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      Mac Allister breaks down in tears in final Brighton game as De Zerbi all-but confirms two players’ transfer exits

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      BRIGHTON boss Roberto De Zerbi has admitted that star duo Alex Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo are set to leave the club.The Seagulls signed off their campaign with a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa this afternoon.
      Both Brighton’s Alexis Mac Alliste and Moises Caicedo look set to leaveCredit: AFP
      Roberto De Zerbi comforted Alexis Mac Allister as he burst into tears after the defeat at VillaCredit: Getty
      However, they are still celebrating after securing a sixth-place finish and Europa League football next term.
      Midfield duo Mac Allister, 24, and Caicedo, 21, have both played a key role in that success and have a host of top clubs chasing their services.
      And their manager is resigned to losing the pair of them once the transfer window re-opens.
      Speaking after the Villa loss, De Zerbi said: “I think it can be the last game of Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo.
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      “I think it is right they can leave, change team and play at a higher level.”
      Mac Allister was spotted in tears after the defeat at Villa after seemingly playing his final game for the club.
      He has been linked with an array of top clubs following his superb World Cup winning exploits with Argentina.
      The 24-year-old has been linked with a move to Liverpool for a long time and is said to be very close to completing his transfer to Merseyside.
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      Chelsea have also been reported as interested in the midfielder, but may struggle to attract him without European football while Man City have allegedly joined the chase to sign him. 
      Mac Allister has scored 10 goals and assisted a further two in the league this season and will likely command a huge fee if he does leave Brighton, with his contract not due to expire until 2025.
      Ecuadorian Caicedo helped the Seagulls secure Europa League football on Wednesday evening after a 1-1 draw with Manchester City.
      He had been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal in the January transfer window, but Brighton clung on to their man.
      He then penned a new deal to keep him on the South Coast until 2027. But he is still expected to leave Brighton at the end of the season as both Chelsea and Arsenal circle for his signature.
      Moises Caicedo has played a huge role in helping Brighton seal European footballCredit: Getty More

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      Watch Loftus-Cheek wave goodbye to Chelsea fans as they give him standing ovation after coming off against Newcastle

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      RUBEN LOFTUS-CHEEK appears to have said his final goodbyes to Chelsea fans on the final day of the Premier League season. The Blues drew 1-1 with Newcastle at Stamford Bridge and Loftus-Cheek made manager Frank Lampard’s starting line-up.
      Loftus-Cheek likely made his final appearance for Chelsea against NewcastleCredit: Getty
      Loftus-Cheek waved goodbye to Chelsea fans as he came off against NewcastleCredit: AFP

      But after an hour, Loftus-Cheek came off for Carney Chukwuemeka, who put in a solid performance against Manchester United in midweek.
      Loftus-Cheek hugged Enzo Fernandez and Cesar Azpilicueta as he trudged off the pitch.
      And before he left the field of play he made sure to turn around and wave to all four corners of Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea fans stood up and gave Loftus-Cheek a standing ovation before chanting his name for likely the final time.

      Tributes also flooded in on social media.
      One Chelsea fan said: “Ruben Loftus Cheek with what looks like a farewell goodbye, you’ll be missed.”
      Another added: “If that’s it for Ruben Loftus-Cheek in a Chelsea shirt, thank you, RLC. An outstanding career in blue since he signed as a young kid.”
      One fan wrote on Twitter: “Looks like a goodbye from Loftus-Cheek. Thanks for everything, you’ll do amazing in Italy.”
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      A fourth simply said: “Forever one of our own.”
      Another said: “Tears in my eyes.”
      Loftus-Cheek said goodbye to fans and players as he came off against NewcastleCredit: Getty
      And this Blues supporter went with: “Thank you for everything if this is the last game for Loftus Cheek, always a dependable player for us over the years and had a great attitude.”
      Loftus-Cheek has been heavily linked with a move away from Chelsea this summer and has attracted interest from numerous clubs.
      AC Milan look to be leading the race and are reportedly in contact with the West London club over a move in the summer window.
      Loftus-Cheek has been on loan with Crystal Palace and Fulham before in the Premier League.
      He made his breakthrough at Chelsea in the 2014/15 season under Jose Mourinho.
      But it was under Maurizio Sarri where he enjoyed his best spell, scoring 10 goals in all competitions.
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      Loftus-Cheek’s career at Chelsea, however, was plagued by injury and inconsistency.
      His move away from the club is said to be imminent, with fellow Cobham graduate Mason Mount also expected to leave this summer. More

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      Managerless Chelsea ‘set to beat Prem rivals and PSG to seal deal for £52m Sporting Lisbon star next week’

