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      Mykhailo Mudryk shows off incredible body transformation as fans call Chelsea star the ‘Ukrainian Adama Traore’

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      CHELSEA fans were left stunned with Mykhailo Mudryk’s bulked up body transformation. The winger joined the Blues in January from Shakhtar Donetsk in a deal worth £88.5million.
      Chelsea fans were left stunned with Mykhailo Mudryk’s bulked up body transformationCredit: instagram @mmudryk10
      Mykhailo Mudryk looked buffed up as he modelled Chelsea’s new kitCredit: instagram @chelseafc
      Mudryk failed to hit the ground running in his first six months in the capital, not managing a goal in his 17 appearances.
      But the Ukrainian looks to be returning as an all new man when modelling Chelsea’s new retro-themed kit.
      Mudryk appeared buffed up and one fan reacted: “Ukrainian adama traore.”
      Another added: “Mudryk really putting some time into the gym.”
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      One commented: “Is it just me or Mudryk looks jacked up?”
      Mudryk, still only 22, will be among the Chelsea strugglers set for a fresh start under new boss Maurico Pochettino.
      Pochettino must fix a bloated squad after Todd Boehly’s wild first year as owner, which included £606million worth of signings.
      So the likes of Mudryk, Raheem Sterling and Enzo Fernandez must now step up to the plate.
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      Pochettino said: “Now is a new start, a fresh start, and they need to show their real quality.
      “We must give them a chance to show they can cope with pressure at Chelsea and perform with the best.
      “We can’t just blame the players, we need to see what is going on and why they are not performing in the way we expect.
      “When all is clear, we cannot give excuses to them not to perform.”
      Maurico Pochettino leads Chelsea’s training sessionCredit: Getty More

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      Every Premier League squad’s value revealed with Arsenal biggest winners and Man Utd’s transfer failures highlighted

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      ARSENAL have increased the value of their squad more than any other Premier League club.Mikel Arteta’s side narrowly missed out on the title last season, falling away towards the end of the campaign as Manchester City clinched a fifth crown in six years.
      Mikel Arteta has significantly boosted the value of his Arsenal squadCredit: Getty
      Chelsea’s squad has decreased significantly in value since the players were signedCredit: Reuters
      But it should not go unnoticed how much the Spaniard has improved his Gunners side – who finished fifth in 2021/22.
      And that has been shown through stats provided by Transfermarkt.
      Arsenal’s squad has cost £572million to assemble, with their current market value standing at £915m.
      That is an increase of £343m – £100m more than any other side in the division.
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      How each Premier League team’s squad has changed in value
      Liverpool and Man City have also seen their squads improve in value since they purchased their players – by £154m and £150m respectively – with Pep Guardiola the only head coach boasting a set of players valued in excess of £1bn.
      Tottenham can also say they have marginally increased their squad’s worth by £43m.
      But at the other end of the scale come Chelsea and Manchester United.
      Todd Boehly’s £600m cash splash since arriving at Stamford Bridge 12 months ago has done little to improve the squad.
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      And it has seen them drop to the bottom of the table when it comes to the value of their players compared to how much they arrived for.
      The West London club have spent £880m on their star-studded roster – more than any other team – with their value standing at £756m.
      That sees them pip Man Utd to the unwanted 20th place with a net loss of £-124m.
      Erik ten Hag’s men also hold a negative value of their squad at £-115m.
      Chelsea and United are two of just four clubs with a negative transfer value – along with Sheffield United and Wolves.
      Meanwhile, the other big winners from the list are Brighton – who hold a £243m squad value increase having developed the likes of Evan Ferguson, Moises Caicedo, Julio Enciso, Pervis Estupinan, Kaoru Mitoma and Solly March.
      Brentford, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest have also increased their squad’s value by between £81m and £179m. More

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      Fans convinced Chelsea had to EDIT OUT two former stars from their kit launch after they quit the club this summer

