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      Mason Mount signs MASSIVE Man Utd contract as England star ends Chelsea love affair with £60m transfer

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      MASON MOUNT’S love affair with Chelsea is over after a £60million divorce deal was sealed with Manchester United.The England midfielder’s transfer saga has ended with the Prem rivals settling on a switch worth £55m, plus £5m in add-ons.
      Mason Mount is finally set for Manchester United after they agreed a fee with ChelseaCredit: PA
      Erik ten Hag has finally got his man on a massive new dealCredit: Alamy
      Mount, 24, will sign a five-year contract at Old Trafford with the option of a further 12 months, worth in the region of £250,000 a week.
      It brings to a conclusion the former academy player’s 16-year association with the club he joined as an eight-year-old.
      Personal terms are a formality and Mount was last night arranging a medical to rubber-stamp the deal, which is the first of the summer for United boss Erik ten Hag.
      Talks between Chelsea and the Red Devils have dragged on for weeks.
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      United had THREE bids rejected for a player who has only a year left on his Blues contract.
      Chelsea were holding out for “north of £60m” while United would only offer £55m — and threatened to walk away.
      But a meeting yesterday led to a breakthrough with both sides compromising.
      Chelsea poster boy Mount is the latest star to leave Stamford Bridge as part of a mass sell-off.
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      Defender Kalidou Koulibaly, keeper Edouard Mendy, midfielder Mateo Kovacic, forward Kai Havertz plus on-loan pair Joao Felix and Denis Zakaria have all departed since the season ended.
      Midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is in the process of finalising a move to AC MIlan while N’Golo Kante has joined Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad as a free agent.
      However, Hakim Ziyech’s switch to Al-Nassr is thought to have hit a snag.
      Chelsea will also listen to offers for club captain Cesar Azpilicueta and winger Callum Hudson-Odoi.
      The sale of Mount will be hard to take for Blues fans, who regard him as the jewel in the crown of their renowned crop of homegrown talent.
      Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly failed to agree a new deal with Mount last year and talks collapsed when he rejected a one-year extension in February.
      Meanwhile, Ten Hag has blocked United’s back-up keeper Tom Heaton, 37, from joining Luton as doubts continue over David de Gea’s future. More

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      Man Utd AGREE transfer fee with Chelsea for Mason Mount as Ten Hag set to make first capture of the summer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign Mason Mount.The Red Devils are desperate to land the Blues midfielder, whose Stamford Bridge contract expires next year.
      Mason Mount is set to join Manchester United in a £60m dealCredit: Getty
      They had three bids rejected for Mount by Chelsea, including the third of £55million last Friday.
      That prompted the Old Trafford club to consider pulling out of negotiations altogether, as Bayern Munich circled.
      But now SunSport understands the two Premier League rivals have struck a deal.
      United will pay £55m up front with an extra £5m in potential add-ons.
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      Chelsea ‘want Liverpool and Man City target as Mason Mount replacement’ if England star joins Man Utd

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      CHELSEA want to sign a Liverpool and Manchester City target to replace Mason Mount if the England star joins Manchester United.Mount’s future at Stamford Bridge remains uncertain as he enters the final year of his contract.
      Chelsea have identified their Mason Mount replacementCredit: Getty
      United have been strongly linked with a move for the midfielder, but their latest bid of £55million was rejected.
      That had prompted the Red Devils to consider alternative targets before they reopened talks with Chelsea this week.
      Although United remain determined not to meet the Blues’ £65million asking price, Chelsea have reportedly identified a replacement for Mount.
      According to the Evening Standard, Chelsea will make a move for Gabri Veiga if Mount moves to Old Trafford.
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      Celta Vigo midfielder Veiga is understood to have a £34million release clause and has been the subject of considerable Premier League interest.
      Chelsea had previously been linked with a move before Liverpool entered the race for Veiga.
      The Reds have already opened talks over a move, whilst Manchester City are also now considering an approach.
      Veiga scored 11 goals and provided four assists in LaLiga last season, earning him a place in Spain’s squad for the Under-21 Euros.
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      His future will likely not be resolved until the end of the tournament, with the final scheduled for July 8.
      The 21-year-old will hope to be back in action when Spain face Switzerland in the quarter-finals on Saturday.
      Chelsea want to sign Spanish midfielder Gabri VeigaCredit: Getty More