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      CHELSEA are the front-runners to sign Sporting Lisbon star Manuel Ugarte, according to reports.Despite splashing out over £500million on players this season, the Blues are set to continue to bolster their bloated squad this summer.
      Manuel Ugarte reportedly wants to come to the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      Ugarte, 22, is in high demand after his brilliant performances for Sporting.
      And according to Uruguayan reporter Franco Fernandez, the defensive midfielder could join Chelsea as early as next week.
      Ugarte’s current deal is understood to possess a £52million release clause, which the Blues would be expected to trigger.
      He is claimed to want to play in the Premier League, and is reportedly on the cusp of agreeing a six-year contract with Chelsea.
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      Ugarte has also attracted interest from the West Londoners’ Premier League rivals Liverpool.
      While Paris Saint-Germain would love to bring him to the French capital.
      Chelsea raided the Portuguese top flight to sign Benfica starlet Enzo Fernandez in January.
      The Blues forked out a British record £107m to secure the Argentine’s services.
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      Ugarte started out at Uruguayan club Fenix, before moving to Portuguese side Famalicao.
      Following just six months at Famalicao he signed for Sporting in the summer of 2021.
      He has so far made 85 appearances for the Portuguese giants, while also earning eight caps for Uruguay.
      Ugarte has featured against Arsenal and Tottenham in European competitions this season, although he was left on the bench for Sporting’s league match against Vizela on Friday, amid transfer speculation. More

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      Man Utd icon Paul Scholes warns Mauricio Pochettino that Chelsea need SIX new big transfers including entire back five

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      PAUL SCHOLES has fired a warning to potential new Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino over the Blues squad.The Manchester United legend has claimed that the Stamford Bridge side needs SIX new players to improve.
      Paul Scholes has argued that Chelsea need six new playersCredit: Getty
      He sent the warning to potential new manager Mauricio PochettinoCredit: Getty
      Scholes argued that the Blues need an entirely new backlineCredit: AFP
      Scholes thinks that Chelsea need to sign an entirely new backline as well as a goalkeeper and a forward.
      The Blues’ defence have leaked 46 goals in the Premier League this season, 13 more than they allowed last term.
      This is despite the arrival of big-money signings such as Kalidou Koulibaly, Marc Cucurella and Benoit Badiashile.
      While goalkeepers Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy have both struggled to show their best form.
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      Due to their drop in performances, the pair have both been linked with exits from the club.
      Scholes told Premier League Productions: “I think he [Pochettino] is going to have to buy a couple of centre-halves, possibly a right-back, possibly a left-back, a whole new back four.
      “I’m not sure about either goalkeeper.
      “But I think going forward, I always look at a team and I’m excited when they create chances.
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      “I think adding a centre-forward to that, they’re always going to create chances and if you’ve got a team who can score goals, you’ve always got a chance.”
      Pochettino is expected to be named the new Chelsea manager at the end of the season, with him taking over the role from interim boss Frank Lampard.
      The Argentine will also have to sort out the club’s failing attack, which has only produced 37 goals in 37 league games this season.
      That record is 39 less than they managed to notch during the 38 league games last season.
      Chelsea have been linked with attackers such as Napoli star Victor Osimhen in order to add more firepower to the attack. More

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      Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit reveals he REGRETS Chelsea transfer and names club he wished he’d joined instead

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      ARSENAL legend Emmanuel Petit admits he regrets joining Chelsea over Manchester United.The French World Cup winner won nothing in three years at Stamford Bridge after arriving from Barcelona in 2001.
      Emmanuel Petit won the Prem and FA Cup double at Arsenal under Arsene Wenger and rejected the chance to return there in 2001Credit: PA:Empics Sport
      Ex-France hero believes he got it wrong in joining Chelsea from BarcaCredit: Getty
      Petit moved to Chelsea despite two calls from Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger urging him to return to Arsenal.
      The midfielder blames his decision on his then-wife wanting to live in London and not Manchester. 
      And having picked up no silverware in his one season with Barca, he had equally-mixed fortunes at Chelsea before retiring in 2004.
      Petit famously helped Arsenal win the Premier League and FA Cup double in 1997-98 then moved to the Nou Camp in 2000.
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      And he explained how a year later he was once more a wanted man in England.
      Petit, 52, told FourFourTwo. “Arsenal approached me but so did Manchester United.
      “I spoke to Arsene. He really wanted me back, but I was honest with him.
      “I said, ‘I appreciate it and it’s very tempting, but I didn’t feel that you wanted me to stay when I signed for Barcelona a year ago’. 
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      “It’s like divorcing somebody. When you don’t feel desired by them, what’s the point of going back?
      “I should have gone to Manchester United, because Sir Alex Ferguson called me twice. 
      “We had a very good conversation and it was tempting, but once again I listened to my wife. 
      “She wanted to go back to London – she didn’t want to live in Manchester – so I made the same mistake twice in one year.”
      However, the anchorman’s affections clearly still lie with the Gunners.
      And he’s backing Emirates manager Mikel Arteta to make further progress next season after being certain of finishing runners-up this term. More

