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      Chelsea ‘offer £59m plus Marcos Alonso’ for Frenkie de Jong in swap transfer with Barcelona keen to sell star

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      CHELSEA have reportedly offered Barcelona £59million plus Marcos Alonso in a bid to sign Frenkie de Jong.The Blues are currently battling Manchester United for De Jong’s signature.
      Chelsea are pushing to sign De JongCredit: Getty
      The Blues have offered Alonso as part of a swap dealCredit: Getty
      United have already reached a £72m agreement with Barcelona for him, but the Dutchman does not want to make the switch.
      And now, Chelsea are looking to hijack the deal.
      According to Spanish outlet Sport, The Blues have proposed a swap deal including Alonso and £59m in an attempt to reach an agreement with the LaLiga giants.
      If Barcelona choose to accept the offer, De Jong will have to make a decision on his future by next week.
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      He has already expressed his desire to remain at the Nou Camp, but former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp claims that he could be convinced to join Chelsea.
      Meanwhile, Barcelona have been pushing to sign Alonso for weeks, so the swap could prove to be ideal for both clubs.
      The full-back reportedly bid farewell to his Chelsea teammates earlier this week in the hope that he will seal a move to Spain over the weekend.
      This came just hours after The Blues announced the signing of Marc Cucurella from Brighton.
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      Thomas Tuchel and Todd Boehly now have their sights set on other defensive targets as they look to complete a deal for Wesley Fofana.
      The defender is said to be keen on the prospect of a move to Stamford Bridge, but Leicester are not willing to let him go.
      The Foxes want at least £85m for his services – a sum of which Chelsea are reportedly willing to match. More

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      Chelsea stars ‘say goodbye to Marcos Alonso’ with defender to seal Barcelona transfer as Blues sign Cucurella for £62m

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      CHELSEA players have reportedly said their goodbyes to Marcos Alonso ahead of his move to Barcelona.The 31-year-old left-back has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge all summer.
      Chelsea defender Alonso looks set to complete a move to BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      But that speculation increased further following the signing of Brighton star Marc Cucurella.
      Thomas Tuchel now has both Cucurella and Ben Chilwell to choose from at left-back – leaving Alonso out in the cold.
      And according to The Mail, the Spaniard has carried out his farewells to staff at Chelsea’s Cobham training ground as he bids to seal a transfer this weekend.
      Alonso has won the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League and Europa League during a successful six-year stint with the Blues.
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      But now his days as a Chelsea player are numbered as Barcelona close in on his signature.
      90min have reported that the Catalan giants are “confident” of reaching an agreement for the defender.
      That is despite news on Friday that LaLiga have denied them registering five new players until they raise more funds.
      In order to do so, Barca will need to sell players such as Frenkie de Jong – who has been heavily linked with Manchester United.
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      Meanwhile, Alonso was thought to be heading to Barcelona along with Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta.
      But the Blues skipper completed a U-turn earlier this week when he signed a new two-year deal to remain at Stamford Bridge.
      Azpilicueta’s commitment eases the Blues’ need to recruit further defensive reinforcements.
      Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen left for free in the summer following the expiration of their contracts.
      Only Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli has been brought in as a replacement after the club missed out on Jules Kounde. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea target Frenkie de Jong ‘at WAR with agent over transfer decision after blocking Old Trafford switch’

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      BARCELONA star Frenkie de Jong disagrees with his agent about his future amid interest from Manchester United and Chelsea, reports suggest.De Jong, 25, has been linked with a move away from cash-strapped Barca this summer and the Premier League could be his next destination.
      Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong has been linked with Manchester United and ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong disagrees with his representatives about his futureCredit: Getty
      According to Sport, however, the midfielder is keen to stay at the Nou Camp even on a reduced salary because he believes in the club’s sporting project.
      However, the Netherlands international’s agent disagrees as he thinks his client should leave due to his deferred wages.
      De Jong agreed to a temporary salary deduction to help the Blaugrana’s financial situation during the coronavirus pandemic two years ago.
      Barcelona now owe the Dutchman between £14million and £17m in unpaid wages.
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      His former Ajax manager Erik ten Hag is determined for a reunion at Old Trafford and United have reached a £72m agreement with the Catalan giants.
      Ten Hag needs reinforcement in the middle of the park after losing Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic as free agents.
      However, De Jong doesn’t appear keen on a move to Manchester this month.
      But Chelsea are ready to match the Red Devils’ bid as manager Thomas Tuchel is looking to upgrade his midfield.
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      Barcelona have previously stated De Jong is not for sale this summer despite their financial woes.
      The Catalans have still been very active during the summer transfer window as they reached mega-cash deals for Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Jules Kounde.
      Barcelona also signed Andreas Christensen and Franck Kessie, who were free agents. More