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      How Chelsea could line up with Harry Kane as he drops major hint he could make sensational transfer

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      CHELSEA’s attack under Mauricio Pochettino could be totally revitalised next season. Following the Blues’ worst-ever Premier League season Todd Boehly has been busy wielding the axe on the club’s deadwood, with many heading to Saudi Arabia.
      Harry Kane has hinted his next club may be ChelseaCredit: Rex
      How Chelsea may line up next season
      But there have been players coming the other way and the arrival of Christopher Nkunku could kick start a fresh start at Stamford Bridge.
      And the attack could be turbo-charged if he’s joined up front by none other than Harry Kane.
      It comes after the England and Tottenham ace dropped a hint that his future may still lie in London, despite reports suggesting he was on course for a move to Bayern Munich.
      Kane, 29, is said to be nearing the completion of a new family home by Wentworth Golf Club, just 15 miles away from Chelsea’s Cobham training base.
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      So if a transfer does come to fruition for the £100million-rated striker, how might Pochettino line up his team?
      SunSport has revealed Kepa Arrizzabalaga wants to stay at Chelsea despite speculation about them looking for a new goalkeeper after Edouard Mendy’s departure, so he could be in goal.
      The defence may see Levi Colwill brought straight into the first team after a strong loan spell away at Brighton for him to link up with veteran Thiago Silva.
      Reece James will more than likely fill the right-back slot, with Marc Cucurella and Ben Chilwell vying for the left-back position.
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      Midfield is likely to see £107m star Enzo Fernandez line up alongside one other, who could be heavily-linked Brighton star Moises Caicedo.
      Caicedo would also accommodate a change of position for the Argentine which his father has hinted at.
      Mykhailo Mudryk may be given a new lease of life under Pochettino at left wing while Noni Madueke occupies the right flank, with the likes of Raheem Sterling coming in when needed.
      Up front would see Kane form an alliance with Nkunku playing off him behind.
      Together they are a 53-goal force, with Kane having registered 33 Premier League goal contributions and Nkunku 20 in the Bundesliga.
      Other deviations in line up could include Kane lining up in a front two with Nicolas Jackson, set to be announced as a £30m signing from Villarreal.
      Ethan Ampadu has been tipped to be brought back into the fold and may partner another Chelsea transfer target in the form of Romeo Lavia.
      Benoit Badiashile proved his worth last season and would be more than capable of stepping into the xi if Colwill was not present.
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      Andre Onana remains on the Blues radar for the goalkeeper despite his links to Manchester United.
      Alternatively, Pochettino may utilise a three-at-the-back system, bringing in Wesley Fofana and Sterling at the back and front ends of the pitch respectively.
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      Chelsea hero Malouda names Mbappe’s next club, predicts Pochettino’s debut season and reveals how Arteta can use Havertz

