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      Paul Merson tells Pochettino three players who MUST start for Chelsea vs Newcastle but snubs potential debutant Nkunku

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      PAUL MERSON has told Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino that he must stick with three stars for their upcoming trip to Newcastle this weekend.Chelsea go into the game off the back of a thrilling 4-4 draw with Manchester City before the international break.
      Paul Merson has urged Pochettino to stick with the same front three against NewcastleCredit: Sky Sports
      Pochettino has seen results improve for Chelsea in recent weeksCredit: Rex
      Starlet Cole Palmer continued his excellent run of form when his penalty earned Chelsea a point at the death against the Premier League champions.
      And Merson has called on Pochettino not to mess with a successful formula – particularly in regard to the front three.
      Writing in his column in Sportskeeda, Merson said: “This is going to be another huge game.
      “It’s one of those games where the result will be dictated by the availability of players. If Chelsea can get through the first 30 minutes without getting conceding a goal, this could be an extremely interesting encounter.
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      “Chelsea are starting to adapt to Pochettino’s style. They are able to give any side a run for their money at this point. I think Chelsea have to stick with Nicolas Jackson, Raheem Sterling and Cole Palmer in attack.
      Pochettino will be tempted to include £52million summer signing Christopher Nkunku, who is fit again for the first time this season – but he’ll have to make do with a spot from the bench according to Merson.
      Merson continued: “Sterling and Palmer have been in great form and they will be key here once again. Chelsea’s team, at the moment, is starting to pick itself and it’s a good thing. Earlier, we used to sit around wondering how they were going to line up.
      “But that’s changed now. Despite all that, Newcastle at home are always up for any challenge and I see this game ending in a draw. Predicted scoreline, Newcastle United 1-1 Chelsea.”
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      Nkunku would have been expected to come in for Jackson, but he too has found his shooting boots after a difficult start to the season.
      The Senegalese star netted a hat-trick against rivals Tottenham before scoring in the 4-4 draw with City.
      Newcastle come into the game with a mounting injury list with Callum Wilson the latest player to be ruled out – Kieran Trippier is available after pulling out of the England squad, however.
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      Chelsea and Man Utd target wonderkid ‘with greatest name in history’ but Brazilian, 16, has £52m transfer release clause

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea have joined the bidding war for Brazilian wonderkid Messinho.Palmeiras starlet Estevao Willian, who earned the “greatest name in history” thanks to his love for Lionel Messi as well as his performances, has attracted interest from some of Europe’s biggest hitters.
      Manchester United and Chelsea are keeping tabs on Palmeiras wonderkid Messinho
      The 16-year-old has been linked with Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Manchester City.
      According to Mundo Deportivo, Chelsea and United have joined the transfer war for the winger’s signature.
      However, the Blues and the Red Devils will have to cough up some heavy cash once more as Messinho – who also goes simply as Estevao – carries a €60million (£52m) release clause.
      The forward signed his first professional contract with Palmeiras in April with a hefty asking price as his agent Andre Curry has claimed his client could win the Ballon d’Or one day.
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      The rising star is turning heads in the ongoing Under-17 World Cup in Indonesia with three goals and four assists in four games for Brazil.
      Chelsea and United, though, are facing intense competition with Real contacting Palmeiras on Wednesday.
      Plus, a representative close to Messinho as well as Los Blancos star Vinicius Junior has offered to work as an intermediary.
      A bid will also prove to be tough for the West Londoners and United as the player has previously revealed his desire to play for Barcelona and emulate his idol Messi’s success at the Nou Camp.
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      PSG recently made a €40m (£35m) offer which quickly rose to €50m (£43m).
      However, Messinho is waiting for a bid from Barca as he is adamant he prefers the Catalan giants.
      But the player will not be able to move abroad until he turns 18 due to Brazilian law.
      However, Messinho’s bidders can seal a deal that will see him making the move in two years when he becomes an adult, just like Real did with his Palmeiras team-mate Endrick who is currently 17.
      Estevao has yet to make his senior debut for the Brazilian giants but great things are expected from him, which is why he signed a sponsorship deal with Nike at the tender age of 10. More

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      Man City missed out on inserting ‘Jadon Sancho clause’ into deal when they sold Cole Palmer to Chelsea for £42.5m

