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      Chelsea urged to sign Bruno Fernandes AND Marcus Rashford in shock double transfer from Man Utd by club legend

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      WILLIAM GALLAS has urged Chelsea to sign both Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes this summer in a shock double transfer swoop.The Blues clinched a dramatic 4-3 win over Manchester United last week after scoring two late goals at Stamford Bridge.William Gallas has urged Chelsea to make two key signingsCredit: ReutersGallas wants Chelsea to sign Marcus Rashford and Bruno FernandesCredit: ReutersHowever, they failed to maintain the winning momentum against Sheffield United on Sunday.Mauricio Pochettino’s side were held to a 2-2 draw by the Blades despite taking the lead twice.They failed to climb above ninth in the Premier League table as a result, putting another dent in their hopes of European football this season.With Chelsea still struggling, Gallas thinks Pochettino should raid the club’s league rivals when the transfer window opens.Read More on Man UtdThe former defender believes Man Utd duo Rashford and Fernandes would be ideal additions.Gallas told Gambling Zone: “Both Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes could be good options for Chelsea. Both are quality players.”Bruno could definitely be the kind of midfielder who has the quality to play in the number ten role where Chelsea lack strength.”Chelsea are a team of young players and Bruno Fernandes has the leadership qualities to get through certain periods. He’d be a good signing if the rumours are true.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRashford has received some criticism from fans this seasonFernandes is still a crucial player for Man UtdEx-Blues star Gallas has also urged his former team to keep home-grown stars Conor Gallagher and Reece James.”Chelsea won’t sell Reece James, you have to keep players who have come through the academy and you need players with that identity,” he added.Neville and Carragher’s reaction to Man Utd vs Liverpool emerges in behind-the-scenes clip but fans spot bigger concern”He is the captain, but unfortunately he is often injured – despite this, we should keep him. It’s the same for Connor Gallagher, they both have to stay.”I know that there are problems with the finances at the moment, but they have to sell another player to fix this.”Chelsea next face Everton on April 15.They then take on Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals followed by Arsenal in the Premier League.Chelsea were held to a 2-2 draw by Sheffield United at the weekendCredit: PAChelsea have a difficult run of fixtures coming up More

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      Shock Premier League stat is dreadful omen for Man Utd ahead of trip to Chelsea with top four hopes hanging by a thread

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are looking to turn the top-flight form book upside down by winning away at Chelsea.Erik ten Hag’s team are hoping to complete a Premier League double over the Blues for only the second time.Erik ten Hag’s Utd will have to turn the Prem form book on its head to win at ChelseaCredit: AFPAnd Chelsea have certainly struggled against the Red Devils.They are winless in the last 12 league meetings, having drawn seven and lost five.That is their longest run without a league victory against United.But if the side from Old Trafford are to claim just a second double over the West Londoners in the Prem, then they will have to end a shock stat that has emerged over the past month.READ MORE MAN UTDTop four rivals Aston Villa were hammered 4-1 at Man City in last night’s late kick off.That means that it has now been 25 matches – over 2,250 minutes – since an away side celebrated a win in the Premier League.The last club to do so was Tottenham, who romped to a 4-0 triumph at Villa on March 10.Therefore, United will have to smash that pretty mental stat to bits in order to claim the three points at Stamford Bridge.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERBut there are also a number of other statistics that are going against them as they look to avoid a joint-record 12th Prem defeat of the campaign.Despite it being a poor campaign for Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea, they have only lost once on home turf in their last 15 games in all competitions.Ten Hag tells senior players to ‘stand up and take responsibility’ as horror stat shows stat Brentford draw was new lowAnd United have only won once in their past nine top-flight visits to the capital city, losing four of the last six.Meanwhile, Ten Hag confirmed United have launched an internal investigation into their ongoing injury crisis ahead of the clash.That was after defenders Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof became the latest casualties.United are currently sixth in the table going into today’s game.CHELSEA vs MAN UTDThe last ten Premier League results between the two sides at Stamford Bridge:
      22 Oct, 2022
      Chelsea 1 Man Utd 1
      28 Nov, 2021
      Chelsea 1 Man Utd 1
      28 Feb, 2021
      Chelsea 0 Man Utd 0
      17 Feb, 2020
      Chelsea 0 Man Utd 2
      20 Oct, 2018
      Chelsea 2 Man Utd 2
      5 Nov, 2017
      Chelsea 1 Man Utd 0
      23 Oct, 2016
      Chelsea 4 Man Utd 0
      7 Feb, 2016
      Chelsea 1 Man utd 1
      18 Apr, 2015
      Chelsea 1 Man Utd 0
      19 Jan, 2014
      Chelsea 3 Man Utd 1

