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      Chelsea and Man City ‘consider £60m transfer bid for in-demand Italy star to bolster defensive ranks’

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      CHELSEA and Manchester City are considering a move for Inter Milan star Alessandro Bastoni, according to reports.The centre-back is one of the most in demand players in the world having previously turned down opportunities to move.
      Chelsea and Manchester City are interested in signing Alessandro BastoniCredit: Getty
      He rejected Tottenham when former manager Antonio Conte made an approach over a year ago.
      Now Chelsea and City have turned their eye to Bastoni too, report Calciomercato.
      But Inter will hold out for a hefty transfer fee with the Italy defender priced at £60million.
      The Serie A giants are not under pressure to sell as Bastoni penned a five-year deal in the summer.
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      Manchester United have been linked to Bastoni in the past.
      While Pep Guardiola could decide to focus transfer funds elsewhere after signing Josko Gvardiol in the summer.

      Chelse have spent over £1billion since Todd Boehly took over.
      But the Blues are still exploring ways to improve their squad after a shaky start to the season.
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      Brentford star Ivan Toney is believed to be of interest, with Arsenal also keeping tabs on the striker.
      Toney could be available for as little as £65m too as he has not played for several months due to his ban for betting breaches. More

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      Brentford set shockingly low Ivan Toney asking price with Chelsea and Arsenal set for striker transfer tussle

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      BRENTFORD have set a shockingly low asking price for Ivan Toney despite a high level of interest in the striker, a report claims.The suspended star is wanted by a number of Premier League sides including Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham.
      Brentford have set a shockingly low asking price for Toney despite interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and SpursCredit: PA
      Ivan Toney is serving a betting ban until January next yearCredit: Alamy
      Toney, 27, was banned from football for eight months after being found guilty of 232 betting offences in May.
      He is not due to return to the pitch until the middle of January, but the Sun revealed he has been training with Brentford after striking a secret deal with the FA.
      But Toney’s inactivity has not stopped top Premier League teams from trying to snatch him from the Bees mid-season.
      It seems he will, at least, stay in the capital with title-chasing Gunners and Spurs as well as Mauricio Pochettino’s Blues all keen.
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      However, even with the huge amount of interest, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reported on the Debrief Podcast that the deal can be sealed for just £65million.
      That’s despite a fee of around £80m being suggested before Toney’s betting issues came to light.

      Toney – whose contract expires in 2025 – has been the Bees’ key man since their promotion to the Premier League, scoring 32 goals over the past two seasons, including 20 last campaign.
      But boss Thomas Frank admitted they could cash in in January.
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      Speaking last month, he admitted: “We are a selling club, if the right price is there, if it’s the right time for the player to go.
      “If they have developed well with us, been on the journey and now they’re proven good enough to go to the top clubs, then  it’s the right thing.”
      Toney’s end destination is unclear as Mikel Arteta is desperate to add a traditional No9 to his squad in order to fight for the league title.
      But the Spaniard is reluctant to spend big bucks after his splurge this summer on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber and David Raya.
      Chelsea are not just keen on Toney, but Napoli’s Victor Osimhen too as they bid to recover from their poor start to the season.
      Tottenham have been the surprise package of the season so far, sitting unbeaten and top of the Premier League after nine games.
      However, they remain on the lookout for a goalscorer to replace Harry Kane, who left for Bayern Munich in the summer. More

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      Chelsea boss Pochettino says Mudryk ‘needs to IMPROVE’ and ‘isn’t at his best’ as he reveals why he came off vs Arsenal

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      CHELSEA boss Mauricio Pochettino said Mykhailo Mudryk “needs to IMPROVE” and “isn’t at his best” after bringing him off against Arsenal.The Ukrainian started on the left in the London derby and put the Blues 2-0 up after lobbing keeper David Raya.
      Mauricio Pochettino said Mykhailo Mudryk ‘needs to improve’Credit: Reuters
      Mudryk hugging team-mate Levi ColwillCredit: PA
      But he was replaced by Nicolas Jackson 20 minutes later and Pochettino insisted there is still room for improvement for Mudryk.
      The boss said: “I think he played well but he also needs to improve. For me, he is still not at his best.
      “I think we needed to make a change to add a little bit more pressure with Jackson in front.
      “In that situation, we created a few chances and the game was closer to 3-0 than 2-1.”
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      Both Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo only came back from international duty three days before Arsenal’s trip.
      And Pochettino joked how he could not afford to rest the duo amid fear of owner Todd Boehly’s wrath.
      Poch said: “It’s crazy for players to come back from South America on Wednesday and play on Saturday.
      “But if I say ‘OK, I’m going to give them a rest’ you [the media] will kill me, for sure if they don’t play – and the owner also.
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      “Today Caceido and Enzo arrived after two games in America and they were not fresh. But they are important players for us.
      “It’s really tough to arrive like that. I hope now they can recover and train and in one week be at their best.”
      Chelsea threw away a two-goal lead with Arsenal fighting back to share the points at Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea threw away a two-goal lead against ArsenalCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea wonderkid who can’t play for another TWO YEARS scores screamer as fans say ‘Premier League is not ready’