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      CHELSEA fans are convinced the club had to EDIT OUT two former players from their kit launch after leaked images showed the players in the new shirt.Chelsea unveiled their new kit yesterday alongside the tagline ‘it’s a 90s thing’ which showcased the likes of Mykhailo Mudryk and Enzo Fernandez in the new kit.
      A leaked photo featuring Cesar Azpilicueta and Kai Havertz was doing the rounds on TwitterCredit: twitter @chelseahq_
      The former stars did not make the final cutCredit: instagram @chelseafc
      The kit draws inspiration from the 90sCredit: https://www.instagram.com/chelseafc/
      The launch featured legends Dennis Wise and Roberto Di MatteoCredit: https://www.instagram.com/chelseafc/
      But after a leaked image started doing the rounds on Twitter yesterday, fans put two and two together and realised some former stars had been airbrushed from the campaign.
      The behind the scenes picture showed a number of ex and current Chelsea players posing with fans on a sofa.
      And among the now ex-Chelsea players were Kai Havertz and Cesar Azpilicueta.
      Former Chelsea captain Azpilicueta took particular prominence in the shoot, stood front and centre of the photo with his arms folded.
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      The Spaniard completed a move to Atletico Madrid last week, with the club agreeing to let him go on a free transfer after 11 years of service at the club.
      Meanwhile Havertz appeared in the promotion sat next to Dennis Wise to the right of the shot.
      Havertz departed Chelsea to join London rivals Arsenal in June in a £65m deal.
      The sight of Havertz caused particular consternation with fans online, with one fan saying: “Just seen this picture and remembered Kai Havertz isn’t at Chelsea anymore 🥳😁”
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      Some eagle-eyed fans also pointed to the fact that Trevoh Chalobah appears in the original photo but did not make the final edit of the pictures – raising questions over his future.
      But a picture featuring Chalobah has since been shared on the club’s Instagram page.
      The kit launch also saw Chelsea become the first ‘big six’ team to release a shirt without a sponsor in the Premier League era.
      The club have have so far failed to attract a front of shirt sponsor they deem financially lucrative enough – after their £40million-a-year deal with phone company Three ran out.
      Todd Boehly had negotiated a deal with streaming service Paramount+ but it was blocked by the Premier League.
      The club then entered negotiations with gambling company stake but a deal fell through after fan backlash.
      With the kit not available to purchase until August 16 it is likely that the new shirt will not be released without a sponsor.
      The club warned: “Fans should be aware that the 2023-24 home kit that features on pitch may subsequently feature a front-of-shirt partner.” More

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      Juventus ‘want shock Romelu Lukaku transfer but are FURIOUS with Chelsea for huge price tag hike’

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      JUVENTUS are chasing a shock move for Romelu Lukaku but are furious with Chelsea for hiking his price tag.The Blues have reportedly increased their asking price for the striker after Juventus made their interest known.
      Juventus are eyeing a shock move for Romelu LukakuCredit: Rex
      Lukaku’s future at Stamford Bridge remains unclear following his loan spell at Inter Milan last season.
      According to Corriere dello Sport, Juve have expressed an interest in signing the 30-year-old.
      However, they have been left unhappy with Chelsea after they informed Inter of their interest.
      The report adds that Chelsea have also raised their asking price for Lukaku to £40million after rejecting a £23million offer from Inter.
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      Juventus have been holding talks over a deal for Lukaku, who is also attracting interest from Al-Hilal.
      Chelsea re-signed Lukaku from Inter in 2021 for £96.5million but spent last season on loan at Inter.
      He scored 14 goals in 37 appearances, including 10 Serie A goals.
      Lukaku could still have a future at Chelsea under new manager Mauricio Pochettino.
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      Speaking in his first Chelsea press conference, Pochettino told reporters: “Everyone knows what we think.
      “In that case he needs to come back on the 12th or 13th to be part of the squad to start pre-season.
      “When he arrives the first thing he’ll do is come to my office and say hello. If he is still a Chelsea player, I expect the same.” More

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      Tottenham ‘plan transfer bid for Chelsea star to replace Croatia winger Ivan Perisic’ as Postecoglou plans rebuild

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      TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR are planning a transfer bid for a Chelsea star to replace Ivan Perisic.The Croatian winger is set to leave the club this month and return to boyhood club Hajduk Split.
      Ange Postecoglou is planning a move for a Chelsea starCredit: Rex
      Perisic is reportedly ready to rip up his Spurs contract a year early to complete the free transfer.
      As a result, Ange Postecoglou is now looking for a replacement as he continues his Tottenham rebuild.
      According to FootballTransfers, Spurs are monitoring Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella as a potential replacement.
      Chelsea are keen to sell the Spaniard this summer, although their asking price is not known.
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      The report adds that Postecoglou wants to sign Cucurella and play him as an inverted full-back in his Spurs system.
      Cucurella only joined Chelsea last year and still has five years remaining on his contract at Stamford Bridge.
      However, he endured a difficult campaign in West London, registering two assists in 33 appearances.
      His future at the club has been in doubt since the end of last season, with Newcastle United previously linked with the 24-year-old.
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      Postecoglou is keen to overhaul his squad after replacing Antonio Conte in the Spurs dugout.
      The Australian reportedly wants to offload at least 10 players, with Harry Winks and Lucas Moura already leaving the club.
      Meanwhile, both James Maddison and Guglielmo Vicario have arrived at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium so far in the transfer window.
      Marc Cucurella is being monitored by Tottenham HotspurCredit: Getty More

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      Juventus ‘hold transfer talks with Chelsea over £97.5m flop Romelu Lukaku as Serie A side rival Inter Milan for swoop’