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      MANCHESTER CITY did not insist on a sell-on clause in Cole Palmer’s transfer to Chelsea, according to reports.City cashed in twice on Jadon Sancho after selling him to Borussia Dortmund in 2017, and then seeing him move to rivals Manchester United four years later.
      Manchester City do not have a sell-on-clause on Cole PalmerCredit: Rex
      Pep Guardiola’s side pocketed over £10million after United paid a whopping £73m for Sancho in 2021.
      But there will be no such repeat of that if Chelsea are to sell Palmer in the future.
      According to The Daily Mail, City were happy to accept the £40m up front for Palmer, plus the £2.5m in potential add-ons.
      As an academy product, the sale can be listed as profit in City’s books.
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      And the deal was seen as good enough not to require further negotiation on a sell-on clause.
      City have reaped the benefit from other deals in the past, including when Spurs signed Pedro Porro from Sporting for £42million in January.
      They also had a 20 per cent clause on Romeo Lavia, who joined Chelsea this summer from Southampton for £58million.
      Chelsea were said to be pleasantly surprised that no clause was inserted in their deal for Palmer.
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      Especially after seeing the new England star make a fantastic start to life at Stamford Bridge, making the fee look like a bargain.
      Palmer has established himself as a regular in Mauricio Pochettino’s first XI, scoring four times in his six league starts for the side.
      The 21-year-old earned his first call-up to Gareth Southgate’s England side this international break and made his debut against Malta.
      Palmer is expected to start again for Chelsea in tomorrow’s clash against Newcastle as Chelsea look to continue their good form following on from a difficult start to the season. More

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      Ivan Toney at centre of three-way transfer scrap with Chelsea battling two Premier League rivals for £80million striker

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      CHELSEA are braced for a three-way battle with their London rivals for Ivan Toney.The club’s top brass suspect Tottenham as well as Arsenal are poised to move for the controversial £100 million-rated Brentford striker during the next transfer window.
      Chelsea are prepared to battle Arsenal and Chelsea for Ivan ToneyCredit: Getty
      Toney is training again while serving the remainder of an eight month ban he received in May for breaking rules on betting.
      And as he warms up for a long-awaited return in January, the Premier League’s big clubs in the Capital are starting to circle.
      Chelsea and Arsenal have long-established interest in Toney, 27, who scored 21 goals for The Bees before copping his ban towards the end of last season.
      But insiders at Stamford Bridge are also convinced that Tottenham are lining up a bid to buy Toney as a replacement for Harry Kane.
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      Spurs have played down speculation linking them to Toney, claiming they are more focused on adding defensive cover in the new year.
      But sources at Stamford Bridge are not convinced and are preparing to go head-to-head with their city neighbours in the transfer market.
      Kane quit Spurs for German giants Bayern Munich in the summer and he hasn’t been directly replaced despite the £47.5 million signing of forward Brennan Johnson.
      Arsenal have been tracking Toney for some time to boost their forward line as they bid to push defending champions Manchester City for the Premier League title.
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      Current striker Gabriel Jesus has only this week returned from a month-long injury absence by playing for his country Brazil.
      Chelsea’s need for a dedicated centre forward has been obvious despite recent goals from new signing Nicolas Jackson.
      The Senegalese has scored four in two games in the absence of crocked Christopher Nkunku.
      But Chelsea failed to find the net in home matches against Brentford, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest. More

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      Mauricio Pochettino demands Chelsea HIJACK £35m Tottenham transfer for prolific striker in January

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO has reportedly demanded Chelsea hijack Tottenham’s £35million move for Feyenoord star Santiago Gimenez.The Mexico striker netted 23 goals in all competitions last term as his side cruised to the Dutch title.
      Mauricio Pochettino has urged Chelsea to sign Feyenoord’s Santiago GimenezCredit: Getty
      The Argentine is ready to take on Spurs for the Mexican strikerCredit: AFP
      But Gimenez, 22, has been in even more prolific form this season, already netting 15 times in as many games for Arne Slot’s side.
      It’s reckoned the hitman is now being lined up for a big-money January switch, with Spurs leading the way.
      Ange Postecoglou is determined to add a new forward after winning eight of his opening 12 Premier League games, despite not having replaced Harry Kane.
      And Gimenez’s profile makes him the ideal candidate, with a £35m valuation also well within Tottenham’s limits.
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      However, the north Londoners are now set to face competition from rivals Chelsea.
      The Blues look to have turned a corner after firing eight goals past Spurs and Manchester City in their last two games.
      But doubts remain over Nicolas Jackson’s ability to regularly hit the target.
      Christopher Nkunku is edging back to fitness after a lengthy injury absence.
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      And Pochettino wants to sign a new No9 once the winter market opens.
      Brentford’s Ivan Toney and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen are two players on his radar.

