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      Chelsea eye swap deal to keep Joao Felix on permanent transfer with Atletico Madrid interested in two Blues stars

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      CHELSEA are reportedly preparing to offer two players to Atletico Madrid in a swap deal to keep Joao Felix.Despite a turbulent start, the Portuguese attacker has impressed since his arrival on loan in January.
      Chelsea are reportedly keen on keeping Joao FelixCredit: Getty
      And they could offer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as part of a swap dealCredit: Getty
      Marc Cucurella could also be used to reduce Felix’s priceCredit: Getty
      Felix, 23, was sent off on his debut for a terrible challenge against Fulham in January.
      However, he has now notched three goals in 13 appearances in the Premier League and has been a rare positive in a poor Chelsea season.

      This has seen the Blues prepared to offer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Marc Cucurella to the LaLiga giants in the summer, according to the Evening Standard.
      The report suggests that the club are trying to “present a clear picture” for their next manager.
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      Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is in talks to take over in the summer and is the favourite for the hot seat at Stamford Bridge.
      One attempt to sign the player was on another loan deal at a cost of £16million.
      But it is believed the club also want him on a permanent deal and are trying to get the price reduced by offering players in a swap deal.
      Aubameyang has struggled to impress since arriving last summer and has only scored one goal in 15 league appearances.
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      He was rarely used by sacked boss Graham Potter and his game time has not drastically improved since Frank Lampard took over as an interim boss.
      Cucurella, however, was an expensive acquisition from Brighton last summer.
      The Spaniard cost the Blues £62m but has failed to recreate the form that saw him named the Seagulls player of the season last year.
      Felix has hinted at a desire to stay at the club beyond his loan move as he lifted his shirt after scoring against Bournemouth last weekend.
      The Blues squad currently boasts 32 player and the new manager will have a say over trimming it down in the summer.
      Stars such as Mateo Kovacic, Christian Pulisic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Edouard Mendy, Hakim Ziyech, Conor Gallagher and Kalidou Koulibaly could all be sold. More

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      West Ham ‘accept they will have to sell Declan Rice in summer’ as Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd eye £100million transfer

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      WEST HAM have reportedly accepted that they will have to sell Declan Rice this summer.The club captain has attracted interest from top clubs in the Premier League for his form at the club over the last couple of seasons.
      West Ham are reportedly willing to sell Declan RiceCredit: Rex
      The Hammers have been able to keep hold of him following the retirement of veteran Mark Noble.
      But according to the Daily Mail, the East London side are prepared to sell Rice, 24, if an appropriate offer comes in for him.
      Rice’s contract expires in 2024, but there is an option to extend the deal by a further year for the club.
      West Ham will use this clause in their negotiations and argue that his contract is valid until 2025.
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      The England international is valued at £100million and is believed to be a target for Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United.
      And if the club receive a bid that matches their price tag, they will be willing to let him go.
      Rice has already stated that he wants to be competing for the biggest trophies.
      Since breaking into the team Rice has become one of the most complete midfielders in the Premier League, making 200 appearances in the competition.
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      Manager David Moyes previously stated that the midfielder will be very expensive for interested clubs.
      However, there is still some hope at the club that if they win the Europa Conference League and qualify for the Europa League, Rice may be willing to extend terms with the club.
      West Ham play their first leg of the semi-finals against AZ Alkmaar at the London Stadium on Thursday. More

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      Mauricio Pochettino identifies THREE Chelsea transfers to create brand new spine despite £600million spend this season

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO has identified three areas he’ll need to strengthen as Chelsea boss, according to reports.The Argentine is on the verge of agreeing a deal as the Blues’ new manager, succeeding caretaker Frank Lampard at the end of the season.
      Mauricio Pochettino has outlined his transfer wishlistCredit: Getty
      Chelsea have experienced a disastrous campaign, sitting 11th in the Premier League despite having spent £600million on new signings.
      According to the Mail, Pochettino wants a goalkeeper, midfielder and striker ahead of next season.
      The 51-year-old accepts, however, that the Blues will need to trim their squad this summer before adding fresh talent.
      Chelsea’s enormous squad caused headaches for previous boss Graham Potter, with Cobham’s dressing room having had to be expanded after players had to get changed in the corridor.
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      Kepa Arrizabalaga has been back between the sticks this season, with Edouard Mendy in a contract stalemate with the Blues.
      Pochettino wants a new keeper, and Inter Milan star Andre Onana has been linked.

