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      Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was the one who pushed for Kai Havertz transfer and not boss Frank Lampard

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      CHELSEA owner Roman Abramovich reportedly took control in the transfer deal to bring Kai Havertz to Stamford Bridge.
      The 21-year-old joined from Bayer Leverkusen on a five-year deal on Friday in a move believed to be worth in the region of £70million.

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      Kai Havertz has penned a five-year deal at Chelsea after joining from Bayer LeverkusenCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Blues owner Roman Abramovich was reportedly desperate to land the German playmakerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      And according to the Express, Abramovich took the wheel instead of boss Frank Lampard in conducting business as he pushed to sign Havertz.
      They claim that the Russian billionaire and the Blues board were desperate to secure the signing of the German playmaker this summer.
      With other potential suitors such as Real Madrid not having the funds to sign Havertz this window due to the coronavirus pandemic, Chelsea wanted to land the player now.
      And fans of the West London club will be hoping Havertz doesn’t flatter to deceive like Andriy Shevchenko.

      The Express add that the former Ukrainian striker was the last big-money signing that Abramovich pushed for regardless of how the manager felt.
      After banging in 172 goals in 296 games for AC Milan, Shevchenko scored just 23 goals in 77 matches for the Blues.
      And Abramovich will be delighted that they managed to sign Havertz for £20m less than Leverkusen’s asking price.

      Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia – dubbed ‘the most powerful woman in football’ – has been influential in transfer negotiations.

      One of Abramovich’s most-trusted allies, the 45-year-old managed to recoup £175million for David Luiz, Oscar and Alvaro Morata.
      And Chelsea will also end up banking £143m from selling Eden Hazard to Los Blancos – £13m more than what was originally expected.

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      Man Utd transfer target Jadon Sancho reveals ‘sleep problem’ and admits he needs to be more professional

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      JADON SANCHO says he needs to be more professional after revealing his “sleep problem” sometimes makes him late for training.
      The 20-year-old was fined £86,000 by Borussia Dortmund in October for arriving to the club late after returning from England duty.

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      Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho has been linked with a move to Manchester United this summerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      And he was also benched for the Barcelona clash in November after he missed a team meeting due to being asleep.
      Sancho even incurred the wrath of the Bundesliga in June when he was slapped with an £8,900 fine after breaking lockdown rules to get a haircut.
      The incident led Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc to admit the club are losing patience with the ex-Manchester City youth star.
      And Sancho has stated he is aware he needs to work on his professionalism in an interview with SoccerBible.

      He said: “In Germany there’s a few things that I still need to work on.
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      “Sometimes I’m late to training and it’s things like this that I need to work on, because I have a sleep problem.
      “Little things like that, where I need to be a little more professional and put things right.
      “But I’m working on it and the club’s helping me and the team is helping me. Slowly but surely, as I get older, I feel like I’m learning new things.

      “People do say that I’m very mature for my age. I guess leaving home and learning things for myself has helped with that.”
      Sancho even commented on speculation regarding his future as Manchester United line up making an offer for the exciting forward.

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      Asked whether he wishes the rumours would go away, he said: “No, the media’s the media.
      “They’re always going to try and create a story, but this is how you manage it.
      “For me, I just focus on my football. I just want to do what’s best for my team and win titles at the end of the day.”

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      David Moyes pulled plug on Man Utd’s transfer for Thiago as he didn’t know enough about him… then signed Fellaini

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      MANCHESTER UNITED were close to signing Bayern Munich star Thiago in 2013 but David Moyes vetoed it, according to reports.
      Instead the Scot signed Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini on deadline day.

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      David Moyes vetoed Man Utd’s signing of Thiago in 2013

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      The Scot instead signed Marouane Fellaini from Everton
      Thiago ended up signing for Bayern where he has since won seven Bundesliga titles and a Champions League.
      Whereas Fellaini only managed an FA Cup, a League Cup and a Europa League title with United.
      Sir Alex Ferguson had set up a £17million deal to sign Thiago, 29, from Barcelona before his retirement, according to ESPN.
      But once he had left Old Trafford the decision fell to his replacement – and now West Ham manager – Moyes.

