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      Why Chelsea pulled the plug on £20m Tyler Adams transfer from Leeds with Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia targeted

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      CHELSEA have reportedly pulled the plug on their pursuit of Tyler Adams amid fitness concerns.The Blues had been heavily linked with the Leeds United midfielder, but are now assessing other options as he continues to recover from surgery.
      Chelsea have cooled their pursuit of Tyler Adams due to his ongoing injuryCredit: Getty
      The Blues have also been linked with Moises Caicedo all summerCredit: PA
      Sources close to Adams insist he will be back from injury in four weeks.
      But according to the Daily Mail, Chelsea have cooled their pursuit of the USA captain.
      This comes as medical tests revealed his hamstring injury could keep him out for another four months.
      Instead, the Blues are committed to signing key targets Moises Caicedfo for a British record £115m from Brighton, and Romeo Lavia from Southampton.
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      Adams is regarded as one too many, especially as he will not be fully fit to play immediately.
      Caicedo was thought to be signing for Liverpool when the Reds attempted to hijack the midfielder from Mauricio Pochettino’s side.
      However, Caicedo snubbed Liverpool before declaring that he only wants to join Chelsea.
      In fact, the Blues are set to bid again in order to complete a deal with Brighton.
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      Chelsea are also close to agreeing a £55million deal for Southampton’s Lavia.
      Adams still has interest from Brighton, Aston Villa and Manchester United among others.
      The USA midfielder has a reported release clause of about 19m that kicks in due to Leeds’ relegation to the Championship.
      Adams completed his move to Leeds from RB Leipzig just last season and made 26 appearances for the club. More

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      Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech’s £360,000 Rolls-Royce ‘in horror Amsterdam crash before ploughing into bicycle rack’

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      CHELSEA star Hakim Ziyech’s luxury Rolls-Royce has been involved in a collision in Amsterdam, according to reports.The Moroccan’s Mansory Rolls-Royce Cullinan – worth around £360,000 – suffered severe damage after mounting a kerb and crashing into a bicycle rack.
      The star player’s car was damagedCredit: Getty
      The Rolls Royce mounted a kerbsideCredit: Instagram
      There’s no indication Ziyech was inside the car at the time, but the driver who was behind the wheel was reportedly taken into custody.
      De Telegraaf said Ziyech’s car had collided with a Volkswagen Polo at a busy intersection on July 31.
      Photos reveal the sleek black vehicle sitting on top of a bicycle rack in the Dutch capital.
      Its yet another blow as Ziyech has tried to find a way out of Chelsea this summer.
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      In June, his transfer to Saudi Arabia collapsed, according to reports.
      The Chelsea star was on track to seal an £8million move to join Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr.
      Ziyech is on the for sale list at Stamford Bridge after falling out of favour.
      The Moroccan has struggled to adapt to life in the Premier League following his £33m move from Ajax in 2020.
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      And with Todd Boehly and Mauricio Pochettino masterminding a clearout of the clubs deadwood, Ziyech is expected to put his time at the Blues behind him.
      Team-mates Kalidou Koulibaly, N’Golo Kante and Edouard Mendy have all sealed moves to the Middle East, while major stars Karim Benzema and Ruben Neves have also headed to there.
      It is the second time Ziyech has failed to leave Chelsea in the space of six months. More

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      Brighton prioritise ‘new Paul Pogba’ as Moises Caicedo transfer replacement amid Chelsea and Liverpool bidding war

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      BRIGHTON are targeting Red Bull Salzburg star Lucas Gourna-Douath as Moises Caicedo’s replacement.Caicedo looks set to leave the Amex Stadium with Liverpool and Chelsea battling for his signature.
      Brighton have identified Moises Caicedo’s replacement amid Chelsea and Liverpool’s interestCredit: PA

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      Brighton have prioritised Red Bull Salzburg star Lucas Gourna-DouathCredit: Getty
      Liverpool reached a British record £111million deal with the Seagulls for the midfielder.
      However, the Blues are set to raise their own £100m offer with the Ecuador international understood to prefer a move to the London club.
      SunSport understand Roberto De Zerbi’s men are resigned to losing the 21-year-old this summer.
      That is why they are now prioritising Gourna-Douath as Caicedo’s successor in midfield.
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      The France Under-19 international joined Salzburg in 2022 from Saint-Etienne.
      The versatile midfielder arrived after a €15million (£13m) deal, which makes him his club’s record signing.
      The 20-year-old has since amassed a total of 35 appearances across all competitions.
      He registered 33 appearances last season for Gerhard Struber’s side and won the Austrian Bundesliga.
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      Gourna-Douath has been previously dubbed the “new Paul Pogba” mainly thanks to his talent and shared history with the former Manchester United star.
      The Frenchman spent part of his youth training with Torcy, the same Parisian outfit that Pogba played for before entering more elite academies.
      Gourna-Douath was previously linked with Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan and RB Leipzig. More