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      CHELSEA fans are already salivating over the future of wonderkid Kendry Paez. The Blues signed the 16-year-old in a deal believed to be worth around £17.5million.
      Chelsea fans are already salivating over the future of wonderkid Kendry PaezCredit: GOLTV VIVO
      But he cannot actually play for another two years and will instead join the club in 2025, when he turns 18.
      Still, supporters have been keeping an eye on the playmaker, who is still with Independiente del Valle in his homeland of Ecuador.
      Paez scored an absolute stunner over the weekend against Guayaquil City, with his left-footed curler heading into the top corner.
      And Chelsea fans will be counting down the days until Paez can officially become a Blue.
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      One said: “All I see is a top 10 player in the future.”
      Another added: “What a talent. I can’t wait to have him in our team.”
      One said: “Elite ball striking at 16… We’ve got a potential all timer on our hands here.”
      Another commented: “The Premier League is not ready.”
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      Paez has scored in his last two league games and continues to improve as a first-team player.
      Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund were both keen on him before Chelsea sealed the deal.
      And he will walk into a squad full of young stars with billionaire Blues owner Todd Boehly investing in the future.
      Chelsea signed the 16-year-old in a deal believed to be worth around £17.5mCredit: Getty More

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      Axed Chelsea boss Graham Potter in running for Man Utd job should Sir Jim Ratcliffe get rid of Erik ten Hag

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      GRAHAM POTTER is waiting on Napoli to make an official move — but keeping an ear out for Manchester United to call.The Serie A champs want to speak to Potter about becoming their new boss, with Antonio Conte also in the running.
      Ex-Brighton chief Graham Potter has an eye on the Napoli job but could also be in contention at Man Utd if Erik ten Hag is eased outCredit: PA
      Ten Hag is under pressure as the Red Devils are only in mid-tableCredit: Rex
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is being linked to Potter as the Ineos owner’s sidekick Sir Dave Brailsford is a big fans of the ex-Seagulls chiefCredit: AP
      Potter is still well regarded by the Italians for his work at Brighton despite a nightmare spell at Chelsea.
      Napoli won the title under current Italy boss Luciano Spalletti but have slumped since Rudi Garcia took charge.
      But Potter is also a possible candidate for United when Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s team takes charge if the Red Devils’ owners-in-waiting decide to get rid of Erik ten Hag.
      Ratcliffe’s sidekick, Sir Dave Brailsford — who is set to be the football face of the takeover — is a Potter fan and wanted him at French side Nice.
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      The Ineos owner – Britain’s richest man – has agreed a £1.35billion deal for a 25 per cent share of the club.
      And, despite recent delays, the 70-year-old still hopes to formally arrive at Old Trafford in time for the January transfer window.
      Ratcliffe is the only contender to seriously invent in the Red Devils after Sheikh Jassim withdrew his takeover bid.
      But if Potter, 48, did come in it would be seen as a big gamble.
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      Aftre successful spells in charge at Swansea and the Seagulls he lasted only eight months at Stamford Bridge.
      Notorious spending sprees only appeared to make his plight worse.
      And he departed the Bridge with their lowest points-per-game return of any Chelsea manager.
      In total he lost 11 of his 31 games in the hotseat.
      And a 2-0 home loss to Aston Villa as he left on April 2 this year with the Blues 11th in the Prem.
      Ten Hag has endured a frustrating season so far with United suffering their worst league start since 1989, after losing four of their first seven games.
      Old Trafford could be set for big changes when Ratcliffe moves inCredit: PA More

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      Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal star David Luiz stretchered off in tears in worrying scenes after falling to floor off the ball

