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      AC Milan hope to land ‘opportunistic’ transfer swoop and sign Chelsea’s Hakim Ziyech on loan

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      AC MILAN are hoping to land Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech in an ‘opportunistic’ swoop this summer.The Moroccan midfielder, 28, only joined the Blues in a £36.7million deal from Ajax last summer.
      AC Milan are hoping to sign Hakim Ziyech on loan from Chelsea, according to reportsCredit: AFP
      But after failing to nail down a spot in Thomas Tuchel’s XI, Milan are hoping to bring Ziyech to the San Siro on loan.
      The Serie A giants have lost star man Hakan Calhanoglu on a free this summer to rivals Inter Milan.
      And they are desperately looking to replace the Turkey star with a like-for-like attacking midfielder.
      Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho and Everton ace James Rodriguez are believed to have been offered to Milan.
      But according to Corriere dello Sport, Ziyech is the top target for Rossoneri chiefs.
      Milan bosses are set to wait until the end of the transfer window to make their move for Morocco international in the hope Chelsea will be in a better position to know what Ziyech’s role will be in 2021-22.
      With the likes of Christian Pulisic, Kai Havertz, Mason Mount and Timo Werner all seemingly ahead of Ziyech in the pecking order, his opportunities are likely to be limited.
      The Blues could allow the former Ajax star to spend a season away at another Big Five club to keep his match sharpness and reassess in 2022.

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      Ziyech featured in 33 games in all competitions last season – including just 15 Premier League starts – scoring four goals.
      Chelsea have already confirmed Billy Gilmour has joined recently-promoted Norwich on a season-long loan.
      Gilmour, 20, performed brilliantly for Scotland against England at Euro 2020, having produced impressive cameos for the Blues over the last two seasons.
      And he will now link up with Daniel Farke’s Canaries for pre-season, having recovered from Covid-19.
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      Chelsea wonderkid Billy Gilmour to join Norwich on season-long loan transfer with deal complete when self-isolation ends

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      NORWICH have landed Chelsea whizkid Billy Gilmour on a season-long loan.The 20-year-old midfielder will sign for the Norfolk outfit when he completes his ten-day isolation period after testing positive for coronavirus at the Euros.
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      Scotland international Billy Gilmour is set to join Norwich on a season-long loan deal from ChelseaCredit: Reuters
      Norwich boss Daniel Farke has leaned on his good friend, and Blues manager, Thomas Tuchel to swing the deal in the Canaries’ favour after they worked together at Borussia Dortmund.
      And with N’Golo Kante, Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic all ahead of the youngster at Stamford Bridge, Tuchel has given the green light for Gilmour to earn some first team experience.
      Wolves had been linked with a loan move for Gilmour after the youngster played just five Premier League games during the 2020-21 season.
      Norwich have also managed to tie down Ben Gibson and Dimitris Giannoulis on permanent deals after successful loan spells.
      The club’s promotion to the Premier League triggered both players’ obligation to buy clauses and the Canaries have confirmed the duo have signed three-year deals.
      Gibson, 28, signed on loan from Burnley in September and made 27 Championship appearances before injury ended his campaign in March.
      Giannoulis joined on-loan from Greek side PAOK in January and played 16 times.
      And Farke said: “We’re very happy that both Dimitris and Ben are now permanent members of our squad.

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      Blues starlet Gilmour has made just 11 Premier League appearances in the last two seasonsCredit: Getty

      “Ben has been great from the moment he walked through the door.
      “His class and personality very much helped us stabilise our defensive behaviour.
      “With Dimitris, we were always fully convinced with his potential. He’s in a great age and already has a lot of experience.”
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      Ukraine boss Andriy Shevchenko’s wife Kristen is an ex-American model, who posed with the ex-Chelsea star in saucy shoot

