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      Chelsea ‘close to transfer’ for wonderkid dubbed ‘Kante’s little brother’ but could farm him out to Boehly’s other club

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      CHELSEA are closing in on a summer swoop for Montpellier star Elye Wahi, reports suggest.Wahi stood out in Ligue 1 last season as he registered an impressive total of 19 goals and six assists in 33 appearances.
      Chelsea are close to signing Montpellier star Elye Wahi this summerCredit: AFP
      Wahi, though, may spent the coming season on loan at Chelsea’s sister club StrasbourgCredit: Getty
      Chelsea target Wahi has been dubbed “N’Golo Kante’s little brother”Credit: Getty
      And according to The Mail, the Blues are ready to add the striker to Mauricio Pochettino’s squad.
      Inter Milan have also shown interest in the 20-year-old wonderkid but the West Londoners are expected to win the bidding war.
      If the France Under-21 international joins Chelsea then he is expected to be loaned out to Strasbourg.
      This comes after the Premier League giants’ owner Todd Boehly bought a near 100 per cent stake of the Ligue 1 outfit.
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      That is despite Pochettino desperately looking for a centre-forward to spearhead his attack this coming season.
      Nicholas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku also moved to Stamford Bridge this summer.
      But Jackson may not be the team’s starting No9 whereas Nkunku is more likely to be used in different positions up front.
      Wahi is so highly-rated he has been compared to Chelsea legend N’Golo Kante, despite the fact they play in different positions.
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      The comparison with Kante, who left for a mega-money contract in Saudi Arabia for Al-Ittihad, comes through them both hailing from the small Paris suburb of Courcouronnes.
      And each started their football careers at the local amateur club JS Suresnes and, like the star midfielder, Wahi spent every spare second at their Maurice-Hubert stadium honing his skills.
      Those similarities saw Le Parisien dubbing the young Frenchman as “Kante’s little brother”. More

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      Chelsea ‘in talks with Ajax over transfer for former Man Utd target with personal terms nearly agreed’

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      CHELSEA have contacted Ajax over a move for Mohammed Kudus.Kudus stood out for the Eredivisie giants last season, despite their poor campaign that saw them finishing third, and attracted interest from Europe’s top bidders.
      Chelsea have contacted Ajax about Mohammed KudusCredit: Rex
      Chelsea target Kudus was previously linked with a move to Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Manchester United were interested in landing the attacking midfielder this summer but ended their pursuit after signing Mason Mount from the Blues.
      And according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, the West Londoners have now swooped in to land the Ghana international.
      Chelsea and Ajax have held talks but no offer has been tabled from the Premier League giants.
      However, Mauricio Pochettino’s side has also contacted the 22-year-old.
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      And personal terms are close to being agreed with Kudus, who appears keen to move in the summer.
      The Ghanaian’s agent Jennifer Mendelewitsch put potential suitors on red alert in May by admitting that her client would like a new challenge.
      Mendelewitsch told De Telegraaf: “I think it is best for both Ajax and Mohammed that he makes a transfer now.
      “Now is the right time. He has ignored a proposal to extend his contract until the summer of 2026.
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      “What I can say is that after the World Cup and this season there is a lot of interest in Kudus.”
      Kudus has two more years left in his contract and Ajax have previously demanded £40million to let him go.
      He joined Ajax from Nordsjaelland in 2020 and quickly rose to prominence in Amsterdam.
      The versatile forward has since scored 23 goals and provided 11 assists in 84 appearances for the Dutch giants.
      And that also led to two Eredivisie titles as well as the Dutch Cup in 2021. More

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      Chelsea outcast Callum Hudson-Odoi set for reunion with old Blues boss as he closes on transfer to Serie A giant

