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      Most expensive XI of Premier League summer transfers including mega-money Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd new boys

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      DECLAN RICE and Moises Caicedo form a mega-money midfield in the Premier League’s most expensive XI from this summer’s transfer window.England’s top-flight clubs spent a whopping £2.44billion on new players – with Chelsea once again splashing the most.
      Declan Rice joined Arsenal for £105m from West HamCredit: Alamy
      Moises Caicedo became the Premier League’s most expensive playerCredit: Getty

      Todd Boehly stumped up a staggering £434million to bring in 12 new first-team stars.
      A quarter of that went on Caicedo alone, with the Blues paying Brighton a new British transfer record fee of £115m including add-ons for the Ecuadorian midfielder.
      That sees him walk into the midfielder, where he partners Arsenal’s new £105m man Declan Rice.
      Mason Mount (£60m) and Dominik Szoboszlai (£60m) join forces just in front – despite signing for rivals Manchester United and Liverpool this summer.
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      In attack, Rasmus Hojlund leads the line after signing for the Red Devils in a £72m transfer.
      He is supported by Kai Havertz (£65m) and Christopher Nkunku (£56m) in an all-star attack.
      At the other end of the field, new United goalkeeper Andre Onana’s £47.2m move to Old Trafford sees him take the gloves.
      The Cameroonian is shielded by a back three of Jurrien Timber of Arsenal (£39m), Manchester City’s £77m man Josko Gvardiol and new Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven, who cost up to £43m.
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      It means the likes of Tino Livramento (£35m) and Axel Disasi (£38m) provide back-up on the bench.
      And Jeremy Doku (£55.5m), Sandro Tonali (£55m), Romeo Lavia (£58m), Matheus Nunes (£53m) and Moussa Diaby (£52m) all miss out, too.
      Brennan Johnson (£50m), Cole Palmer (£42.5m), James Maddison (£45m) and Alexis Mac Allister (£40m) were among the other big-money movers before the transfer window slammed shut.
      Overseas, Jude Bellingham’s £115m switch from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid was the biggest deal, closely followed by Harry Kane leaving Tottenham to sign for Bayern Munich in a £104m move.
      Neymar was the top Saudi move as Al-Hilal stumped up £78m for the Brazilian from PSG – although the world record could be shattered if Liverpool relent and sell Mo Salah.
      Randal Kolo Muani joined PSG for £77.2m while Lucas Hernandez (£45m) and Manuel Ugarte (£51.5m) also headed to the Parc des Princes as Kim Min-jae headed to Bayern Munich for £43.5m.
      Lastly, Malcom (£51m), Otavio (£51m), Ruben Neves (£47m) and Alexandar Mitrovic (£45m) all went to the Saudi Pro League.

      Rasmus Hojlund will be desperate to live up to his price tagCredit: Reuters
      Josko Gvardiol cost Manchester City £77mCredit: Getty
      Harry Kane finally left Tottenham in a £104m switch to BayernCredit: Getty
      Jude Bellingham has made a stunning start at Real MadridCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea star’s reaction to mega deadline day bid for him caught on camera as he watches Sky Sports News in leaked video

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      A CHELSEA star has been caught on camera giving his reaction to a HUGE deadline day bid that came in for him. Ian Maatsen was the subject of a £31.5million bid from Burnley with Vincent Kompany keen to re-sign the youngster.

      Burnley launched a £31.5million bid for Ian Maatsen on deadline dayCredit: Getty
      Maatsen spent last season on loan at BurnleyCredit: Getty
      Maatsen spent last term on loan with the Clarets in the Championship, but will be staying put at Stamford Bridge this season.
      The Blues are said to have accepted the bid which was a loan offer with an obligation to buy for £31.5m.
      But the move ultimately collapsed after it was revealed by Jacob Steinberg that Maatsen was reluctant to head to Turf Moor on a permanent basis.
      And now a leaked video has shown the Chelsea wonderkid reacting to the news that Burnley had bid for him whilst watching Sky Sports News.
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      The 21-year-old can be seen smiling as the news is breaking and then turning to the camera to reassure Chelsea fans he is staying.
      He appears to say: “I’m still here guys. Up the Blues!”
      Maatsen has featured twice for Mauricio Pochettino’s side so far this season with both appearances coming from the bench.
      But he is highly rated amongst the West London club’s fanbase and they’ll be pleased he’s staying put.
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      Chelsea topped off their transfer window with the addition of Cole Palmer from Manchester City.
      The winger became their 11th signing of the summer and pushed the total spending under owner Todd Boehly over the £1BILLION mark.
      Cole Palmer has joined Chelsea for £42.5millionCredit: Getty More