      They are nine points behind fifth-placed Tottenham, who have played a game more.But they know that anything less than a victory will make it almost impossible to reach Villa, who are fourth.Unai Emery’s men have 59 points, 11 more than United, although they have currently played two matches more.Man Utd vs Chelsea – so what? They’re sinking towards irrelevance, says Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd
      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea were the two dominant forces in English football when Sir Alex Ferguson and Roman Abramovich were in their pomp.
      But when they meet at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night it will be a ‘so what?’ match between dysfunctional clubs lurching in and out of crisis.
      On Saturday, Erik ten Hag’s United failed to build on an FA Cup win over Liverpool and were poor in the 1-1 draw at Brentford.
      And Mauricio Pochettino put out a Blues side that failed to beat ten-man Burnley at home.
      Will either be in a job next season? And will it make much difference?
      United have only won a League Cup in seven years and Chelsea’s last domestic honour was the 2018 FA Cup.
      Both clubs are sinking towards irrelevance. More

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      ‘It has upset me so much, please stop’ – Pochettino fiercely defends Gallagher as Chelsea ace slammed over mascot ‘snub’

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO has fiercely defended Conor Gallagher following a barrage of criticism that the Chelsea captain ignored a mascot.Video shows Gallagher appear to leave the young kid hanging when he holds out his hand for a high five in the tunnel before Saturday’s 2-2 home draw with Burnley.Chelsea say this tunnel moment involving Conor Gallagher and the mascot has been ‘taken considerably out of context’Gallagher was shown focusing intensively ahead of the Burnley game but at one stage also had his arms around two mascotsIt has prompted a wave of abuse on social media – to the extent that Chelsea issued a statement in support of the midfielder before boss Pochettino waded in.He said: “It has upset me so much because no-one wants to do something like this, with this intention.“He did so well, with so many photos, videos and photography with both mascots. When you play football, you are focusing on so many things, to play, to start the game, that sometimes it can happen.”People always try to find things to create a mess and to abuse people. I know Conor.READ MORE TOP STORIES”There is no intention. Conor is a great kid, always caring about everything. I hate it when people feel free to abuse on social media.”It is so easy and it gives too much attention to people that want to create this type of situation or mess. Please, stop.”Who believes Conor wanted to ignore a mascot? Come on. It makes me sad because Conor doesn’t deserve to be abused.“No-one deserves to be abused but him? Come on.”Most read in FootballThe incident was branded ‘shameful’ and ‘embarrassing’ in the more extreme reactions on social media.It prompted the Blues to publicly back their player, who has been with them for 16 years.Erik Ten Hag previews Man United’s Premier League clash with ChelseaA statement read: “Chelsea Football Club is aware of a video clip circulating on social media from Saturday’s fixture against Burnley, which has been taken considerably out of context.”The subsequent level of abuse and defamatory comments directed towards Conor Gallagher is completely unacceptable.“We are proud to be a diverse, inclusive club where people from all cultures, communities and identities feel welcome.”Whether words from Pochettino or the club will ward off the trolls is open to doubt but it means Gallagher will be under more scrutiny when Chelsea face Manchester United on Thursday night.There is no intention. Conor is a great kid, always caring about everything. I hate it when people feel free to abuse on social media.Mauricio PochettinoHe is already favourite to leave the club come summer as owners Clearlake Capital bid to raise cash to avoid breaking Profitability and Sustainability Rules for overspending.With barely a year left on his contract things are coming to a head.Thursday’s clash underlines how things have not changed at Stamford Bridge when it comes to muddled negotiations with players – particularly home grown ones.Mason Mount is due back at Stamford Bridge nine months after being sold to United for £60m when he was in precisely the same position as Gallagher is now.The symmetry is compelling and should be concerning for Chelsea as they prepare for another summer clearout to stay on the right side of spending rules.Mason Mount hopes to face old club Chelsea on Thursday after grabbing his first goal for Man Utd in Saturday’s 1-1 Prem draw at BrentfordCredit: AlamyThere is just a year in age between Gallagher and Mount. Both grew up at Chelsea’s renowned academy and forced their way into the first team. They have worn the captain’s armband.Talks about a new deal for Mount drifted and he ended up leaving last summer under a cloud with just a year left on his contract. What should have been the easiest deal to negotiate collapsed.Gallagher is approaching that point whilst remaining popular with the fans as ‘one of our own’.His energy and ability to score vital goals in the nick of time makes him highly prized – just like his old stablemate.Man Utd vs Chelsea – so what? They’re sinking towards irrelevance, says Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd
      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea were the two dominant forces in English football when Sir Alex Ferguson and Roman Abramovich were in their pomp.
      But when they meet at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night it will be a ‘so what?’ match between dysfunctional clubs lurching in and out of crisis.
      On Saturday, Erik ten Hag’s United failed to build on an FA Cup win over Liverpool and were poor in the 1-1 draw at Brentford.
      And Mauricio Pochettino put out a Blues side that failed to beat ten-man Burnley at home.
      Will either be in a job next season? And will it make much difference?
      United have only won a League Cup in seven years and Chelsea’s last domestic honour was the 2018 FA Cup.
      Both clubs are sinking towards irrelevance.

