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      Reece James sends cheeky warning to Man Utd fans as he posts emotional farewell to Mason Mount in throwback Chelsea pics

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      REECE JAMES aimed a subtle dig at Manchester United fans during his emotional farewell post for Mason Mount.The Red Devils unveiled their new £60million man Mount, 24, on Wednesday morning as he officially departed Chelsea after 18 years at the club.
      Reece James and Mason Mount training with each other in their early daysCredit: INSTAGRAM @reecejames
      Mount, bottom, and James, fourth from right, with Declan Rice, far rightCredit: INSTAGRAM @reecejames
      Nearly all of that has been spent alongside Blues team-mate James, 23, who is just 11 months Mount’s junior.
      The pair have also enjoyed each other’s company at international level for England.
      But it was from their time as Chelsea youngsters that James shared some old snaps following Mount’s exit.
      He posted one picture of them as young boys – alongside Declan Rice.
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      And James added another image of him and Mount a little older as they battled for the ball in training.
      He then wrote a lengthy caption – which included a cheeky dig at United supporters as James claimed Mount will “always be blue at heart”.
      Posting on Instagram, the Chelsea right-back said: “Ma brother man. Where do I start?
      “I’ve know you since 6 years old, we grew together and took similar paths in breaking into the first team. Something that seemed virtually impossible. I’m proud to say I done it alongside you.
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      The pair have known each other for nearly 20 yearsCredit: Getty
      “I’ve seen you as a little boy and watched you grow into the man and player you are today, you’ve done yourself and your family proud.
      “We’ve had some of the best days of our career together that’ll stick with me forever.

      “It’s sad to say goodbye. I wish you nothing but happiness, good health and the best of luck on your new adventure!
      “You’ll always be blue at heart! 💙.”
      James and Mount won the Champions League as part of Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea side two years ago.
      But they now go their separate ways at club level as Mount links up with Erik ten Hag’s Man Utd squad ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.
      Speaking about making the switch, Mount said: “It’s never easy leaving the club where you grew up, but Manchester United will provide an exciting new challenge for the next phase of my career.
      “Having competed against them, I know just how strong a squad it is that I’m joining, and I can’t wait to be part of this group’s drive to win major trophies.
      “Everyone can see that the club has made big steps forward under Erik ten Hag.
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      “Having met with the manager and discussed his plans, I couldn’t be more excited for the seasons ahead, and am ready for the hard work expected here.
      “I am hugely ambitious; I know how amazing it feels to win major trophies and what it takes to do it. I will be giving everything to experience that again at Manchester United.”
      Mount and James won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021Credit: Getty More

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      Man Utd fans go wild for cheeky dig at Chelsea as Red Devils announce £60m Mason Mount transfer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans went wild for a cheeky dig at Chelsea after the signing of Mason Mount was confirmed. The boyhood Blue has finally completed his move to Manchester in a deal worth £60million.
      Mason Mount seen in Manchester United colours for the first timeCredit: Getty
      United confirmed the news and released pictures of Mount in red for the first time.
      And in one post, they appeared to aim a little swipe at Chelsea with the caption: “Red is the colour.”
      Fans are convinced it was a nod to Chelsea’s popular “Blue is the colour” chant which is often sang around Stamford Bridge.
      One said: “United taking their best player and then trolling them. Top banter haha.”
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      Another agreed: “Football is the game … top s***housery that is.”
      One added: “Mason is the name!”
      Another commented: “Christ. Going in for the kill on Chelsea there.”
      Mount leaves Chelsea after 18 years with the club, graduating from their academy and breaking into the first team in 2019.
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      The 24-year-old leaves with a Champions League winners medal to his name and opened up on the tough call to leave the club.
      He said: “It’s never easy leaving the club where you grew up, but Manchester United will provide an exciting new challenge for the next phase of my career.

