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      Paolo Maldini SACKED from AC Milan throwing Chelsea star’s transfer into doubt with meeting cancelled at last minute

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      AC MILAN have allegedly sacked club legend Paolo Maldini as technical director – leaving the potential transfer arrival of a Chelsea star up in the air.The 54-year-old spent 25 years as a player for the club and won the Champions League five times during his iconic career.
      AC Milan have allegedly axed technical director Paolo MaldiniCredit: Reuters
      After retiring in 2009, he returned to San Siro nine years later initially as a development director.
      Maldini was promoted to technical director 12 months later and he has overseen a number of transfer arrivals since then with the likes of Rafael Leao and Fikayo Tomori proving to be huge successes.
      Milan won the Serie A title last term but this season has ended in disappointment with a fourth-placed finish and they were beaten by rivals Inter in the Champions League final.
      Maldini is reported to have met club owner Gerry Cardinale and director of football Ricky Massara on Monday to discuss plans for next term.
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      However, Calciomercato claims that it did not go well as the two parties completely disagreed on what was the best way to take the club forward.
      And the publication claims that both Maldini and Massara have now been fired by Cardinale.

      Former Italian defender Maldini’s exit could also have repercussions for Chelsea.
      Ruben Loftus-Cheek, 27, has one year left on his current contract at Stamford Bridge but has struggled to hold down a spot in the starting XI.
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      Now, though, he is said to be exploring the possibility of a move away amid talk he could be forced out to create space in the over-inflated squad.
      Rumours began mounting that Milan were looking to sign the England international.
      Apparently a meeting between the midfielder’s entourage with Maldini and fellow chiefs was also set to take place on Monday at the club’s Casa Milan HQ.
      However, a report from Italy claims that it was “postponed shortly before” it was due amid the row between the top brass.
      Loftus-Cheek, meanwhile, is said to be keen on the possibility of moving to the San Siro.
      Should he make the move, the midfielder would link up with ex-Chelsea men Olivier Giroud and Tomori for the Italian giants. More

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      Damning stats show Man Utd should NOT sign Mason Mount as Chelsea ace compared to current crop amid £50m transfer saga

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      MANCHESTER UNITED appear determined to sign Chelsea star Mason Mount in the summer transfer window. Mount’s deal at Stamford Bridge runs out next year and talks with the Blues regarding a contract extension have fallen through.
      Manchester United are keeping tabs on Chelsea star Mason MountCredit: Reuters
      Manchester United stars Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen are outperforming Mount
      Reports suggested the versatile midfielder has agreed personal terms with United, who are now willing to splash £50million to price him away from west London.
      However, stat show that the Red Devils might already be sorted in the middle of the park.
      Findings from Opta show two of Erik ten Hag’s most prolific attacking midfielders Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes have largely outperformed the England international in key areas.
      Fernandes and Eriksen have amassed 0.37 and 0.22 goals per 90 minutes respectively compared to Mount’s 0.25, which barely beats the Denmark international’s return.
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      However, the ex-Tottenham star outperforms the Chelsea ace in almost all other categories alongside the United vice-captain.
      The Red Devils’ pair have registered 0.31 and 0.28 assists per 90 minutes compared to Mount’s 0.2.
      Eiksen and Fernandes count 0.99 and 1.12 shots on target, whereas the Chelsea ace has a return of 0.86.
      The United pair have also produced more successful tackles with 0.93 and 0.94 – Mount, on the other hand, counts 0.8.
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      Mount is also behind on passes as his return of 43.82 is eclipsed by Eriksen’s 57.61 and Fernandes’ 55.71.
      The United stars also stand out on successful passes with the Dane registering a total of 47.05 with the Portuguese star on 43.36, while Mount is on 37.28.
      Eriksen and Fernandes have registered 78.04 and 75.45 touches compared to the ex-Derby ace’s 64.72.
      Mount only surpasses his probable team-mates on tackles having completed 1.71 per 90 mins compared to Eriksen and Fernandes’ 1.32 and 1.69 respectively.
      However, those stats cover all three players’ all-time Premier League career in total.
      And given Chelsea’s horror season that saw them finishing 12th, it would be no surprise if Mount’s stats were worse.
      Chelsea’s Mount has only outperformed Manchester United’s Eriksen on goalsCredit: Getty
      Manchester United star Fernandes has bested Mount in almost all major categoriesCredit: Rex More

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      Chelsea ANNOUNCE first summer signing as fans hail ‘Ballon d’Or level player’ after long-awaited transfer completed

