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Chelsea News: £30m January deal off, Fabregas message, Man Utd ace Mata discusses Blues
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Chelsea have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Hoffenheim defender Niklas Sule.
The Blues have been linked with a swoop for the £30million-rated centre-back but the Bundesliga outfit have categorically dismissed a January sale.
The German club’s sporting director Alexander Rosen was asked about a potential winter deal for Sule.
I can definitely exclude that
He responded: "I can definitely exclude that."
Cesc Fabregas believes Chelsea can send a strong message to their Premier League title rivals this Christmas.
The Blues head into tomorrow's (12.30pm) clash with struggling Crystal Palace holding a six-point advantage over Liverpool and Arsenal after Wednesday night's win at Sunderland.
Antonio Conte's side now face a busy festive period with four fixtures in 19 days against Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Stoke and Tottenham.
Hoffenheim sporting director Alexander Rosen says he won't sell Niklas Sule in January
But Fabregas believes Chelsea will maintain standards despite the heavy workload.
He told Chelsea's official website: "We want to keep winning, we know in this period we can send a strong message and hopefully we can continue like this."
Juan Mata has revealed the three Chelsea players who have made the difference this season.
The former Stamford Bridge star, who joined Manchester United in January 2014, has heaped praise on his former side after seeing them extend their advantage at the top of the Premier League table.
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas scored against Sunderland on Wednesday
Chelsea target and Hoffenheim defender Niklas Sule is valued at £30m
And Mata highlighted Diego Costa, Eden Hazard and Cesar Azpilicueta as Chelsea's most impressive players this season.
He told IBTimes: "Right now Chelsea have a very important distance. They are winning everything, playing good or bad, because they have reached a very high level of competitiveness.
"Diego Costa is at a formidable level, Eden Hazard is also doing great... and also Cesar Azpilicueta, who is the reliable man - they are winning every game."
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