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      Fulham ‘to hijack Lazio’s Callum Hudson-Odoi transfer’ but fans can’t believe the fee for Chelsea star once valued £70m

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      FULHAM have made a “verbal proposal” to sign Chelsea forward Callum Hudson-Odoi, according to reports.The 22-year-old, who received three England caps in 2019, has stalled at Stamford Bridge in recent years.
      Callum Hudson-Odoi is being linked with a move away from Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty
      He spent last season on loan at Bayer Leverkusen, but registered just one goal in 21 games.
      As a result, his stock has fallen considerably – and with it his price tag.
      Back in 2020, Chelsea rejected a loan offer from Bayern Munich which included a £70MILLION option to buy.
      Now Fabrizio Romano is reporting Fulham have offered £4m for the attacker.
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      It comes amid interest elsewhere from Italian side Lazio and Saudi Arabia.
      Chelsea are not thought to be happy with the bid from their West London rivals.
      However, they are only believed to be holding out for £8m.
      And Fulham are said to be confident of securing a deal in the “next days”, with negotiations at an “advanced” stage.
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      But fans are in disbelief at just how much Hudson-Odoi’s value has fallen over three years.
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      Reacting on social media, one person said: “Mad to think Chelsea rejected a £70m from Bayern Munich just a few seasons ago.”
      Another added: “Can someone tell me what happen to Hudson-Odoi?😭😭😭”
      A third replied: “Four million is approximately free to me. Funny how Hudson-Odoi used to be Chelsea’s saviour some seasons ago.”
      And a fourth responded: “£8m for Hudson-Odoi?! That’s a bargain and a half. But the disrespect from Chelsea.”
      Hudson-Odoi, who joined the Blues as a young boy in 2007, has racked up 126 appearances and 16 goals for the first team, winning the Champions League, Europa League, Club World Cup and Uefa Super Cup.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea are in the middle of a mass exodus this summer.
      They have already axed high-profile stars such as N’Golo Kante, Kai Havertz, Mason Mount, Mateo Kovacic, Kalidou Koulibaly, Christian Pulisic, Edouard Mendy, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Cesar Azpilicueta and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      The likes of Conor Gallagher, Hakim Ziyech and Romelu Lukaku are also being linked with moves. More

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      Chelsea leading Arsenal in race for £40m Ajax star Kudus but transfer could depend on Man Utd’s Hojlund move

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      CHELSEA are leading Arsenal in the race to sign £40million Ajax star Mohammed Kudus.However, any potential transfer could depend on Manchester United’s move for Rasmus Hojlund.
      Chelsea lead Arsenal in the race to sign Mohammed KudusCredit: Rex
      Kudus has been strongly linked with a move to the Premier League this summer, with both Brighton and United previously interested.
      Chelsea are the current favourites to sign him, though, according to The Independent.
      The report states that the Blues have presented a more convincing package than Arsenal.
      In addition, Chelsea believe they can price Arsenal out of any potential move as they are in a stronger position to agree both a transfer fee and wages.
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      Kudus is expected to be valued at around £40million by Ajax if he is to leave the club.
      Arsenal are keen on him as one of their midfield targets, alongside the arrival of a new right-back.
      However, the Gunners need to sell before buying following their early business.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea have already trimmed their squad down considerably and could sign two midfielders before the window closes.
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      As well as Kudus, Mauricio Pochettino is also chasing a deal for Moises Caicedo, with talks ongoing.
      Any deal for Kudus, who almost joined Everton last summer, could hinge on United’s business, though.
      The Red Devils have been linked with the Ghana international but are currently looking to sign Atalanta’s Hojlund.
      A bid has been launched for the Danish striker, but it is understood to be below the Italian side’s asking price.
      Failure to land Hojlund could see United come back in for Kudus, who can also play as a striker or on the right wing.
      Manchester United’s pursuit of Rasmus Hojlund could affect Mohammed Kudus’ futureCredit: Getty
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      Fans say Moises Caicedo is ‘now worth £500MILLION’ after Man Utd name their price for Scott McTominay

