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title: "Chelsea morning news round-up – 8th December 2018"
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published: "2018-12-08T07:30:00Z"
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# Chelsea morning news round-up – 8th December 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 won't sign a striker in January, says Dimitar Berbatov](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/07/chelsea-wont-sign-a-striker-in-january-says-dimitar-berbatov/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/919108526-300x300.jpg)

Chelsea will not be signing a new striker in January, according to former Manchester United and Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov.

There has been … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/07/chelsea-wont-sign-a-striker-in-january-says-dimitar-berbatov/)

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### [Chelsea on alert as Lyon give Nabil Fekir an ultimatum](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/07/chelsea-on-alert-as-lyon-give-nabil-fekir-an-ultimatum/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1058683044-300x300.jpg)

Lyon midfielder Nabil Fekir has been urged to make a decision about his future before the Ligue 1 winter break.

Fekir was close to joining … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/07/chelsea-on-alert-as-lyon-give-nabil-fekir-an-ultimatum/)

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### [Real to ask Chelsea for at least €30m to sign Kovacic](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/07/real-to-ask-chelsea-for-at-least-e30m-to-sign-kovacic/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1071843486-300x300.jpg)

Real Madrid will reportedly ask for a minimum of €30 million from Chelsea in order to sign Mateo Kovacic on a permanent basis.

According to … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/07/real-to-ask-chelsea-for-at-least-e30m-to-sign-kovacic/)

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### [Chelsea predicted XI: Man City (H)](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/07/chelsea-predicted-xi-man-city-h/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1068835228-1-300x300.jpg)

Chelsea host the league leaders Manchester City at Stamford Bridge this weekend as they look to bounce back from two defeats in three games.

The … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/07/chelsea-predicted-xi-man-city-h/)

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### [Alonso could be dropped against City](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/07/alonso-could-be-dropped-against-city/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1078036264-300x300.jpg)

Maurizio Sarri has hinted that Marcos Alonso could be dropped to the bench against Manchester City this weekend.\
Speaking at his pre-match press … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/07/alonso-could-be-dropped-against-city/)

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### [Sarri stands firm over his use of Kante](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/07/sarri-stands-firm-over-his-use-of-kante/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1067438788-300x300.jpg)

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has again defended his deployment of N'Golo Kante in a more advanced midfield position this season.\
The Blues boss … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/07/sarri-stands-firm-over-his-use-of-kante/)

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### [Chelsea v Manchester City: Key Battles](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/07/chelsea-v-manchester-city-key-battles/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1011430012-300x300.jpg)

Chelsea will be desperate to hand Manchester City their first defeat of the Premier League season on Saturday evening.\
The Blues have been in … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/07/chelsea-v-manchester-city-key-battles/)

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