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      Chelsea take first step to following Man City’s multi-club model as they prepare to buy stake in Ligue 1 club

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      CHELSEA are reportedly set to follow Manchester City’s multi-club model with owner Todd Boehly looking at buying a stake in French side Strasbourg.American Boehly and Clearlake Capital only purchased the Blues last year from Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.
      Chelsea co-owners Behdad Eghbali (left) and Todd Boehly have overseen a troubled first season at Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty
      But there are already plans in the works to recruit more satellite clubs.
      The Guardian report Strasbourg have become the target for the club’s ownership and they could look to buy a stake.
      There are 11 stakeholders at the French side and talks about the Clearlake Capital group getting involved are believed to be progressing well.
      Boehly and Co were thought to be interested in a full purchase before eventually settling on pursuing a partial deal.
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      That could depend on Strasbourg surviving relegation in Ligue 1, with the side currently five points clear of the expanded four-team drop zone.
      Chelsea’s owners had originally been looking at Bordeaux, the former French champions who have tumbled into the second tier, but moved their interests to other clubs.
      They have also been linked with buying a stake in Portuguese club Portimonense.
      The multi-club model can be very beneficial for the host club and allows them to guarantee that younger players sent on loan get game time and can be developed away from the spotlight.
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      It would also provide the Blues with a foothold in France, a country renowned for its young talent.
      City’s owners, under the City Football Group model, currently own or have a partial stake in 13 satellite clubs around the world, including New York City, Palermo in Italy, La Liga side Girona and Lommel SK in Belgium.
      Brighton owner Tony Bloom also has control of Union Saint-Gilloise.
      This has proved to be of huge benefit with one of the Seagulls’ stars, Kaoru Mitoma, thriving on loan at the Belgian club last season. More

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      Mauricio Pochettino set to make managerial return at Old Trafford as he prepares to take Chelsea job

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO’S return to the dugout will be at Manchester United instead of Chelsea when he manages the World XI at Soccer Aid.Pochettino is set to start work officially at Chelsea on July 1 but beforehand will take charge for the UNICEF charity match against England at Old Trafford on June 11.
      Mauricio Pochettino is set to make his managerial return at Old Trafford for Soccer AidCredit: Getty
      Pochettino is set to take over at Chelsea as the next managerCredit: Getty
      Pochettino, 51, said: “It is a real pleasure to be part of a match that represents a big cultural moment in this country’s annual calendar – and rightly so, because it raises so much money for Unicef.
      “I love English football stadiums, the passion the fans show for the game and the atmosphere they create, so it will be great to feel that again next month.”
      Pochettino will coach former Argentina team-mates Gabriel Batistuta and Hernan Crespo in the Old Trafford encounter.
      World’s fastest man Usain Bolt will be captain of a side that includes the likes of Francesco Totti and ex-Manchester United stars Patrice Evra and Nani.
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      Pochettino is finalising the details on a three year deal to take over from Chelsea’s interim boss Frank Lampard at the end of this season.
      The former Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain boss has been out of work since being sacked by the French giants last July.
      Pochettino is believed to have impressed Chelsea owner Todd Boehly with his commitment to working with youngsters.
      This comes after the Blues splashed out over £600million since Boehly took over from Roman Abramovich last year.
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      And the ex-Tottenham boss has identified the likes of £88m winger Mykhailo Mudryk and academy defender Levi Colwill as integral to his vision.
      The Argentine tactician is also set to oversee a huge clear-out, with Chelsea currently boasting well over 30 first-team stars.
      And there could even be fresh chances for flops like Romelu Lukaku, who could be the answer to the West Londoners’ problems up front.
      England vs Soccer Aid World XI FC takes place on Sunday 11 June. Tickets for the game are on sale: www.socceraid.org.uk/tickets More

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      Former Chelsea wonderkid who snubbed Real Madrid transfer wakes up unemployed after he is released from League One club

