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Chelsea Transfer News: Latest Blues Rumours, Signings Targeted by Antonio Conte

Chelsea are said to be trailing Arsenal in the race to sign Real Madrid star James Rodriguez amid fears they could lose Eden Hazard if they chase a deal. Elsewhere, Juan Cuadrado's proposed return to Juventus has been paused.

Spanish daily Mundo Deportivo reported that Arsenal lead the way in the hunt to sign Rodriguez, with Chelsea seemingly wary of what a pursuit could mean for the future of talismanic winger Hazard (h/t Daily Star's Luke Gardener).

Conte is reportedly fearful of losing Hazard to Real Madrid.