Chelsea news: Battle of the WAGs at Stamford Bridge clash, Blues better without Jose Mourinho, Maurizio Sarri praises Man United’s stars and Blues target Mauro Icardi’s wife Wanda shows off stunning body

ALVARO Morata's days at Stamford Bridge looked numbered with our exclusive news that Chelsea are looking to replace him in January.

Find out what's next for the Spanish striker and who could replace him in all the best of the rest of the Blues' news with our daily round-up.

THE BEAUTIFUL GAME

CHELSEA and Manchester United will go head-to-head on the Stamford Bridge pitch on Saturday - but there is also a battle off the field.

The players of the two teams are the lucky stars, as some of the hottest WAGs will descend on London this weekend for the game.

JOSE WHO?

JOSE MOURINHO won three Premier League titles with Chelsea - but he is not missed.

Martin Lipton writes that the Blues seem to have finally found a man worthy of taking over the mantle and someone who can take them back to the top in Maurizio Sarri.

REDS ARE BEST

MAURIZIO SARRI has played down Chelsea's chances against on Saturday - claiming his Manchester United counterpart Jose Mourinho has a better squad.

The Italian admitted that they are the player-by-player best team in the Premier League' ahead of the Stamford Bridge clash.

I-CANDY

MAURO ICARDI has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea to replace Alvaro Morata.

And the Blues' WAG department would get an upgrade to after his wife and agent flaunts her stunning body.

AND HE'S OFF

ANDREAS CHRISTENSEN could leave Chelsea if he does not get more game-time before January.

The Danish defender has been relegated to the bench and his father and agent Sten reveals they will only want a permanent move.

BLUE CHAMPS

CHELSEA will win the Premier League if they avoid defeat to Manchester United on Saturday.

That is according stastics that show if they extend their unbeaten run to nine games, they are on course to replicate their 2006 and 2015 successes.

HAZ TO STAY

EDEN HAZARD could be Blue forever as the Belgian insists he can finish his career at Chelsea.

It comes after declaring his dream of playing for Real Madrid - who have been heavily linked following his sparkling form of late.

BLUE UNTIL WE DIE

AUSTRALIAN cricket legend Shane Warne has revealed he began supporting Chelsea out of fear.

The Aussie was interrogated by a Blues fan holding a Crocodile Dundee-style knife in 1989.

N'GOING ANYWHERE

CHELSEA'S midfield enforcer N'Golo Kante will only leave Stamford Bridge for Real Madrid or Barcelona.

The Frenchman has won two Premier League titles in three seasons in England - but has little intention of heading out of the Blues.

CAN'T TAKE ANY MOR

CHELSEA have finally lost patience with Alvaro Morata and will try to sign a new striker in the January transfer window.

Morata has struggled to adjust to the demands of Premier League football ever since his £65million move to Stamford Bridge in 2017 and the Blues have decided enough is enough.

IC OF THE BUNCH

CHELSEA boss Maurizio Sarri knows exactly who he wants to replace the Spaniard - Inter's Mauro Icardi.

And he is also keen on AC Milan's Patrick Cutrone if he fails to land his No1 target.

SWAP SHOP

REAL MADRID are set to offer Gareth Bale AND cash to Chelsea in their latest desperate bid to sign Eden Hazard in January, according to reports in Spain.

Los Blancos are said to be willing to pull out all the stops in a bid to land their No1 target, but the Blues still don't want to sell their prized asset.

EDEN ON HOME

However, Eden Hazard is reportedly set to break Madrid hearts by signing a new Stamford Bridge contract.

Gazzetta dello Sport claims the Belgian has chosen to stay in West London despite publicly declaring his admiration for Los Blancos.

CONT LIVE WITHOUT YOU

REAL MADRID have reportedly made contact with former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte.

New Los Blancos boss Julen Lopetegui has failed to impress since taking charge in the summer the Bernabeu hierarchy are looking at the Italian as the man to replace him.

PULLING THE RUG

CHELSEA have been given increasing hope of signing defender Daniele Rugani from Juventus.

The Italian's agent confirmed that they had made a strong bid in summer and has asked Juve not to hang around in contract negotiations.

NOU HOPE

FORMER Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic could be set for a dream move to Barcelona in January.

With Samuel Umtiti and Thomas Vermaelen out, Barca are desperate to recruit a defender and could opt to sign the 34-year-old on loan.

ROUD AWAKENING

OLIVIER GIROUD could be primed for a surprise move to West Ham in January after just a year at Stamford Bridge.

The France World Cup winner's contract expires this summer and Manuel Pellegrini is looking to add firepower to his squad.