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      FORMER Chelsea wonderkid Josh McEachran is without a club after being released by League One side MK Dons.The midfielder, 30, was tipped to go to the very top of world football and attracted offers from Real Madrid and Manchester United at the age of 16.
      Josh McEachran made a total of 22 appearances for Chelsea, which included turning out for The Blues in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The midfielder told the Daily Mail back in 2017 that he turned down the offers because he “believed he was going to make it”.
      He said “When I made my (Chelsea) debut I thought, ‘Ah, that was a good choice for me to say no to Real Madrid,’ but looking back now maybe I should have (gone).”
      The midfielder had been involved with first team training at Chelsea from the age of 15 onwards, having been called up from the youth team by then manager Carlo Ancelotti.
      But he would go on to make just 11 appearances for Chelsea during his time at the club between 2010 and 2015.
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      The midfielder instead found himself bouncing between a number of clubs on loan, including Swansea City and Middlesbrough before joining Brentford permanently in 2015.
      He made 101 appearances for the Bees before moving on to Birmingham City in 2019, where he made just 10 appearances during an injury-hit stint.
      McEachran dropped down a league to join MK Dons in 2021.
      After initially only training with the club to gain fitness, McEachran earned a series of contracts and made 100 appearances for the Milton Keynes side.
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      But it was announced today that McEachran will be without a club going into the summer after MK Dons released their retained list.
      McEachran was one of nine players released by MK Dons following their relegation to League Two.
      Their relegation was sealed on the final day of the League One season, and sparked angry scenes that saw supporters confront Dons owner Pete Winkleman. More

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      Ruben Loftus-Cheek in ‘concrete talks’ over huge transfer overseas… and he could join ex-Chelsea team-mates

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      RUBEN LOFTUS-CHEEK is reportedly in “concrete talks” over a major transfer abroad after 19 years at Chelsea.And that would see him reunited with two former Blues team-mates.
      Ruben Loftus-Cheek could be on his way out of Chelsea after 19 yearsCredit: Getty
      Loftus-Cheek, 27, has one year left on his current contract at Stamford Bridge.
      But he has struggled to hold down a spot in the starting XI throughout his time in the senior team.
      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.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, Loftus-Cheek is in positive negotiations with AC Milan regarding a summer switch – having first joined Chelsea in 2004 aged eight.
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      AC Milan are looking to overhaul their midfield and have identified the ten-cap England international as a suitable candidate.
      Loftus-Cheek, meanwhile, is said to be keen on the possibility of moving to the San Siro.
      A transfer to Milan was first reported back in March but it is reported the talks are now progressing “very well”.
      Should he make the move, the midfielder would link up with ex-Chelsea men Olivier Giroud and Fikayo Tomori for the Italian giants.
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      Both former Blues stars swapped West London for Milan in 2021 and helped the Rossoneri reach the Champions League semi-finals.
      Loftus-Cheek has struggled to consistent game time this season – especially with Todd Boehly spending more than £600million on new signings.
      Fellow midfielders Enzo Fernandez, Denis Zakaria and Carney Chukwuemeka have provided direct competition in the centre of midfield, as has Conor Gallagher after returning from his loan at Crystal Palace.
      Chelsea also have the experienced pair of N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic as well as Mason Mount all battling for a place in the team.
      Academy-graduate Loftus-Cheek – who has at times filled in at full-back – has made 30 first-team appearances so far this season, including 17 Premier League starts.
      However, he has chipped in with just two assists and is yet to register a goal. More

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      Ex-Chelsea wonderkid who got unprecedented England call-up retires aged 35 after he is released from League One club

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      FORMER Chelsea youth prospect Michael Mancienne has retired from football after being released by Burton Albion.The defender, now 35, will leave the League One club once his contract expires this summer.
      Michael Mancienne has retired from footballCredit: Getty
      He featured in the Champions League for ChelseaCredit: PA:Press Association
      Mancienne was once a hot prospect at Chelsea as he featured six times for the club between 2006 and 2011.
      The defender played four times in the Premier League and once in the FA Cup.
      He also featured in a 1-0 win over Juventus in the Champions League round of 16 clash in 2009.
      He made his appearance alongside the likes of John Terry, Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba and Ashley Cole.
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      Mancienne was used as a late substitute for German midfielder Michael Ballack as manager Guus Hiddink looked to close out the win.
      Due to his promise, he featured for many of the England youth squads and was even the recipient of a shock call-up to the senior side in 2008.
      However, despite the call he never played for the Three Lions and instead turned out for the Seychelles at the senior international level.
      The defender even netted for the East African side in a friendly 1-0 win over Bangladesh earlier this year.
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      During his career, Mancienne had spells with QPR, Wolves, German side Hamburg and MLS outfit New England Revolution.
      His most successful period was at Nottingham Forest between 2014 and 2018.
      He made 125 appearances for the club and even reportedly accepted a pay cut to stay at the club.
      Mancienne joined Burton in February 2021 and made 40 league appearances for the club. More