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      Pep Guardiola hints at signing new Man City contract after going into final year… but fears Bernardo Silva may quit

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      PEP GUARDIOLA has dropped a strong hint he will extend his stay at Manchester City – if the club still want him.The former Barcelona manager is entering the final 12 months of his existing deal and says he has already had preliminary talks with the club over an extension.
      Pep Guardiola has hinted he could stay at Man City beyond the approaching seasonCredit: Getty
      Bernardo Silva is reportedly wanted by BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      He plans to speak again during the middle of the season and after six glittering years at the Etihad he could be tempted to put pen to paper on another contract.
      Guardiola said: “I wouldn’t change my life here one second. It’s the seventh season already.
      “We spoke with the club. Middle of the season, end of the season, we will talk again about how we feel and decide what’s best for the club.
      “I said many times if they want it, I’d like to stay longer but at the same time I have to be sure.
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      “It’s not the second or third season, it’s many years already and I have to see how the players behave.
      “I don’t want to be a problem, sometimes when you extend things and you force it it’s not good so we have to go through it and relax.
      “This kind of situation happens in a natural way. We will see what happens during the season and how we feel and the best decision for the club is going to be taken.”
      Meanwhile Guardiola, 51, has told Bernardo Silva he must bring a suitable offer to the table if he wants to leave.
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      Barca are keen to make an offer for the Portuguese international if they can get their finances in order, although he could reportedly cost more than £80million.
      The former Monaco man is keen on a move nearer to his homeland and did not rule out a transfer when asked this summer.
      Guardiola said: “I would love if Bernardo could continue here because he’s a special player for all of us in the locker room, but I don’t know what is going to happen.
      “If he stays, it is perfect. If in the end he has to leave it is because football is like this, the clubs have an agreement, the player has the desire and I will not be the reason to stop the desire.
      “When you are a football player your life is so short. You don’t realise and immediately it is over.
      “At the same time. I’m just a little part of the club. What the club decides is okay for me.
      “At the end, sometimes for the clubs, for the player, for the agent, for many reasons sometimes you have to divide our path.”
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      Cesar Azpilicueta in shock transfer U-turn as he signs new TWO-YEAR Chelsea contract after snubbing Barcelona

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      CHELSEA captain Cesar Azpilicueta has performed a shock transfer U-turn by snubbing Barcelona and signing a new two-year deal. The Spaniard was entering the final year on his current deal which was only extended at the end of last season.
      Cesar Azpilicueta has signed a new two-year Chelsea dealCredit: Rex
      And Azpilicueta has spent the transfer window linked with a move back to Spain with Barcelona.
      And although it was previously claimed the defender favoured a move away, according to The Athletic, he has committed his future to Chelsea.
      Azpilicueta’s commitment eases the Blues’ need to recruit further defensive reinforcements.
      Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen already left for free in the summer, following their contract both expiring.
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      Only Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli has been brought in as a replacement after the club missed out on Jules Kounde.
      The Frenchman instead joined Barca, creating tension between Chelsea and Nou Camp chiefs.
      And is was already suggested new Blues boss Todd Boehly was ready to deny Azpilicueta a move to LaLiga.
      Chelsea remain linked with Brighton left-back Marc Cucurella, Inter Milan wingback Denzel Dumfries and Leicester centre-back Wesley Fofana.
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      Azpilicueta has been at the club for a decade now, and has made 472 appearances in all competitions for them.
      His contract at the club was due to expire in this summer, but an extension clause in his deal was triggered when he hit 35 games last season.
      Azpilicueta has always appealed to Tuchel due to his ability to play in a back three or at wingback, suiting the German’s structure.
      Cesar Azpilicueta and Chelsea boss Thomas TuchelCredit: Reuters More

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      Barcelona boss Xavi dashes Chelsea’s hopes of sensational transfer for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

