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      Arsenal ‘very confident of signing Declan Rice AND Kai Havertz’ in huge summer transfer spree

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      ARSENAL are “very confident” of completing deals for both Declan Rice and Kai Havertz as part of their summer transfer spree this summer.The club remain confident of completing a deal for Rice, 24, despite having a transfer offer worth £90million rejected by West Ham last week.
      Declan Rice is Arsenal’s highest priority this summerCredit: Getty
      Havertz emerged as a surprise transfer target for Arsenal last weekCredit: Getty
      West Ham owner David Sullivan confirmed that Rice will leave the club this summer following the Hammers’ Europa Conference League victory this month.
      And despite Arsenal having their initial bid rejected for Rice last week, Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenburg reports that the club are in advanced stages to capture the midfielder’s signature.
      It is believed that Arsenal will pay a fee of £100m to secure the England man.
      Plettenburg also reports that Arsenal are in advanced negotiations to sign Chelsea forward Kai Havertz.
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      Fabrizio Romano yesterday reported that Arsenal had agreed personal terms with the German forward, 24.
      Arsenal will match Havertz’s current wages at Chelsea by offering him a £220,000-per-week contract.
      But there remains work to be done between Arsenal and Chelsea regarding a fee for the player – with the Blues reportedly demanding £70m.
      Arsenal have so far only offered £60m but Chelsea are keen to recoup the £70m they paid to sign the forward from Bayer Leverkusen in 2020.
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      While Havertz has largely played as a striker for Chelsea, Mikel Arteta sees the German as a player that can bolster his midfield options.
      Arsenal face competition from Bayern Munich to sign Havertz, with the Bavarian club keen to sign the German international as a successor for Robert Lewandowski who left for Barcelona last summer.
      Chelsea hope that Bayern’s interest will see Arsenal offer closer to their asking price for the German.
      It is shaping up to be a busy summer for outgoings at the Bridge, with Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy and Hakim Ziyech all close to agreeing moves to the Saudi league.
      Mason Mount and Romelu Lukaku are also expected to leave the club this window. More

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      Chelsea RELEASE long-serving keeper on free transfer with shock move to Israel on the cards

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      CHELSEA have freed long-serving keeper Nathan Baxter — with Bolton and clubs in Israel on his trail.Baxter, 24, returned from a spell at Hull with an injury and is finally leaving Stamford Bridge permanently.
      A long-serving keeper has left Stamford BridgeCredit: PA
      Chelsea goalkeeper Nathan Baxter has been released by the clubCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Trotters are looking at Baxter after hitting snags with moves for Brighton’s James Beadle and Accrington Stanley’s Toby Savin.
      Beadle is also wanted by Oxford on loan while Stanley want a fee for Savin and snubbed an attempt to take him for nothing.
      Wolves’ reserve keeper Louie Moulden is wanted on loan by Accrington.
      Meanwhile, the Blues are desperate to add a new No1.
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      But that won’t be Inter Milan’s Andre Onana, after they reportedly pulled out of the race to sign the £50million star, according to the Evening Standard.
      They will now switch their attention to a shortlist of three other stars.
      Tottenham-linked Brentford goalie David Raya is one name on the shortlist.
      He is then accompanied by Borussia Dortmund’s Gregor Kobel and Valencia’s Giorgi Mamardashvili.
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      Mamardashvili is said to be their second choice target.
      Chelsea did also hold an interest in Mike Maignan but were unwilling to match AC Milan’s £80m asking price.
      Another goalkeeper who could be leaving West London is Edouard Mendy.
      The Senegal star has fallen behind Kepa Arrizabalaga in the pecking order.
      According to reports in France, Mendy is being tracked by Nice and Monaco.
      Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli are also said to be in contact with his agent. More

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      Chelsea OUT of transfer race for Inter star Onana and focus attention on three-man keeper shortlist instead

