all three Premier League sides.”

The newspaper speculate that Blues boss Maurizio Sarri “could be interested” in signing the France international and that Arsenal “may be able to secure his signature in the new year”.

Mirror claim Chelsea want Ndombele

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Chelsea want Lyon midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, it is claimed.

The Mirror has declared that the Blues and Manchester United have joined Manchester City in a race to sign the 21-year-old France international and that Tottenham are also monitoring developments.

City have been linked with him since he impressed in Lyon’s Champions League win at the Etihad Stadium last month.

Now it is claimed that Chelsea are looking to snap up Ndombele and that he could cost more than £55m.

Speculation over Fabregas’ future

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Cesc Fabregas has refused to rule out a return to Arsenal, the Express reports.

It comes after reports in the Chelsea midfielder’s native Spain quoted Fabregas as saying: “Arsenal will always be in my heart and I will never forget them so why not return? You never know.”

The former Gunners midfielder’s contract at Chelsea expires at the end of the season.

He has been linked with a number of European clubs, including AC Milan.