      “Having competed against them, I know just how strong a squad it is that I’m joining, and I can’t wait to be part of this group’s drive to win major trophies.
      “Everyone can see that the club has made big steps forward under Erik ten Hag.
      “Having met with the manager and discussed his plans, I couldn’t be more excited for the seasons ahead, and am ready for the hard work expected here.
      “I am hugely ambitious; I know how amazing it feels to win major trophies and what it takes to do it.
      “I will be giving everything to experience that again at Manchester United.”
      Mason Mount leaves Chelsea as a Champions League winnerCredit: Reuters
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      Most embarrassing transfers of all time ranked as FOUR Man Utd stars make top ten

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      WITH the summer transfer window in full swing, it is safe to say clubs have already made some big-money moves.Real Madrid have splashed the cash to bring Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder Jude Bellingham to the Bernabeu in a £115million deal.
      Harry Maguire has struggled since switching from Leicester to Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Andy Carroll flopped at Liverpool after signing for huge money from NewcastleCredit: PA:Press Association
      Kai Havertz has moved across London in a £65m switch, leaving Chelsea for Arsenal.
      Liverpool have invested £60m to bring RB Leipzig midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai to Anfield, while Newcastle have spent £55m on AC Milan man Sandro Tonali.
      But will any of them end up major flops? Well, CopyBet have created a quiz about the worst transfers of all-time following a poll carried out on 2,000 football fans – and it includes FOUR Manchester United deals.
      So here is how the top 10 looks ahead of the 2023/24 season.
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      Harry Maguire’s switch from Leicester to Man Utd in 2019 for £80m was voted the most humiliating.
      Paul Pogba’s return to Man Utd from Juventus for £89.3m in 2016 came second, with Liverpool’s signing of Andy Carroll from Newcastle in 2011 for £35m in third.

      Other notable disaster moves include Ali Dia who joined Southampton in 1996 after someone claiming to be former World Player of the Year, George Weah, convinced manager Graeme Souness to sign him.
      Eden Hazard’s £150m move to Real Madrid in 2019 and Chelsea’s £15m signing of Adrian Mutu in 2003 – who was later sacked due to a failed drug test – also made the list.
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      The top 10 most embarrassing signings of all-time
      Fernando Torres’ move to Chelsea, Angel di Maria’s switch to Man Utd, and Joey Barton’s transfer to Rangers propped up the top 10.
      Football fans also voted for the most successful transfers – with Erling Haaland’s £51.2m move to Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund deemed the best.
      Others include Thierry Henry (Juventus to Arsenal for £14.5m in 1999), Mo Salah (Roma to Liverpool for £34m in 2017) and Diego Maradona (Barcelona to Napoli for £7m in 1984).
      Out of the 20 Premier League clubs, those polled believe Chelsea tend to make the worst signings, while Man City tend to get it right.
      North of the border, Celtic are considered to make the best signings in the Scottish top flight, while Rangers tend to make the worst ones.
      With the summer transfer window open, the study carried out through OnePoll, found Harry Kane is the player fans want to move this summer – more than any other.
      As many as 32 per cent think he should leave Tottenham, while 28 per believe Maguire should quit Old Trafford.
      Of those who support a Premier League side, 71 per cent believe their team needs to invest in more players in the window – to the tune of £91m on average.
      And they believe a centre forward (37 per cent) should be a priority, followed by an attacking midfielder (33 per cent), and a central defender (29 per cent).
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      It also emerged 83 per cent of everyone polled are of the opinion the amount of money being spent on football players has gotten out of hand.
      While 76 per cent think the FA should do more to regulate spending in the transfer market. More

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      Scott McTominay lined up for shock Premier League transfer switch to Man Utd rivals in move that would help Chelsea