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      Callum Hudson-Odoi’s true transfer fee leaves fans staggered after Chelsea ace was once linked with Bayern Munich

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      CHELSEA FANS have been left staggered after they found out how much their club really sold Callum Hudson-Odoi for. Hudson-Odoi joined Nottingham Forest on deadline day and it was for far less than Bayern Munich previously offered.
      Callum Hudson-Odoi has signed for Nottingham ForestCredit: Instagram @officialnffc
      The 22-year-old was once one of the most highly rated prospects in the country, but is no longer at the top of his game.
      Back in 2020 when he had first made a name for himself at Chelsea, Bayern Munich tried to steal him away from The Blues in a deal worth a whopping £70million.
      But just three years later and he is now leaving Stamford Bridge for the City Ground in a deal worth pennies in comparison.
      The Telegraph has revealed that Forest have actually signed Hudson-Odoi for just £3million with £2m of potential add-ons.
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      It had first been said that the tricky winger would be leaving for £8million, but that was later corrected to the true fee.
      And the bargain price tag has left Chelsea fans stunned – leading many of them to head to social media to voice their opinions on the matter.
      One said: “Imagine he thrives now, £5m could be an absolutely insane deal.”
      Another added: “This fee baffles me. Why so cheap?”
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      A third commented: “£5m, I’m crying.”
      Whilst another fan joked that there must be a mistake with the numbers, they wrote: “I think you missed out a zero there.”
      Hudson-Odoi burst on to the scene back in the 2019/2020 when he was playing regular minutes for Chelsea.
      He even earned himself a call-up to the England squad and was capped three times for the Three Lions.
      But his playing time began to dry up and after struggling to get minutes he spent last season on loan in Germany with Bayer Leverkusen.
      Even there he had a hard time getting on the pitch as he made just 14 league appearances all season registering one assist and failing to score a goal.
      There will be high hopes for the Englishman in Nottingham as Forest look to improve on their 16th place Premier League finish last season.
      The Tricky Trees had a busy deadline day which saw them sign an incredible SEVEN players including Divock Origi and Nuno Tavares.
      Hudson-Odoi was a rising star at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      The 22-year-old has been capped three times for EnglandCredit: Reuters
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      Cole Palmer salary: What is the footballer’s net worth?

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      COLE Palmer is a rising star when it comes to his football career.During the early stages of the 2023/24 season, he is set to make the move from Manchester City to Chelsea, but what is his salary?
      Cole Palmer is known for his football careerCredit: Alamy
      What is Cole Palmer’s salary at Manchester City?
      Cole Palmer plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Premier League club Manchester City.
      He signed a five year and £3,500,000 contract with the club in 2021.
      This included an annual average salary of £700,000.
      In 2023, Palmer earns a base salary of £1,040,000, which is around £25,000 a week.
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      He has supported the team since he was a child and joined City at under-eight level and progressed through the Academy age groups before captaining the under-18s during the 2019–20 season.
      On 30 September, 2020, Palmer made his first-team debut for City in a 3–0 away win over Burnley.
      How much could Cole Palmer earn at Chelsea?
      In August 2023, Chelsea showed interest in Palmer.
      The Blue’s initial bid of £35million for the winger faced rejection but the bid is expected to rise to £45million.
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      Reports suggest that Palmer’s earning would go up significantly if he were to transfer to Chelsea.
      An exact figure has not yet been released.
      Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has been trying to add another attacking player to his squad since losing Christopher Nkunku to a long-term knee injury.
      Who is Cole Palmer?
      Palmer was born on May 6, 2002, in Wythenshawe.
      As well as his successful career at Manchester City, Palmer also represented the England national under-17 team at the 2019 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.
      On August 27, 2021, Palmer received his first call up for the England Under-21s.
      He managed to score a goal on his debut in a 2–0 win over Kosovo in 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification.
      On June 14, 2023, Palmer was included in the England squad for the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship which they went on to win. More