      Meanwhile the Blues are expected to target another midfielder to play alongside Enzo Fernandez, with N’Golo Kante having struggled for fitness and Mateo Kovacic linked with Manchester City.
      Pochettino, who had Harry Kane at Tottenham, will then hope to recruit an out and out No9.
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      Andre Onana has been linked with a summer move to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would like to return to Barcelona, although it remains to be seen whether Romelu Lukaku could be brought back into the fold.
      Chelsea have been linked with Victor Osimhen, and could use Napoli’s interest in Christian Pulisic to help them get a deal over the line.
      While Christopher Nkunku will arrive from RB Leipzig this summer, having already agreed a pre-contract.
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      Chelsea could take lead in Osimhen transfer race with huge swap deal as Napoli keen on Blues outcast

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      CHELSEA could be given a boost in their pursuit of Victor Osimhen as Napoli are monitoring Blues winger Christian Pulisic. Osimhen has been electric for the Serie A champions and is wanted by many of Europe’s elite clubs.
      Victor Osimhen has netted 56 times and registered 14 assists in just 97 appearances for Napoli
      Chelsea are reportedly amongst the the teams looking to sign the Nigerian and could have a good chance attracting him to Stamford Bridge.
      According to The Mail Online Napoli are interested in signing Chelsea outcast Pulisic, paving the way for a potential swap deal.
      Pulisic has fallen out of favour at Chelsea and failed to make the impact he was ecpected to since his £55million move from Borussia Dortmund.
      The London club have had a disappointing season despite spending almost £400m on new signings.
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      Napoli reportedly want £130m for Osimhen, who has netted 23 league goals this season.
      The figure could be too high for Chelsea with growing concerns around the club about Financial Fair Play.
      The possibility of a swap deal would make the deal more affordable for Chelsea and more attractive for Napoli despite Chelsea being unable to offer Champions League football next season.
      It has also been reported that Romelu Lukaku could be considered as part of a swap deal with the £100million striker returning to London from his loan at Inter in the summer.
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      Manchester United have also been heavily linked with a move for Oshimen with the 24-year-old a good fit for Erik ten Hag’s team.
      The former Lille striker spoke about his future following Napoli’s historic league title securing night against Fiorentina.
      He said: “I feel like a leader and I never give up. Future? Now I want to enjoy this historic moment, this is not the time to think about my future.” More

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      Aubameyang ‘keen to terminate Chelsea deal’ a year early after disaster transfer and take big pay-cut with former club

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      CHELSEA striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is keen to terminate his contract prematurely so that he can return to Barcelona, according to reports.The 33-year-old joined Chelsea in a £10million transfer from the La Liga giants in September, but he has struggled to establish himself as a regular first team starter.
      Aubameyang wants to terminate his Chelsea contractCredit: EPA
      He has been limited to just 21 appearances across all competitions this season having fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge.
      And according to Spanish outlet Sport, he is subsequently eager to terminate his contract.
      Aubameyang wants leave Chelsea so that he can return to Barcelona when the summer transfer window opens.
      However, the La Liga leaders will have to manage their financial issues before facilitating another move for the striker.
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      Barcelona need to make up a financial deficit by selling several players, meaning they will struggle to buy new players unless the adequate funds are found.
      Should Aubameyang become a free agent he will be able to join for nothing, although he will likely have to accept a huge pay cut.
      The striker joined Barcelona at the beginning of 2022 after his Arsenal contract was terminated due to a series of disciplinary issues.
      He scored 13 goals in 24 appearances in Spain, but he fell down the pecking order after Robert Lewandowski joined the club.
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      Aubameyang is not the only Chelsea player that has been linked with a move to Barcelona ahead of the summer transfer window.
      Xavi is also said to be plotting a move for N’Golo Kante.
      The Frenchman’s contract expires next month, so as things stand he will become a free agent in July. More

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      How Chelsea could raise £267MILLION for Pochettino transfer war chest by selling ENTIRE starting XI including £62m flop

