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Chelsea keep pushing for Emerson recall, Lucas Digne deal 'very unlikely' - Fabrizio Romano (reliability: 5 stars)

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The Blues are trying to bolster their options at left wing-back, and Emerson is Thomas Tuchel's preferred option.

Lyon have rejected Chelsea's first approach. Now, the 

 club is prepared to offer some kind of compensation to Lyon for a premature breakdown of the loan deal.

Everton still ask for a permanent transfer for their wantaway left-back while Chelsea would prefer a loan move. There are no advanced talks between the clubs.

'We appreciate him': Tuchel's blunt reply on if Chelsea will recall Emerson this month

 has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after needing to undergo surgery on his ACL. As a result, the Blues are now reportedly on the lookout for an emergency left-back cover this month.

 is currently on loan to Lyon and there have been rumours of Chelsea recalling him. Asked to respond to these reports, Thomas Tuchel said: "I won't go into details. We appreciate him as a player and person. 

"He's a top guy and professional, and still a Chelsea player. It's not what I wish for, but we need to evaluate the situation. We are looking into it. It's an option."

Tuchel was as blunt and honest as he can be without revealing too much. He does admit that Emerson is an option so it's likely that the Blues are looking at recalling him as well as looking to perhaps sign someone like 

Only time will tell us who ends up here, but signing a left-back is definitely necessary for Chelsea.

Lyon reject Chelsea's approach to recall Emerson from loan, no break clause in deal (reliability: 5 stars)

The Blues are looking at options in January, with 

 emerging as one of the prime candidates. 

Chelsea have also reportedly made an initial approach to bring Emerson back from his 

However, according to Nizaar Kinsella, the French club has rejected the notion as there is no break clause in the loan deal. 

Lyon also have an option to buy the Italian international at the end of the season but it remains to be seen if they will.

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So Lewis Hall should face City, Arsenal and Spurs? Please let this lad go slowly
one bad performance can kill his Morale, Chelsea fans please

Oyelade Oluwakayode

So in your opinion the lad is good enough to face the big boys, ok let's put him and see

The more chance you give him the more he becomes mature, who knew that TT could have trust Cholobah to play center defense in a super cup final against a tough side like Villareal. come on give him the chance like mount, James, cho, and just name the rest.

Joseph Tokpah

This is the struggle  between  two clubs 
Lyon for there part can just say no 
Chelsea  can't  afford  to wait to long

Michael Fox

we should forget Emerson buy digne is 100 % better than Emerson

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Erling Haaland	Man City	27
Cole Palmer	Chelsea	22
Alexander Isak	Newcastle	21
Ollie Watkins	Aston Villa	19
Philip Foden	Man City	19

Chelsea keep pushing for Emerson recall, Lucas Digne deal 'very unlikely' - Fabrizio Romano (reliability: 5 stars)

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