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      Four clubs who could hand Sadio Mane Premier League return transfer as he ‘has NO future under Tuchel at Bayern’

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      SADIO MANE reportedly has no future at Bayern Munich.And four Premier League clubs could be willing to bring him back to England this summer.
      Sadio Mane is not wanted by Bayern Munich… but he could have four options in EnglandCredit: Getty
      Mane joined Bayern from Liverpool last summer for £27million.
      But he’s failed to recapture his old form, scoring just seven times in the league after suffering an injury setback that saw him miss the World Cup.
      Mane’s frustration then blew over in the changing room when he allegedly struck teammate Leroy Sane following Bayern’s Champions League defeat to Man City.
      And the Mail now claims that Thomas Tuchel wants to get rid of Mane.
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      The former Chelsea boss wants a proper No9 to lead his line next term.
      But there’s sure to already a queue of English clubs lining up to bring Mane back to the Prem.
      Ironically, Tuchel’s old side Chelsea are thought to be leading the race after a dismal debut season under Todd Boehly.
      The Blues are looking to boost their attacking options after netting just 36 league goals.
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      And Mane would certainly give Mauricio Pochettino the Premier League experience he’s craving from new signings.
      Another option for Mane is Arsenal, who appear to have cruelly missed out on their first title in almost 20 years.
      Despite leading the race for 93 per cent of the season, the Gunners have seen Man City become champions elect with just two games remaining.
      Mikel Arteta has already witnessed the impact made by experienced duo Jorginho and Leandro Trossard.
      And Mane would help to further fill the leadership void while giving Arsenal’s talented youngsters another superstar to look up to.
      Elsewhere, Newcastle are unlikely to turn their nose up at a player of Mane’s quality.
      Eddie Howe looks set to secure a brilliant top four finish, and Mane would be ideal to slot in on either wing, providing much-needed depth and quality.
      Finally, Liverpool could yet attempt to re-sign their former fan favourite.
      Mane was one of Jurgen Klopp’s most important players as he stormed to Premier League and Champions League glory.
      Liverpool never wanted to sell him last summer, but had their hand forced when Mane pushed for the exit himself.
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      The Reds have already moved to replace him with Darwin Nunez, while the likes of Mo Salah and Luis Diaz are continuing to do the business.
      But if the price is right, and Mane is keen, it could end up being the most likely outcome this summer. More

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      Chelsea flop Aubameyang becomes league winner for the first time in career after playing just EIGHT MINUTES this season

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      CHELSEA striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has become a league winner – after playing EIGHT MINUTES for Barcelona.The Catalan club were crowned LaLiga champions on Sunday night after a 4-2 away win at rivals Espanyol.
      Before his move to Chelsea in September 2022, Aubameyang sneaked in a single appearance in Barcelona’s team this seasonCredit: EPA
      And Blues flop Aubameyang, 33, will recognised as part of the winning squad despite his very limited involvement in Barcelona’s successful campaign.
      Before his ill-fated move to Chelsea last summer, Aubameyang came off the bench for Jordi Alba in the final few minutes of Barca’s opening league game against Rayo Vallecano.
      That small cameo in the 0-0 draw may alone be enough to earn the striker credit for the league victory, the first of the former Arsenal star’s career.
      In the Premier League a minimum of five league appearances are needed to allow a player to be considered part of the winning squad.
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      But this rule is not the same elsewhere in Europe and means Aubameyang could be included as a league winner in La Liga’s records.
      It would prove to be a silver lining for the star after a dreadful campaign at Chelsea.
      The 33-year-old has made just 21 appearances for the Blues and contributed only three goals.
      He was recruited by his former manager at Dortmund Thomas Tuchel to try and fix Chelsea’s long-standing scoring issues.
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      But within weeks of his arrival, Tuchel would be dismissed and Aubameyang would watch Graham Potter, Bruno and Frank Lampard stand in the dugout over the following months.
      But he still failed to become a permanent fixture for any of those managers and likely won’t be at Stamford Bridge for the arrival of the incoming boss Mauricio Pochettino.
      Few would have predicted such a calamitous spell after the forward’s electric form for Barcelona last season.
      After arriving mid-season from Arsenal, the former Gabon international hit 11 goals in 17 La Liga games.
      The Spanish side have been linked with a move for their ex-striker, who joined in with his former teammates’ celebrations after March’s El Clasico win over Real Madrid. More

