--- title: "Chelsea morning news round-up – 17th November 2018" canonical: "https://readchelsea.com/2018/11/17/chelsea-morning-news-round-up-17th-november-2018/" type: "post" language: "en-GB" author: "Brian Gosden" section: "Chelsea News" published: "2018-11-17T07:30:00Z" modified: "2018-11-17T07:30:00Z" --- # Chelsea morning news round-up – 17th November 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. * * * ### [Olivier Giroud discusses "challenge" of homosexuality in football](https://readchelsea.com/2018/11/16/olivier-giroud-discusses-challenge-of-homosexuality-in-football/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1054586484-300x300.jpg) Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud believes football is still a long way from accepting openly gay footballers. Homosexuality still seems like … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/11/16/olivier-giroud-discusses-challenge-of-homosexuality-in-football/) * * * ### [Chelsea interested in promising Brazilian defender Emerson](https://readchelsea.com/2018/11/16/chelsea-interested-in-promising-brazilian-defender-emerson/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1053400306-300x300.jpg) Chelsea are said to be interested in rivalling Arsenal for the signature of Brazilian youngster Emerson. According to the Guardian, the Atletico … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/11/16/chelsea-interested-in-promising-brazilian-defender-emerson/) * * * ### [Batshuayi plays down talk of an early Chelsea return](https://readchelsea.com/2018/11/16/batshuayi-plays-down-talk-of-an-early-chelsea-return/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1061977994-300x300.jpg) Michy Batshuayi has distanced himself from rumours of an early Chelsea return, admitting he wants to see out the season at Valencia.\ The Belgian … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/11/16/batshuayi-plays-down-talk-of-an-early-chelsea-return/) * * * ### [Juventus want to complete Sandro Tonali deal in January](https://readchelsea.com/2018/11/16/juventus-want-to-complete-sandro-tonali-deal-in-january/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1061442610-300x300.jpg) Juventus are hoping to win the race to sign Sandro Tonali by wrapping up a deal in the January window.\ According to reports in Italy, the Old Lady … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/11/16/juventus-want-to-complete-sandro-tonali-deal-in-january/) * * * ### [Isaiah Brown makes long-awaited return from injury](https://readchelsea.com/2018/11/16/isaiah-brown-makes-long-awaited-return-from-injury/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/902678484-300x300.jpg) Isaiah Brown has made his long-awaited return from injury this afternoon as he lines up for Leeds United's U23 side.\ The club have confirmed that … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/11/16/isaiah-brown-makes-long-awaited-return-from-injury/) * * * ### [Central defenders Chelsea could sign](https://readchelsea.com/2018/11/16/central-defenders-chelsea-could-sign/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1043284388-300x300.jpg) From the moment that he took the job at Stamford Bridge, Maurizio Sarri has been keen to strengthen defensively.\ Sarri chased the signature of … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/11/16/central-defenders-chelsea-could-sign/) * * * ### [Hysaj's agent backs the Chelsea target to succeed in the Premier League](https://readchelsea.com/2018/11/16/hysajs-agent-backs-the-chelsea-target-to-succeed-in-the-premier-league/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1062959428-300x300.jpg) Elseid Hysaj's agent says the Albanian defender would be a success in the Premier League following Chelsea's interest.\ The Napoli defender was … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/11/16/hysajs-agent-backs-the-chelsea-target-to-succeed-in-the-premier-league/) * * * ### [Chelsea refuse to comment on Christensen allegations](https://readchelsea.com/2018/11/16/chelsea-refuse-to-comment-on-christensen-allegations/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1012781102-300x300.jpg) Chelsea have decided not to comment on the reports that the club made illegal payments to secure the transfer of Andreas Christensen, according to … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/11/16/chelsea-refuse-to-comment-on-christensen-allegations/) * * * ### [Eden Hazard: I don't deserve the Ballon d'Or this year](https://readchelsea.com/2018/11/16/eden-hazard-i-dont-deserve-the-ballon-dor-this-year/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1060302564-300x300.jpg) Chelsea forward Eden Hazard is being tipped by some to be a possible Ballon d'Or winner this season but the Belgian, in an honest interview, has … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/11/16/eden-hazard-i-dont-deserve-the-ballon-dor-this-year/) * * * ### [Fabregas contemplating January exit with Milan watching closely](https://readchelsea.com/2018/11/16/fabregas-contemplating-january-exit-with-milan-watching-closely/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1055779902-1-300x300.jpg) Cesc Fabregas is contemplating a deal to leave Chelsea during the January transfer window, with Milan keen to sign the Spaniard.\ According to … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/11/16/fabregas-contemplating-january-exit-with-milan-watching-closely/) * * * ### [Chelsea reportedly close in on Pulisic move](https://readchelsea.com/2018/11/16/chelsea-reportedly-close-in-on-pulisic-move/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1062094312-300x300.jpg) Chelsea have won the race to sign Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund, according to a report from the Daily Mail.\ The Blues have been … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/11/16/chelsea-reportedly-close-in-on-pulisic-move/) * * * For more stories similar to those above, visit the [Read Chelsea homepage](https://readchelsea.com/). 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