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      CHELSEA outcast Callum Hudson-Odoi looks set to reunite with a former boss at Serie A side Lazio.Hudson-Odoi, 22, had been tipped to be the latest player to join the Saudi Pro League – amid interest from multiple sides in the Gulf.
      Hudson Odoi has struggled for minutes at Chelsea in recent yearsCredit: Getty
      Sarri gave Hudson-Odoi his first break in the Chelsea first teamCredit: Jamie McPhilimey – The Sun
      According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano though, he looks set to link up with former manager Maurizio Sarri in Rome.
      Romano said there is no truth in reports of a loan move with an obligation to buy as Chelsea are only willing to sell the winger permanently.
      His £120,000-a-week contract is set to expire next summer.
      Sarri managed Hudson Odoi during his stint as Chelsea manager between 2018 and 2019 – where the winger made 23 senior appearances for The Blues.
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      Much of these came in cup competitions, with the young winger particularly impressing in the Europa League at the time.
      His performances sparked a clamour from Chelsea fans to give Hudson-Odoi Premier League minutes, to which Sarri responded: “I don’t know if Hudson-Odoi is able for the Premier League at 18, especially in a big team.
      “If he’s good enough to play in a big team in the Premier League at 18 then he could be the best player in Europe in two years.”
      Hudson-Odoi was subject to extensive interest from Bayern Munich after he first broke into the Chelsea first team.
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      He was subject to a £70million transfer bid from Bayern in 2020.
      Hudson-Odoi ultimately remained at Chelsea however, penning a five-year-deal on £120k-a-week.
      Since then however, he has struggled to nail down a place in the Chelsea first team.
      The winger has struggled with injury throughout his Chelsea career and last year found himself out on loan at Bayer Leverkusen as he looked to kickstart his career.
      He struggled again with injury in Germany and was limited to just 14 appearances at Leverkusen.
      A move to Lazio to reunite with former boss Sarri could be just what the winger needs as he looks to reignite his faltering career. More

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      Arsenal ready to hijack Tottenham’s Douglas Luiz transfer as Spurs line up Chelsea ace as backup

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      TOTTENHAM and Arsenal poised to tussle it out to land midfield ace Douglas Luiz.Spurs will target the Aston Villa man if they sell Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
      Arsenal are ready to hijack Tottenham’s move for Douglas LuizCredit: Rex
      But they face competition from North London rivals the Gunners, who are eyeing a a fresh move for the Brazilian.
      They were keen on Luiz last summer but the 25-year-old signed a new contract at Villa Park.
      Hojbjerg, 27, is not a natural fit for new boss Ange Postecoglou’s attacking style and looks likely to leave Spurs.
      Talks with Atletico Madrid are ongoing, while his old club Bayern Munich have shown an interest.
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      Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher, 23, is also in Postecoglou’s sights.
      But the chances of landing him may hinge on the Blues’ pursuit of 21-year-old Brighton wonderkid Moises Caicedo.
      Mauricio Pochettino’s side have been chasing a deal for Caicedo throughout the transfer window.
      However, they have so far had two bids rejected, including a £70million offer earlier this week.
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      Brighton are understood to value the Ecuadorian midfielder at £100million this summer.
      Caicedo has also attracted interest from Liverpool as a potential replacement for Fabinho. More

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      Chelsea’s £70m Moises Caicedo transfer offer ‘nowhere near enough’ as Brighton tell Blues ‘he’s better than Declan Rice’