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      SCOTT MCTOMINAY is reportedly being targeted by TWO clubs this summer – including a Premier League side.The Scotland international’s future with Manchester United is up in the air as Erik ten Hag is plotting a major shake-up of his squad.
      Scott McTominay’s long-term Manchester United future is up in the airCredit: GETTY
      The Scotland international is on the radar of Roma and BrightonCredit: ALAMY
      And the midfielder is said to be being eyed up by Italian giants Roma and last season’s surprise Premier League package Brighton.
      That’s according to CBS, who claim the midfielder could potentially look to depart Old Trafford in the coming weeks to secure more playing time.
      It’s claimed that former Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho is “tracking the situation with McTominay.”
      Brighton are said to have earmarked the 26-year-old as a potential replacement for Moises Caicedo, who is a target for Chelsea.
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      It’s unknown if Ten Hag will allow the Scot to leave the Theatre of Dreams.
      The Dutchman is said to rate McTominay very highly, although it’s claimed he could potentially deem him to be “surplus to requirements” if the right offer comes in.
      McTominay made 39 appearances in all competitions in Ten Hag’s maiden campaign at the Old Trafford helm, scoring three goals and providing one assist.
      United academy graduate McTominay has thoroughly enjoyed playing under the former Ajax gaffer, saying: “Obviously, the transition in terms of his style is very, very different to some other coaches.
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      “But, as I say, that’s football.
      “He’s always having you thinking, and having you think about new ideas and stuff like that.
      “It’s good, that’s the best way to be with football.
      “Open-minded and going into every game, if he asks you to do something, you do it to the best of your abilities and you try to learn it as best as you can.
      “I think, for me, it’s great. I love it.” More

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      Callum Hudson-Odoi set to QUIT Chelsea after club’s huge transfer overhaul under Pochettino

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      CALLUM HUDSON-ODOI wants to leave Chelsea, according to reports.The Athletic claims that, despite reporting for training for the first day of pre-season under Mauricio Pochettino, the winger is not expected to be with the Blues for much longer.
      Callum Hudson-Odoi is set to leave ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Hudson-Odoi, 22, spent last season on loan at Bayer Leverkusen and Chelsea are said to be prepared to listen to offers for him.
      Nottingham Forest, AC Milan and near-neighbours Fulham are said to be among the clubs interested in the England star.
      Hudson-Odoi broke into the team towards the end of Antonio Conte’s spell in charge in 2017.
      And he showed huge potential under Conte’s successors Maurizio Sarri and Frank Lampard.
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      He was then moved to wing-back under Thomas Tuchel, where he initially showed promise.
      But in 2021 he was subbed on at half time of a 1-0 loss to Southampton, then later subbed off again.

      After the match, Tuchel said: “I was not happy with his attitude, energy and counter-pressing.
      “I took him off and we demand 100%, I feel he is not in the right shape to help us.
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      “It was a hard decision but tomorrow it is forgotten.”
      Later that year, Tuchel questioned Hudson-Odoi’s attitude when he chose not to play for England U21 after previously being called up to the senior team.
      The England international, who has been courted by Ghana, had an underwhelming loan with Leverkusen.
      He played 22 matches in total, scoring just once with a deflected goal against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. More

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      Chelsea ‘in shock talks to re-sign £38m-rated defender’ after selling him in £8m transfer two years ago

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      CHELSEA are looking to re-sign an exciting academy product from Southampton, reports suggest.The Blues’ new manager Mauricio Pochettino is in the middle of a major squad clearout as he looks to turn things around following a shambolic season that saw the club finishing 12th.
      Chelsea have held talks for Southampton star Tino LivramentoCredit: AP
      Chelsea, though, would loan Livramento back to SouthamptonCredit: Alamy
      But Pochettino is also working closely with the West Londoners’ owner Todd Boehly to make the proper additions heading to the new campaign.
      And, according to The Mail, Chelsea have held talks with Southampton about adding Tino Livramento to Pochettino’s backline.
      The club, though, would have to splash £38million for Livramento, just two years after selling him to Saints for a mere £8m.
      A potential deal, however, would likely entail loaning the England Under-21 international back to St Mary’s.
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      Chelsea will deal with competition as Newcastle are in advanced talks with the versatile defender.
      But the Magpies have yet to meet Southampton’s asking price for the player.

