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title: "Chelsea morning news round-up – 16th April 2019"
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published: "2019-04-16T07:30:00Z"
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# Chelsea morning news round-up – 16th April 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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### [Batshuayi could return to Dortmund this summer](https://readchelsea.com/2019/04/15/batshuayi-could-return-to-dortmund-this-summer/)

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Chelsea forward Michy Batshuayi could return to Borussia Dortmund on a permanent deal in the summer.\
According to The Express, via Football London, … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/04/15/batshuayi-could-return-to-dortmund-this-summer/)

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### [Cahill in line for Chelsea return after Rudiger injury](https://readchelsea.com/2019/04/15/cahill-in-line-for-chelsea-return-after-rudiger-injury/)

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Chelsea fans' hearts must have sank along with the German international as they watched Antonio Rudiger plummet to the floor against Liverpool on … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/04/15/cahill-in-line-for-chelsea-return-after-rudiger-injury/)

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### [Chelsea eyeing Gracia as potential Sarri replacement](https://readchelsea.com/2019/04/15/chelsea-eyeing-gracia-as-potential-sarri-replacement/)

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Chelsea are eyeing Watford manager Javi Gracia as a potential replacement for current head coach Maurizio Sarri.\
According to The Daily Record, … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/04/15/chelsea-eyeing-gracia-as-potential-sarri-replacement/)

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### [Chelsea loanee Bakayoko caught up in social media debacle](https://readchelsea.com/2019/04/15/chelsea-loanee-bakayoko-caught-up-in-social-media-debacle/)

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Chelsea loanee Tiemoue Bakayoko has found himself in hot water over in Milan this weekend.\
As reported by Calcio Mercato, the Frenchman has been … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/04/15/chelsea-loanee-bakayoko-caught-up-in-social-media-debacle/)

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### [Barca to hold crunch talks with Coutinho's agents amid Chelsea links](https://readchelsea.com/2019/04/15/barca-to-hold-crunch-talks-with-coutinhos-agents-amid-chelsea-links/)

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Chelsea target Philippe Coutinho's agents will reportedly hold crunch talks with Barcelona's board as they look to reach a decision regarding … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/04/15/barca-to-hold-crunch-talks-with-coutinhos-agents-amid-chelsea-links/)

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### [Cole doesn't believe Hazard would leave Chelsea](https://readchelsea.com/2019/04/15/cole-doesnt-believe-hazard-would-leave-chelsea/)

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Chelsea legend Ashley Cole believes Eden Hazard will remain at Stamford Bridge, citing his love for the club as the principle reason.\
Cole and Hazard … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/04/15/cole-doesnt-believe-hazard-would-leave-chelsea/)

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### [Chelsea target Kessie valued at €35 million](https://readchelsea.com/2019/04/15/chelsea-target-kessie-valued-at-e35-million/)

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AC Milan will reportedly sanction the sale of Chelsea target Franck Kessie this summer if their €35 million asking price is met. \
The … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/04/15/chelsea-target-kessie-valued-at-e35-million/)

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