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      Hakim Ziyech ‘turned down brutal Al-Nassr request’ as Saudi transfer falls through leaving Chelsea in lurch

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      CHELSEA outcast Hakim Ziyech turned Al-Nassr down after the Saudi giants tried to drastically reduce his wages following his failed medical.Ziyech has been on the lookout for a new club since January when a move to Paris Saint-Germain fell through after a paperwork gaffe that saw the Blues sending the wrong documents on deadline day.
      Chelsea outcast Hakim Ziyech has failed a medical amid interest from Al-NassrCredit: Getty
      That led to a 40 per cent decrease to Ziyech’s wage proposal, which he rejectedCredit: Getty
      The winger is still looking for a way out of Stamford Bridge following a successful World Cup campaign in Qatar that saw Morocco becoming the first ever African country making it to the semi-finals.
      The 30-year-old had been talking with Al-Nassr and looked close to joining Cristiano Ronaldo in a £17million deal.
      However, the move appears to have fallen through after the Morocco international didn’t pass his medical.
      According to sports broadcaster Ben Jacobs, Ziyech flew to Madrid for further checks.
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      The tests showed there are “red flags” in the ex-Ajax star’s hip and knee.
      Al-Nassr have thus modified their offer and are now offering the Moroccan a new contract with his basic wage reduced by a whopping 40 per cent.
      Ziyech was not keen to accept that proposal.
      Thus, a move to the Saudi Pro League appears to be “off” for the time being.
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      Ziyech fell down the pecking order last season at Chelsea and struggled for opportunities under Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter, Bruno Saltor and Frank Lampard.
      The West Londoners’ new manager Mauricio Pochettino is putting together a mass clearout in his bloated squad.
      The versatile forward is among the top candidates to go but the latest development leaves his future in limbo
      If Ziyech goes to Saudi Arabia he will be joining former team-mates N’Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly and Edouard Mendy, who joined Al-Ittihad, Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli respectively. More

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      Arsenal and Chelsea legend Cesc Fabregas announces retirement aged 36 as World Cup winner prepares for new career

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      CESC FABREGAS has called time on his glittering 20-year career for club and country.Stylish midfielder Fabregas, 36, won major trophies with Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona, as well as lifting the World Cup and European Championship twice with Spain.
      Cesc Fabregas has called time on his glittering 20-year career for club and countryCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Perhaps Fabregas’ finest moment in football was winning the World Cup with Spain in 2010Credit: AP:Associated Press
      Fabregas listed the FA Cup in 2005 with Arsenal after moving from Spain as a kidCredit: Action Images – Reuters
      Fabregas spoke of his ‘great sadness’ after retiring from footballCredit: AFP
      Fabregas said in a statement: “It is with great sadness that the time has come for me to hang up my playing boots.
      “From lifting the World Cup, the Euros, to winning everything in England and Spain and nearly all the European trophies, it has been a journey that I’ll never forget.
      “After 20 incredible years full of sacrifice, dedication and joy, it’s time to say thank you and goodbye to the beautiful game.”
      Fabregas outraged Spanish football by joining Arsenal from Barcelona at the age of 16 in 2003.
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      In eight years with the Gunners, he won just one FA Cup before returning to Barca for four seasons which included domestic triumphs and a Fifa World Club Cup victory.
      At Chelsea, he claimed two Premier League titles, an FA Cup and a League Cup across a five-season spell.
      Meanwhile Fabregas was part of the all-conquering Spain squad that won the Euros in 2008 and 2012, either side of the country’s first ever World Cup win in 2010.
      After leaving Chelsea in 2019, he joined Monaco and then spent what turned out to be his final season at Como, the second-tier Italian club of which he and former Arsenal team-mate Thierry Henry are co-owners.
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      Fabregas will now try to pass on what he has learned in his impressive career as a coach of Como’s reserve and Under-19 teams.
      He said: “It is with great sadness that the time has come for me to hang up my playing boots.
      “From my first days at Barca, Arsenal, Barca again, Chelsea, Monaco and Como, I will treasure them all.
      “From lifting the World Cup, the Euros, to winning everything in England and Spain and nearly all the European trophies, it has been a journey that I’ll never forget.
      “All those who have helped me, my teammates, coaches, directors, presidents, owners, fans and my agent.
      “To all my family, from my parents and my sister to my wife and kids, I cherish your advice, mentorship and guidance.
      After 20 incredible years full of sacrifice, dedication and joy, it’s time to say thank you and goodbye to the beautiful game.Cesc Fabregas
      “To my opponents who tried to knock me, thank you for making me stronger.
      “It has already been more than worth it with all the great memories and friends that I have made on the way.
      “I’ve also learnt three languages and became more compassionate and wiser along my travels.
      “I lived experiences that I never thought in a million years I would even come close to.”
      Fabregas added: “It’s not all sadness though as I’m now going to cross the white line and start coaching the B and Primavera teams of Como 1907.
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      “A club and a project I couldn’t be more excited about. This charming football team won my heart from the first minute and came to me at the perfect time in my career. I will grab it with both hands.
      “So after 20 incredible years full of sacrifice, dedication and joy, it’s time to say thank you and goodbye to the beautiful game. I loved every minute.”
      Fabregas finished his fine career playing in Italy for Como where he is a part-ownerCredit: Getty More