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      CHELSEA legend Florent Malouda insists it is “only a matter of time” until Kylian Mbappe joins Real Madrid… but could still move to the Premier League at some point.Mbappe has informed PSG he won’t trigger the option to extend his contract until 2025, which means he will be a free agent next summer and the French champions are not keen to lose him for nothing.
      Florent Malouda believes Kylian Mbappe will join Real Madrid if he leaves Paris Saint-GermainCredit: Getty
      Malouda, though, believes Mbappe could join the Premier League at some pointCredit: Getty – Contributor
      This stunning development has put Europe’s top bidders on high alert with Manchester United linked with an interest for the star striker who may cost more than €250million (£216m).
      However, Malouda believes Real are the France international’s likeliest destination if he decides to depart from Parc des Princes but it will all come down to a project that fulfils his ambitions.
      That is why the former winger believes the only Premier League team that could attract Mbappe is Manchester City as he aspires to win the Champions League in the near future.
      Malouda told SunSport, via Genting Casino: “For me, it is only a matter of time before he plays for Real Madrid. He has that desire to wear the white shirt because he liked the team when he was young. Eventually, I think he will try the Premier League, but right now, I don’t see any team apart from Manchester City that would attract him. It is not the right time for him to come to the Premier League.
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      “Everybody associated with PSG and France would love him to stay, but his priority is the sports aspect and the project. He wants a competitive project and PSG have to do their part. Kylian could play for any club in the world. This isn’t about money. He is looking for greatness and wants to find a club that can match his talents and give him the opportunity to win the Champions League.
      “He had the opportunity to go to Madrid and he extended his contract, so it wouldn’t surprise me if he found an agreement with PSG in the future. I would be very surprised if he left this summer. I think from his point of view, everything has always been clear: he wants PSG to give him a project that can fulfill his ambitions.”
      Malouda retired in 2018 after a celebrated career that saw him spend six years at Chelsea after his arrival from Lyon in 2007 and went on to win the Double in 2010 as well as the Champions League in 2012.
      The former France international still watches his former club and insists new manager Mauricio Pochettino will have his hands full after a disastrous campaign that saw the Blues finishing 12th.
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      The 43-year-old expects Pochettino to be under immense pressure and is adamant he can only hit the ground running if he wins over the dressing room.
      Malouda added: “He needs to rebuild a lot of things. He needs to rebuild an identity and a culture. He has already been studying what happened at Chelsea last season and has been talking to people at the club.
      “There were a lot of problems at the club last season, and you could tell that something was very wrong, the results and where Chelsea finished the league confirm that. He is the leader now and he needs to demonstrate that leadership from the first day. There are so many people that will be looking towards him, the players, the staff, the fans. They want to see Chelsea back at the top. He has to lead them with confidence.
      “He will understand the size of the job that he is taking on and he will know that he will be under pressure almost immediately. He has been doing a huge amount of work behind the scenes and he will know that having a good pre-season is the first step in the journey.
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      Malouda predicts Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino will be under tremendous pressureCredit: Getty
      “To get off to a good start, he will have to get the players on his side. He will need to completely believe in his methods and the targets that he will set. It’s a huge job, and he has experience, but he will need his players to support him and give everything from the first match of the season.”
      Pochettino has started by offloading players from Chelsea’s bloated squad and one of the club’s most notable departures is Kai Havertz, who joined London rivals Arsenal after a £65m deal.
      Malouda believes Havertz’s move to the Emirates signals at a new strategy by the Gunners with manager Mikel Arteta opting for players with experience of winning trophies, like Gabriel Jesus.
      The Frenchman doesn’t expect the Germany international to play as a No9, like he did last season for the West Londoners, but could instead feature as a “supporting attacking midfielder”.
      Malouda believes Kai Havertz will play as a “supporting attacking midfielder” at ArsenalCredit: https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1674138215266111501/photo/1
      Malouda said: “I think this is part of Arsenal’s strategy. They are looking to bring players into their squad that are a certain age with the experience of winning trophies.
      “You must also think that Mikel Arteta has a development plan for Kai Havertz and he will know exactly how he will use him to make Arsenal better. I think this is a signing that is similar to when Arsenal bought Gabriel Jesus last summer.
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      “I definitely don’t see him as a number nine. I see him as more of a supporting attacking midfielder who can play around the striker. He has the ability to make long runs and he is comfortable arriving in the box and timing his runs well. I think he needs to create things in the midfield.
      “I’m sure his game will be more suited to Arsenal than at Chelsea because Arsenal play with a lot of interchanging and movement between positions.” More

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      Arsenal CONFIRM £65million Kai Havertz transfer as Mikel Arteta hints he will play in different position than at Chelsea

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      KAI HAVERTZ has completed his £65million transfer to Arsenal from rivals Chelsea.But he looks set to feature in a new position under Mikel Arteta.
      Kai Havertz has joined Arsenal for £65mCredit: https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1674138215266111501/photo/1
      Havertz will wear the No29 at the EmiratesCredit: Twitter / @Arsenal