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      UKRAINE manager Andriy Shevchenko is the football legend who has won it all – including the heart of a stunning American model.The ex-Chelsea ace, who played for the Blues from 2006 to 2009, has led his country to a quarter-final place at Euro 2020, where they will take on England.
      Andriy Shevchenko, pictured with wife Kristen, has led the Ukraine at the Euros
      Shevcheno and Kristen posed in a sexy photoshoot for GQ in ItalyCredit: © GIAN PAOLO BARBIERI
      The photoshoot took place in 2003 when Shevchenko was in his prime at AC Milan
      However, before that – when the now 44-year-old was starring in Italy for AC Milan in the early noughties – he was posing in saucy photoshoots for GQ Italia.
      The 2004 Ballon d’Or winner is married to stunning American model, Kristen Pazik.
      And the men’s lifestyle magazine came up with the genius idea to pair them together for a covershoot. Incidentally, it became GQ Italia’s biggest ever seller.
      Pazik’s father Mike is also a MLB legend, having pitched for the Minnesota Twins in the 1970s and helped Kansas City Royals win the World Series in 2015 as their Major League scout.
      MODEL MISSUS
      Blonde bombshell Kristen, now 42, was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and is of Polish descent.
      She met Shevchenko at a fashion show in Milan in the early 2000s, where he was one of the best players in the world.
      The pair were instantly smitten, and they appeared topless on the front cover of the Italian version of GQ in a saucy photoshoot in 2003.
      Pazik and Shevchenko’s chemistry can be seen throughout the photoshootCredit: © GIAN PAOLO BARBIERI
      The semi-naked shoot was an eye-opener for Serie A fansCredit: © GIAN PAOLO BARBIERI
      Pazik was born in America and is of Polish originCredit: © GIAN PAOLO BARBIERI
      Shevchenko and Pazik became the glam couple of Italian football after the GQ photoshootCredit: © GIAN PAOLO BARBIERI
      In the snaps Shevchenko also posed toplessCredit: © GIAN PAOLO BARBIERI
      Three years after this shoot, Pazik and Shevchenko married in Washington DCCredit: © GIAN PAOLO BARBIERI

      In the snaps the chemistry between them is seemingly electric, with Shevchenko draped across the semi-naked beauty.
      Other images show a topless Sheva looking suggestively down the lens.
      That issue is GQ Italy’s biggest seller of all-time, and put the super-couple on the map.
      A year later Kristen, who boasts 276-inch pins, and Shevchenko married on a golf course in Washington DC.
      They have four sons, including one boy – Kristian – who is on Chelsea’s books.
      Pazik walks the runway at the Rocco Barocco show during Milan Fashion WeekCredit: Rex Features
      Shevchenko met Kristen in the early noughties when he played for AC MilanCredit: Rex Features
      The pair were cover stars for the Italian version of GQ magazine
      Pazik boasts legs measuring 276 inchesCredit: The Mega Agency
      Shevchenko’s son Kristian, 14, is on the books at Chelsea
      SHE LOVES CHELSEA
      When Shevchenko was to be sold by AC Milan, both Manchester United and Chelsea declared their interest.
      However, the forward’s wife reportedly helped her husband make his mind up.
      Kristen was said to have become close to Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich’s ex-wife Irina, who apparently whisked the beauty around Sloane Square’s glitzy designer boutiques.
      Soon after, Shevchenko chose to move to West London, but he told Gazetta Sport that his wife wasn’t the deciding factor.
      “My wife has nothing to do with this, we decided together for the best interests of our family,” he said.

      Shevchenko and Pazik pose with legendary designer Giorgio ArmaniCredit: Getty Images
      Pazik reportedly influenced Shevchenko to move to Stamford Bridge and was friends with Roman Abramovich’s ex-wife IrinaCredit: Rex Features
      Blonde bombshell Pazik reportedly loved the trendy boutiques West London offersCredit: Rex Features
      In the early days of their romance Shevchenko and Pazik would speak Italian to one anotherCredit: © GIAN PAOLO BARBIERI
      “I don’t speak English, my wife does not speak Ukrainian – the only language we have in common at the moment is Italian.
      “The only way to be able to teach our children our love that we have for them is the English language.”
      At the turn of the year, Shevchenko was linked to the Chelsea job but lost out to Thomas Tuchel.
      You can’t help think that one day he might just end up in the managerial seat at Stamford Bridge.
      STRIKE IT LUCKY
      Shevchenko isn’t the only sports star in his family. His father-in-law is a MLB legend.
      Mike Pazik was a pitcher who was a first round draft pick by the New York Yankees in 1971.
      He enjoyed three seasons at Minnesota Twins from 1975-77, then served as a pitching coach for the Chicago White Sox from 1995-98.
      Ukraine boss Shevchenko has managed to get his team into the Euro 2020 quarter-finalsCredit: AP
      Shevchenko and Pazik have been married for 17 yearsCredit: Instagram / @kristenpazik1
      Shevchenko’s father-in-law is baseball legend Mike PazikCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Mike Pazik is now the Major League scout at Kansas City Royals