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      Fans convinced Chelsea’s Pulisic has accidentally leaked his sex antics after noticing ‘bondage bed’ in video interview

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      FANS reckon they got an insight into Christian Pulisic’s sex life as he gave an interview from bed.The Chelsea star opened up about trying to stay off social media to avoid distractions and negativity.
      Fans are convinced they spotted Christian Pulisic’s ‘bondage bed’Credit: Twitter: Vamos Pod
      Viewers were more focused on the USA star’s bed than his wordsCredit: Twitter: Vamos Pod
      And it might be a wise move as his supposed “bondage” gear quickly became the talk of Twitter – with viewers convinced they could see a set of handcuffs.
      One said: “Is Pulisic doing a live interview with handcuffs on his bed?? Savage.”
      A second wrote: “Bro has handcuffs on his bed and he’s just showing it. Does this man have no shame.”
      Another simply added: “Handcuffs!”
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      And the comments kept coming with one fan pondering: “We’re just gonna ignore the bdsm paraphernalia?”
      While another joked: “Why’s he got a bondage bed?”

      A third added: “Got some questions about your bed there Christian.”
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      Pulisic, 24, has been on international duty with the USA this summer but was rested from his country’s Concacaf Gold Cup squad.
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      And his club future remains up in the air as Chelsea continue their summer firesale.
      And the winger is being linked with a move to AC Milan, where Ruben Loftus-Cheek has just arrived.
      According to ESPN, Pulisic has agreed personal terms with the Italian giants but a transfer fee would need to be struck.
      Chelsea are believed to want £21.5million but Milan do not want to pay over £15.4m.
      Pulisic joined Chelsea from Borussia Dortmund in 2019 and has score 26 goals in his 145 appearances.
      He would depart with a Champions League winners medal to his name but having never held down a regular starting role.
      Christian Pulisic is linked with AC MilanCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea fans left confused as Blues announce another transfer arrival of wonderkid that they’ve never heard of

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      CHELSEA have announced the signing of Diego Moreira from Benfica. The Portuguese starlet made two first team appearances last season having featured mainly for Benfica’s B team.
      Diego Moreira has become the latest wonderkid to join ChelseaCredit: Getty
      He is currently on international duty in the European U-21 Championship.
      Chelsea were linked with the winger earlier in the season but the official announcement of the deal has shocked some fans.
      It comes on the same morning the Blues also signed Norwich wonderkid Alex Matos.
      And they have already snapped up 15-year-old Kendry Paez this summer.
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      One said: “Who is this guy now??”
      A second wrote: “Who are these guys.”
      Another baffled supporter added: “Who are these people signing???”
      While one joked: “Who is this countryside musician?”
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      The incomings are part of a huge rebuild this summer under new boss Mauricio Pochettino.
      Chelsea have already shifted six senior players this window.
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      Kai Havertz joined Arsenal in a £65million deal while Manchester City signed Mateo Kovacic for £30m.
      N’Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly and Edouard Mendy have all left for Saudi Arabia and Hakim Ziyech could soon follow.

      Ruben Loftus-Cheek also announced his departure for AC Milan and fellow academy graduate Mason Mount is close to joining United for £60m.
      Alongside the string of starlets, the Blues have so far brought in Christopher Nkunku and completed a seal for Villarreal striker Nicolas Jackson on Friday.
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      Chelsea transfer blow as ‘Real Madrid want Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic on loan before making Kylian Mbappe move next year’

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      CHELSEA have suffered a transfer blow after Real Madrid reportedly registered an interest in signing Dusan Vlahovic.The Blues have admired the striker for some time and it is believed Juventus would be open to letting him go this summer.
      Real Madrid want to sign Dusan VlahovicCredit: Getty
      Chelsea confirmed the arrival of striker Nicolas Jackson on Friday but Mauricio Pochettino may be keen to add more firepower to his attack.
      However Chelsea could miss out on Vlahovic as Real Madrid want to sign the Serbia international, according to Calciomercato.
      It is claimed the Spanish giants are considering a loan move for Vlahovic, which will include a fee in the region of £13-17million.
      That would allow Real to make a move for Kylian Mbappe next summer when the superstar’s Paris Saint-Germain contract runs out.
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      But it is possible Chelsea could still win the race for Vlahovic and they are willing to offer Juventus a player in exchange.
      Christian Pulisic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Trevoh Chalobah, Romelu Lukaku and Kalidou Koulibaly were all believed to have been offered during talks between the two clubs.
      Koulibaly and Loftus-Cheek have since departed with Pulisic also close to joining AC Milan, but the money from their sales and that of Mateo Kovacic and Kai Havertz could fund a move for Vlahovic.
      Juventus value Vlahovic at £68million and club chiefs are desperate to sell him this summer.
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      The striker joined the club in a £62m transfer from Fiorentina in January last year, but he has struggled to find form with 23 goals in 63 games for The Old Lady.
      Vlahovic is also a long-term Arsenal transfer target but it appears Mikel Arteta has focused on other players this summer, including Declan Rice. More

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      AC Milan announce Ruben Loftus-Cheek transfer as Chelsea ace joins fellow Blues academy graduate at San Siro

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      AC MILAN have announced Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s arrival from Chelsea on a four-year deal.The 10-cap England midfielder, 27, joins fellow Blues’ academy product Fikayo Tomori at the Italian giants.

