6am Chelsea news: Fabregas leaving, Hazard warning, Joe Cole returns

MAURIZIO SARRI has urged Chelsea to get Eden Hazard's future resolved - after telling the forward he may have to continue out of position.

Read all this plus more of the latest news, views and gossip from Stamford Bridge.

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WILL I NEVER

EDEN HAZARD scored his 100th Chelsea goal on Boxing Day in the 2-1 win over Watford.

Mateo Kovacic set him up for the first goal with a neat through ball before the Belgian ace won and converted a second-half penalty to secure the three points. But who has assisted Hazard most?

SARR ED

MAURIZIO SARRI has urged Chelsea to sort out Eden Hazard’s future - after warning the forward he may have to continue playing a role he doesn't like.

Stamford Bridge star Hazard, who has now scored over 100 goals for the club after his brace in the 2-1 win over Watford, has just 18 months left on his current contract.

JOE DREAMING

CHELSEA have confirmed that club legend Joe Cole will return to the club as an academy coach.

The 37-year-old, who retired from playing in November, will work across age groups for the next six months while he continues to study for his coaching badges.

NOT SO FAB

CESC FABREGAS is in talks to terminate his Chelsea contract six months early, according to reports.

The Spanish midfielder, who has been linked to AS Monaco and AC Milan, looks set to revive his career with a new club in January.

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CREATIVE BUZZ

CESC FABREGAS could reportedly be set to leave Chelsea next month, with the playmaker said to be looking to terminate his contract.

Here, SunSport looks at seven players across various positions who could end up at Stamford Bridge in a bid to inject some more creativity into Maurizio Sarri’s side.

MOR OF THE SAME

CHELSEA have NOT made a move for AC Milan ace Gonzalo Higuain to replace misfiring Alvaro Morata, according to sporting director Leonardo.

Critics are sure the lack of a genuine goalscorer is the last piece of the jigsaw missing for Maurizio Sarri's side as the Spaniard has flopped since swapping Real Madrid for Stamford Bridge.