The leaders know they are able to go in with a straight cash offer without having to offload any of their players, and they are now favourites to get their man. Reuters17Malcom is a box of tricks for BordeauxGetty Images17Three goals and an assist early on show. However, injuries and a lack of form saw the trio in and out of the team. 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 has shown no fear in his 15 starts this term, picking up his first goal recently against Angers. The speed merchant is still searching for his first?goal or assist in any competition this campaign. Still just a teenager, he leads and controls the back four. as been a frustrating season so fat for West Ham midfielder, Dimitri PayetRelated StoriesArt appreciationArturo Vidal drops sensational Chelsea hint by liking Instagram post linking him with January Blues switchFAT CATSSunderland manager David Moyes demands funds from owner Ellis Short as the club gears up for relegation scrap'I love the club'Andy Carroll insists he will not chase Chinese millions as future lies in East End not Far Eastdeal me inArsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and ALL Premier League clubs - get the latest transfer news, updates and gossipLiverpool to Kop JimThe Reds are in hunt for £22m Benfica striker Raul Jimenez to bolster attacking options Keep up-to-date with all the latest transfer news and gossip ahead of the January window with SunSport’s daily LIVE blog. But Levy also has the reputation of one of the shrewdest negotiators in football when it comes to selling players. Related Articles WAY OUTPSG deny the club have agreed a loan deal with Fenerbahce for outcast Hatem .