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      ITALIAN giants Juventus have entered the race to sign Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku.The striker’s preference had been a return to Inter Milan after spending last season on loan there.
      Lukaku might have more options than first appeared this summer as he looks to leave ChelseaCredit: Getty
      But the Milan club are struggling financially and that has opened the door for other clubs to swoop in.
      Chelsea are hoping to get the striker off their books this summer and had been hopeful of a deal with Saudi side Al-Hilal.
      But Juventus have now entered the race according to Sky Sports.
      The outlet report that Juve have held talks with Chelsea’s representatives over signing the Belgian international.
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      The striker is not part of new manager Mauricio Pochettino’s plans despite the club struggling for reliable strikers – and it is understood they will be in the market for a new forward this summer.
      Lukaku struggled to make a positive impression during the first half of last season at Inter after struggling with injury.
      The forward returned 10 goals and six assists in the Serie A in 25 appearances – despite many of these appearances coming from the bench.
      It’s been a busy summer for departures at Chelsea after kicking things off by sending Kalidou Koulibaly and Edouard Mendy packing to Saudi Arabia.
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      They have since focused on shifting players to domestic teams with Kai Havertz and Mason Mount joining Arsenal and Manchester United respectively.
      Christian Pulisic is expected to follow Ruben Loftus-Cheek in joining AC Milan with the two clubs agreeing a £19million deal according to The Athletic.
      Meanwhile Pochettino was asked about how his move to Chelsea will effect his relationship with Spurs fans during his first press conference as Chelsea manager yesterday.
      He said: “I don’t believe that the fans will change but what can they do? Nothing.
      “For me it is about being focused on trying to do my job here. What can I say or do if that happens [Spurs fans hating him] It’s up to them to keep or not the feelings they were feeling in the past.” More

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      Inter Milan ‘make transfer bid for Chelsea flop Romelu Lukaku’ but Blues must take huge hit on striker’s fee

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      INTER MILAN are reportedly ready to buy Romelu Lukaku – but Chelsea face taking a huge hit on the flop striker. The Blues re-signed Lukaku in 2021 for £97.5million but after just one season he was sent back on loan to Inter.
      Inter Milan are reportedly ready to buy Romelu LukakuCredit: Rex
      He finished the season with 14 goals in his 37 appearances but was hampered with injuries.
      And incoming Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino does not look like he will hand the Belgian a Stamford Bridge lifeline.
      Initially, Inter were looking to negotiate another loan deal with an obligation to buy.
      But Chelsea want to sell the striker, and according to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italians are preparing an offer of £25.6m.
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      Lukaku joined Chelsea at 17 from Anderlecht but after three years and two loan moves he joined Everton.
      After spells with Manchester United and Inter, the forward established himself as a prolific scorer in Serie A.
      It earned him a move back to London but midway through the season Lukaku revealed he was unsettled in the English capital.
      That proved the beginning of the end for him and five months later he was back in Milan.
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      Lukaku could be part of Chelsea’s massive firesale this summer.
      Kai Havertz, Mateo Kovacic, Mason Mount, Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, N’Golo Kante and Cesar Azpilicueta have all gone.
      And Hakim Ziyech, Christian Pulisic and Callum Hudson-Odoi are also linked with moves away.
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      I trained with Mount, Rice and Pulisic but last played in the 8th tier of English football, it’s hard seeing them thrive

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      A FOOTBALLER who was on Chelsea’s books with Mason Mount, Declan Rice and Christian Pulisic admitted it is hard to watch their success. Tom Carlton, who was with the Blues until the age of 14, played with Mount and Rice at academy level.
      Mason Mount, Christian Pulisic and Tom CarltonCredit: Twitter @ChelseaFC
      And a picture of Carlton with Mount and Pulisic – on trial with Chelsea at the time – went viral on social media.
      He told Kent Online: “I didn’t even remember Pulisic being at Chelsea at the time until I saw the picture.
       “Apparently, he was there on a 10-day trial and he obviously didn’t get signed at the time.”
      Carlton suffered heartbreak with Rice as teenagers when they were released by Chelsea.
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      He said: “It was hard to take. It was heartbreaking.
      “For a week after I was really upset; I didn’t go back to school for the next couple of days because my head was all over the place.
      “But two or three days later my dad was receiving phone call after phone call from different clubs, like West Ham, Charlton, Millwall, Fulham, Birmingham, West Brom – a lot of clubs.”
      Carlton was signed by West Ham – alongside Rice – but he suffered setback again when he was not offered a professional contract.
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      He did later join Football League side Colchester before eventually playing semi-pro for Herne Bay in the eighth tier.
      Carlton has not been left envious of his former team-mates but admitted it was difficult to watch their rise.
      He said: “It’s hard, to be honest.
      “It’s not because of jealousy or anything like that – fair play to them for making it that far – but it could have been me and that’s why it’s so hard to watch.”
      Tom Carlton was sadly released by Chelsea and West HamCredit: More