--- title: "Chelsea morning news round-up – 20th December 2018" canonical: "https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/20/chelsea-morning-news-round-up-20th-december-2018/" type: "post" language: "en-GB" author: "Read Everything" section: "Chelsea News" published: "2018-12-20T07:30:00Z" modified: "2018-12-20T07:30:00Z" --- # Chelsea morning news round-up – 20th 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. * * * ### [Milan and Lazio eyeing cut-price Piazon deal](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/19/milan-and-lazio-eyeing-cut-price-piazon-deal/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/940116440-300x300.jpg) AC Milan and Lazio are eyeing a deal to sign Chelsea winger Lucas Piazon in January.\ According to Calcio Mercato, the pair, along with Sampdoria, are … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/19/milan-and-lazio-eyeing-cut-price-piazon-deal/) * * * ### [Monaco targeting potential deal for Cahill](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/19/monaco-targeting-potential-deal-for-cahill/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/992611874-300x300.jpg) Monaco are targeting a potential deal to sign Gary Cahill on loan in the January transfer window. \ According to BeinSport journalist Matt Spiro, … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/19/monaco-targeting-potential-deal-for-cahill/) * * * ### [Newcastle and Palace interested in Abraham deals](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/19/newcastle-and-palace-interested-in-abraham-deals/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1066147666-300x300.jpg) Crystal Palace and Newcastle would both be interested in signing Tammy Abraham if Chelsea decide to sell the striker in January.\ According to the … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/19/newcastle-and-palace-interested-in-abraham-deals/) * * * ### [Torino make Aina signing a top priority](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/19/torino-make-aina-signing-a-top-priority/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1067601968-300x300.jpg) Torino have made the permanent signing of defender Ola Aina a top priority ahead of the January transfer window. \ According to Calcio … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/19/torino-make-aina-signing-a-top-priority/) * * * ### [Chelsea's Christensen hopes boosted as Barcelona look elsewhere](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/19/chelseas-christensen-hopes-boosted-as-barcelona-look-elsewhere/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1082102184-300x300.jpg) Chelsea's hopes of keeping Andreas Christensen beyond the January window have been boosted. Reports in Spain suggest that Barcelona are closing in … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/19/chelseas-christensen-hopes-boosted-as-barcelona-look-elsewhere/) * * * ### [Sarri contacts Hysaj's agent to discuss Chelsea move](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/19/sarri-contacts-hysajs-agent-to-discuss-chelsea-move/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1080239150-300x300.jpg) Maurizio Sarri appears ready to take Chelsea's pursuit of Napoli defender Elseid Hysaj into his own hands.\ According to Rai Sport, as cited on … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/19/sarri-contacts-hysajs-agent-to-discuss-chelsea-move/) * * * ### [PSG turn down chance to sign Bakayoko](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/19/psg-turn-down-chance-to-sign-bakayoko/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1074374896-300x300.jpg) Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly turned down the opportunity to sign Chelsea flop Tiemoue Bakayoko.\ According to Paris United, as cited on … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/19/psg-turn-down-chance-to-sign-bakayoko/) * * * ### [Lille midfielder Thiago Mendes linked with Chelsea move](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/19/lille-midfielder-thiago-mendes-linked-with-chelsea-move/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1042873826-300x300.jpg) Chelsea could reignite their interest in Lille midfielder Thiago Mendes when the transfer window opens in January.\ According to French outlet RMC … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/19/lille-midfielder-thiago-mendes-linked-with-chelsea-move/) * * * ### [Roma eye move to sign Batshuayi in January](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/19/roma-eye-move-to-sign-batshuayi-in-january/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1063216650-300x300.jpg) Roma are the latest team to express an interest in a loan deal to sign Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi in January. According to reports in Italy, … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/19/roma-eye-move-to-sign-batshuayi-in-january/) * * * ### [Chelsea drawn to play Tottenham in League Cup semi-final](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/19/chelsea-drawn-to-play-tottenham-in-league-cup-semi-final/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1074421802-300x300.jpg) Chelsea have been drawn to face Tottenham in the semi-finals of the League Cup in January. Twitter: BREAKING: @Carabao\_Cup semi-final … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/19/chelsea-drawn-to-play-tottenham-in-league-cup-semi-final/) * * * ### [Napoli chairman rules out Koulibaly exit](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/19/napoli-chairman-rules-out-koulibaly-exit/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1080238894-300x300.jpg) Napoli chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis has claimed that defender Kalidou Koulibaly will not be sold in the January transfer window. \ The Napoli … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/12/19/napoli-chairman-rules-out-koulibaly-exit/) * * * For more stories similar to those above, visit the [Read Chelsea homepage](https://readchelsea.com/). You can also add this site to your newsletter offering in [your settings](https://readchelsea.com/account-details/).