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title: "Chelsea morning news round-up – 16th January 2019"
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published: "2019-01-16T07:30:00Z"
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# Chelsea morning news round-up – 16th 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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### [Atletico Madrid's bid for Morata rejected by Chelsea](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/15/atletico-madrids-bid-for-morata-rejected-by-chelsea/)

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Talks are continuing between Chelsea and Atletico Madrid regarding the signing of Alvaro Morata, with a bid for the striker already rejected.

The … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/15/atletico-madrids-bid-for-morata-rejected-by-chelsea/)

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### [Chelsea's bid for Higuain rejected by Juventus](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/15/chelseas-bid-for-higuain-rejected-by-juventus/)

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Chelsea have seen an offer for Gonzalo Higuain rejected by Juventus, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

The Blues have been linked with a move for … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/15/chelseas-bid-for-higuain-rejected-by-juventus/)

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### [Paredes agrees personal terms ahead of Chelsea move](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/15/paredes-agrees-personal-terms-ahead-of-chelsea-move/)

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Zenit midfielder Leandro Paredes has reportedly agreed personal terms over a January move to Chelsea.\
According to the Mirror, a deal to bring the … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/15/paredes-agrees-personal-terms-ahead-of-chelsea-move/)

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### [Juventus could ask for Emerson to be included in Higuain deal](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/15/juventus-could-ask-for-emerson-to-be-included-in-higuain-deal/)

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Juventus could ask for Emerson Palmieri to be included in a deal to sign Gonzalo Higuain this month.\
According to Calciomercato, a deal to sign the … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/15/juventus-could-ask-for-emerson-to-be-included-in-higuain-deal/)

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### [David Luiz in contract talks with Chelsea](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/15/david-luiz-in-contract-talks-with-chelsea/)

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Despite suggestions David Luiz might be ready to move on from Chelsea, it is reported by the Evening Standard that the two sides have come to the … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/15/david-luiz-in-contract-talks-with-chelsea/)

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### [Gattuso insists Chelsea target Higuain hasn't asked to leave](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/15/gattuso-insists-chelsea-target-higuain-hasnt-asked-to-leave/)

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AC Milan manager Gennaro Gattuso has insisted that Gonzalo Higuain has not yet asked him to leave the club, amid reports linking him with a move to … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/15/gattuso-insists-chelsea-target-higuain-hasnt-asked-to-leave/)

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### [Morata could take pay cut to join Atletico](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/15/morata-could-take-pay-cut-to-join-atletico/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1077776048-1-300x300.jpg)

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata would be willing to take a pay cut in order to complete a move to Atletico Madrid, according to Marca.\
The Blues … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/15/morata-could-take-pay-cut-to-join-atletico/)

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### [Lazio identify Zappacosta alternative](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/15/lazio-identify-zappacosta-alternative/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1077864772-300x300.jpg)

Lazio remain keen to sign Davide Zappacosta from Chelsea but are making contingency plans should their pursuit of the wing-back fall … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/15/lazio-identify-zappacosta-alternative/)

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