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      BARCELONA manager Xavi has reportedly shut down talk of Chelsea target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leaving this summer.The former Arsenal captain, 33, has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge just eight months after arriving at the Nou Camp.
      The former Arsenal man has been linked with a move to Stamford BridgeCredit: Reuters
      Xavi is thought to have ruled out Aubameyang’s departure this summerCredit: Reuters
      It comes as Thomas Tuchel searches for a replacement for Romelu Lukaku – who returned to Inter Milan on loan after a difficult 12 months with the Blues.
      However, Xavi now appears to have poured cold water on an Aubameyang-Chelsea link-up.
      According to Sport, the club have no intention of selling him in the current window.
      Despite the arrival of Robert Lewandowski, Xavi believes the pair can co-exist within the squad and even link-up together in certain matches.
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      The report also states that Aubameyang does not want to leave as he fought hard to secure the move to Barcelona and wishes to fight for his place.
      Aubameyang netted 13 goals in the second half of last season, making him the club’s joint top scorer despite not being with them for the first half of the campaign.
      And he will have more firepower alongside him this season in the form of Lewandowski and Raphinha.
      But one man who looks set to be shown the exit door is Dutch forward Memphis Depay.
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      The former Lyon star seems to be surplus to requirements and has been linked with Juventus and Tottenham.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea are continuing to search for another attacker to add to the signing of Raheem Sterling.
      The Premier League side are rumoured to be interested in RB Salzburg man Benjamin Sesko.
      However, he will reportedly set them back around £55million, with Man Utd and Newcastle also in the race. More

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      Chelsea owner Todd Boehly BLOCKS Cesar Azpilicueta’s transfer to Barcelona and wants Spaniard to remain as captain

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      TODD BOEHLY has reportedly asked Cesar Azpilicueta to remain at Chelsea as captain after BLOCKING a transfer to Barcelona.Azpilicueta has been linked with a move to Barcelona for some time now.
      Cesar Azpilicueta wants to leave Chelsea after a decade with the clubCredit: Getty
      Azpilicueta has won the full set at Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty
      Todd Boehly has told the defender he doesn’t want to sell himCredit: PA
      But with a lack of defensive reinforcements this summer Boehly has prevented Azpilicueta from leaving Stamford Bridge.
      Instead, he wants the veteran to stay at Chelsea as he does not want to lose “his experience and leadership.”
      According to The Times however, Azpilicueta remains optimistic a deal can be struck between the two clubs.
      It is understood the Spaniard has his heart set on a move to the Nou Camp.
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      The versatile defender has completed a clean sweep of trophies at Chelsea, following on from The Blues’ victory in the Club World Cup earlier this year.
      Azpilicueta has been at the club for a decade now, and has made 472 appearances in all competitions for them.
      The 32-year-old’s contract at the club was due to expire in this summer, but an extension clause in his deal was triggered when he hit 35 games last season.
      This gave Chelsea some much-needed breathing room around potential player losses at the start of the summer due to the club’s operations being limited as part of sanctions levelled at ex-owner Roman Abramovich.
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      New owner Boehly has already brought in Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Carney Chukwuemeka as well as a host of youngsters.
      But a number of high-profile targets have slipped through their grasp, most notably Jules Kounde and Raphinha who were ironically snapped up by Barcelona.
      The Blaugrana also signed Andreas Christensen on a free transfer after he left Chelsea when his contract expired at the end of last season.
      Chelsea have identified Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella as targets.
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      However, the club’s £63m offer for Frenchman Fofana was rejected by Leicester.
      Meanwhile, despite reports stating an agreement worth over £50m had been reached for Cucurella, Brighton issued a statement shortly after denying the claims. More

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      Barcelona ‘planning to make £67m transfer offer for Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold to complete their squad’

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      BARCELONA are plotting a move for Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold, according to reports.The right-back, 23, is under contract at Liverpool until 2025.
      Barcelona are planning to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold next summerCredit: Getty
      But that has not deterred Barcelona’s interest with the Spanish giants planning a transfer for the defender next summer, report Futbol Total.
      Barcelona are reportedly set to bid £67million for the England star who has a market value of £94m according to Statista.
      Many fans believe that is a laughable figure with some arguing Liverpool would not sell at any price.
      One football fan wrote on Twitter: “Never gonna happen in a million years.”
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      Another added: “67M for Trent? 🤣I’m sure Liverpool would stop picking [up] their call and block the number, Brokelona stop selling part of your club.”
      And a third sarcastically said: “Yeah because that’s going to go well for them ain’t it, definitely see Liverpool accepting this one!”
      Another tweeted: “Why would he downgrade from his childhood club?”
      Barcelona have big plans despite their precarious financial situation which has left them unable to register new signings.
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      The Blaugrana snapped up Franck Kessie and Andreas Christensen this summer but both are still awaiting registration.
      Barcelona also splashed the cash to sign Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde and Raphinha but need to sell before they can be registered.

      The club accepted a £72m bid for Frenkie de Jong from Manchester United but the midfielder is stalling over a move amid interest from Chelsea.
      The Blues also want to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with the striker’s Nou Camp future in doubt. More