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      Man Utd ‘some way off’ Mason Mount transfer agreement as Red Devils refuse to meet Chelsea’s sky-high valuation

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly a long way short of agreeing a transfer for Mason Mount.The Red Devils are keen to try and sign the Chelsea midfielder, 24, this summer as he enters the final year of his Stamford Bridge contract.
      Mason Mount is a transfer target for Manchester UnitedCredit: Rex
      But according to the Independent, the Blues are demanding a staggering £55million for the academy graduate.
      And the report insists the Old Trafford side are not even close to matching that sky-high valuation – especially amid uncertainty over the club’s ownership and transfer budget.
      Erik ten Hag is prioritising a new striker and a centre-back when the transfer window reopens.
      Liverpool and Arsenal have also shown interest in Mount.
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      But it is understood the 36-cap England ace would favour a move to United, where he would link up with a host of Three Lions team-mates.
      And the report adds that if a transfer fee can be agreed on with Chelsea, United would be in pole position and expected to complete the signing of Mount.
      That could even see the former Derby loanee link up with best pal Declan Rice again, although the West Ham captain is more likely to join Arsenal.
      Mount has refused any new contract offers put on the table by Chelsea.
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      Frank Lampard dismissed talk of the star’s future and said: “That’s not my answer to make. That’s between Mason and the club.”
      Incoming Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino is understood to be keen to have Mount as part of his set-up when he takes over.
      Should Mount join United, SunSport revealed it could trigger a transfer merry-go-round including Scott McTominay, Donny van de Beek and Rice. More

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      Lando Norris breaks silence after being snapped with Chelsea star Joao Felix’s stunning girlfriend

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      LANDO NORRIS says he’s “got nothing to hide” after being snapped with Portuguese actress Magui Corceiro.The McLaren F1 ace was pictured driving around with Corceiro, 20, who was in a relationship with Chelsea loanee Joao Felix.
      Lando Norris was spotted driving around Monaco with Magui Corceiro
      Formula One star Norris slammed rumours he is dating Corceiro
      Corceiro was dating Chelsea ace Joao Felix
      Corceiro and Felix dated since his days at Atletico MadridCredit: Instagram / @magui_corceiro
      Corceiro met Atletico Madrid loanee Felix on social media a few years agoCredit: magui_corceiro/instagram
      Norris, who last year split from another Portuguese fashion model, Luisinha Oliveira, was quizzed by SunSport about the increased flak he’s copped on social media.
      He said: “I haven’t tried to hide anything when I’ve gone out to a restaurant. You are allowed to do whatever you want.
      “I know that so many presumptions are made just because I’m seen with someone, which I find hilarious.
      “If I wanted to hide something I feel I can hide it well — but I’m not trying to hide anything.
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      “At the end of the day, if I wanted my life to be more private I would say yes [it is harder to avoid scrutiny] but I don’t want to just stay in my house all day and sit behind a computer.
      “But it seems I can’t have friends nowadays, can’t be seen with someone without somehow being in a relationship.”
      Felix and Corceiro are believed to have begun their relationship in 2019, when he was 20 and she was 17.
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      They met through social media, and through mutual friends he was able to connect her.
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      Felix now plays for Chelsea on loan and has amassed four goals in 19 matches.
      The forward’s future is uncertain as he may not return to Atletico Madrid in June when his loan stint ends. More

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      Three-time Champions League winner set to be unemployed at 27 putting Prem giants on red alert over free transfer

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      MARCO ASENSIO is already being linked with a string of Premier League giants as the Real Madrid legend heads for a free transfer this summer.Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham admire the 35-cap Spain midfielder, 27.
      Long-serving Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio is on the brink of an exit that could have major Premier League clubs scrambling for his servicesCredit: Rex
      Manchester City and United, plus Liverpool, have been mentioned too.
      Talks with Real over a new contract began in December but appear to have ended in failure.
      The three-time Champions League winner wanted more regular starts under Carlo Ancelotti.
      And although the Italian boss has insisted Asensio is a key player, he has still mainly used the playmaker only from the bench.
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      It’s claimed PSG are also interested in the stylish performer.
      But the strongest demand for the Bernabeu super-sub seems to come from the English top flight.
      Arsenal were understood to have held negotiations over Asensio earlier this year.
      And it’s thought Luis Enrique would also be keen if the ex-Barcelona chief took over at Tottenham.
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      Stamford Bridge has long been talked up as a possible destination.
      But incoming Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is sure to re-balance a squad that looks top-heavy with creative players.
      Wherever Asensio ends up, few stars will have a better list of club honours.
      Apart from his Champions League treble, he’s also won LaLiga three times, plus four Club World Cups.
      That’s on top of three European Super Cups, a trio of Spanish Super Cups and one Copa del Rey. More