The Swede?travelled for the recent cup clash with Paco de Ferreira, but was left out of the squad. owing death of his mumCHELSEA - FIVE THINGSWillian stepped up, Cesc Fabregas hit an assist milestone, but Antonio Conte's men looked tiredSAINT BERNARDChelsea tracking Fiorentina's Federico Bernardeschi ahead of move for Antonio Conte favouriteCostly CostaDiego Simeone reveals Atletico Madrid did everything to sign Diego Costa from ChelseaBat's The WayAntonio Conte backs Michy Batshuayi to continue Chelsea's title charge in place of Diego Costa Costa is Brazil-born and the Chinese believe Brazilian footballers are best suited to their league. He will be hoping to make an impact against Manchester United when the Hammers face Manchester United at the Olympic Stadium on Monday. Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira Ferreira was in Manchester last week to discuss a potential switch. Getty Images3Santi?Cazorla is set to return to action in FebruaryArsenal star Olivier Giroud scores second scorpion kick goal in as many weeksThe Sun. been largely used as a super-sub this season for MonacoAllan Saint-Maximin, Bastia (on loan from Monaco), 19If Mbappe does leave Monaco, they already have a replacement ready to step in, playing on loan at SC Bastia. Getty Images4Marco Verratti could be heading to JuventusA host of clubs are said to be after Verratti including Juventus, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. The winger’s Manchester City contract expires in the summer and Pep Guardiola has no plans in extending his current deal as he looks to revamp his squad. JESUS NAVAS is in talks over a?potential return back to boyhood club Sevilla?at the end of the season. osta was set to LEAVE Chelsea this summer - before Antonio Conte talked him round Buoyed by the massive payout after selling Oscar for £60million, Conte will lodge an initial bid of around £34m for the Bayern Munich star.