Chelsea transfer news: New hope in winger chase, Blues want Lyon playmaker, and more - 24th December 2018

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Chelsea currently possesses one of the best squads in the Premier League at the moment, however, the Blues are yet falling incompetent in contrast to the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool, who are embroiled in a two-horse race for the Premier League title at the top of the table.

Maurizio Sarri is in need of reinforcements to launch a serious title challenge in January. While bringing players in is a necessity, so is keeping hold of the best ones they have. The Blues are yet to secure the future of Eden Hazard, who has incessantly been linked with a move out of the club.

That being said, let's have a look at all the top stories concerning Chelsea today.

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#3 Eden Hazard 'agrees' move out of the club

Eden Hazard's future at Chelsea is yet uncertain

Chelsea have been battling for months to safeguard their crowned jewel Eden Hazard from the prying clutches of Real Madrid. However, their resistance seems to grow weaker as the days pass by.

According to Ian McGarry, the Chelsea dressing room has already made up their mind with the thought of Hazard leaving the club sooner than later. The Belgian was heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid after the World Cup, and now they seem to think that a move will finally materialize.

Speaking about Hazard's condition at Chelsea, McGarry said,

“Something that’s affecting Chelsea now is Eden Hazard.”

“There’s a feeling in the dressing room that he’s agreed a deal to go to Real Madrid and the reason he’s so calm about everything and not having contract negotiations with Chelsea is he has this option and he’s just waiting to exercise it.”

#2 Chelsea eyeing move for Nabil Fekir

Chelsea want to sign Maurizio Sarri at a lower price

Maurizio Sarri is looking to sign a midfielder in the coming January and has earmarked Lyon star Nabil Fekir as a potential target. And, it seems Chelsea have made the first serious move to get their hands on their man.

According to French outlet L'Equipe via Express, the Blues have appointed super-agent Pin Zahavi to ensure that the Frenchman comes to the Stamford Bridge. Nabil Fekir's contract with Lyon expires in 2020, which is why Maurizio Sarri is keen on landing for a lower fee.

Pin Zahavi already has an important history with the club, having played a crucial role in Roman Abrahamovic's takeover of Chelsea back in 2003.

The Blues will also face stiff competition from Premier League rivals Liverpool, who were in hot pursuit of the Frenchman but failed to land him with a £52m bid in the summer.

#1 Christian Pulisic update

Christian Pulisic has been linked with moves to several clubs

Chelsea have been one of the long-term admirers of Borussia Dortmund's Christian Pulisic, viewing him as the perfect man to step in the boots of Eden Hazard should the Belgian quit the club. They have been linked with a £70m move for the American on numerous occasions and it seems their wishes could finally come true.

According to RMC Sport via Express, Borussia Dortmund have already contacted Borussia Monchengladbach over a potential move for Thorgan Hazard. The Germans already seem to be planning for life after Pulisic, viewing Hazard as his successor.

Liverpool have also been shortlisted as one of the 20-year-old's possible destinations should he quit the club, which means Chelsea won't get to sign him that easily. The prospect of Thorgan Hazard joining Dortmund in January could also open up the possibility of Pulisic leaving the club in the mid-season.

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