      The Gunners confirmed the deal this evening – just moments after also agreeing to sign Declan Rice for £105m.
      And the German will wear his beloved No29 shirt – after having the number at Bayer Leverkusen and Chelsea.
      Havertz, 24, said: “It’s super exciting for me to be joining this amazing club and to be part of the Arsenal family.
      “This club has such a big history, and I hope we can achieve lots of things.
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      “The mentality in the Arsenal squad is very high and you can feel that.
      “That was one of the reasons why it has been so hard to play against Arsenal recently.
      “The aim is to win trophies and I’m going to give everything to do that for the supporters and everyone at the club.
      “I’m now looking forward to meeting all the players and the staff when we come back for pre-season.”
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      Havertz spent three years at Stamford Bridge, scoring the winner in the Champions League final before adding Super Cup and Club World Cup winner’s medals.
      However, after playing as a forward – and usually as a striker – for Chelsea, Arteta hinted he could be ready to switch into a new role at the Emirates.
      Manager Mikel Arteta added: “Kai is a player of top quality. He has great versatility and is an intelligent player.
      “He will bring a huge amount of extra strength to our midfield and variety to our play.
      “We welcome Kai and his family to Arsenal Football Club and we are all excited to start working with him when we start pre-season training soon.”
      Havertz scored 32 goals in 139 appearances for the Blues under four different Chelsea managers, including two spells with Frank Lampard in the dugout.
      The most important of those was his memorable finish against Manchester City in Lisbon two years ago as the West Londoners were crowned Kings of Europe.
      In an emotional open letter on his Instagram, the 37-cap Germany international bid farewell to Chelsea supporters, three years on from his £70m switch from Leverkusen.
      He will bring a huge amount of extra strength to our midfield and variety to our play.Arteta on Havertz
      He wrote: “I would have preferred for you to hear my thoughts on leaving Chelsea first from myself before my thoughts on me joining my new team. This isn’t my style and it upsets me that you had to hear of it in this way.
      “Today, I find myself at a crossroads, where words can’t describe the emotions I’m feeling.
      “It is with a heavy heart that I write this letter, saying goodbye to the club that has become my second home, and to the incredible fans who have supported me throughout this amazing journey.
      “Today I want to thank each and every Chelsea supporter, member of staff, coaches and my team-mates for the last years.
      “Joining Chelsea three years ago was a big moment in my life and I’m looking back on these years with nothing but pride, gratefulness and loads of sporting success.
      “Every second of my time at Chelsea I identified with what it means to represent the club on and off the pitch and I hope that everyone remembers me for this. I’m looking back at memories that last a lifetime. The club will be forever in my heart and I made friends for life.”
      The Havertz transfer was confirmed soon after the Gunners agreed a deal in principle with West Ham over Rice.
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      Arsenal will pay £100m up front with a further £5m in add-ons with the two clubs “very close” to securing a payment structure they are both happy with.
      The Hammers captain always wanted to join Arsenal but a late surge from Manchester City threatened to see Arteta miss out on his No1 transfer target.
      Havertz could be playing in the Arsenal midfieldCredit: https://twitter.com/kaihavertz29/status/1674132409699258369/photo/1
      The German scored the winning goal in the 2021 Champions League finalCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea star Wesley Fofana leaks team-mate’s transfer exit before it has been confirmed with heartfelt message

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      CHELSEA star Wesley Fofana has leaked a team-mate’s exit before it has been confirmed with a heartfelt message.The French defender took to social media to share an emotional farewell to a departing Blues star.
      Wesley Fofana has leaked a team-mate’s Chelsea exit earlyCredit: Getty
      Edouard Mendy is set to leave Chelsea to join Al-AhliCredit: Reuters
      Edouard Mendy is set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, with a deal in place to take him to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ahli.
      However, the transfer has yet to be officially announced by either club.
      That has not stopped Fofana from bidding Mendy farewell on Instagram.
      In a post shared to his story, Fofana wrote: “My big brother, I will miss you. All the best to you and your family.”
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      He also added three love heart emojis and a link to one of Mendy’s posts showing him holding the Club World Cup.
      Fofana and Mendy only played together once for Chelsea last season following the former’s arrival from Leicester City.
      Mendy was limited to just 12 appearances after losing his place to Kepa Arrizabalaga in October.
      Meanwhile, Fofana’s opportunities were limited by a pair of knee injuries which hampered his first season in West London.
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      Senegal international Mendy will depart Chelsea after making 105 appearances in three years at the club.
      In that time he has won the Champions League, Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup.
      He follows N’Golo Kante and Kalidou Koulibaly by leaving Chelsea to head to Saudi Arabia. Hakim Ziyech is also said to be on his way to link up with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr.
      The Blues have reportedly lined up AC Milan’s Mike Maignan to replace Mendy. More