      But TeamTalk claims Gimenez has now emerged as the Argentine’s top choice.
      And he has urged Todd Boehly to get his chequebook out once again, with Gimenez likely keen on moving to Stamford Bridge.
      Should the striker move to Chelsea, Armando Broja could find his future in question.
      The Albania international has just two goals in 24 games for Chelsea after picking up a serious injury last term.
      And it’s believed West Ham are lining up a bid this January to coincide with Chelsea’s offer for Gimenez. More

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      Everton forced to cash in on prized assets with Jordan Pickford among three Toffees stars set for January transfers

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      SHELL-SHOCKED Everton face selling star names such as Jordan Pickford in January.Manchester United and Chelsea have both been linked with the England keeper and midfielder Amadou Onana.
      England keeper Jordan Pickford has been at Goodison since 2017Credit: Getty
      Toffees’ midfielder Amadou Onana has been trailed by a string of Prem giantsCredit: Rex
      At least three clubs have been linked with Everton striker Dominic Calvert-LewinCredit: Getty
      And Three Lions striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been trailed by Arsenal and Roma.
      The Toffees could be forced into drastic sales as they fear a £300MILLION compensation claim.
      Everton were deducted ten points for breaching Financial Fair Play rules.
      That left Burnley, Leicester and Leeds preparing to sue, with a potential £100m for each club at stake if they win the case.
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      So apart from dropping into the drop zone with the points penalty, the Toffees could lose prized assets in the next transfer window.
      Pickford, 29, only extended his Goodison contract earlier this year until 2017.
      And Prem giants are expected to circle for the Three Lions’ first-choice stopper, should Everton decide to cash in.
      Meanwhile, Onana has reportedly been on the radar of at least four top-flight rivals.
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      United, Chelsea and especially Arsenal have been persistent admirers of the £50million-rated Belgium anchorman, 22.
      But West Ham too showed interest over the summer – as a long-term replacement for Arsenal’s £105m buy Declan Rice.
      As for Calvert-Lewin, the 26-year-old’s progress has been blighted by injury since earning 11 caps up to 2021.
      But Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq have pondered offering the hitman a massive pay deal.
      And aside from Prem clubs, Jose Mourinho has been considering Calvert-Lewin as a fill-in for injured Tammy Abraham. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea dealt huge transfer blow as wonderkid signs for agency who represent hatful of Tottenham stars

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Roony Bardghji.The 18-year-old star burst on to the Champions League scene in Copenhagen’s dramatic 4-3 victory over the Red Devils.
      Roony Bardghji has been linked to Premier League clubsCredit: AP
      The Copenhagen star with new agent Christian EmileCredit: Instagram @christianemile
      Bardghji scored the winner in the 87th minute to leave United in danger of crashing out of Europe.
      Despite his young age, he has already made 66 first-team appearances and he has scored ten goals in 23 games this season.
      The winger has been tipped to become a future star and he has been snapped up by agency CAA Base.
      His new representative Christian Emile said: “He’s one of the most exciting talents in the world and also the future of Swedish football since Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
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      “It’s natural that he is being monitored by major clubs.”
      On the chance of him leaving Copenhagen, Emile added: “It’s too early to say now but one thing is for sure, you’ll get used to seeing Roony perform on the biggest stage.”
      Man Utd, Chelsea and Newcastle are all reportedly keen on signing the wonderkid.
      But Tottenham will now fancy their chances of tempting Bardghji to North London.
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      This is because CAA Base look after several Spurs players.
      They already have James Maddison, Heung-min Son, Richarlison, Pedro Porro, Pape Sarr and even manager Ange Postecoglou on their books.
      CAA Base have plenty of experience in the Premier League as they also represent Eberechi Eze, Raphael Varane, Cole Palmer, Rico Lewis, Kyle Walker and Kieran Trippier. More

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      Forgotten Chelsea star handed cut price ‘unofficial release clause’ despite stunning start to season

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      ROMELU LUKAKU reportedly has an unofficial release clause that could see him leave Chelsea permanently for a cut price. Lukaku failed to impress when he rejoined Chelsea for almost £100m back in 2021 and has since been loaned out twice.
      Romelu Lukaku has been on fire at Roma this seasonCredit: Getty
      Now plying his trade in Italy with Roma, the 30-year-old has got off to an electric start with nine goals in 14 appearances for the Serie A outfit.
      But with Chelsea keen to get the Belgian off their books permanently they have reportedly agreed an unofficial release clause that would see Lukaku leave for less than half what The Blues paid for him.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have made a “gentleman’s agreement” with Lukaku to allow him to leave for just £35m.
      Speaking to CaughtOffside he explained: “From what I’m told, Romelu Lukaku has something like a release clause, but not a proper release clause, there is a gentleman’s agreement between the player’s agents and Chelsea,
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      “Because they don’t want a situation like a few months ago in the summer transfer window when they had to negotiate with Juventus, then with Inter, then with Roma
      “It was a very complicated summer for Chelsea around the Lukaku story, and so there is now a possibility for him to leave for €40m – and that’s not just for Roma, that’s for any club.”
      Despite Lukaku excelling at the Stadio Olimpico it could come back to bite Roma when the summer transfer window rolls around.
      It is understood that the agreement over a future fee for Lukaku is available to all clubs and could see the former Man Utd man head elsewhere at the end of the season.
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      A permanent exit for Lukaku from Stamford Bridge would help Chelsea to re-balance their books after a number of transfer windows of mega spending.
      The London side have spent over £1BILLION on transfers since Todd Boehly took over the club in May of 2022. More