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      CHELSEA have been told by Brighton that their £70million offer for Moises Caicedo is “nowhere near enough”.The Seagulls have also informed the Blues that he will cost a similar amount to Declan Rice.
      Chelsea have been told their £70million bid for Moises Caicedo is ‘nowhere near enough’Credit: Getty
      Brighton see Moises Caicedo as better than Declan RiceCredit: Getty
      Chelsea have already had two bids rejected for Caicedo, including a £70million offer launched earlier this week.
      According to The Athletic, those offers were seen as way too low by Brighton, who are not willing to entertain bids below their £100million valuation.
      Brighton see Caicedo as at least as good, if not better, than Rice and believe he is worth a similar amount.
      Rice completed a £105million move to Arsenal from West Ham last weekend.
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      In addition, Brighton rejected a £70million bid from the Gunners for Caicedo as recently as January.
      The midfielder has since signed a new four-year deal through to the summer of 2027.
      He also starred as the Seagulls went on to secure qualification for this season’s Europa League.
      Caicedo’s performances for Brighton have seen Chelsea linked with a move throughout the summer window.
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      However, they also face competition from Liverpool, who could hijack any potential deal.
      The 21-year-old has been identified as a possible replacement for Fabinho once he completes his move to Saudi Arabia.
      Stamford Bridge remains Caicedo’s preferred destination, though, and he has even admitted “he can’t say no” to joining Chelsea. More

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      Watch Joao Felix ‘row with Thomas Lemar in fiery training ground bust-up’ after ex-Chelsea star’s transfer bombshell

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      ATLETICO MADRID’s wantaway star Joao Felix was filmed having what appeared to be a heated row with team-mate Thomas Lemar.Felix has fallen out of favour at Atletico with manager Diego Simeone making it clear he is no longer part of his plans since last season.

      Joao Felix threw a towel to Atletico Madrid team-mate Thomas LemarCredit: TWITTER VIA @MercadoATM
      Lemar threw the towel back to Felix during a heated training ground bust-upCredit: TWITTER VIA @MercadoATM
      The forward, who joined Atleti in 2019 following a club record £111million deal from Benfica, spent the second half of last term on loan at Chelsea after a £10m agreement.
      However, new Blues manager Mauricio Pochettino opted against signing the Portugal international on a permanent basis and the player has since been looking for a new destination.
      And it seems like tensions are rising as the 23-year-old appeared to have a scuffle with Lemar during pre-season training.
      The camera caught Felix throwing a towel at the attacking midfielder in front of his team-mates.
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      The France international caught the towel and exchanged heated words with the Portuguese ace.
      Lemar then threw the towel back while the ex-Chelsea player’s back was turned.
      But Felix saw it coming and ducked as the unbelievable scene came to an close.
      This comes after the wantaway star shocked Atletico fans by publicly declaring his desire to join LaLiga rivals Barcelona.
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      Felix said: “Barcelona has always been my first choice and I would love to join them.
      “It was always my dream since I was a kid. If it happens, it will be a dream come true for me.”
      Felix’s statement angered Atletico fans so much that his plaque was vandalised outside the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. More

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      Chelsea consider shock transfer for former player after losing Wesley Fofana to devastating injury

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      CHELSEA are considering a shock reunion with Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi after losing Wesley Fofana to a serious knee injury. The Blue’s central defender has undergone surgery for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and is set to miss most of the upcoming season.
      Wesley Fofana has undergone surgery for an ACL injuryCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Chelsea have their eyes on Crystal Palace’s Marc GuehiCredit: Getty
      Mauricio Pochettino has had hectic summer allowing several senior players to exit while focusing on strengthening the midfield.
      However, the ex-Spurs manager may be forced into the market for a centre-back and it is claimed by The Guardian that Guehi is a key interest.
      The 23-year-old will not come cheap though as Palace have put a hefty price tag of £60million on the player, according to reports.
      Chelsea’s youth star left for The Eagles two years ago for £18m and made a great impression at Selhurst Park.
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      Guehi has gone on to break into the England squad as a result of his stunning performances in the Premier League last season.
      However, for Pochettino the question lies in whether they react to Fofana’s injury and spend a huge sum on Guehi.

