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      Pochettino vows to break Chelsea’s No9 curse – here are seven strikers who could help him out

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO has pledged to break the curse attached to Chelsea’s No9 shirt.The Blue’s boss will urge the club’s next striker to take the shirt after learning of it’s dark history.
      Mauricio Pochettino has vowed to break the curse of the No 9 shirtCredit: Getty
      From Romelu Lukaku and Tammy Abraham, to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alvaro Morata – the No.9 jersey is somewhat doomed.
      Lukaku, who signed for £97.5m in 2021, was loaned back to Inter Milan last season and has not been reintegrated into the first team.
      New forwards Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson have opted against taking the number deemed jinxed by many in and around Stamford Bridge.
      But Pochettino has now promised to banish the voodoo attached to the shirt.
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      When asked about lifting the curse, the Argentine said: “For sure, if we bring in one more, now I’m going to be sure that he uses the nine and try to change the feeling and the idea that this number is not cursed.
      “We need to do some things to change the energy. I will ask the kit man to bring all the nine shirts and we will do something to break it.”
      But are there actually many viable options for Pochettino’s men?
      SunSport has taken a look at seven names that could break the pattern.
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      Victor Osimhen
      Victor Osimhen enjoyed a fine season for NapoliCredit: Alamy
      The Nigerian, 24, is one of the most sought-after players in world football.
      Osimhen netted 26 goals in a title-winning season for Napoli in 2022/2023.
      The strikers sleek combination of power and pace could work wonders with Chelsea’s creative players, who create plenty of chances but have nobody in the box to put them away.
      Randal Kolo Muani
      Randal Kolo Muani enjoyed a standout World CupCredit: Getty
      The France international, who rose to prominence at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, has been linked with a summer exit for several months.
      Muani scored 23 goals and provided 17 assists for Eintracht Frankfurt last season.
      But with Neymar moving to Saudi Arabia, PSG are pushing to sign Muani – who is estimated to be £80m – to help bolster their attack.
      Evan Ferguson
      Ireland international Ferguson has bright future aheadCredit: Getty
      Could Chelsea do business with Brighton again?
      The 18-year-old striker burst onto the scene last season, scoring nine goals since his breakthrough into the senior team.
      Ferguson has been briefly linked with an exit from Brighton since signing a long-term contract with the Seagulls in April.
      Ivan Toney
      Toney has established himself as one of best strikers in the Premier LeagueCredit: Reuters
      Ivan Toney may be banned until 2024, but Chelsea could still see a huge upside in bringing him to the club.
      Last season, the 27-year-old was only outscored in the Premier League by Erling Haaland and Harry Kane.
      He has netted 32 top-flight goals in 68 games for the Bees – an unbelievable record for a No.9 playing in a side promoted from the Championship just two years ago.
      Lautaro Martinez
      The World Cup winner netted 28 times for Inter Milan in 22/23Credit: Rex
      Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez would be one of the most expensive options Pochettino could go for.
      The Argentine, 25, was quoted as being priced at around £75m when linked with a Premier League move last year.
      The World Cup winner netted 28 times for the Italian outfit last season.
      Folarin Balogun
      USA international Folarin Balogun has peaked the interest of various big clubsCredit: Getty
      Arsenal striker Balogun, 22, could prove a good investment for Pochettino, as the youngster seeks regular first team football.
      Balogun seriously impressed with his 21 goals while on loan at Reims last season.
      Arsenal have valued him at £50m, but are said to be on the brink of selling him to AS Monaco.
      Darwin Nunez
      Nunez could restart his form away from LiverpoolCredit: The Mega Agency
      Darwin Nunez arrived at Liverpool off the back of a 34-goal season with Benfica.
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      While at Benfica, he established himself as one of Europe’s sharpest shooters by scoring six goals in 10 Champions League games.
      It’s judgment year for Nunez at Liverpool, could he replicate his previous form at Chelsea? More

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      Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino pranks Harry Kane in hilarious video message after meeting Alan Shearer