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      FANS joked Moises Caicedo’s transfer value has soared to £500million – after Manchester United named their asking price for Scott McTominay.Brighton face a battle this summer to keep hold of their talismanic midfielder Caicedo.
      Brigton are desperate to hold out for £100m for Moises CaicedoCredit: Rex
      Scott McTominay could head to West Ham as Declan Rice’s replacementCredit: Getty
      The Ecuadorian star, 21, has been heavily linked with Chelsea – who have seen two bids rejected – while United are also interested.
      Brighton owner Tony Bloom is holding out for £100m for Caicedo.
      But reports that the Red Devils will not sell McTominay – another Premier League midfielder tipped for a transfer – for less than £40m has prompted Seagulls supporters to urge their club to revalue Caicedo.
      And one fan quipped the £40m price tag on McTominay’s head amid West Ham interest means Caicedo’s worth has skyrocketed.
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      They wrote on Twitter: ” Caicedo is now worth £500m @ChelseaFC.”
      Another said: “Chelsea fans this is why we’re asking for £100m for Caicedo xx”
      Others were baffled by the money United want for their academy graduate.
      One said: “£40m for Scott McTominay… worth £10m max.”
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      Another added: “£40m for an extremely limited midfielder is insane.”
      Chelsea’s second bid to Brighton for Caicedo was worth £70m.
      But the Blues were reportedly told it was “nowhere near enough” because the South Coast club reckon their No25 is similar in value to Declan Rice, who joined Arsenal for £105m.
      In addition, Brighton rejected a £70m bid from the Gunners for Caicedo as recently as January.
      The midfielder has since signed a new four-year deal through to the summer of 2027.
      He also starred as the Seagulls went on to secure qualification for this season’s Europa League.
      Liverpool were also linked with Caicedo as a possible replacement should Fabinho leave but Stamford Bridge remains the youngster’s preferred destination and he has even admitted “he can’t say no” to joining Chelsea.
      The midfielder also let out a small smirk when asked if he was about to sign for the Blues during Brighton’s pre-season tour in America.
      However, boss Roberto De Zerbi confirmed Caicedo is going nowhere unless another club offers the right price – and could not resist a brutal dig at Chelsea.
      The Italian said: “It’s a clear situation at the moment. He stays with us until my owner changes his mind.
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      “I don’t know what can happen in the future, but if Moises leaves we have to find the right player because it’s difficult to replace a player as good as Moises.
      “We have to substitute him with a great player because this year we play in the Europa League, unlike Chelsea.” More

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      Chelsea ‘close to transfer’ for wonderkid dubbed ‘Kante’s little brother’ but could farm him out to Boehly’s other club

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      CHELSEA are closing in on a summer swoop for Montpellier star Elye Wahi, reports suggest.Wahi stood out in Ligue 1 last season as he registered an impressive total of 19 goals and six assists in 33 appearances.
      Chelsea are close to signing Montpellier star Elye Wahi this summerCredit: AFP
      Wahi, though, may spent the coming season on loan at Chelsea’s sister club StrasbourgCredit: Getty
      Chelsea target Wahi has been dubbed “N’Golo Kante’s little brother”Credit: Getty
      And according to The Mail, the Blues are ready to add the striker to Mauricio Pochettino’s squad.
      Inter Milan have also shown interest in the 20-year-old wonderkid but the West Londoners are expected to win the bidding war.
      If the France Under-21 international joins Chelsea then he is expected to be loaned out to Strasbourg.
      This comes after the Premier League giants’ owner Todd Boehly bought a near 100 per cent stake of the Ligue 1 outfit.
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      That is despite Pochettino desperately looking for a centre-forward to spearhead his attack this coming season.
      Nicholas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku also moved to Stamford Bridge this summer.
      But Jackson may not be the team’s starting No9 whereas Nkunku is more likely to be used in different positions up front.
      Wahi is so highly-rated he has been compared to Chelsea legend N’Golo Kante, despite the fact they play in different positions.
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      The comparison with Kante, who left for a mega-money contract in Saudi Arabia for Al-Ittihad, comes through them both hailing from the small Paris suburb of Courcouronnes.
      And each started their football careers at the local amateur club JS Suresnes and, like the star midfielder, Wahi spent every spare second at their Maurice-Hubert stadium honing his skills.
      Those similarities saw Le Parisien dubbing the young Frenchman as “Kante’s little brother”. More

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      Chelsea ‘in talks with Ajax over transfer for former Man Utd target with personal terms nearly agreed’

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      CHELSEA have contacted Ajax over a move for Mohammed Kudus.Kudus stood out for the Eredivisie giants last season, despite their poor campaign that saw them finishing third, and attracted interest from Europe’s top bidders.
      Chelsea have contacted Ajax about Mohammed KudusCredit: Rex
      Chelsea target Kudus was previously linked with a move to Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Manchester United were interested in landing the attacking midfielder this summer but ended their pursuit after signing Mason Mount from the Blues.
      And according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, the West Londoners have now swooped in to land the Ghana international.
      Chelsea and Ajax have held talks but no offer has been tabled from the Premier League giants.
      However, Mauricio Pochettino’s side has also contacted the 22-year-old.
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      And personal terms are close to being agreed with Kudus, who appears keen to move in the summer.
      The Ghanaian’s agent Jennifer Mendelewitsch put potential suitors on red alert in May by admitting that her client would like a new challenge.
      Mendelewitsch told De Telegraaf: “I think it is best for both Ajax and Mohammed that he makes a transfer now.
      “Now is the right time. He has ignored a proposal to extend his contract until the summer of 2026.
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      “What I can say is that after the World Cup and this season there is a lot of interest in Kudus.”
      Kudus has two more years left in his contract and Ajax have previously demanded £40million to let him go.
      He joined Ajax from Nordsjaelland in 2020 and quickly rose to prominence in Amsterdam.
      The versatile forward has since scored 23 goals and provided 11 assists in 84 appearances for the Dutch giants.
      And that also led to two Eredivisie titles as well as the Dutch Cup in 2021. More