      A player’s value is considered  highest with two years left on a contract. Mount slipped past that point and Chelsea have let it slide with Gallagher too.Accountants can argue that £60m was a good price for Mount. He has been injured much of this season and needs to start paying back on the investment.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut he scored his first goal for United on Saturday so is primed to return to Stamford Bridge and hit his old club hard.Ironically, rookie academy first-teamer Alfie Gilchrist signed a new two year contract just two days ago but Gallagher is still swinging in the wind like a mascot’s hand. More

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      Conor Gallagher tipped to leave Chelsea as Todd Boehly makes same transfer mistake for THIRD time

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      CONOR GALLAGHER is tipped to leave Chelsea this summer.Just as he was in January, last summer and the January before that.Conor Gallagher looks set to leave Chelsea this summerCredit: GettyGallagher finds himself in a similar situation to the one Mason Mount was in last yearCredit: AlamyTodd Boehly could come under more criticism from fansCredit: AlamyAt some point something has to give and with barely a year left on his contract things are coming to a head.Tomorrow’s clash between Chelsea and Manchester United is a timely reminder of how things have not changed at Stamford Bridge when it comes to muddled negotiations with players – particularly home grown ones.Mason Mount is due back at Stamford Bridge nine months after being sold for £60m when he was in precisely the same position as Gallagher is now.The symmetry is compelling and should be concerning for Chelsea as they prepare for yet another worrying summer of transfer dealings as they hover dangerously close to breaching strict spending rules.READ MORE CHELSEA NEWSThere is just a year in age between Gallagher and his old stablemate Mount.Both grew up at Chelsea’s renowned academy in Surrey and saw off competition from within and from outside to force their way into the first-team set up at one of the most successful clubs in the world.But with the change of ownership two years ago, came a change in priorities from above that coincided with a clampdown on reckless spending.Most owners are thinking twice now about splashing the cash because of the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSNot so Americans Todd Boehly and his sidekick Behdad Eghbali. A £1billion super-spend on an entirely new squad means the money has to be clawed back by other means.Mount was the first victim of this. With roughly two-and-a-half years left on his contract, negotiations collapsed.Simon Jordan slams ‘pathetic’ Chelsea fans for criticising Todd Boehly They never really resumed. And with 12 months left on his deal, Mount left the club he had served since aged eight.The fee is logged as pure profit and it will be the same with Gallagher, when and if Tottenham finally do get their a****s in gear and strike a deal for the midfielder who has carried his team for a significant part of this stuttering season.Gallagher is popular with the fans as “one of our own” – his energy, drive and ability to score vital goals in the nick of time makes him valuable in every sense.Player transfer value is at its highest when they have two years left on their contracts. Mount slipped past that point and Chelsea have let it slide with Gallagher too.Accountants can argue that £60m is a good price for Mount. Unfortunately, he has been injured much of this season and needs to start paying back on the investment.He scored his first goal for Man Utd at the weekend and football fate is primed for him to return to Stamford Bridge and do further damage. What should have been the easiest contract in history to thrash out became a standoff and ultimately a bitter parting of the ways.Chelsea have to make up their minds about Gallagher. It is evident that they set the bar too high in transfer dealings.Demanding £50m for another academy graduate, Armando Broja, last January proves that. He is now on loan and warming the bench at Fulham.Although it was under the previous regime, Antonio Rudiger was allowed to walk away from Stamford Bridge into the arms of Real Madrid for nothing. Same for Andreas Christensen and Barcelona.READ MORE SUN STORIESEghbali and Chelsea overlord Paul Winstanley need to get a grip and get realistic. If Gallagher does not sign a deal this summer or is sold, it will be another stick for the already frustrated fans to beat the new owners with as they look up at their rivals from the bottom half of the table.WHAT IS FFP?SunSport’s Martin Lipton breaks down what it is all about…
      FFP – or Financial Fair Play – is a concept originally introduced by Uefa in 2009, officially to prevent clubs from spending money they could not afford.
      Yet many critics have rounded on the system, accusing it of being a protective instrument, drafted by the so-called “legacy clubs” to prevent insurgent and wealthier clubs from buying their way onto the top table.
      The Premier League introduced its own FFP regulations which came into effect for the 2013-14 season and which, while less stringent than Uefa regulations, they do impact on club spending.
      Under the current Prem “Profitability and Sustainability” regulations, clubs who are constant members of the top flight for a three-year period are allowed total losses of £105m over those three campaigns.
      But it is not as simple as totting up outlay and income.
      The biggest outlay, of course, is transfer fees. The 20 Prem clubs spent a total of around £2.4bn in last summer’s transfer window.
      Yet that does not mean they “spent” that money as far as the Prem rules are concerned.
      Transfer fees are “amortised” over the length of the contract, so, for example, a £100m fee for a player who signs a five-year deal is amortised at a cost of £20m per season for each of those five campaigns. More

