4pm Chelsea news: Sarri wants Hudson-Odoi stay, Henry-Cesc talks, Pulisic request, Fabregas flies to France
Read all this plus more transfer news, views and gossip from Stamford Bridge.
STAY ANOTHER DAY
MAURIZIO SARRI has urged Callum Hudson-Odoi to stay at Chelsea, believing he is ready for the Premier League.
The winger has been heavily linked with a move to Bayern Munich with opportunities hard to come by at Stamford Bridge.
CESC TALK
THIERRY HENRY has revealed he is in regular contact with Cesc Fabregas as a move for the Spaniard to Monaco nears.
The Ligue 1 club boss speaks to his former team-mate every two days – with the Chelsea midfielder bidding farewell to the club at the weekend against Nottingham Forest.
NEW BOSS BLUES
NEW Chelsea signing Christian Pulisic asked to remain at Borussia Dortmund to show his worth to Maurizio Sarri.
The American wanted to stay in Germany, rather than join the Blues midway through the season, so he can show his new boss his talent and get off to a fast start next year.
FAB'S FLIGHT
CESC FABREGAS will arrive in Monaco today to finalise his move from Chelsea.
The Spanish World Cup winner is jetting off to the south of France after bidding an emotional farewell to the Blues and the Premier League on Sunday.
ALL SHIRTY
BAYERN MUNICH want to give Callum Hudson-Odoi the shirt number of Arjen Robben.
The Chelsea youngster is the German giants’ top transfer target in a £30million deal this month.
ZAP OFF
CHELSEA have reportedly accepted a loan bid from Lazio for Davide Zappacosta.
Il Messaggero claims the right-back will return to Italy this month in a deal which can be made permanent for £13.5million next summer.
COME AND CAV A GO
CHELSEA have reportedly lined-up a £50million swoop for Paris Saint-Germain’s Edinson Cavani to solve their goalscoring woes.
Blues boss Maurizio Sarri is desperate to bolster his forward line before the transfer window slams shut.
FAB-ULOUS PLAYER
CESC FABREGAS claimed Callum Hudson-Odoi can be ‘world class’ as long as he continues to work hard and keep grounded.
The Spaniard, who is set to leave Stamford Bridge after five seasons, spoke to Chelsea’s club website about Hudson-Odoi’s talent after the Blues beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 yesterday.
CALL IT OFF
CHELSEA'S Callum Wilson pursuit has hit a road block, according to reports.
Blues boss Maurizio Sarri is desperate to bring in a new front man, with Alvaro Morata struggling.
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