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      Chelsea face being hijacked for second time in one day as West Ham plot move for ‘Kante’s little brother’ Elye Wahi

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      CHELSEA face being hijacked for the second time in one day with West Ham plotting a move for Blues target Elye Wahi.It comes with Liverpool – the Blues’ home opponent on Sunday – muscling in on their pursuit of Moises Caicedo.
      Elye Wahi celebrates after a goal with MontpellierCredit: AFP

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      Chelsea are now facing another battle in the fight to secure Wahi, who is being chased by West Ham according to Get French Football News.
      Chelsea were reportedly close to a transfer for Wahi in July.
      The Montpellier star excelled in Ligue 1 last season, recording 19 goals and six assists in 33 appearances.
      Mauricio Pochettino’s remade Blues squad continues to fine tune their squad heading into the opening of the 2023-24 season.

      On Thursday morning Chelsea were closing in on a stunning £170m triple transfer that included Tyler Adams, Romeo Lavia and Caicedo.
      The highly rated Wahi has already been compared to Chelsea legend N’Golo Kante, despite playing a different position.
      Wahi and Kante, who left for a huge contract in Saudi Arabia for Al-Ittihad, both hail from the small Paris suburb of Courcouronnes and started their careers at local amateur club JS Suresnes.
      Wahi has been hotly pursued following his Ligue 1 success.
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      Chelsea had already made an offer for his services.
      Liverpool finished fifth last season in the Premier League.
      Chelsea, who underwent multiple changes at the top, were a disappointing 12th but expect improvement this year. More

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      Chelsea agree £20m transfer fee with Leeds for Tyler Adams.. but still have another TWO midfielders on shortlist

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      CHELSEA have agreed a deal to sign Leeds midfielder Tyler Adams.The Blues have met the £20million release clause in the American’s contract, with the 24-year-old set to have a medical in London on Thursday.
      Tyler Adams made 24 appearances for Leeds last seasonCredit: Getty

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      Adams is expected to sign a five-year deal with the club.
      Mauricio Pochettino wants midfield recruits this summer having cleared out a number of players.
      N’Golo Kante, Ruben Loftus Cheek and Mateo Kovacic have all left Stamford Bridge during this window, while Conor Gallagher could still move.
      Gallagher would prefer to stay at Chelsea but is a target for both West Ham and Tottenham.
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      The Blues are also pursuing deals for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia and Brighton’s Moises Caicedo – but face competition from Liverpool on both.
      Adams only joined Leeds from RB Leipzig in a £20million deal last summer.
      The USA international made 24 appearances as Leeds were relegated to the Championship – but missed a large section of the campaign through injury.
      Adams was not involved in Leeds’ Championship opener against Cardiff last weekend.
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      Romeo Lavia has attracted plenty of interestCredit: Getty
      Moises Caicedo remains on Chelsea’s wishlistCredit: Getty
      But he was in attendance at Elland Road and was spotted chatting to Leeds youngster Archie Gray at half-time.
      Chelsea have so far made six first-team signings this summer.
      French stars Christopher Nkunku, Axel Disasi and Lesley Ogochukwu have arrived from RB Leipzig, AS Monaco and Rennes respectively.
      While striker Nicolas Jackson, winger Angelo and goalkeeper Robert Sanchez have also been brought in.
      Adams was spotted chatting to Archie Gray as Leeds took on CardiffCredit: Rex More

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      Chelsea draw Wimbledon as Spurs take on Fulham in Carabao Cup second round.. and Wrexham will have eye on third round

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      CHELSEA and Spurs have learned their opponents for the next round of the Carabao Cup.With both clubs not playing in Europe next season, they will enter the competition in the second round.
      Mauricio Pochettino’s faces a home tie in his first cup match as Chelsea bossCredit: Getty
      Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs will travel to West LondonCredit: PA
      Chelsea will host AFC Wimbledon in a London derby at Stamford Bridge as Mauricio Pochettino looks to lay down a marker for winning silverware.
      Meanwhile, Spurs will face the short trip west as they take on Fulham in the second round.
      The Carabao Cup may provide the Aussie with the opportunity to give minutes to some members on the outskirts of his 39-man first-team squad.
      The draw was split into two halves between north and south to avoid excessive mid-week travel for fans.
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      Wrexham drew Bradford at home in a tie rather less glamorous than the Red Dragons’ Hollywood owners.
      And there’ll be an all Premier League tie as Nottingham Forest host Vincent Kompany’s Burnley.
      Following Leicester’s televised 2-0 victory over Burton, The Foxes will take on Tranmere in the next round.
      Fellow relegated side Leeds face a trip to Gary Neville and the Class of 92 owned Salford City.
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      Sean Dyche’s Everton will visit Doncaster Rovers.
      Premier League new-boys Sheffield United play on Lincoln City at home.
      And Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth will visit Swansea for the Basque’s first Carabao Cup tie.
      Luton Town will host Gillingham as they enter the Carabao Cup at the second round for the first time in 31 years following their shock promotion to the top flight.
      Round Two of the Carabao Cup will kick off in the week commencing August 28.
      The draw in full is as follows:
      NORTH SECTION