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO left Alan Shearer in stitches after pranking Harry Kane in a hilarious video message. The Chelsea boss sat down with Shearer to discuss the club’s prospects this season.
      Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has sent a hilarious video message to his former strikerCredit: Getty
      Kane was closing in on Shearer’s Premier League goal recordCredit: Getty
      Pochettino and Kane enjoyed success together at Spurs, but he’s now embarked on a new journey in the dugout at Chelsea this season.
      The 51-year-old has a big job on his hands, tasked with turning around a team who finished 12th in the Premier League last term.
      But when speaking in a recent interview with The Athletic, Pochettino took the opportunity to poke fun at the England captain.
      In a hilarious move, the Blues boss pulled out his phone and told Shearer that he wanted to record a quick video message for Kane.
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      The Argentine looked into the camera saying: “Harry, we have signed Alan and he is going to score more goals, sorry”.
      By the end of the interview, Kane had clearly seen the funny side, as he responded: “He’d still score more goals for you”.
      Of course, Pochettino was referencing that Shearer’s goalscoring record is now safe with Kane moving to Bayern Munich.
      The Newcastle and England legend, 52, is the all-time Premier League top scorer with 260 goals in 441 appearances.
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      Kane was hot on his heels and closing in fast after reaching 213 in 320 appearances with Spurs.
      But following his £100m move to Bayern, many believe that he may never get the chance to close that 47-goal gap and surpass Shearer’s tally.
      Kane enjoyed a scoring start on his Bundesliga debut last week for Thomas Tuchel’s side.
      Before leaving Spurs this summer, Kane ominously hinted that he still had plenty of time left to snatch the record from the Match of the Day pundit.
      It was reported that Chelsea could reunite Pochettino with Kane, but Daniel Levy was not interested in selling his frontman to a Premier League rival. More

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      Eden Hazard’s barber reveals ex-Chelsea star has had SIX transfer offers in X-rated defence against troll

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      EDEN HAZARD’s barber has leapt to the defence of his client after trolls suggested that no club wanted to sign the former Chelsea man.Hazard, 32, has been a free agent since Real Madrid tore up his £400,000-a-week contract at the beginning of the transfer window.
      Eden Hazard and his barber have a close relationshipCredit: tiktok @astarbarbers
      Hazard has regularly flown the London based barber to Madrid just to get a trimCredit: tiktok @astarbarbers
      Despite being a free agent, he has struggled to find a new club – with potential suitors put off by his high wages and struggles with fitness.
      The winger has reportedly even considered retiring if a suitable club does not come forward by the end of the window.
      Fans online have suggested that Hazard’s struggles to find a club are because no club is interested, but his barber has moved to quash that rumour.
      A fan commented on Hazard’s Instagram, saying “No one wants to sign you.”
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      To which his barber snapped back in an explicit response.
      A Star Barbers, who has cut Hazard’s hair for a number of years, replied to the comment, writing: “That’s funny because he’s rejected six teams. T**t.”
      Hazard’s time in the Spanish capital was a huge disappointment with injuries limiting him to 76 appearances, in which he scored just seven goals and provided 12 assists.
      Last season he scored once in 10 matches and failed to play a full 90 minutes.
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      With injuries and illness causing him to miss 78 matches for Real Madrid, Hazard has failed to complete a full 90 minutes of football since November 2021.
      The majority of Hazard’s interest has come from outside of Europe – with MLS sides Vancouver Whitecaps and David Beckham’s Inter Miami reportedly putting deals on the table for the forward.
      If the barber’s word is gospel, that would suggest that Hazard has rejected playing alongside Lionel Messi in Miami. More

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      Unemployed Champions League hero back in Chelsea training after eight years in shock move