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      Chelsea FFP woes set to worsen with £72m flop to be sent back to Stamford Bridge after disastrous loan transfer

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      KEPA ARRIZABALAGA will leave Real Madrid when his season-long loan expires this summer.The 29-year-old joined Los Blancos in August after refusing a move to Bayern Munich.Kepa Arrizabalaga will leave Real MadridCredit: GettyReal Madrid wanted to sign him on a temporary basis to replace Thibaut Courtois, who suffered an ACL injury during pre-season.When he arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu, Kepa revealed he wanted to seal a permanent move at the end of the season.However, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano claims he will return to Chelsea instead.Kepa has been limited to just 18 appearances this season, with back-up goalkeeper Andriy Lunin taking his spot in the first team.Read More on FootballReal Madrid officials now want to reward Lunin with a new contract.They are also waiting for Courtois to return from his latest injury setback.Kepa’s return to Stamford Bridge could spell trouble for Chelsea, with the club needing to balance the books due to Financial Fair Play.The Blues could be forced into selling some key players – including Reece James and Conor Gallagher – this summer to comply with FFP regulations.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSKepa has fallen out of favour at Real MadridBut they will have to accept a huge loss to offload Kepa.The goalkeeper joined Chelsea in a £71.6million transfer from Athletic Bilbao in 2018.Andy Dillon and Will Pugh discuss where Chelsea’s transfer policy has gone wrong, the future of Conor Gallagher and The Blues’ spendingAnd according to Transfermarkt, he is now valued at just £12m.Kepa made 163 Chelsea appearances before leaving for Real Madrid.The Blues have since signed Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic. More

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      Man Utd ‘could take lead in Ivan Toney transfer race due to two concerns both Arsenal and Chelsea have’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could be in pole position to sign Ivan Toney this summer due to Arsenal and Chelsea cooling their interest in the forward.It’s understood that the London clubs are put off by concerns over Brentford’s asking price alongside concerns over his age profile.Arsenal and Chelsea have cooled their interest in Ivan ToneyCredit: GettyBrentford will likely ask for the £80million price tag they set on Toney, 28, in January this summer according to Ben Jacobs.United have shown an interest in Toney since January and see him as a viable option to provide competition for Rasmus Hojlund.Arsenal would prefer to bring in a younger profile of striker and may launch a bid for Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres this summer.The Lisbon side would expect any interested party to trigger the forward’s £86million release clause.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSOther options for Arsenal include RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, Brighton’s Evan Ferguson and Bologna’s Joshua Zirkzee.Brighton previously slapped a £100m price tag on Ferguson but his form has not justified that this season.The Irishman has six goals and one assist in his 27 Premier League appearances this season but at 19 has huge potential to improve.Should Arsenal, Chelsea or United opt not to pay the £80m for Toney this summer, he could wait until his contract expires in 2025 and move as a free agent.Most read in FootballToney has began to find form again following his banCredit: The SunTottenham have also shown an interest in Toney as a belated Harry Kane replacement, according to Fabrizio Romano.It’s understood that Toney, who scored his first goal for England last week, would like his future sorted before Euro 2024.Man Utd’s top targets for the transfer windowToney has four goals and one assist in his 11 Premier League games for Brentford this season. More