      Pazik is currently working with the Kansas City Royals as a Major League scout.
      In 2015, he helped the team win the World Series for only the second time in their history.
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      Chelsea ‘make transfer offer’ for Sergio Ramos with Real Madrid legend, 35, set to leave club on a free

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      CHELSEA have reportedly made an offer to Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos.The centre-half recently confirmed he will leave the Spanish giants at the end of the season as a free agent.
      Chelsea are reportedly in for Real Madrid legend Sergio RamosCredit: AFP
      Paris Saint-Germain are believed to be the frontrunners for his signature.
      But according to El Chiringuito, Chelsea are one of four clubs to have offered the 35-year-old terms.
      The others in the race are Manchester City, Bayern Munich and PSG.
      ESPN claim the veteran defender is going through the pros and cons of each potential move.
      It’s said that City are willing to offer Ramos a two-year contract at Eastlands, which they’d ‘reassess’ in the summer of 2023.
      Ramos, however, is said to have reservations about a move to Manchester.
      The four-time Champions League winner is reportedly concerned about the ‘impact’ a move to Manchester would have on his four sons, and wife Pilar Rubio.

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      Ramos is believed to be on Paris Saint-Germain’s shortlist this summerCredit: AFP

      Ramos’ imminent exit from Madrid brings about the end of a 16-year love affair with Los Blancos.
      But according to Real president Florentino Perez, the former Sevilla man was offered a new deal at the Bernabeu.
      During an appearance on El Transistor, Perez said: “I had a tough time at Sergio Ramos’ farewell [event].
      “I love Sergio Ramos like a son.
      “I wasn’t with him at the [farewell] press conference because I’ve never been to a press conference with any player.
      “I have an adoration for Sergio Ramos, and I’m not going to talk about the bickering.
      “He has been a legend at Real Madrid and that’s what we Real Madrid fans are left with.
      “We offered him a contract, we gave him a deadline and he didn’t accept it.
      “He was thinking about other things and life goes on. He will do very well for sure, and this is his home.
      “I would be delighted if Sergio Ramos went to a club that offered him what we have not been able to offer him.”
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      Cech blasts ‘incomprehensible’ decision for Chelsea’s England stars Mount and Chilwell to isolate but not Scotland team

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      PETR CECH has slammed the ‘incomprehensible’ decision forcing Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell to isolate – but NOT the Scotland team.The England pair have been ordered to self-isolate for ten days after they were deemed to have come into close contact with Billy Gilmour, who later tested positive for coronavirus.
      Mount and Chilwell being forced to self-isolate and not Scotland following Gilmour’s positive Covid test has left Cech furiousCredit: Alamy
      Cech slammed the decision forcing Mount and Chilwell to isolate, but not the Scotland squadCredit: Instagram @petrcech
      Cech has been left perplexed at the rules forcing Mount and Chilwell – but not Scotland – to isolateCredit: BBC
      Mount and Chilwell were seen hugging and chatting with the youngster after Friday’s 0-0 draw between the Three Lions and the Scots at Wembley.
      The Scotland squad are being allowed to go ahead as normal, but Mount and Chilwell must quarantine – meaning they miss the final Group D game against Czech Republic and quite probably the last-16 tie.
      And Czech legend Cech has taken to Instagram to ask for help understanding the ‘incomprehensible’ decision to hold his Chelsea team-mates back.
      Cech wrote: “Please could someone help me understand how is it possible Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell – both with negative tests – have to isolate after they got in contact with Billy Gilmour…
      “The entire Scottish team who shared the dressing room, hotel, coach and plane while travelling, dining room, meeting room is allowed to play without any problem because they returned the required negative tests.
      “What is the difference between them returning the same test results?
      “It is incomprehensible…”
      The FA say they have taken the advice of Public Health England and were left with no choice but to send them back to St George’s Park.
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      Though the entire Scotland squad has been cleared to continue playing, the FA were pointed to strict PHE guidelines which state if a person has close contact for more than 15 minutes, then they have to isolate.
      Mount and Chilwell will now train alone at St George’s Park while they serve out their quarantine period up until Monday 28 June.
      England’s last-16 match is likely to be played that day or June 29, meaning it is almost certain they will not be considered for the first knockout stage.
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      How Chelsea could line-up next season with Erling Haaland, Declan Rice and Achraf Hakimi added to star-studded squad

