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title: "Madrid end pursuit of Chelsea star, striker targeted + more: Chelsea news round-up"
canonical: "https://readchelsea.com/2018/03/12/madrid-end-pursuit-of-chelsea-star-striker-targeted-more-chelsea-news-round-up/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Brian Gosden"
section: "Chelsea News"
published: "2018-03-12T07:30:00Z"
modified: "2018-03-12T07:30:00Z"
---

# Madrid end pursuit of Chelsea star, striker targeted + more: Chelsea news round-up

The news cycle surrounding Chelsea never stops and as such, it can be difficult to keep up to date with everything that’s going on. Therefore, we’ve rounded up everything you might have missed from yesterday into one place.

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### [Chelsea player ratings: Crystal Palace (H)](https://readchelsea.com/2018/03/11/chelsea-player-ratings-crystal-palace-h/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/930178862-300x300.jpg)

Chelsea picked up a much-needed three points in a game that was more one-sided than the scoreline suggests.\
The Blues ran out 2-1 winners but … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/03/11/chelsea-player-ratings-crystal-palace-h/)

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### [Conte: Rudiger could face Barcelona](https://readchelsea.com/2018/03/11/conte-rudiger-face-barcelona/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/927231122-300x300.jpg)

Antonio Conte has revealed that German defender Antonio Rudiger could face Barcelona in Chelsea's Champions League last-16 decider.

The … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/03/11/conte-rudiger-face-barcelona/)

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### [Barcelona confirm deal to sign Gremio's Arthur](https://readchelsea.com/2018/03/11/barcelona-confirm-deal-sign-gremios-arthur/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/877613506-300x300.jpg)

Chelsea have missed out on the signature of Gremio's Arthur as Barcelona confirm a deal to sign the player.\
Marca report that the Catalan side have … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/03/11/barcelona-confirm-deal-sign-gremios-arthur/)

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### [Madrid eye move for young goalkeeper as Courtois alternative](https://readchelsea.com/2018/03/11/madrid-eye-move-young-goalkeeper-courtois-alternative/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/930047876-300x300.jpg)

Real Madrid are eyeing up a move for Croatian youngster Karlo Letica as an alternative to Thibaut Courtois.\
Marca report that Real Madrid are … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/03/11/madrid-eye-move-young-goalkeeper-courtois-alternative/)

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### [Iniesta set to return against Chelsea](https://readchelsea.com/2018/03/11/iniesta-set-return-chelsea/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/921773558-300x300.jpg)

Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta is set to make his return from injury against Chelsea this week, according to AS.

The midfielder is due to … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/03/11/iniesta-set-return-chelsea/)

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### [Chelsea and PSG to fight for Luis Enrique this summer](https://readchelsea.com/2018/03/11/chelsea-psg-fight-luis-enrique-summer/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/650515256-300x300.jpg)

Chelsea will need to fend off competition from PSG if they are to appoint Luis Enrique as their new manager this summer, according to the Daily … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/03/11/chelsea-psg-fight-luis-enrique-summer/)

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### [Chelsea target Bernard discussing Premier League move](https://readchelsea.com/2018/03/11/chelsea-target-bernard-discussing-premier-league-move/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/862479918-300x300.jpg)

Near the end of last year, Chelsea were cited as one of a number of top Premier League clubs to have expressed an interest in Shakhtar Donetsk … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/03/11/chelsea-target-bernard-discussing-premier-league-move/)

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### [Chelsea interested in Umar Sadiq](https://readchelsea.com/2018/03/11/chelsea-interested-umar-sadiq/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/864995924-300x300.jpg)

Chelsea are reportedly keen to sign promising Nigerian forward Umar Sadiq when the summer transfer window opens.\
The Blues have already been linked … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/03/11/chelsea-interested-umar-sadiq/)

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### [Zouma planning to play a key role at Chelsea next season](https://readchelsea.com/2018/03/11/zouma-planning-play-key-role-chelsea-next-season/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/840097668-300x300.jpg)

Kurt Zouma has outlined his ambition to play a key role at Chelsea next season when his loan deal at Stoke City expires.\
As quoted by the Telegraph, … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/03/11/zouma-planning-play-key-role-chelsea-next-season/)

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