      The right-back started out at the club’s academy in 2009 at the age of seven years old.
      The 20-year-old played across Chelsea’s youth squads but never featured for the senior team.
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      Livramento got a massive break at Southampton as he stood out on his debut season with 32 appearances.
      The defender, though, couldn’t replicate the same success last term as he suffered an ACL injury that ruled him out for 13 months.
      Chelsea already have Reece James and Malo Gusto available at right-back.
      However, James has been reportedly eyed by some of Europe’s top bidders, such as Real Madrid.
      And Pochettino would like to have an alternative ready to take over if the England international decided to leave. More

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      Long-serving Chelsea flop has contract RIPPED UP as fans say ‘at long last, the forgotten son is released’

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      CHELSEA fans are finally set to wave goodbye to one of their longest-serving signings… Baba Rahman.The Blues have earned an unwanted reputation in recent years for buying up talent then constantly sending them out on loan.
      Baba Rahman is set to finally leave ChelseaCredit: Reuters
      And Rahman knows all too well about the system, having been sent away SEVEN times with four different clubs.
      But at last Chelsea are set to release the flop left-back, who was deemed below grade for the first team.
      He’s set to join PAOK in Greece and fans feel it’s about time.
      One said: “At long last the forgotten son is released.”
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      Another added: “Baba finally escaping Chelsea’s loan army! Man needed a fresh start miles away from Stamford Bridge.”
      Rahman, now 29, signed for Chelsea from Augsburg in 2015 as a highly-touted prospect.
      But he suffered inconsistent form and by the following season, the defender was out on loan with Schalke, also returning in 2018.
      Rahman had other stints with Reims, Mallorca, PAOK, and Reading, where he played his football last season.
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      The full-back prepares to leave Chelsea having made only 23 appearances.
      Despite never getting the chance to hold down a regular spot in the Blues’ squad, Rahman insisted the transfer was no mistake.
      He told 3Sports in 2021: “I don’t think I will one day say I regret joining Chelsea Football Club.
      “Not every player gets the chance to play for one of the best teams in the world so it is one thing I would say to my kids, that once I played for a top club in the world.”

      Rahman will become the latest player to have been released by Chelsea, after 13 left in the summer.
      Midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko – signed for £40million in 2017 – was among those to go and is now without a club.
      Tiemoue Bakayoko has left ChelseaCredit: Getty More

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      Erik Ten Hag ‘pushing Man Utd to HIJACK Arsenal’s transfer for £85m Real Madrid star Aurelian Tchouameni’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly trying to hijack Arsenal’s £85million move for Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni.The Gunners are closing in on the signing of Declan Rice after agreeing a £105million transfer fee with West Ham.
      Man Utd are allegedly trying to hijack Arsenal’s move for Aurelien TchouameniCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta also had cause for celebration after completing the signing of Kai Havertz in a £65m deal from Chelsea.
      Arsenal have also reportedly agreed a fee of £40m, including £4m in add-ons, for Ajax defender Jurrien Timber.
      However, we reported earlier this week how Arteta had added Madrid star Tchouameni to his transfer shortlist.
      The Spanish giants signed the 23-year-old French midfielder for £85m from Monaco last season, beating the likes of United and Liverpool to his signature.
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      But Tchouameni failed to stamp his authority on Carlo Ancelotti’s team last season and is believed to be available for the right price this summer.
      Now Nacional have claimed that United have entered the chase to try and sign him again.
      They state that boss Erik ten Hag “is pressing” the club to seal a deal for the ace.
      However, the Dutchman is working on limited resources.
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      United hope to wrap-up the arrival of Mason Mount from Chelsea this week after the two clubs agreed a £60m fee.
      But that move means the Dutchman will have blown over half of his limited £100m transfer budget, enforced through FFP regulations, as he still searches for a new striker and goalie.
      Long-term No.1 David De Gea woke up on his wedding day yesterday UNEMPLOYED after his contract expired at Old Trafford.
      He was offered the chance to stay at Old Trafford on massively reduced terms.
      However, reports suggested that that £200k-a-week offer was later rescinded by the club, wanting him to instead accept an even bigger cut.
      But De Gea has been sensationally asked not to join another club despite his contract being up at United.
      And the Red Devils are now effectively asking the player to hang around in case they cannot find a new number one within their transfer budget.
      Ten Hag has been chasing Inter Milan’s Onana and have also been keen on Porto’s Costa – but a move for either man is dependent on United being able to raise more funds by offloading some of the 13 players the boss is ready to offload.
      Now a fresh link claims that they have made contact over a potential move for Feyenoord goalkeeper Justin Bijlow. More