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Chelsea transfer news: Chelsea keen to sign striker this month and could take Andy Carroll on loan from West Ham

Former Newcastle and Liverpool forward is wanted by Antonio Conte as an alternative to Alvaro Morata with Michy Batshuayi failing to fire

ANDY CARROLL'S move to Chelsea is still on with the Blues looking to sign the England international on loan.

SunSport exclusively revealed last week that the Stamford Bridge club are looking to sign the big striker as an alternative to Alvaro Morata.

Andy Carroll scored twice in West Ham's win over West Brom earlier this month
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Andy Carroll scored twice in West Ham's win over West Brom earlier this monthCredit: Getty Images - Getty

And the is reporting Carroll remains in Antonio Conte's sights, with Michy Batshuayi failing to impress as back-up to Morata.

West Ham would be reluctant to part with the 29-year-old, who has had an upshot in form under new Hammers boss David Moyes.

That said, the former Liverpool and Newcastle forward has had multiple injury issues in the last few years and has been out of West Ham's last two games with a knock.

Sevilla are front-runners to sign Batshuayi on loan but the Blues are seeking a replacement before sanctioning the switch.

Andy Carroll has had his fair share of injury troubles this season
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Andy Carroll has had his fair share of injury troubles this seasonCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Andy Carroll has seen an upsurge in form under David Moyes after getting fit again
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Andy Carroll has seen an upsurge in form under David Moyes after getting fit againCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Michy Batshuayi has failed to win over Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge this season
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Michy Batshuayi has failed to win over Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge this seasonCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Antonio Conte has been forced to rest some of his forward players because of fatigue
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Antonio Conte has been forced to rest some of his forward players because of fatigueCredit: EPA
Andy Carroll is our Player of the Week after two important goals for West Ham against West Brom

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Carroll would prove good value for the West London club, with the Englishman eligible to play in the Champions League.

The Blues face Barcelona with the first leg on February 20 at Stamford Bridge - but Conte knows they will not prevail against Lionel Messi & Co without options up front.

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Chelsea are currently fourth in the Premier League after their 0-0 draw with 10-man Leicester, behind Manchester United and Liverpool on goal difference.

United face Stoke in the Monday night game at Old Trafford and can go three points clear of their rivals.

 

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