      Fofana, who cost the Blues £70m last season, was in line to play with left-footed defenders Levi Colwill or Benoit Badiashile next season.
      This leaves Pochettino with a decision to make, with Thiago Silva turning 39 in September and Trevoh Chalobah, who Inter Milan have shown an interest in, his other options.
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      Harry Maguire was considered an option but has reportedly now been ruled out.
      Guehi, an under-18 Blues Treble-winner, would be a smart move as he came up through the club’s ranks and could would cover for Fofana’s injury.
      His £60m valuation would also be less due to a future sell-on clause agreed with Palace two years ago, meaning the £18m originally spent on the defender would be taken off any agreed fee.
      If Guehi makes a return to Stamford Bridge their back line could be entirely made up from the academy, with Colwill and Reece James.
      Guehi won the treble for Chelsea’s under-18Credit: Getty More

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      Young players who left Chelsea to make the grade elsewhere including Eddie Nketiah, Declan Rice and Nathan Ake

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      SOME Chelsea academy prospects are now thriving first-team stars at the Blues – with one now becoming the most expensive British transfer ever.The likes of Mason Mount and Reece James have made great strides from the youth team to become Premier League heroes.
      Declan Rice is now starring for both West Ham and EnglandCredit: Alamy
      Mount left West London this summer to sign for Manchester United in a £60million deal.
      While Declan Rice has stolen the headlines – securing a record-breaking £105million move to London rivals Arsenal.
      For years youth prospects were forced to spend time on loan and eventually leave the club permanently in search of first-team football.
      SunSport picks out five of the Chelsea academy prospects that got away…
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      Declan Rice
      The ex-West Ham midfielder was a top transfer target for the Blues, until the Gunners swooped to sign him.
      Now a regular in Gareth Southgate’s England squad, it appeared the Blues missed a trick when they released him at the age of 14.
      Rice revealed how he ‘broke down’ following the news but moved to the Hammers where he has cemented his reputation as one of the best defensive midfielders in the country.
      A move back to his boyhood club appeared almost inevitable, before Roman Abramovich’s sanction woes, but now they will have to see him wear the red and white of Arsenal.
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      Declan Rice, right, was released by Chelsea age 14
      Rhian Brewster
      The 22-year-old striker joined Chelsea aged seven having turned down the likes of Arsenal.
      At the age of 14, he quit to join Liverpool where he felt his development was better suited elsewhere.
      He made just three competitive appearances for the Reds but a loan stint at Swansea highlighted his potential.
      The England U17s World Cup winner bagged 10 in 20 for the Swans and earned a £23.5million move to Sheffield United in 2020.
      He suffered relegation with the Blades, and found goals hard to come by in the Championship with just one goal in 17 games last season.
      Will be hoping to regain his earlier form in the Premier League again this season.
      Rhian Brewster made a £23.5m move to Sheff Utd
      Nathan Ake
      The Dutch defender was rewarded with a £40million switch to Man City in 2020 and a Treble winning-season last year after spending three impressive seasons at Bournemouth.
      He joined Chelsea’s academy in 2011 from Feyenoord and had three loan spells with Reading, Watford and the Cherries.
      Ake made seven league appearances for Chelsea before sealing his permanent move to Bournemouth for £20m in 2017.
      Nathan Ake was sold to Bournemouth for £20m in 2017Credit: Rex Features
      Eddie Nketiah is now a regular in the first-team set-up at ArsenalCredit: EPA
      Eddie Nketiah
      Nketiah teamed up with the Chelsea academy as a nine-year-old but was released by the club in 2015.
      Arsenal quickly snapped the now 24-year-old up, who committed his future to the club by signing a new contract last summer.
      In his past two seasons, Nketiah has scored 19 goals for the Gunners in all competitions.
      Bertrand Traore
      Traore was first linked with a move to Chelsea in 2010 from Auxerre but it was 2013 when he was finally announced.
      He was loaned to Vitesse and Ajax before making ten league appearances for Chelsea, scoring twice.
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      Traore then spent three years with Lyon before earning a £17million switch to Aston Villa in 2020.
      He enjoyed a loan in Turkey with Süper Lig club İstanbul Başakşehir, and is negotiating a move away from Villa Park.
      Bertrand Traore failed to hit the heights at ChelseaCredit: AFP More