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      CHELSEA have pulled out the race to sign Andre Onana, according to reports. The Blues had been heavily linked with the Inter Milan goalkeeper, but now look set to look towards three alternative options.
      Chelsea have pulled out of the race to sign Andre OnanaCredit: Getty
      Here’s how Onana played in Serie A last season
      David Raya has been named as one of Chelsea’s alternative targets
      Mauricio Pochettino is looking to sign a new goalkeeper to compete with Kepa Arrizabalaga, while Edouard Mendy appears destined to leave.
      Onana is expected to cost at least £50million.
      But with the Evening Standard reporting the Stamford Bridge outfit have pulled out of the race, they will now switch their attention to a shortlist of three other stars.
      Tottenham-linked Brentford goalie David Raya is one name on the shortlist.
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      He is then accompanied by Borussia Dortmund’s Gregor Kobel and Valencia’s Giorgi Mamardashvili.
      Mamardashvili is said to be their second choice target.
      Chelsea did also hold an interest in Mike Maignan but were unwilling to match AC Milan’s £80m asking price.
      Manchester United have now swooped into pole position to sign Onana following Chelsea’s withdrawal.
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      Borussia Dortmund’s Gregor Kobel is another
      While Giorgi Mamardashvili is thought to be their second-choice target
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      This would signal a reunion between the Cameroon stopper and Erik ten Hag, with the pair previously working together at Ajax.
      The Red Devils are also in the hunt for a new goalie, with David de Gea’s future at Old Trafford uncertain.
      The Spaniard is out of contract at the end of the month, but his departure was not confirmed on United’s retained list.
      Instead, the club said negotiations between the two parties were ongoing.
      Man Utd have also been linked with moves for Raya and Porto’s Diogo Costa.
      Elsewhere, Chelsea have triggered the release clause for Villarreal star Nicolas Jackson. More

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      Chelsea ‘agree transfer terms with Nicolas Jackson’ with Villarreal striker available for £30m release clause

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      CHELSEA have agreed personal terms with Villarreal star Nicolas Jackson.Jackson has been among the Blues’ top targets in their bid to sign a centre-forward.
      Chelsea have agreed terms with Villarreal star Nicolas JacksonCredit: Getty
      According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, the West Londoners and the striker have reached an agreement.
      Now the Premier League giants are looking to agree a fee with the Yellow Submarine.
      The LaLiga outfit will demand a fee in the region of £30 million to let the Senegal international go.
      However, the 21-year-old appears “committed” to a move to Stamford Bridge this summer.
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      Jackson joined Villarreal from Senegalese outfit Casa Sports in 2019 and played for the club’s youth side.
      The forward was sent out on loan to Mirandes in 2020 and returned a year later.
      The Senegalese ace has since been standing out at the Madrigal as he amassed 13 goals and five assists in 38 matches across all competitions last season.
      If Jackson moves to West London then he will become Chelsea’s second signing of the summer.
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      The attacker would follow Independiente del Valle teenage sensation Kendry Paez.
      Chelsea are also keeping tabs on Brighton star Moises Caicedo as they are set to lose N’Golo Kante to Al-Ittihad.
      Ornstein claims the Seagulls have rejected a £60million bid from Mauricio Pochettino’s side for Caicedo.
      But the club considers Southampton’s Romeo Lavia, Borussia Monchengladbach’s Manu Kone, AC Milan’s Sandro Tonali, and Inter Milan’s Nicolo Barella as alternatives. More

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      Enzo Fernandez’s dad hints at shock position change for £107m Chelsea man under new boss Mauricio Pochettino

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      ENZO FERNANDEZ’S dad has hinted at a shock position change under new Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino.The Blues’ £107million man has largely been deployed as a deep-lying midfielder since signing from Benfica in January.
      Enzo Fernandez is eyeing a shock position change under Mauricio PochettinoCredit: Getty
      Fernandez provided two assists in 18 league appearances from the position as he emerged as a rare bright spark during a poor season for the club.
      Chelsea slumped to 12th place and finished the campaign with their lowest-ever Premier League points tally.
      Fernandez’s dad Raul insists his son is happy despite the club’s poor form since his arrival.
      But he claimed that the Argentine World Cup winner is eyeing a position change under Pochettino.
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      Raul told the Evening Standard: “Enzo is comfortable, happy, and adjusting to London.
      “He is happy about the arrival of Pochettino. Next season? My son wants to be a champion.
      “I think (we will see Enzo play further forward next season). He was going to ask (Pochettino) to play further advanced.”
      Fernandez’s desire to play further forward comes as Pochettino looks to overhaul his midfield.
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      Moises Caicedo is reportedly edging closer to signing from Brighton.
      Chelsea are said to be in “final discussions” for the 21-year-old after Arsenal pulled out of the race.
      Caicedo’s arrival could allow Fernandez more attacking freedom.