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      CHELSEA are set to strengthen their squad with some huge-name signings this summer, including Erling Haaland, Declan Rice and Achraf Hakimi.Now champions of Europe, Roman Abramovich looks keen to keep the momentum up with a summer splurge in a bid to wrestle back the Premier League crown.
      Thomas Tuchel is looking to have a busy summer in the transfer windowCredit: Reuters
      Erling Haaland is among Chelsea’ top transfer targets this summerCredit: AP
      Chelsea also want to re-sign West Ham star Declan Rice in the coming weeksCredit: Reuters
      Thomas Tuchel will be speaking with the Blues board in the coming days regarding their movements in the transfer window.
      And he knows just two or three key signings could be the difference between a top-four battle and challenging Liverpool and the Manchester clubs for the title.
      There’s still plenty of work to be done, but Haaland, Rice and Hakimi appear to be Chelsea’s top targets this summer with reinforcements lined-up all over the pitch.
      But how will Tuchel send out his star-studded team should all three join? We take a look at THREE possibilities…
      3-4-3

      First and foremost, Edouard Mendy is now well-and-truly Chelsea’s No1 – pretty much ending talks of moving for Gianluigi Donnarumma, who is now set to join Paris Saint-Germain instead.
      With Hakimi in the squad, the Moroccan will fight with Reece James and Cesar Azpilicueta for two positions depending on the formations.
      There will be plenty of games and minutes available to keep all three happy.
      Although it’s worth noting that Hakimi can also cover Chilwell on the left – as well as play further up the pitch – with his versatility, as well as undoubted talent, a huge selling point.
      In this formation though, Hakimi is likely to take the right-mid spot, with one of James or Azpilicueta on the right-side of a central trio.
      Andreas Christensen has a massive shout to start at the back, of course, and he could even be fighting with James and Azpilicueta for the right-centre-back spot, as well as with Antonio Rudiger for the left centre back spot.
      Chelsea are set to offer five players to Inter Milan in return for Serie A winner Achraf HakimiCredit: Getty

      Rudiger has been on fire since Tuchel arrived, although there are doubts over him signing a new contract. But if he does sign, he’s surely in there.
      For me there’s one nailed-on starter – Thiago Silva. He is truly world class.
      Of course, N’Golo Kante starts – he’s the best in the business – and Rice would likely take the other deeper midfield slot should he rejoin.
      Should no-one be sold or loaned out, Rice would face competition from Mateo Kovacic, Billy Gilmour and Jorginho.
      Ben Chilwell is undoubtedly the man to start on the left flank after securing his spot under Tuchel.
      Mason Mount is arguably the first name on the team-sheet and has future Chelsea captain written all over him.
      He’d likely start playing off Haaland – the ultimate all-round centre-forward – along with Kai Havertz who seemed to improve as the 2020-21 went on.