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      CHELSEA have announced that a deal has been agreed to the signing of teenage midfielder Kendry Paez.The Ecuadorian becomes the first player to join the Blues this summer and is viewed as one of the most promising players in South America.
      Kendry Paez has been announced as a Chelsea playerCredit: Getty
      Paez will make the move to Stamford Bridge from Ecuadorian outfit Independiente del Valle.
      However the 16-year-old can not join the club until he is 18 in two years’ time.
      This means that the soonest he will be able to play for the club is 2025 and will likely spend the next couple of seasons on loan to further his development.
      The attacking midfielder has already played in the first team for Independiente del Valle, scoring one goal in five league appearances.
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      He has also impressed at the Under 20 World Cup with Ecuador as he became the youngest player to score in the tournament’s history.
      And Chelsea fans were ecstatic at the news of seeing the first transfer of the summer.

      One supporter with high hopes commented: “Ballon d’Or by 2029.”
      A second wrote: “Come on you blues the signing we’ve all been waiting for.”
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      A third said: “The future is bright ✨.”
      While a fourth added: “Let’s f*****g go. We have signed the next ballon dor winner 🥇.”
      The deal for the wonderkid is worth a supposed £17.5million.
      Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund were both keen on him as well as Chelsea. More

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      Chelsea ‘set astonishing £20million asking price for transfer of forgotten man who’s NEVER played in Premier League’

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      CHELSEA are prepared to sell forgotten man Ian Maatsen this summer, according to reports.Maatsen, 21, joined the Blues’ youth setup in 2018 and made his professional debut the following year in a League Cup win over Grimsby Town.
      Burnley want to sign Maatsen on a permanent dealCredit: Getty
      However, following his 24-minute cameo, the Dutchman failed to establish himself as a regular name in the first team.
      He was subsequently loaned out to Charlton, Coventry and, most recently, Burnley, where he enjoyed a successful 2022-23 campaign.
      Clarets boss Vincent Kompany is a known admirer of Maatsen, so much so that he is determined to keep him at Turf Moor beyond the expiry of his loan.
      According to The Evening Standard, Burnley want to sign the left-back on a permanent deal this summer.
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      However, they are reluctant to meet Chelsea’s £20million asking price.
      Maatsen has just one year remaining on his current Chelsea contract, but he could sign an extension before returning to Burnley next season.
      The Blues may also decide to keep the full-back, with Marc Cucurella’s future uncertain due to the imminent arrival of Mauricio Pochettino.
      As well as Maatsen and Cucurella, Chelsea also have Ben Chilwell and Lewis Hall to cover the position.
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      Maatsen made 42 appearances for Burnley last season and played a crucial role in helping the club to the Championship title.
      The Dutchman won the Championship Player of the Month award in January for his impressive form. More

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      Moises Caicedo ‘agrees terms’ over Premier League transfer as Arsenal and Chelsea battle it out for Brighton star

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      BRIGHTON star Moises Caicedo has “agreed personal terms” with Arsenal ahead of the summer transfer window, reports suggest.The Gunners have been targeting Caicedo since January when they tabled a £70million bid, which was rejected by the Seagulls after the player issued a transfer request.
      Brighton star Moises Caicedo has “agreed personal terms” with ArsenalCredit: Rex
      Arsenal target Caicedo has also been eyed by Chelsea and LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      The North Londoners have maintained their interest but have been facing competition from Premier League rivals Chelsea and Liverpool.
      According to TERADEPORTES, however, the midfielder has reached a verbal agreement with Mikel Arteta’s side who are looking to strengthen in midfield with Granit Xhaka likely to leave.
      The same report claims Arsenal pose as the Ecuador international’s preferred destination.
      That is because the Premier League runner-ups will be playing in the Champions League next season.
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      However, Chelsea are looking to hijack their rivals’ deal, just like they did with Mykhailo Mudryk in January, as they are willing to table a higher bid.
      However, the Blues won’t be playing in Europe this coming season after a torrid campaign that saw them finishing 12th.
      Liverpool are also keeping tabs but don’t consider Caicedo as a priority.
      That is because the Reds are not willing to meet the 21-year-old asking price, which is said to be “well in excess” of the £70m Arsenal submitted in January.
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      This comes after the Merseysiders pulled out of the race for Borussia Dortmund superstar Jude Bellingham as they refused to meet his £100m-plus release clause.
      Jurgen Klopp’s side now looks close to strengthening in midfield with Caicedo’s Brighton team-mate Alexis Mac Allister.
      The Ecuadorian stood out this season as he helped Robert De Zerbi’s side finish sixth and qualify for the Europa League. More

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      Kante set for transfer talks to link up with Benzema at new club as ‘chiefs fly to London for meeting with Chelsea ace’