      Pochettino’s transfer business is unlikely to stop after the Caicedo deal as he eyes a new goalkeeper.
      However, his pursuit of Inter Milan’s Andre Onana is at risk of being hijacked by Manchester United. More

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      Chelsea are ‘in final discussions’ to sign Moises Caicedo from Brighton after midfielder ‘decided’ on Blues transfer

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      BRIGHTON midfielder Moises Caicedo has agreed to join Chelsea, according to reports.The midfielder has been linked with a move away from East Sussex since January.
      Moises Caicedo wants to join ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Roberto De Zerbi refused to let him go mid-season, but club officials are now open to offers.
      Caicedo previously revealed his desire to join Arsenal in a shock statement at the beginning of the year.
      But the Gunners have since withdrawn their interest.
      And according to football journalist Florian Plettenberg, he now wants to join Chelsea.
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      Caicedo is said to be in the final stages of negotiations with the Blues.
      Brighton are reportedly demanding £70-£80million for the midfielder, but owner Tony Bloom has claimed that he is worth £120m.
      Meanwhile, Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign Declan Rice from West Ham.
      The Gunners had a bid worth £90m rejected on Thursday morning, but they have since gone back in with another offer worth £100m.
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      Arsenal are also keen on the prospect of signing Kai Havertz from Chelsea.
      The Blues want £70million for the Germany international, but the Gunners are hoping to negotiate a cheaper deal.
      Personal terms between the two parties are reportedly close to being agreed. More

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      Relegated Romeo Lavia set for instant Premier League transfer return with two giants circling

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      ROMEO LAVIA may swap demoted Southampton for Liverpool or Chelsea.Jurgen Klopp’s Reds are tipped to bid for the Belgium midfielder, 19, who is also admired by new Stamford Bridge boss Mauricio Pochettino.
      Teen sensation Romeo Lavia is wanted by at least two Prem giantsCredit: EPA
      Football Insider claim Liverpool have been in touch with Lavia’s representatives.
      And he’s also thought to be high up the list of Pochettino’s targets to partner the more attack-minded Enzo Fernandez for Chelsea.
      Liverpool are hunting an anchorman, having already recruited pass master Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton.
      And luring £50m-rated Lavia would freshen up Klopp’s ageing squad.
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      Real Madrid rejected the Reds’ £51million offer for Federico Valverde.
      The Spanish giants want closer to £85m for the Uruguayan.
      Liverpool are also understood to be trailing two French 22-year-olds – Nice’s Khephren Thuram and Borussia Monchengladbach’s Manu Kone.
      Lavia, meanwhile, was linked to Manchester United in March.
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      And since then he’s completed a brilliant breakthrough campaign in the top flight following his £14m arrival from Manchester City last summer.
      Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag appears to be prioritising a new striker and centre-back.
      But United have monitored Declan Rice’s situation, although it would be a shock if Arsenal failed to win the race for West Ham’s England midfielder. More

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      Chelsea’s Andre Onana transfer pursuit at risk of being HIJACKED by Premier League rivals

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      CHELSEA could reportedly see their move for Inter Milan keeper Andre Onana HIJACKED as Manchester United enter the transfer race. The Blues are in the market for a new stopper as ex-Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino prepares for his reign at Stamford Bridge.
      Andre Onana is linked with Chelsea and Man UtdCredit: Getty
      And Cameroonian Onana has emerged as Chelsea’s No1 target between the posts.
      But, according to The Guardian, they face competition from United who are looking for someone to rival David de Gea.
      The Spaniard suffered dips in form last season but he looks set to sign a new deal on the contract which expires this month.
      De Gea is even ready to take a pay cut of around 50 per cent of the current £375,000-a-week wages he has.
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      Everton’s Jordan Pickford is among the other names linked with United.
      Chelsea are believed to have held a meeting with Inter, where Onana and wantaway striker Romelu Lukaku were both discussed.
      It could see the two being used in a swap deal after Lukaku spent the season back on loan in Milan, a year after leaving to sign for Chelsea.
      Another emerging option for the Blues is to stick with current keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.
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      Sky Sports say Pochettino plans to go into the upcoming season with Kepa as his first-choice goalkeeper.
      The 13-time Spain international, 28, remains the world’s most expensive goalie after a £71.6million move from Athletic Bilbao in 2018.
      Kepa has played 163 games in that time, despite struggling to nail down a regular spot until last season.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga could remain Chelsea’s No1Credit: Getty More