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      Tottenham consider ‘Conor Gallagher bid with Cole Palmer Chelsea transfer opening door to late £50m deal’

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      CHELSEA’S late swoop for Man City’s Cole Palmer could pave the way for Conor Gallagher to join Spurs, according to reports.The Blues are set to steal highly-rated Palmer from the Treble winners in a shock £45m deal before tomorrow’s transfer deadline.
      Chelsea are set to sign Manchester City’s Cole PalmerCredit: PA
      This has paved the way for Spurs to open an offer for Conor GallagherCredit: Getty
      Gallagher, 23, has been a key asset starting in every fixture under new boss Mauricio Pochettino.
      He even captained Chelsea in their Carabao Cup victory over Wimbledon on Wednesday night.
      But Palmer’s arrival will see the England star drop down the Stamford Bridge pecking order.
      And, with Chelsea still needing to recoup funds from their huge transfer binge, Gallagher is set to be shown the exit.
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      According to the Telegraph, this has encouraged Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou to make a late pivot for Gallagher as he is desperate for midfield talent.
      Gallagher will not come cheap, however, with Chelsea already rejecting a bid worth £40m from West Ham last month.
      And a bid of around £50m might be necessary for Postecoglou to get him.
      Brennan Johnson is another one of the Aussie’s top targets as he continues trying to cover the massive hole left by Harry Kane.
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      But Spurs are refusing to pay for his hefty £50m price tag which is stalling talks with the Nottingham Forest youngster.
      They are also set to be pipped by Brighton to a loan deal for Barcelona star Ansu Fati.
      Crystal Palace’s Ebere Eze has also been linked but the Eagles will fight to keep the winger.
      Spurs are refusing to pay for Brennan Johnson’s £50m price tagCredit: Alamy More

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      Chelsea player ratings: Madueke shines amid threat of Palmer while Moreira is hooked off at half time

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      CHELSEA had to come from behind to see off League Two’s Wimbledon in the EFL Cup. The Blues found themselves a goal down after James Tilley converted from the spot on 20 minutes.
      Chelsea saw off Wimbledon 2-1Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Noni Madueke’s excellent showing was rewarded when he won a penalty of his own and slotted home before the break, showing possible new boy Cole Palmer that he won;t be brushed aside.
      It took super-sub Enzo Fernandez to come off the bench to win it and here is how Jack Figg rated the Blues.
      Sanchez – 6
      Was at fault for Wimbledon’s equaliser as he rushed off his line, taking out Harry Pell to give away the penalty. The Spaniard did make up for it by looking confident off his line thereafter.
      Disasi – 6
      Made an excellent block in the second half to deny Wimbledon taking another shock lead.
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      Wimbledon’s Josh Davison, right, challenges Chelsea’s Axel DisasiCredit: AP
      Colwill – 7
      Confident performance from Chelsea’s latest academy starlet. Solid at the back and is proving to be a good passer of the ball.
      Humphreys – 6
      Deployed on the right of the back four and was troubled little. Didn’t need to commit too far forward as Madueke ran the show down his flank.
      Lesley Ugochukwu was Chelsea’s deepest midfielderCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Ugochukwu – 6
      Played the deepest of the three and provided good cover when Wimbledon broke on the counter.
      Gallagher – 7
      Captained the side and stepped up to the responsibility. The England international was positive going forward and pushed Chelsea up the field well.
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      Conor Gallagher captained ChelseaCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Maatsen – 6
      Showed signs of promise with quick touches in tight areas. Could maybe have been more selfish with efforts from distance.
      Cucurella – 6
      Booed by the home crowd when his name was read out amid transfer interest from Manchester United. His hopeful pass led to Wimbledon’s mistake for Fernandez’s winner.
      Noni Madueke was the best player of the pitchCredit: Getty
      Madueke – 9
      Simply excellent. Caused defenders nightmares all night running at them with pace and power. His equaliser from the spot, having won the penalty, sealed an excellent performance.
      Moreira – 5
      Struggled with his first touch at times despite some nice link-ups on the left with Cucurella. Looked like a man in need of more minutes.
      Diego Moreira was taken off at the breakCredit: Rex
      Burstow – 4
      Found himself slightly isolated in the first half while leading the line. Looked more confident when Jackson was brought on.
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      Jackson (for Moreira at half time) – 6
      Real positive off the bench for Chelsea, driving forward and being a menace to defenders.
      Fernandez (for Burstow 65 mins) – 7
      Took his goal well and threatened several times from distance. Blues fans can expect a screamer or two this season.
      Gusto (for Colwill 65 mins) – 6
      Provided much more of a threat down the right flank than Humphreys. Looks to be a good fill in for Reece James.
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      Moises Caicedo (for Madueke 81 mins) – 5
      Helped settle Chelsea’s midfield in a period Wimbledon had success.
      Enzo Fernandez won the game for ChelseaCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Marc Cucurella BOOED by Chelsea fans as he starts against Wimbledon amid Man Utd transfer pursuit