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      DAVID LUIZ was left in tears after being stretchered off following an off the ball injury. The former Chelsea and Arsenal defender suffered the knock during Flamengo ‘s 2-0 victory over Cruzeiro.
      David Luiz was left in tears after being stretchered off following an off the ball injuryCredit: Premiere
      Luiz suffered the knock during Flamengo ‘s 2-0 victory over CruzeiroCredit: Premiere
      Luiz – taken off in a stretcher – was left in tears and it was later revealed he suffered a sprain to his right ankle.
      The Brazilian had a scan but the possibility of a fracture was ruled out.
      A club statement read: “Athlete David Luiz underwent tests after suffering a serious sprain in his right ankle.
      “The procedure ruled out the possibility of a fracture and the defender will continue treatment in CT.”
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      Luiz will miss Flamengo’s next two games.
      The centre-back left England in 2021 to return to his homeland.
      Luiz initially joined Arsenal from rivals Chelsea, having won the Premier League and Champions League in West London.
      At the Emirates, he lifted the FA Cup in 2020 but left a year later when his contract expired.
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      He stated to the Daily Mail at the time: “Both of us decided to split. I came for two years and the aim was to win something, which I did.

      “Now, I think the club has a different project for the long term. They have different ideas.
      “My idea is to win, win, win as soon as possible.” More

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      Shock clash revealed as Premier League’s likely Christmas Eve TV game risking huge fan backlash

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      PREM chiefs are considering playing a match on Christmas Eve for the first time in nearly 30 years.Chelsea’s trip to Wolves, initially scheduled for December 23, is understood to be the game under discussion.
      Wolves vs Chelsea is the fixture likely to be moved to Christmas Eve this yearCredit: AFP
      Sky Sports are believed to be pushing for a match on the day before Christmas to be part of their festive TV offer to fans.
      It would be the first time a top flight game has been played on December 24 since Leeds beat Manchester United 3-1 at Elland Road in 1995.
      But the idea has already brought a backlash from Chelsea fans and supporters of the Molineux outfit.
      Chelsea’s recent decision to end the subsidy for fans travelling to away matches has added to the frustration of Blues fans.
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      And there is also the likelihood of pushback from West Midlands Police ahead of a night when their resources are likely to be stretched thin patrolling the streets and ensuring revellers are safe.
      Prem bosses were due to announce the full list of December and January fixture switches on Friday.
      Instead the League only announced the seven matches moved from the 3pm Saturday slot on December 2, which include Manchester United fans facing ANOTHER 8pm away match, this time at Newcastle.
      The Prem said: “The remaining December and January fixtures will be announced early next week.”
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      Manchester City’s home game with Spurs will be the main event over that weekend in the 4.30pm Sunday slot.
      Four games – Bournemouth versus Aston Villa, Chelsea’s match with Brighton, Fulham’s trip to Liverpool and West Ham against Crystal Palace will be 2pm starts on December 3 because of European commitments the previous Thursday. More

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      Mohammed Kudus’ agent slams ‘ridiculous’ Chelsea transfer chiefs for bizarre summer bargaining tactic

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      MOHAMMED KUDUS’ agent has slammed Chelsea for their “ridiculous” bargaining tactics.The Blues were linked with the Ghanaian ace during the summer transfer window.
      Mohammed Kudus joined West Ham from Ajax for £38mCredit: Getty
      Kudus, 23, agreed personal terms with the West Londoners, and is even claimed to have spoken with Mauricio Pochettino.
      The move fell through, however, because Chelsea would not offer Ajax more than £17million – less than half of the £38m fee he eventually went to West Ham for.
      Speaking to RMC Sport about the Blues’ bizarre pursuit, Kudus’ agent Jen Mendelewitsch said: “We reached an agreement with Chelsea, we agreed the contract with Chelsea but the deal was not done.
      “He talked with the coach but in the end it didn’t happen because Chelsea made a ridiculous offer to Ajax.
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      “There was no counter offer.
      “Chelsea did this with lots of players this summer, making very low offers to clubs knowing that they would not be accepted.”
      Mendelewitsch then revealed why she thinks the Blues behaved so strangely.
      She added: “The truth is that they were completely focused on the transfer of (Moises) Caicedo which took up all their energy.”
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      Kudus, 23, is yet to start a Premier League game under Hammers boss David Moyes.
      But he managed to bag his first goal from the bench last time out, netting a last minute equaliser against Newcastle.
      The attacker has started both of West Ham’s Europa League matches so far this term, scoring against Backa Topola.
      After that match, Moyes lifted the lid on his plan for Kudus, saying: “We’re getting used to us and we’re still getting used to him, as we’ve said about a lot of our new players who have come to the Premier League.
      “We’re going to give Mo the opportunity to settle in, but he made a good contribution on Thursday night.”
      Kudus, 23, bagged his first Prem goal last time outCredit: Getty More