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      CHELSEA midfielder N’Golo Kane is on the verge of a move to Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad, reports claim.According to Italian journalist Rudy Galetti, representatives will travel to London this week to speak to the Frenchman’s entourage.
      Al Ittihad want to sign KanteCredit: Getty
      The Tigers are confident that an agreement will be made quickly, with Kante’s Chelsea contract set to expire at the end of this month.
      Kante joined Chelsea in a £30million transfer from Leicester in 2016 and has since made 269 appearances for the west London club.
      However, he was limited to just nine outings this season due to a severe hamstring injury.
      Chelsea had hoped to keep Kante on board by offering him a two-year contract extension, but the 32-year-old now looks set to leave Stamford Bridge on a permanent basis.
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      The Frenchman is now expected to link-up with his international teammate Karim Benzema at Al Ittihad.
      Real Madrid announced Benzema’s departure from the club on Sunday morning.
      An official statement read: “Real Madrid CF and our captain Karim Benzema have agreed to end his brilliant and unforgettable period as a player for our club.
      “Real Madrid wants to show its gratitude and all its affection for who is already one of our greatest legends.”
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      Benzema, who has been a fan favourite at the Santiago Bernabeu for the last 14 years, reportedly agreed contract terms with Al Ittihad this week.
      The Saudi side are also attempting to sign Wolves winger Adama Traore.
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      Kai Havertz ‘on verge of shock Real Madrid transfer’ in ‘mega-deal’ from Chelsea after Karim Benzema exit

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      KAI HAVERTZ is on the verge of signing for Real Madrid in a “mega-deal” from Chelsea, reports in Germany say. The LaLiga giants have lost star striker Karim Benzema, 35, whose Bernabeu exit was revealed by the club.
      Kai Havertz is linked with a move to Real MadridCredit: AFP
      And Chelsea’s Havertz emerged as a shock contender to replace the Frenchman, who leaves after 14 years in the Spanish capital.
      Now according to Bild, the Germany international can “quickly” become a Real player.
      It is claimed manager Carlo Ancelotti and President Florentino Perez are both admirers of the forward.
      And with Chelsea open to selling Havertz, 23, an agreement with Real is expected to follow.
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      The playmaker joined Chelsea in 2020 for a then-club record £75m deal from Bayer Leverkusen.
      And despite scoring the winning goal in the Champions League final in his first season, he has lacked consistency.
      It leaves the Blues ready to sell Havertz after just three years in West London as they look to clear their squad out this summer.
      Real are also doing so, after ex-Chelsea star Eden Hazard, 32, terminated his contract.
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      And Benzema’s exit shortly followed while the attacker is linked with a mega-money move to Saudi Arabia.
      A statement read: “Real Madrid Football Club and our captain Karim Benzema have agreed to bring his brilliant and unforgettable time as a player at our club to a close.
      “Real Madrid would like to show our gratitude and affection to a player who is already one of our greatest legends.”
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      Fans have theory Eden Hazard ‘sacrificed himself’ by terminating Real Madrid contract for good of Chelsea

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      CHELSEA fans have a theory that Eden Hazard “sacrificed himself” by leaving Real Madrid for the good of his former club. Hazard saw his Real contract terminated by mutual consent after a horror four seasons in the Spanish capital.
      Eden Hazard has left Real MadridCredit: Getty
      And the move comes with the LaLiga giants linked with Chelsea’s Kai Havertz.
      So some Blues fans reckon Hazard has paved the way for Havertz to be sold after Real cleared space in their squad.
      One said: “Hazard sacrificed himself so Chelsea could get rid of Havertz… club legend.”
      Another agreed: “Hazard sacrificed himself for the greater good. Proper Chels.”
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      One added: “Hazard sacrificed himself so Madrid had to sign Havertz. F*****g trooper man.”
      Another joked: “Hazard sacrificed his soul so we get rid of Havertz.”
      Hazard, 32, left Chelsea for Real in 2019 in a deal worth up to £150million.
      But the Belgian struggled for form and with injuries, scoring just seven goals in his 76 appearances.
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      And after suffering a strained relationship with manager Carlo Ancelotti the club and player parted ways.
      Havertz, 23, meanwhile, joined Chelsea in 2020 for a then-club record £75m deal from Bayer Leverkusen.
      And despite scoring the winning goal in the Champions League final in his first season, the German has lacked consistency.
      It leaves Chelsea open to selling him in the summer, with Real leading the race for Havertz.
      Star striker Karim Benzema, 35, has left Madrid and is linked with a mega-money move to Saudi Arabia, leaving the side in search of a new No9.
      Kai Havertz is linked with a move to Real MadridCredit: AFP More