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      MANCHESTER UNITED transfer target Marc Cucurella was BOOED by Chelsea fans ahead of tonight’s Carabao Cup clash with AFC Wimbledon.The Spaniard was listed in the starting line-up for the first time this season as Mauricio Pochettino and his side prepared to face the Dons.
      Cucurella was BOOED by Chelsea fansCredit: Getty
      However, when his name was read out at Stamford Bridge a wave of boos rang out over the crowd.
      Chelsea fans on social media were also far from impressed that he was starting, with one person tweeting: “I’d send Cucurella to United for free.”
      Another added: “Why is he even playing? Man Utd are about to get him!”
      While a third said: “I hope United won’t be discouraged with Cucurella’s performance. I need him to leave Chelsea this summer.”
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      Cucurella is understood to be on the verge of a last-minute loan transfer to Man Utd.
      The 25-year-old has already agreed personal terms in principle with the Red Devils ahead of the proposed move.
      United are now looking to reach a compromise with Chelsea on a fee.
      Erik ten Hag’s side have tabled an offer worth £2million, but The Athletic claim that Chelsea want £7m.
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      SunSport have already revealed that Cucurella is open to the move as he has grown frustrated at Chelsea.
      The Spaniard’s future at Stamford Bridge is currently uncertain as he has failed to win over fans following his £62m transfer from Brighton last summer. More

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      Todd Boehly smashes £1BILLION transfer mark as Chelsea ‘agree £45m deal for England U21 Euros winner’

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      CHELSEA have agreed a £45million deal for Manchester City forward Cole Palmer that will take their spending under Todd Boehly past the £1billion mark, according to reports.The Blues have exceeded £300million in spending for the third transfer window in a row.
      Cole Palmer is closing in on a move to Chelsea from Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      Todd Boehly has spent an extraordinary amount of money since arriving at ChelseaCredit: Rex
      And, including add-ons, the Palmer deal means they have now surpassed the £1billion mark since Boehly took over last year.
      The 21-year-old, who looks set to become the latest addition to Mauricio Pochettino’s squad, won the age group Euros with England in the summer.
      According to The Times, Chelsea have reached an agreement with City for the Wythenshawe-born player.
      They go on to state the Blues are “close” to completing the signing.
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      Palmer scored the opening goal in Man City’s Community Shield defeat to Arsenal earlier this month, before he also netted in their Super Cup win over Sevilla.
      But he has managed just ten minutes of action in their first three Premier League games – with that cameo coming off the bench in a 3-0 victory over Burnley.
      Palmer has registered six goals and two assists in 41 games for Man City.
      He featured 25 times for Pep Guardiola’s Treble winners last season.
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      However, just seven of those came as a starter as he has been forced to play a bit-part role in City’s successes.
      Brighton saw a £30m bid for Palmer rejected.
      Earlier in the window, Guardiola spoke about the young attacker, saying: “I don’t know [if he will stay]. When we arrived I had the opinion that he wanted to leave but now I don’t know.
      “I don’t think a loan is going to happen. He’s going to stay or he’s going to be sold.”
      The move will mean Pochettino has further bolstered his attacking options following injuries to Christopher Nkunku and Carney Chukwuemeka.
      Boehly has already splashed the cash on several signings this summer including Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia, Axel Disasi, Nicolas Jackson, Robert Sanchez and Lesley Ugochukwu.
      Chelsea have also been linked with a move for Arsenal’s Emile Smith Rowe. More