Antonio Conte is holding a press conference on Tuesday where the Chelsea boss is expected to get quizzed on their pursuit of Olivier Grioud.
The champions are leading a THREE way chase for Giroud - alongside Sevilla and Dortmund - but Arsenal have been reluctant to do business with a top four rival.
However, Arsenal are stuck in a transfer merry-go-round as they look to get Aubameyang over the line with the Dortmund striker having already agreed personal terms on a £180,000-a-week contract at the Emirates.
The German club don't want to sell before signing a replacement, with Chelsea’s out-of-favour striker Michy Batshuayi and also former Cologne forward Anthony Modeste targets.
Conte is likely to provide an update when he faces the cameras to preview Wednesday night 's visit of Bournemouth.
Fixtures on deadline day
It isn’t right.
To have a match when there is a deadline, it is not right.
You have these situations where players are half-and-half.
There are many coaches that don’t like to have a game when there is the deadline.
More on Batshuayi
In this situation, the coach has to speak with the player.
It is not simple to find a solution for players to come in.
There is only one day and it isn’t the best for me or the player.
The players know the situation very well and he trained well today.
I am preparing for the game with him but you don’t know what will happen today or tomorrow.
More team news
Courtois and Fabregas are OK.
Will Batshuayi be staying if he plays tomorrow?
Against Newcastle, I decided to start with him.
The most important thing is the present not the future.
We play every three days and it is very important to think about now.
Has it been a distraction?
I hope not.
We sent two players out on loan - Musonda and Kenedy.
I don’t see my players with restrictions around this time.
There is the Batshuayi situation but I ask my players to focus on the game and to try to get three points.
It is a very important game and it will not be easy.
On the January window
Not frustrating but really annoying because to play every three days, you must have a press conference every three days!
To always have the same question about our targets.
And I must be honest, in this period, it is very difficult .
On preparations for Bournemouth clash
It is not the best situation to prepare for a game .
But you must be prepared for these situations.
It hasn’t been easy in this way.
What is going on with Luiz?
He was injured two days before the game with Newcastle.
He injured his ankle and is trying to recover.
He needs time.
Llorente?
The summer was the summer.
January is winter and it is a different situation.
What about Giroud?
I give my opinion to the club and then they try to do their best in the transfer market.
I can speak about specific characteristics of players and how we can improve.
But we are talking about players of other teams and must continue to have respect.
On Palmieri move
Yes [he is close].
The club decided to send Kenedy on loan and we had two options - to buy another player or work with a youngster.
If there is news, the club will tell you.
He only played in Italy last season and had a good season with Roma.
He had a bad injury but he is recovering.
I don’t know if he is ready to play but we are talking about a player of another team in this moment.
On failed Dzeko deal
I don’t like to speak about other players.
He is a Roma player and I think he will continue to be a Roma player.
On possible arrivals
The most important thing is the reality.
The reality is this.
I have to prepare for the game in the right way with the right players.
I will be happy in both cases - if the club decides to add players or I am happy with these players.
My only hope is to finish the transfer market very soon.
Latest on Batshuayi
He is in contention for tomorrow’s game.
I don’t know [about speculation].
Now, he is a Chelsea player and he is in contention.
Morata is injured and I don’t have other options.
Team news
Morata, Luiz and Willian are out.
The other players are available.
Conte in the house!
The Chelsea boss has arrived.
Stay tuned for updates.
Blues fail with Llorente bid
Tottenham have knocked back Chelsea on an enquiry for Fernando Llorente.
Antonio Conte is looking to bolster his attack and is also interested in Arsenal striker Olivier Giorud.
Llorente lined up as back up
Chelsea will try and sign Fernando Llorente from Tottenham if they fail to land Olivier Giroud, according to reports.
Llorente only moved from Swansea to Spurs last summer but has struggled for starts due to Harry Kane’s continued impressive form in front of goal.
Chelsea have targeted Llorente before - and The Sun now report that he is now the contingency plan.