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title: "Chelsea morning news round-up – 5th February 2019"
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published: "2019-02-05T07:30:00Z"
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# Chelsea morning news round-up – 5th February 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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### [Sarri reveals potential long-term Fabregas replacements at Chelsea](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/04/sarri-reveals-potential-long-term-fabregas-replacements-at-chelsea/)

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Maurizio Sarri believes Mateo Kovacic and Ethan Ampadu are two long-term candidates to thrive in Cesc Fabregas' vacant role at Chelsea.

Fabregas … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/04/sarri-reveals-potential-long-term-fabregas-replacements-at-chelsea/)

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### [Neville doesn't believe the sack is looming for Sarri](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/04/neville-doesnt-believe-the-sack-is-looming-for-sarri/)

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Former Manchester United defender and current Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville has dismissed claims that the sack is looming for Chelsea head coach … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/04/neville-doesnt-believe-the-sack-is-looming-for-sarri/)

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### [Chelsea scouts watching Leipzig defender Konate](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/04/chelsea-scouts-watching-leipzig-defender-konate/)

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Chelsea are one of three Premier League sides watching the development of RB Leipzig central defender Ibrahima Konate.\
As per a report from Sport … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/04/chelsea-scouts-watching-leipzig-defender-konate/)

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### [Chelsea were considering Sarabia move in January](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/04/chelsea-were-considering-sarabia-move-in-january/)

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Chelsea were considering a move for Sevilla midfielder Pablo Sarabia in the January transfer window.\
According to Estadio Deportivo, via Sport … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/04/chelsea-were-considering-sarabia-move-in-january/)

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### [Tammy Abraham says Villa Park is home after turning down Wolves move](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/04/tammy-abraham-says-villa-park-is-home-after-turning-down-wolves-move/)

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Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham has revealed the reason he turned down a move to the Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers in the January … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/04/tammy-abraham-says-villa-park-is-home-after-turning-down-wolves-move/)

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### [Torino continue to pursue Chelsea target Pereyra](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/04/torino-continue-to-pursue-chelsea-target-pereyra/)

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Watford midfielder Roberto Pereyra has reportedly attracted interest from Chelsea in recent months, but Torino appear to be expressing the strongest … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/04/torino-continue-to-pursue-chelsea-target-pereyra/)

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### [Lucas Piazon reveals he turned down Juventus to join Chelsea](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/04/lucas-piazon-reveals-he-turned-down-juventus-to-join-chelsea/)

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Lucas Piazon has revealed that he turned down an opportunity to join Serie A champions Juventus before signing for Chelsea back in 2011, … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/04/lucas-piazon-reveals-he-turned-down-juventus-to-join-chelsea/)

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### [Chelsea left angered by Courtois' recent behaviour](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/04/chelsea-left-angered-by-courtois-recent-behaviour/)

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Chelsea have rejected Thibaut Courtois' claims that the club had strictly agreed to sell him during the summer transfer window, according to a report … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/04/chelsea-left-angered-by-courtois-recent-behaviour/)

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