      Thiago was said to be keen on a Nou Camp exit in order to play first-team football.
      But Moyes reportedly shut the move down because he did not know enough about the Spanish international.
      The Scot had been told by United chiefs they were planning a mega move that summer – with Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo being mentioned.
      And as a result he held off on giving the Thiago deal the green light.

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      United reportedly attempted to sign Thiago’s Barca team-mate Cesc Fabregas instead but that move also fell through.
      So having missed out on several targets, Moyes was forced to raid his old club and sign Fellaini on the last day of the summer transfer window.
      Thiago could be making a belated move to the Premier League this summer with United interested again.
      But the Spaniard is said to be leaning more towards Liverpool.

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      Bayern Munich hero Alphonso Davies in TOILET row with stunning girlfriend Jordyn as she jokes about him peeing on floor

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      CHAMPIONS LEAGUE winner Alphonso Davies has been publicly shamed with the Bayern Munich star’s girlfriend accusing him of always peeing on the toilet floor.
      Canada international Davies helped the German giants win European football’s top prize last month when they beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the Lisbon final.

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      Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies was accused of always peeing on the floor by his girlfriend Jordyn Huitema

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      Jordyn ribbed the Canadian about his toilet etiquette
      Davies has won two Bundesliga and German Cup doubles since joining Bayern from Vancouver Whitecaps in 2018.
      He has dated Canada and PSG women’s team striker Jordyn Huitema for the past three years.
      The couple, both 19, present their own YouTube channel – “Jordyn & Alphonso.”

      And in the latest episode they answer questions from subscribers, including one who asks which habits annoy each partner the most.

      Jordyn moans: “This boy always puts the toilet seat up, and never puts it down – ever.
      “He always pees over the floor.”
      And Ghana-born Davies quips back: “I live by myself. Guys, understand my struggle.
      “It’s just a little drop. The first drop doesn’t go directly in the toilet.

      “It goes somewhere else, left or right, up or down. Girls don’t understand this.”
      German media outlets have been quick to see the funny side of the toilet banter, with plenty picking up on the footage.
      Mass-circulation Express headlined their story: “He pees on the floor! Bayern WAG tells all about her partner’s faults.”

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      Thiago ‘leaning towards Liverpool transfer’ but could be swayed to join Man Utd by Spanish and Brazilian stars

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      MANCHESTER UNITED may yet gazump Liverpool in the pursuit of Thiago Alcantara, according to reports.
      Bayern Munich are widely believed to be ready to sell the playmaker ahead of his contract expiring in 12 months’ time.

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      Thiago Alcantara is on Spain duty with Manchester United captain David De Gea as he mulls over his futureCredit: EPA
      Although Liverpool were thought to be leading the race to sign Thiago, Bild report on United contacting his representatives over a deal.
      The Red Devils have only recently bagged attacking midfielder Donny van de Beek but may have their eye on more arrivals.
      It is said that, while the Anfield giants possess a greater chance of challenging for titles next season, Old Trafford has its merits too.
      Less competition for a starting place may appeal to the 29-year-old, as well as the make-up of the United squad.

      A strong contingent of Spanish and South American players is reportedly important to Thiago.
      The Spain international was born in Italy but raised in Brazil, who brother Rafinha and father Mazinho have played for.
      Juan Mata, David De Gea, Andreas Pereira, Fred, Marcos Rojo and Sergio Romero would all fit into such a category from United, along with Portuguese-speaking stars Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot.
      Liverpool boast a not inconsiderable Brazilian contingent of their own, including Fabinho, Roberto Firmino and Alisson Becker.

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      Reports suggest Thiago is still leaning towards a move to Merseyside with negotiations over a £27million switch ongoing.
      Potentially involved in a deal is Georginio Wijnaldum.
      Like Thiago, the Dutch midfielder is out of contract in 2021 and has a number of suitors, including Bayern and Barcelona.

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      Kai Havertz ‘had heart set on Real Madrid transfer and is only joining Chelsea after coronavirus scuppered plans’

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      INCOMING Chelsea signing Kai Havertz reportedly favoured a move to Real Madrid before the coronavirus pandemic scuppered his dream.
      The Bayer Leverkusen playmaker is closing in on a £90million switch to Stamford Bridge after the 21-year-old completed a medical.