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      4-3-3

      With a back-four, Tuchel has the opportunity to send out a well-balanced side.
      In this instance, James could take over the right-back slot, with Hakimi on the right wing, providing a genuine attacking threat, but also strong defensive cover.
      In a 4-3-3, Mount would likely drop into a deeper midfield role – more of a No8 than a No10 – with Timo Werner or Christian Pulisic coming into the team on the left-wing.
      The likes of Callum Hudson-Odoi and Hakim Ziyech would also be chasing minutes in this formation.
      4-2-2-2

      This formation would potentially put a big strain on the full-backs, but in Hakimi – or James – and Chilwell, Chelsea have the men for the job.
      This central-heavy line-up would allow Tuchel to send out Rice and Kante deep, as well as Mount and Havertz further up – while also playing two centre-forwards.
      With Mount and Havertz more than capable of drifting into wide areas, it could almost become a flexible, attacking 4-4-2.
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      Chelsea target Gerard Moreno as transfer alternative to Haaland after striker helped Villarreal to Europa League glory

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      VILLARREAL striker Gerard Moreno has emerged as a shock target for Chelsea as a potential alternative to Erling Haaland.Blues boss Thomas Tuchel is keen on bringing in a new centre-forward to Stamford Bridge due to Timo Werner’s struggles in front of goal.
      Chelsea are reportedly keen to sign Villarreal ace Gerard Moreno should they fail to land Erling HaalandCredit: AFP
      Despite impressing under the German gaffer, the 25-year-old scored just six times in 35 Premier League outings during the 2020-21 campaign.
      And attention has turned to bringing in competition for the ex-RB Leipzig star, with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich prepared to splash the cash yet again.
      Borussia Dortmund marksman Haaland has been heavily linked with a move to West London, where he is claimed to have already agreed personal terms.
      However his hefty price tag of £150m is likely to put off Chelsea until next year when the Noway international’s release clause will mean he’s available for just £65m.
      According to Fichajes, Spanish star Moreno has been identified as an alternative to Haaland following a superb season at Villarreal.
      It has been stated that Chelsea will only move for Moreno should they be priced out of a deal to sign Haaland.
      Moreno, 29, chipped in with an incredible 30 goals and 11 assists in 46 games in all competitions.
      He even scored the opener against Manchester United in his side’s Europa League final victory, before finding the back of the net in the mammoth penalty shootout.

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      His fine form saw him be in included in Luis Enrique’s final Euro 2020 squad, with the player featuring in Spain’s opening two fixtures.
      He came off the bench during the 0-0 draw against Sweden, before starting in the 1-1 draw with Poland, where he provided the assist for Alvaro Morata.
      Chelsea also remain keen to lure right wing-back Achraf Hakimi away from Inter Milan, though they face stiff competition from Paris Saint-Germain.
      Should they fail to land the Morocco international, then the Champions League winners could turn their attention to Wolves’ Adama Traore.
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      Chelsea ‘offer up FIVE players including Loftus-Cheek in player-plus-cash swap transfer for Inter star Hakimi’

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      CHELSEA are ready to throw in Ruben Loftus-Cheek as part of a deal to land Inter Milan star Achraf Hakimi, according to reports.Inter want £69million for their highly-rated right-back.
      Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who spent last season on loan at Fulham, could be used by Chelsea in a swap transfer for Inter Milan’s Achraf HakimiCredit: PA
      Inter Milan right-back Achraf Hakimi is a top target for Chelsea and PSGCredit: AFP
      The Blues and Paris Saint-Germain have both already failed in a £56m bid.
      Marcos Alonso is one player Chelsea are willing to part with to strike a deal, while Sky Sports claim Emerson Palmieri, Andreas Christensen and Davide Zappacosta could also be used.
      Gazzette dello Sport say Loftus-Cheek, 25, is the latest name to be thrown in the mix.
      Injuries have plagued the midfielder and he scored once in 33 appearances on loan for Fulham last season.
      Loftus-Cheek’s 17-year stay at Chelsea looks set to come to an end having joined the academy in 2004.
      Lazio boss Maurizo Sarri has also been linked with a move for his former star, who he regularly played during his one-year Stamford Bridge spell.
      Inter signed Hakimi for £34m from Real Madrid last summer following two successful seasons on loan at Borussia Dortmund.
      Hakimi, who can play at right-back or right wing-back scored seven goals in 45 appearances last season.

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      But financial crisis has forced the Serie A champions into cutting their title-winning squad.
      Reports claim he has verbally agreed to join the Blues.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea are desperate to land a new striker with Erling Haaland their top target.
      The strike sensation is said to have agreed personal terms over a move but Borussia Dortmund reportedly want about £150m.
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