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      Chelsea outcast Callum Hudson-Odoi set for reunion with old Blues boss as he closes on transfer to Serie A giant

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      CHELSEA outcast Callum Hudson-Odoi looks set to reunite with a former boss at Serie A side Lazio.Hudson-Odoi, 22, had been tipped to be the latest player to join the Saudi Pro League – amid interest from multiple sides in the Gulf.
      Hudson Odoi has struggled for minutes at Chelsea in recent yearsCredit: Getty
      Sarri gave Hudson-Odoi his first break in the Chelsea first teamCredit: Jamie McPhilimey – The Sun
      According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano though, he looks set to link up with former manager Maurizio Sarri in Rome.
      Romano said there is no truth in reports of a loan move with an obligation to buy as Chelsea are only willing to sell the winger permanently.
      His £120,000-a-week contract is set to expire next summer.
      Sarri managed Hudson Odoi during his stint as Chelsea manager between 2018 and 2019 – where the winger made 23 senior appearances for The Blues.
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      Much of these came in cup competitions, with the young winger particularly impressing in the Europa League at the time.
      His performances sparked a clamour from Chelsea fans to give Hudson-Odoi Premier League minutes, to which Sarri responded: “I don’t know if Hudson-Odoi is able for the Premier League at 18, especially in a big team.
      “If he’s good enough to play in a big team in the Premier League at 18 then he could be the best player in Europe in two years.”
      Hudson-Odoi was subject to extensive interest from Bayern Munich after he first broke into the Chelsea first team.
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      He was subject to a £70million transfer bid from Bayern in 2020.
      Hudson-Odoi ultimately remained at Chelsea however, penning a five-year-deal on £120k-a-week.
      Since then however, he has struggled to nail down a place in the Chelsea first team.
      The winger has struggled with injury throughout his Chelsea career and last year found himself out on loan at Bayer Leverkusen as he looked to kickstart his career.
      He struggled again with injury in Germany and was limited to just 14 appearances at Leverkusen.
      A move to Lazio to reunite with former boss Sarri could be just what the winger needs as he looks to reignite his faltering career. More

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      Arsenal ready to hijack Tottenham’s Douglas Luiz transfer as Spurs line up Chelsea ace as backup

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      TOTTENHAM and Arsenal poised to tussle it out to land midfield ace Douglas Luiz.Spurs will target the Aston Villa man if they sell Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
      Arsenal are ready to hijack Tottenham’s move for Douglas LuizCredit: Rex
      But they face competition from North London rivals the Gunners, who are eyeing a a fresh move for the Brazilian.
      They were keen on Luiz last summer but the 25-year-old signed a new contract at Villa Park.
      Hojbjerg, 27, is not a natural fit for new boss Ange Postecoglou’s attacking style and looks likely to leave Spurs.
      Talks with Atletico Madrid are ongoing, while his old club Bayern Munich have shown an interest.
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      Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher, 23, is also in Postecoglou’s sights.
      But the chances of landing him may hinge on the Blues’ pursuit of 21-year-old Brighton wonderkid Moises Caicedo.
      Mauricio Pochettino’s side have been chasing a deal for Caicedo throughout the transfer window.
      However, they have so far had two bids rejected, including a £70million offer earlier this week.
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      Brighton are understood to value the Ecuadorian midfielder at £100million this summer.
      Caicedo has also attracted interest from Liverpool as a potential replacement for Fabinho. More

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      Chelsea’s £70m Moises Caicedo transfer offer ‘nowhere near enough’ as Brighton tell Blues ‘he’s better than Declan Rice’

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      CHELSEA have been told by Brighton that their £70million offer for Moises Caicedo is “nowhere near enough”.The Seagulls have also informed the Blues that he will cost a similar amount to Declan Rice.
      Chelsea have been told their £70million bid for Moises Caicedo is ‘nowhere near enough’Credit: Getty
      Brighton see Moises Caicedo as better than Declan RiceCredit: Getty
      Chelsea have already had two bids rejected for Caicedo, including a £70million offer launched earlier this week.
      According to The Athletic, those offers were seen as way too low by Brighton, who are not willing to entertain bids below their £100million valuation.
      Brighton see Caicedo as at least as good, if not better, than Rice and believe he is worth a similar amount.
      Rice completed a £105million move to Arsenal from West Ham last weekend.
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      In addition, Brighton rejected a £70million bid from the Gunners for Caicedo as recently as January.
      The midfielder has since signed a new four-year deal through to the summer of 2027.
      He also starred as the Seagulls went on to secure qualification for this season’s Europa League.
      Caicedo’s performances for Brighton have seen Chelsea linked with a move throughout the summer window.
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      However, they also face competition from Liverpool, who could hijack any potential deal.
      The 21-year-old has been identified as a possible replacement for Fabinho once he completes his move to Saudi Arabia.
      Stamford Bridge remains Caicedo’s preferred destination, though, and he has even admitted “he can’t say no” to joining Chelsea. More