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      CHELSEA are looking to get back to the top after a dreadful season under Todd Boehly.And they could bank almost £270million to kick-start a new era this summer.
      Todd Boehly could bank £267m by selling an entire starting XI of Chelsea playersCredit: AFP
      The money would be a great boost to Mauricio Pochettino’s first war chestCredit: Reuters
      That’s by offloading an entire starting XI of dud players.
      Boehly’s first campaign at the helm couldn’t have gone much worse.
      The American spent over £600million while working his way through FOUR managers – all to end up 12th in the table.
      He has come under heavy fire from fans and pundits as a result.
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      But a new dawn is set to start, with ex-Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino likely to take charge this summer.
      The tactician is sure to strip back Chelsea’s bloated squad while adding a few signings of his own.
      And if Boehly plays his cards right, he could end up raising an incredible sum of money by selling an entire starting XI of Chelsea players.
      From contract rebels to below-par performers, the Blues could offload an entire line-up to offset some of their costs while also boosting Poch’s war chest.
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      Chelsea’s £267m duds who could be sold this summer
      SunSport has used Transfermarkt to figure out each player’s valuation.
      And should Chelsea match those numbers when it comes to dealing with suitors, they will pocket a pretty penny for new boss Pochettino.
      EDOUARD MENDY: £16M
      Edouard Mendy has fallen out of favour this seasonCredit: Getty
      BRILLIANT start to Stamford Bridge life saw 31-year-old become No1 before going on to win the Champions League.
      But injuries and contract demands have seen Mendy demoted behind Kepa Arrizabalaga.
      And he is now set to be sold as Chelsea eye a new stopper in the market.
      CESAR AZPILICUETA: £7M
      Cesar Azpilicueta looked certain to leave last year before a U-turnCredit: AP
      CLUB captain and Blues legend looked set to leave last summer before penning surprise new deal.
      However, time looks to have caught up with the injury-prone 33-year-old this term.
      And Chelsea have already landed a replacement in 19-year-old Lyon star Malo Gusto.

      TREVOH CHALOBAH: £19M
      Trevoh Chalobah has struggled for minutes this seasonCredit: Getty
      VERSTATILE defender played his best football under Thomas Tuchel.
      But Graham Potter didn’t particularly fancy the 23-year-old, with Frank Lampard also picking him sparingly.
      Chalobah may want to move on for the sake of his career, while Chelsea know they will be making an immediate profit thanks to his academy status.
      KALIDOU KOULIBALY: £22M
      Kalidou Koulibaly has been unable to replicate his Napoli form in EnglandCredit: Getty
      BIG things were expected of 33-year-old when he joined from Napoli for £33m last summer.
      But Koulibaly has fallen well short of the levels set by predecessor Antonio Rudiger.
      And a return to Italy is on the cards, with Juventus reportedly making an enquiry in recent weeks.
      MARC CUCURELLA: £35M
      Marc Cucurella’s big-money transfer has been an unmitigated disasterCredit: Getty
      SPANIARD’S £62m fee from Brighton looks more criminal with each passing week.
      Cucurella, 24, has struggled to make any sort of impression after Chelsea beat Man City to his signature last year.
      And he could be sacrificed quickly, with Ian Maatsen or Lewis Hall more than capable of supporting Ben Chilwell.
      RUBEN LOFTUS-CHEEK: £22M
      Ruben Loftus-Cheek has failed to build on the hype from years backCredit: Alamy
      MIDFIELDER has always shown bags of potential, but has never been able to reach the levels expected by fans.
      Loftus-Cheek’s £150,000-a-week contract expires in 2024, with the 27-year-old attracting interest from AC Milan.
      And Chelsea would be better served cashing in rather than keeping him on board for five more years of inconsistency.
      MATEO KOVACIC: £35M
      Mateo Kovacic’s inconsistency is hurting Chelsea in midfieldCredit: Reuters
      UNDROPPABLE at his best, but those days have become few and far between.
      Kovacic, 28, is another player whose deal will expire in 2024.
      And while it might be tough selling him to an elite club like Bayern Munich or Man City, the time has come to freshen things up in midfield with a proper No6.
      HAKIM ZIYECH: £16M
      Hakim Ziyech almost joined PSG on loan in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      ONE of Chelsea’s poorest signings in the last decade, Ziyech has shown barely a glimpse of the talent that made him a top name at Ajax.
      Poor body language and moody demeanour shows the 30-year-old has no intention of turning things around at the Bridge following a failed January move to PSG.
      But his strong performances for Morocco prove Ziyech could still do a job in the right environment.
      MASON MOUNT: £57M
      Mason Mount has refused several contract offersCredit: Getty
      FALL from grace has been quite stunning, as Mount was once the first name on team sheet under Tuchel.
      The 24-year-old has shown a complete reluctance to sign a lucrative new contract, despite an alarming dip in form that stretches back to last season.
      And should a tasty bid come in, even from a rival, Chelsea should put Mount’s transfer saga behind them for good.
      CHRISTIAN PULISIC: £32M
      Christian Pulisic has not been able to avoid consistent injuriesCredit: Reuters
      ONCE promised to be the new Eden Hazard, but 24-year-old can hardly ever get on the pitch due to injury.
      When he has, Pulisic has not delivered the goals expected from a player in a wide-forward position.
      And with his deal up in 2024 as well, the time is right for a transfer exit to be sorted.
      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG: £6M
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has endured a strange season at Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty
      A BIZARRE signing if there ever was one, the ex-Arsenal captain has barely even been a bit-part player in his sole season at Chelsea.
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      The 33-year-old clearly has no future after several anonymous performances.
      And Boehly will do well just to get a fee after handing Auba a £160k-a-week contract last summer.
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      Chelsea and Arsenal ‘send transfer offers for Barcelona star Raphinha’… but an ex-Blues ace could have final say