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      Kai Havertz is set to join Chelsea from Bayer Leverkusen in the coming daysCredit: AFP or licensors
      But it has been claimed that the Blues were not the German’s first choice, with the player favouring a move to the Bernabeu.
      According to Marca, Havertz was desperate to link up with Los Blancos, and is only joining Chelsea as Real do not have the funds to land him.
      They state that the plan was for Havertz to sign for Madrid this summer, but that soon became an impossibility due to Covid-19.
      It has been suggested that Bayern Munich also came in for him, but he rejected them out of his desire to wear the famous white jersey.

      And as a result of Real being unable to afford him, Havertz had no choice but to sit down with the West London outfit and negotiate a deal.
      During the talks, it is said that he was convinced to join the ambitious Chelsea project.
      His transfer to Chelsea is now expected to be officially announced in the coming days.

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      Havertz is in line to become the club’s top earner, with it understood he will pocket £310,000-a-week.

      He will link up with German compatriots Timo Werner and Antonio Rudiger, with the latter stating he has helped persuade him to join.
      Rudiger said: “I made my contribution to Timo. I hope that it will happen with Kai too.”

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      ‘Egocentric’ Guardiola failed again in Europe because he always wants to do something ‘special’, claims Lothar Matthaus

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      PEP GUARDIOLA has been accused of failing in Europe again as he always wants to do something “special”.
      Guardiola, who has not won the Champions League since 2011 with Barcelona, guided Manchester City to the quarter-finals this year.

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      Pep Guardiola has been accused of failing in Europe again as he always wants to do something ‘special’
      But they were shocked by Lyon, who went on to be knocked out by eventual winners Bayern Munich.
      Bayern legend Lothar Matthaus was not surprised by City’s shortcoming having labelled Guardiola and his tactics “egocentric”.
      Matthaus told Bild: “With Pep Guardiola I have the feeling that he always wants to do something special in big games,.
      “Barcelona had a DNA, a system he pulled through. Pep was successful there.

      “With Bayern and City, he tried it over and over again with changes and failed again and again.
      “He always wanted to show that he could do even better. I would like to tell him: Pep, you are a giant trainer – but please keep your system!
      “I would describe it as egocentric. That’s a harsh word, but it is due to what he did.
      “At Bayern, Robert Lewandowski even had to play left-wing once. That did not work out at all.”

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      Bayern legend Lothar Matthaus was not surprised by City’s shortcoming

      Guardiola won three consecutive Bundesliga titles with Bayern, before moving to City.
      Despite two Premier League winners medals and £700million spent at the Etihad, Champions League success has so far eluded the Spaniard.
      He reverted from a 4-3-3 formation that beat Real Madrid to a three-man defence with wing backs against Lyon.
      But it backfired as they were beaten 3-1 with two late Moussa Dembele goals sealing City’s fait.

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      Man Utd target Upamecano confirms transfer talks with several clubs and says ‘we’ll see what happens’ about future

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      DAYOT UPAMECANO has confirmed he has held transfer talks to leave RB Leipzig in the past – but is no rush to leave just yet.
      The centre-back was a long-time target for Arsenal, who this week welcomed Gabriel Magalhaes to the Emirates.

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      Dayot Upamecano confirmed he has held transfer talks to leave RB Leipzig in the pastCredit: The Mega Agency
      And he has also attracted recent attention from Manchester United as they seek to find a partner for captain Harry Maguire.
      But Upamecano’s immediate future appears to be with Leipzig – having signed a new deal in July.
      He said: “I extended my contract with Leipzig because I feel good with my team-mates.
      “My coach is giving me confidence. He’s learning as well, but he gives me confidence and it improves my level.

      “I’ve been in Leipzig for more than three years, I feel good.
      “I’ve been in demand, I talked to some clubs, it’s true, but I’m not in a hurry.
      “We’ll see what happens in the future.”
      Despite mounting speculation about Upamecano leaving Germany, Leipzig were quick to remind fans about his contract extension.

      Exactly a month since he penned a new three-year deal with the club, they retweeted the tweet confirming the extension and added: “ICYMI” – meaning “in case you missed it”.
      Upamecano’s new deal with the Germans has a £40million release clause that can be activated next summer. 
      United are looking to switch their attention to Upamecano once the signing of Donny van de Beek from Ajax is over the line.
      It comes as they agreed a £40m deal with the Dutch outfit, with the 23-year-old set to pen a five-year contract.

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