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      RYAN BERTRAND is training with Chelsea’s loan development group, eight years after leaving the London club. The 34-year-old is without a club after his contract expired with Leicester City this summer.
      Ryan Bertrand won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2012 and is now back training with the Blues after eight years awayCredit: Getty
      He spent the last two years of his career with Leicester CityCredit: Getty
      And according to Fabrizio Romano, Bertrand is now training with Chelsea’s loan development squad in the hopes of finding himself a new home.
      He is said to be considering interest from England, Europe and the Middle East as he looks to take the next step in his career.
      The full-back spent the last two years with Leicester, but only managed four appearances for the foxes in the Premier League after struggling with his fitness.
      He picked up a nasty knee injury which saw him undergo surgery and spend over 500 days away from the pitch.
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      Bertrand will be hoping he can return to the high levels that he set earlier in his career.
      The Englishman represented his country 19 times on the International stage and has also won an array of club trophies.
      During his time at Chelsea he won the Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup.
      He actually made his European debut during The Blue’s 2012 Champions League final win over Bayern Munich.
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      And became the first Champions League player in history to make their competition debut during the final.
      He later earned himself a move to Southampton where he made an impressive 240 appearances scoring eight goals and registering 20 assists. More

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      Chelsea keen on transfer for little-known winger Bradley Barcola as Lyon make demand that Todd Boehly ‘loves’

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      CHELSEA are keen on signing little-known Lyon winger Bradley Barcola this summer.The French club have even made a transfer demand that fans believe Todd Boehly will “love”.
      Chelsea are keen on signing Lyon winger Bradley BarcolaCredit: Getty
      Barcola, who has also been linked with a move to Liverpool, can play on both wings or as a striker.
      Chelsea are understood to be one of two clubs, along with PSG, to have been informed of Lyon’s demands for selling him before the window closes.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, Lyon want players included in any deal for Barcola.
      The Ligue 1 side are said to be keen on a player plus cash transfer and have communicate this requirement to both PSG and Chelsea.
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      PSG have been strongly linked with Barcola and were reportedly closing in on a £50million move earlier this month.
      Fans were quick to react to Lyon’s swap demand on social media, with one tweeting: “Boehly can finally pull off his long wanted swap deal!”
      Another joked that American owners such as Boehly “love” swap deals.
      Barcola scored seven goals and provided 10 assists across all competitions for Lyon last season.
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      The 20-year-old also grabbed two goals and two assists for France at this summer’s under-21 Euros.
      Chelsea have already spent over £900million since Boehly’s takeover last year.

      Their spending is set to continue as well, with a deal agreed to sign Serbian goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic.
      Arsenal’s Folarin Balogun also remains a target for the Blues, who are chasing a deal for the striker. More

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      Confusion over Lewis Hall transfer as fans spot key difference in Newcastle and Chelsea’s statement

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      LEWIS HALL’S transfer from Chelsea to Newcastle has caused confusion after the two clubs shared conflicting details about the move.The youngster has joined Toon on a season-long loan.
      Fans are confused over whether Lewis Hall’s loan contains an obligatory permanent switchCredit: Getty
      It is understood the deal contains an obligation for Newcastle to make Hall’s switch permanent for £28million, which could rise to £35m after add-ons.
      Newcastle confirmed that detail in their statement announcing Hall’s signing.
      But Chelsea state the Magpies only have an option to make the loan permanent – which would mean the Blues could potentially say no next summer.
      That has left fans baffled, with many believing the loan does include an obligation to buy.
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      One said: “Option to buy???”
      Another added: “You forgot to add with obligation to buy🙄”
      A third wrote: “I wish it was just a loan and not with obligation to buy, he’s better than Chilwell.”
      And another commented: “Why are Chelsea saying it’s an option to buy when the deals an obligation?”
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      Hall is delighted to move to St. James’ Park and is excited by the prospect of Champions League football.
      He said: “I’m very proud. Me and my family are Newcastle fans, and for me and my brother growing up, it was drilled into us that we were Newcastle. It’s a big club and I can’t wait to get started.
      “I got a lot of experience last year in some big fixtures and I was really proud of the way I progressed as a player and a person.
      “To now be here at Newcastle, the club that I’ve supported since I was a kid, I’m honoured and very proud to wear this shirt.
      “It’s very exciting. When you look back on last season and the way the team performed – not just the results, but the performances the team were putting in – it was amazing.
      “There’s so many talented players and we’ve got the Champions League now as well so there’s many different competitions that I know the team will be wanting to do well in, and hopefully get a trophy or two as well.” More