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      RAPHINHA could leave Barcelona at the end of the season, according to reports.The winger, 26, joined the La Liga giants in a £55million transfer from Leeds in July.
      Raphinha could leave Barcelona at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      However, according to Spanish outlet Sport, he is already considering leaving.
      Raphinha fears that he will have to accept playing fewer minutes at the Nou Camp next season, with Ousmane Dembele understood to be Xavi’s preferred option on the right.
      The potential return of club legend Lionel Messi is also factoring into his decision.
      Several teams are understood to be interested in signing Raphinha, including Arsenal and Chelsea.
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      His agent, former Chelsea midfielder Deco, has so far received three formal offers.
      Both Arsenal and Chelsea attempted to sign the Brazilian last summer, but Barcelona won the transfer race.
      Arsenal kicked off the bidding war for Raphinha, but Chelsea swooped in with a £55m offer which was accepted by Leeds.
      The winger then refused to agree personal terms with the Blues in a bid to force a move to Barcelona.
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      Raphinha has registered 10 goals and 11 assists in 45 appearances for Barcelona this season.
      Newcastle are also understood to be interested in signing him.
      The club’s owners are set to abandon their cautious approach to the transfer market and splash out on some marquee signings. More

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      Andre Onana wage demands appeal to Chelsea as they line up £40million swoop to replace Kepa Arrizabalaga

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      CHELSEA are preparing a £40million bid to sign Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana, according to reports.The Blues are expected to replace current first team goalkeepers Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy this summer.
      Chelsea are interested in signing OnanaCredit: Getty
      Mendy, who started the 2022-23 campaign as Chelsea’s first-choice keeper, has fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge due to various injury issues.
      The Senegal international rejected a “disrespectful” contract offer from the Blues last year, so he is expected to seek a move away when the transfer window opens.
      Meanwhile, Kepa has established himself as a regular in Frank Lampard’s starting line-up.
      But with Chelsea understood to be on the hunt for a new No.1, he could be made surplus to requirements.
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      According to The Telegraph, the Blues are keen on the prospect of signing Onana from Inter Milan.
      The 27-year-old is expected to cost around £40million and his salary demands are understood to be reasonable – a factor that appeals to Chelsea.
      Several European clubs, including Manchester United, are interested in signing Onana.
      The goalkeeper has impressed in Serie A this season, conceding just 19 goals in 21 games.
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      Chelsea chief Todd Boehly is keen to add more players to the club’s already-bloated first team squad, which includes over 30 players, this summer.
      However, several players will have to be sold in order to balance the books. More