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title: "Chelsea morning news round-up – 17th January 2019"
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published: "2019-01-17T07:30:00Z"
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# Chelsea morning news round-up – 17th 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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### [Chelsea hoping to get "green light" for Higuain move](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/16/chelsea-hoping-to-get-green-light-for-higuain-move/)

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Gonzalo Higuain could be given the "green light" to join Chelsea later this week, according to the Telegraph.

The striker has been continually … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/16/chelsea-hoping-to-get-green-light-for-higuain-move/)

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### [Cagliari rule out January exit for Barella](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/16/cagliari-rule-out-january-exit-for-barella/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1051971936-300x300.jpg)

Cagliari director Mario Passetti has ruled out a January exit for Chelsea transfer target Nicolo Barella.\
Passetti has made it clear that Barella … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/16/cagliari-rule-out-january-exit-for-barella/)

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### [Barcelona considering Giroud move](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/16/barcelona-considering-giroud-move/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1075833736-300x300.jpg)

Barcelona could consider a move for Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud to bolster their ranks this month.\
According to Marca, Giroud is one of a number … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/16/barcelona-considering-giroud-move/)

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### [Pundit urges Sarri to drop Jorginho](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/16/pundit-urges-sarri-to-drop-jorginho/)

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beIN SPORTS pundit Andy Gray has urged Chelsea manager to drop midfielder Jorginho, according to a report on the Mirror.\
The former Napoli man has … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/16/pundit-urges-sarri-to-drop-jorginho/)

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### [Chelsea make contact over Bailey deal](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/16/chelsea-make-contact-over-bailey-deal/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1060761732-300x300.jpg)

Chelsea have made contact with Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey over a potential deal this month.

According to The Mirror, Chelsea have spoken … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/16/chelsea-make-contact-over-bailey-deal/)

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### [Fulham keen on loan move for Drinkwater](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/16/fulham-keen-on-loan-move-for-drinkwater/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1011901886-300x300.jpg)

Fulham are keen to sign Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater on loan until the end of the season.\
According to The Mirror, Fulham are attempting to … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/16/fulham-keen-on-loan-move-for-drinkwater/)

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### [Atletico Madrid in talks over Morata deal](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/16/atletico-madrid-in-talks-over-morata-deal/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1078040548-300x300.jpg)

Atletico Madrid are in talks with Chelsea over a deal for Alvaro Morata this month. \
According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Morata has … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/16/atletico-madrid-in-talks-over-morata-deal/)

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### [Chelsea agree loan deal for Higuain](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/16/chelsea-agree-loan-deal-for-higuain/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1051647978-300x300.jpg)

Chelsea have reached an agreement with Juventus over a loan deal for Gonzalo Higuain.\
According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea will … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/16/chelsea-agree-loan-deal-for-higuain/)

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### [Atletico close in on Morata deal](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/16/atletico-close-in-on-morata-deal/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1057273162-300x300.jpg)

Atletico Madrid are very close to agreeing a deal to sign Alvaro Morata from Chelsea.\
According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Morata to … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/16/atletico-close-in-on-morata-deal/)

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