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      How Man City dragged Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea into ugly bidding wars for SIX players costing them millions

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      MANCHESTER CITY have reportedly pulled out of the race to sign Declan Rice, clearing the way for Arsenal to seal a deal.Pep Guardiola’s men saw a £90m offer rejected by West Ham earlier this week.
      Sheikh Mansour has invested heavily as Manchester City ownerCredit: Getty
      Pep Guardiola has often forced rival clubs to pay over the odds to fend off their interestCredit: AFP
      And the Gunners’ third bid now looks to have finally seen off competition from the Premier League champions.
      But City are no strangers to forcing rival clubs into paying more for their targets.
      Manchester United and Chelsea have both been on the receiving end of a bidding war with those at the Etihad.
      Here are six examples of Man City ramping up the price of a player by getting involved in a bidding war.
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      Fred – Transfer to Man Utd for £52m
      Fred signed for Manchester United back in 2018Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Brazilian international Fred was reportedly set to join Man City in 2018 when they agreed a £44.5m deal with Shakhtar Donetsk.
      In the end, he ended up moving to the red side of Manchester when United trumped their rivals with a £50m bid.
      And while the midfielder has racked up more than 200 appearances for the Red Devils, many supporters would argue he is yet to repay his substantial transfer fee.
      Jorginho – Transfer to Chelsea for £50m
      Chelsea pipped Man City to the signing of Jorginho five years agoCredit: Getty
      Many forget Jorginho was once on the verge of a move to the Etihad.
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      The Italian, 31, who has since left Chelsea for Arsenal, looked set to leave Napoli for Man City in 2018 as the Sky Blues closed in on a £46.5m deal.
      This forced Chelsea into eclipsing them with a late £50m offer as they hijacked City’s negotiations with the midfielder.
      But Guardiola waited patiently for 12 months, before snapping up Rodri the following summer – with the Spaniard going on to star for the English champions.

      Harry Maguire – Transfer to Man Utd for £80m
      Harry Maguire joined Man Utd for a British record fee four years agoCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Harry Maguire was a wanted man in the summer of 2019 as he prepared to leave Leicester.
      Man City were interested in acquiring the England international, but refused to exceed £65m.
      United then paid a considerable amount more than their city rivals – clinching a record £80m deal.
      And it’s safe to say it has not worked out for Maguire, who has struggled for form since joining four years ago.
      He looks set to depart Old Trafford this summer after spending much of last season on the bench.
      Cristiano Ronaldo – Transfer to Man Utd for £12.9m
      Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Man Utd in 2021Credit: Getty
      Cristiano Ronaldo returned for a second stint with Manchester United in 2021.
      But not before he was heavily linked with a STUNNING move to Man City.
      Guardiola’s side were reportedly offered the opportunity to sign the Portuguese legend, before United swooped in to offer Juventus £12.9m for the man who was entering the final year of his contract.
      He scored 27 goals in 54 appearances during his spell back in England, but ultimately ended up leaving in difficult circumstances as the club ripped up his deal following an astonishing interview with Piers Morgan.
      Alexis Sanchez – Swap deal to Man Utd for Henrikh Mkyhitaryan
      Alexis Sanchez joined Man Utd from Arsenal back in 2018Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Alexis Sanchez joined Man Utd in 2018 after Arsenal agreed a swap deal for Henrikh Mykhitaryan to go the other way.
      But Man City’s interest in the Chilean forced United into offering the player an astonishing £500,000-a-week salary.
      This was nearly DOUBLE the £290,000-a-week City were prepared to pay Sanchez.
      But Guardiola’s men had the last laugh as he bagged just five goals in 45 games for United before leaving for Inter in 2020.
      Declan Rice – Transfer to Arsenal for £105m
      Declan Rice looks set to leave West Ham for ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Rice looks set to become the latest player to sign for one of Man City’s Premier League rivals – after the Sky Blues had jacked up the price.
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      City’s £90m bid was rejected by West Ham, shortly before Arsenal then stormed in with a £105m offer.
      It remains to be seen whether he will be a success at the Emirates, but there is no denying the Gunners have had to fork over a remarkable fee to secure his services ahead of City. More