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      Brighton set record for biggest profit ever made by English club – and it DOESN’T include £115m Chelsea paid for Caicedo

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      BRIGHTON have notched record profits for an English club – despite Moises Caicedo’s £115million fee NOT being included.The Seagulls’ staggering figure of £122.8m has only been beaten anywhere once – by the £300m racked up at Barcelona in 2022-23.Moises Caicedo was sold just after Brighton raked in record profitsCredit: RexAlexis Mac Allister has thrived after his £35m move to LiverpoolCredit: RexYet Chelsea’s double swoop for Caicedo and £30m keeper Robert Sanchez last August came too late to make Brighton’s profit total.That’s because the annual finances were measured up to June 30 2023.By then, however, the Seagulls had already cashed in with four huge sales.Midfield anchorman Yves Bissouma kicked it off with his £30m move to Tottenham in June 2022.Most read in FootballTwo months later came the £60m exit of wing-back Marc Cucurella, who has since flopped at Stamford Bridge.The 2023 January transfer window saw winger Leandro Trossard switch to Arsenal for £21m.And last June Liverpool paid £35m for Argentinian World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister.Yet those big-name outgoings couldn’t stop Roberto de Zerbi from earning Brighton their highest-ever top-flight finish of sixth.Most read in FootballMarc Cucurella left the Seagulls for £60m but has struggled at ChelseaCredit: RexThe Seagulls were also unlucky losers against Manchester United by 7-6 on penalties in last season’s FA Cup semi-finals.Now Brighton insist the massive profits will spark more “significant progress” on the pitch.What is FFP? How Financial Fair Play is affecting Man Utd and Arsenal in January transfer windowChief executive Paul Barber said: “These accounts will of course catch the eye because of the headline number.”In a season when we made history on the pitch we took a huge step forward in terms of the long-held aim of becoming more sustainable and less reliant on [owner] Tony Bloom’s incredibly generous investment.”The Seagulls’ financial success contrasts with the plight of many of their Premier League rivals.Everton were docked six points for recording £125m losses up to 2021-22.And Nottingham Forest are appealing against having four points deducted for excessive losses up to 2022-23. More

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      Ex-Chelsea star Marcos Alonso ‘agrees free transfer to Euro giant after being told Barcelona career is over’

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      EX-CHELSEA star Marcos Alonso has been told his Barcelona career is over.And the left-back is set to move to one of the Catalan club’s greatest rivals.Alonso’s Barca career appears to be overCredit: GettyAlonso, 33, has featured rarely for Barcelona this season, making just seven appearances in total.He joined the reigning Spanish champions from Chelsea in 2022.The club told Alonso they will not be renewing the player’s contract at the end of the season and he will again be a free agent.According to Spanish outlet Cadena Ser, an agreement exists for Atletico Madrid to sign the player on a free.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAlonso has struggled with injury this season and will face an uphill battle to prove his fitness at Atletico.He underwent surgery to improve a lumbar problem in January and was only discharged in March.Should Alonso make the move, he would be following in the footsteps of his father, Marcos Sr, who also played for Atletico and Barca.Sadly, Alonso’s father passed away in February last year.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAlonso came through Real Madrid’s youth academy and should he make the move to Atletico would be one of the few players to play for Spain’s big three: Barca, Real and Atletico.Alonso left Madrid to join Bolton, he then joined Fiorentina before spending some time on loan at Sunderland.Inside Chelsea flop Mateja Kezman’s amazing mountain resort in Serbia He’s best known for his spell at Chelsea, where he played 212 games, scoring 29 goals and registering 21 assists. More