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title: "Chelsea morning news round-up – 2nd January 2019"
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published: "2019-01-02T07:30:00Z"
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# Chelsea morning news round-up – 2nd January 2019

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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### [Fenerbahce the new favourites to sign Fabregas](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/01/fenerbahce-the-new-favourites-to-sign-fabregas/)

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Fenerbahce now lead the race for Cesc Fabregas' signature, with representatives reportedly in London to complete a deal.

The 31-year-old has … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/01/fenerbahce-the-new-favourites-to-sign-fabregas/)

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### [Derby interested in Chelsea youngster Ethan Ampadu](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/01/derby-interested-in-chelsea-youngster-ethan-ampadu/)

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Derby are interested in signing Chelsea youngster Ethan Ampadu on loan this month.

That's according to the Mirror's James Nursey, who did play down … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/01/derby-interested-in-chelsea-youngster-ethan-ampadu/)

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### [Abraham on brink of loan cancellation](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/01/abraham-on-brink-of-loan-cancellation/)

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Tammy Abraham could be set for a Stamford Bridge return this January, amid the news that no less than four Premier League clubs are interested in … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/01/abraham-on-brink-of-loan-cancellation/)

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### [Chelsea register interest in Arnautovic](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/01/chelsea-register-interest-in-arnautovic/)

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Dean Jones of Bleacher Report has claimed West Ham striker Marko Arnautovic is being targeted by Chelsea. \
The Blues are not-so-secretly keen to … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/01/chelsea-register-interest-in-arnautovic/)

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### [Chelsea Predicted XI: Southampton (H)](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/01/chelsea-predicted-xi-southampton-h-2/)

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Chelsea will be looking to make it three wins on the bounce when they host Southampton at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.\
The Blues have performed … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/01/chelsea-predicted-xi-southampton-h-2/)

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### [Monaco closing in on Fabregas deal](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/01/monaco-closing-in-on-fabregas-deal/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1011400550-300x300.jpg)

AS Monaco appear to be edging ever closer to completing a deal to sign Cesc Fabregas from Chelsea.\
The Spanish midfielder is high in demand following … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/01/monaco-closing-in-on-fabregas-deal/)

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