      Ruben Loftus-Cheek signs up with AC Milan until 2027Credit: Getty
      Stamford Bridge academy product Loftus-Cheek is now at AC MilanCredit: AFP
      Milan have reportedly paid around £15million as RLC bids to revive his injury-hit career.
      He’s the latest of many ex-Chelsea youth players to depart over the past decade despite winning international honours.
      It follows Manchester United agreeing a £60m transfer for Blues’ 24-year-old playmaker Mason Mount.
      Loftus-Cheek’s new team-mate Tomori, 25, is another England ace eased out of Stamford Bridge by an influx of foreign buys.
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      Milan are also understood to be monitoring Chelsea winger Callum Hudson Odoi.
      The Three Lions’ winger, 22, has also been linked with Fulham and Nottingham Forest.
      Former Chelsea and Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud, 36, is also at Milan.
      Stefano Pioli’s men finished a disappointing fourth in Serie A.
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      For Loftus-Cheek, it’s surely a dream chance to see if he can fulfil his all-round potential.
      All his England caps came in 2017 and 2018.
      And he had again slipped to the fringes at Chelsea over the past year, following earlier loan spells with Crystal Palace and Fulham. More

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      Arsenal tie down wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri in historic deal after transfer interest from rivals Man City and Chelsea

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      ARSENAL wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri has signed a new contract at the Emirates.The Gunners have managed to extend the 16-year-old’s deal despite fierce interest from elsewhere.
      Ethan Nwaneri is set to stay at ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Nwaneri became the youngest player in Premier League history when he was brought on against Brentford aged just 15 years and 181 days.
      Manchester City and Chelsea are among the gaggle of clubs that have monitored the teenager’s progress.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, Nwaneri has penned a new deal at Arsenal following successful negotiations.
      The transfer expert claims that the midfielder has been handed the highest wages ever offered to a Gunners academy player.
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      Premier League stars only become eligible for a professional contract when they turn 17.
      So Nwaneri will be on a scholarship deal until his birthday on March 21 next year.
      His first pro deal is then expected to run until June 2026.
      Nwaneri replaced Fabio Vieira in stoppage time during Arsenal’s 3-0 win at Brentford on September 18.
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      After the match, boss Mikel Arteta gushed: “It was a feeling that I had yesterday, I don’t know why.
      “The first day I met him I looked him in his eyes and everyone was telling me about him, Per was telling me about him, and because of the injuries we only have 12 or 13 senior players yesterday to put in the squad and we decided to bring him, and that’s it.
      “It’s one step, one experience, so enjoy it and congratulations.
      “It’s just one step and all the steps in your career are not forward and you have to know that.
      “You can go forward then backwards and then forwards. You fall, you go back – that’s, unfortunately, this industry and the football career of any player.”
      Following Nwaneri’s taste of Prem action, he primarily divided his time between Arsenal’s Under-23 and Under-18 sides.
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      Chelsea star drops heartbroken tweet after Mason Mount seals £60m Man Utd transfer

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      TREVOH CHALOBAH has dropped a heartbroken tweet as Mason Mount prepares to leave Chelsea.Mount is set to join Manchester United for £60million after the two clubs agreed a fee for the midfielder.
      Trevoh Chalobah dropped a heartbroken tweet ahead of Mason Mount’s Chelsea exitCredit: Getty
      Personal terms are understood to have already been finalised, with an official announcement of the signing all that remains.
      Following the news that a fee had been agreed, Chalobah tweeted a crying face emoji before quickly deleting his cryptic post.
      Just minutes later, though, he wrote: “My boy,” with a crying face emoji and a broken heart emoji.
      Although the meaning behind the post is unknown, the timing suggests it was in reference to Mount.
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      Chalobah and Mount came through Chelsea’s academy together before starring in the first-team.
      Along with their 47 Chelsea appearances together, the pair also starred alongside each other in several England youth teams.
      Mount’s 18-year stay at Chelsea is now set to end, though, after United finally agreed a fee with the Blues.
      The Red Devil’s had looked set to walk away from the deal when their £55million bid was rejected, only to later reopen talks.
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      Mount departs Stamford Bridge having made 195 first-team appearances and winning both the Champions League and the Club World Cup.
      Chalobah remains a Chelsea player but has also been linked with a move this summer.
      Inter Milan were reportedly interested in a £25million move earlier this month.
      However, Chalobah only signed a new deal in November which runs through to the summer of 2028 with the option of a further year. More