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      Chelsea agree £14m transfer for MLS star Djordje Petrovic after seeing off competition from Man Utd

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      CHELSEA are on the verge of signing New England Revolution goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic.The Blues have been scouting a potential new No 1 since first-choice keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga left to join Real Madrid on a season-long loan.
      Chelsea are on the verge of signing PetrovicCredit: Getty
      They have already signed Robert Sanchez in a £25million transfer from Brighton this summer.
      But, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are now set to raid the MLS for Petrovic.
      Todd Boehly and Co have agreed to pay £12.5m plus £1.5m in add-ons for the New England goalkeeper.
      Petrovic is set to undergo a medical this week before penning a seven-year contract with an option to extend for another season.
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      The 23-year-old will likely play back-up to Sanchez at first, but Chelsea expect him to take over as the new No.1 in the near future.
      Petrovic spent one season in New England after joining from Serbian side FK Cukaricki in April 2022.
      He made 48 appearances for the MLS side and kept 15 clean sheets.
      Manchester United expressed an interest in signing the goalkeeper earlier this summer.
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      The Red Devils started to monitor him but they chose not to launch a bid.
      Instead, they signed Andre Onana in a £47m transfer from Inter Milan. More

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      Lewis Hall joins Newcastle on loan transfer from Chelsea but is handed ‘cursed’ shirt number belonging to former flops

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      NEWCASTLE have confirmed the signing of Lewis Hall from Chelsea – but he has been handed a ‘cursed’ shirt number.The versatile youngster broke through at Stamford Bridge last season and had agreed a new deal with the Blues earlier this month.
      Lewis Hall has confirmed his transfer to NewcastleCredit: Getty
      Eddie Howe is delighted to add the youngster to his squadCredit: Getty
      Hall will wear the number 20 shirtCredit: Getty
      But he has now completed his switch to Toon, joining on loan with an obligatory fee of £28million to be paid next summer according to Newcastle, which could rise to £35m if certain add-ons are met.
      However Chelsea claim the clause is only an option to buy.
      Chelsea fans are not happy to see Hall go, with many incredulous at the club’s asking price.
      The 18-year-old revealed his pride at signing for Newcastle, and spoke to the club’s media team as his move was announced.
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      He said: “I’m very proud. Me and my family are Newcastle fans, and for me and my brother growing up, it was drilled into us that we were Newcastle. It’s a big club and I can’t wait to get started.
      “I got a lot of experience last year in some big fixtures and I was really proud of the way I progressed as a player and a person. To now be here at Newcastle, the club that I’ve supported since I was a kid, I’m honoured and very proud to wear this shirt.
      “It’s very exciting. When you look back on last season and the way the team performed – not just the results, but the performances the team were putting in – it was amazing.
      “There’s so many talented players and we’ve got the Champions League now as well so there’s many different competitions that I know the team will be wanting to do well in, and hopefully get a trophy or two as well.”
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      Hall has been given the number 20 shirt, which has a chequered recent history at the Magpies.
      The likes of Florian Thauvin, Remy Cabella and Albert Luque all flopped wearing the shirt number.
      While its most recent incumbent, Chris Wood, lasted only 12 months at the club before joining Nottingham Forest in January.
      Eddie Howe also spoke about Hall’s capture and revealed he is a player they have been watching closely.
      He said: “I’m delighted to welcome Lewis to Newcastle United.
      “He is a player we have tracked closely, as have a number of clubs, so it’s very pleasing to secure him and to add a player of his quality, versatility and high potential to our squad.
      “I’d like to thank everyone involved for their tireless work to bring in the players we have.
      “A lot of time, effort and resource goes into a transfer window, but we have a real togetherness at all levels here and I appreciate that teamwork and support.” More