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      Pochettino ready to build his new Chelsea team around four key English stars… just like with Kane and Co at Tottenham

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO is reportedly plotting to transform Chelsea with a core of young English talents – just like he did at Tottenham.The former Spurs boss has agreed terms to take over at Stamford Bridge with an announcement expected to follow.
      Mauricio Pochettino wants a core of homegrown players to lead his Chelsea revolutionCredit: Reuters
      Poch, pictured with Dele Alli, had a core of English talents at the heart of his Spurs sideCredit: Getty
      Pochettino will replace Frank Lampard next month after the club legend took interim charge following Graham Potter’s sacking.
      The Argentine, 51, has six years of Premier League experience following his time with first Southampton and then Tottenham.
      He is one of Spurs’ most successful and popular managers in recent history – despite failing to win a trophy with the club.
      He averaged 1.89 points per game – the most for any Tottenham boss in Premier League history with a minimum of 38 Premier League games in charge.
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      He capped off his five-year stint at White Hart Lane by leading Spurs to the 2019 Champions League final, where they lost to Liverpool.
      But he was sacked just months later following a poor start to the 2019-20 campaign.
      Poch eventually took over at Paris Saint-Germain in January 2021, winning the Coupe de France and Ligue 1 with their star-studded squad.
      But it was in North London where Pochettino really made his name and his methods known.
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      And it was a core of young English talents – Harry Kane, Dele Alli, Danny Rose and Eric Dier – that helped him achieve that success.
      Now the Evening Standard say Poch plans to do the same at Stamford Bridge and build his squad around a core of homegrown players that includes the on-loan Brighton defender Levi Colwill.
      They say that he has identified centre-back Colwill, 20, midfielders Conor Gallagher and Mason Mount and full-back Reece James “as players who could be instrumental to his project” at the Blues.
      And that could lead to a major overhaul of the club’s transfer plans this summer with reports that Chelsea were considering selling a number of academy graduates to help balance the books.
      Colwill has shone for the Seagulls this term and still has two years remaining on his contract – although a 12-month extension will be triggered should he make 15 Premier League appearances from the club.
      Many are tipping him for an England call-up and he has been attracting interest from the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City and Brighton.
      But now it seems that any hopes of signing the ace will soon be extinguished once Pochettino takes charge.
      Poch may face a tougher task keeping hold of Mount, with SunSport revealing last week that relations between player and club are at an all time low.
      The 24-year-old has just 12 months left on his contract but thus far Mount and Chelsea have been unable to agree fresh terms with a reported price tag of £60million set on him as Liverpool and Arsenal eye deals.
      Now this update states that Pochettino “is likely to recommend offering him a new deal”.
      Meanwhile the South American’s arrival could also provide a lifeline for fellow England international Gallagher.
      Chelsea were open to offers for the ace in January but declined selling him to Newcastle as they were perceived as a potential European rival.
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      This update states that “the 23-year-old is understood to want to stay at Chelsea under a manager who trusts him”.
      That could see him become a key figure under Poch, who also plans on making James one of the first names on his team-sheet.
      Levi Colwill is allegedly a big part of Poch’s plans at ChelseaCredit: Getty More