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title: "Chelsea morning news round-up – 31st July 2018"
canonical: "https://readchelsea.com/2018/07/31/chelsea-morning-news-round-up-31st-july-2018/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Brian Gosden"
section: "Chelsea News"
published: "2018-07-31T07:30:00Z"
modified: "2018-07-31T07:30:00Z"
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# Chelsea morning news round-up – 31st July 2018

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 to halt Courtois' Real Madrid talks until successor in place](https://readchelsea.com/2018/07/30/chelsea-to-halt-courtois-real-madrid-talks-until-successor-in-place/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/995510516-300x300.jpg)

Chelsea are reportedly halting talks with Real Madrid over Thibaut Courtois until they can seal a replacement for the Belgian, according to Sky … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/07/30/chelsea-to-halt-courtois-real-madrid-talks-until-successor-in-place/)

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### [Giroud ready to fight for his place at Chelsea](https://readchelsea.com/2018/07/30/giroud-ready-to-fight-for-his-place-at-chelsea/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/960237450-300x300.jpg)

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is ready to fight for his place at Stamford Bridge, despite recent talks with Marseille over a potential move, … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/07/30/giroud-ready-to-fight-for-his-place-at-chelsea/)

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### [Chelsea to hold talks with Juventus over Rugani and Higuain](https://readchelsea.com/2018/07/30/chelsea-to-hold-talks-with-juventus-over-rugani-and-higuain/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/952494424-300x300.jpg)

Chelsea are reportedly set to open talks with Juventus over a potential double deal, bringing Gonzalo Higuain and Daniele Rugani to Stamford Bridge, … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/07/30/chelsea-to-hold-talks-with-juventus-over-rugani-and-higuain/)

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### [Barcelona reportedly initiate contact over deal for Eden Hazard](https://readchelsea.com/2018/07/30/barcelona-reportedly-initiate-contact-over-deal-for-eden-hazard/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/998590356-300x300.jpg)

Barcelona have initiated contact with Chelsea as they pursue a deal for Eden Hazard, according to claims from France.

Twitter: Barcelona are … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/07/30/barcelona-reportedly-initiate-contact-over-deal-for-eden-hazard/)

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### [Real Madrid not chasing a deal for Willian](https://readchelsea.com/2018/07/30/real-madrid-not-chasing-a-deal-for-willian/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/907500150-300x300.jpg)

Real Madrid do not want to sign Willian from Chelsea, contrary to claims from the British media, according to Spanish news outlet Marca.\
It was … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/07/30/real-madrid-not-chasing-a-deal-for-willian/)

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