      Tranmere vs Leicester
      Salford vs Leeds
      Harrogate vs Blackburn
      Stoke vs Rotherham
      Wrexham vs Bradford
      Doncaster vs Everton
      Bolton vs Middlesbrough
      Port Vale vs Crewe
      Nottingham Forest vs Burnley
      Sheffield Wednesday vs Mansfield
      Wolves vs Blackpool
      Sheffield United vs Lincoln

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      SOUTH SECTION

      Bristol City v QPR or Norwich
      Plymouth Argyle v Crystal Palace
      Reading v Ipswich Town
      Portsmouth v Peterborough United
      Luton Town v Gillingham
      Swansea City v Bournemouth
      Fulham v Tottenham Hotspur
      Exeter City v Stevenage
      Wycombe Wanderers v Sutton United
      Birmingham City v Cardiff City
      Newport County v Brentford
      Chelsea v AFC Wimbledon

      Clubs in all four tiers are chasing the trophy won by Man Utd last seasonCredit: PA More

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      Eagle-eyed fans reckon Chelsea’s kit sponsor has been LEAKED in latest Twitter video featuring Olivia Buzaglo

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      EAGLE-EYED Chelsea fans have spotted a leaked version of their home shirt which bears the club’s new sponsor.Details emerged yesterday of Chelsea agreeing a deal with American tech company Infinite Athlete to become their front of shirt sponsor for £40million-a-year.
      Chelsea took the rare move of unveiling their kit without a sponsor this yearCredit: instagram – @chelseafc

      If the sponsorship gains Premier League approval, Chelsea will wear the new version of their kit during their season opener against Liverpool.
      The club’s previous deal with 3 ran out this summer, with both sides failing to come to an agreement on a renewal.
      Chelsea then came close to an agreement with gambling company Stake, but the deal fell through due to fan opposition.
      A subsequent deal with Paramount+ came close, but failed to earn Premier League approval due to the league having a due to the league selling broadcasting rights to NBC in America.
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      Which left the club with facing going into the new season without a sponsor on the front of their shirt.
      The club played their entire pre-season tour in the sponsorless version – and unveiled the kit in its plain current state.
      The rush to get a sponsor sorted before the start of the season meant fans are unable to buy the home shirt until August 16.
      But fans on Twitter have spotted a clue that a deal between Chelsea and Infinite Athlete is near.
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      Pictures shared by Sky Sports presenter Olivia Buzaglo on Twitter show the players posing in the sponsorless version.
      But eagle-eyed supporters spotted a shirt draped over Buzaglo’s arm that bore the print of Infinite Athlete.
      One fan said: “If you zoom in you will see something gold coloured.” which turned out to be the club’s new sponsor.
      The behind-the-scenes snaps have therefore given a massive clue that Chelsea will indeed have a shirt sponsor this season even if it is desperately late in the day. More

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      Chelsea starlet dubbed the ‘Italian Ballack’ completes loan transfer to Leicester after failing to convince Pochettino

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      CHELSEA’S starlet Cesare Casadei is said to be closing in on a loan move to Leicester City.The agreement is at its final stages despite interest from Serie A side Genoa.
      Leicester are closing in on loan deal for U20 World Cup Golden Boot winner Cesare CasadeiCredit: Getty
      Leicester have been working on a loan deal for the Italian midfielder after new boss Enzo Maresca made him his “top target”.
      Chelsea would rather loan Casadei as the prospect of him staying in English football is better all round for the Blues.
      The talented 20-year-old featured for Chelsea in pre-season.
      But the Premier League giants were always expected to let him depart on loan this summer.
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      The Foxes got their first win under new management last weekend in a thrilling 2-1 victory against Midlands rivals Coventry City.
      Leicester’s bench was named a “joke” by fans across the country for how strong it was.
      The likes of Patson Daka, Dennis Praet, James Justin and more were present.

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      However, midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall took the spotlight for his emphatic brace to get them over the line.
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      Casadei would bring a new level into the ex-Premier League champions’ team, adding flair and determination in that advanced playmaker role.
      The ex-Inter Milan youngster showed his prowess in the recent Under-20’s World Cup.
      Chelsea fans were calling him the “Italian Ballack” after their former German hero as he was crowned the player of the tournament and also won the Golden Boot. More