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      Tottenham legend to meet Pochettino NEXT WEEK in last, desperate attempt to prevent him joining Chelsea

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      TOTTENHAM legend Ricky Villa will make a last ditch attempt to get Mauricio Pochettino to swerve Chelsea and rejoin Spurs. The Argentine boss is widely expected to take the reigns at Stamford Bridge after their horror season.
      Pochettino was a very popular figure among fans during his five years in the dugout at SpursCredit: PA
      šŸ’Ŗ ā€œWe need Pochettino back!ā€šŸ‘€ ā€œIā€™m meeting him next week – weā€™ll see what happensā€¦ā€šŸ—£ļø #THFC legend Ricky Villa urges compatriot Mauricio Pochettino to reject #CFC for a Spurs return! pic.twitter.com/AUMIkZJ1hJā€” talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) May 5, 2023

      It will be his first job in England since his largely successful five years at Tottenham.
      Many Spurs fans had been praying the 51-year-old would return and fill their managerial vacancy after the sacking of Antonio Conte.
      And Villa, best known for his two goals in the FA Cup Final replay of 1981, has not yet given up hope of his compatriot returning to North London.
      He told talkSPORT: “It’s a difficult moment for the club. [But] the club is very strong and there will be a recovery very soon.
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      “Pochettino should come back. We need Pochettino back into the team.”
      When reminded that the boss looked set for the Blues, Villa said: “Yes, yes, yes… [but] Spurs have not called him. If he had another offer, he would have to make a decision.
      “It’s not my decision, it’s the decision of the chairman. I’m meeting Pochettino next week and we’ll see what happens.”
      Villa joined Tottenham from Racing Club in 1978 and would become a fan favourite at the club over his five years.
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      More than 30 years on another Argentine would capture the hearts of supporters.
      Pochettino quickly had Spurs playing expansive football and managed regular finishes in the top four between 2014 and 2019.
      He also took the club to the 2019 Champions League final where they lost to Liverpool. More

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      Arsenal learn Moises Caicedo price as fans complain transfer will cost ā€˜almost as much as Bellinghamā€™

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      ARSENAL have learned how much they will need to pay in order to land Moises Caicedo after Brighton reportedly named their asking price. Caicedo, who starred in Brighton’s 1-0 win over Manchester United, was the subject of a Ā£70million bid from the Gunners in the January transfer window.
      Moises Caicedo’s asking price has been revealedCredit: Getty
      Caicedo put in a strong performance to help Brighton beat Manchester United
      However, the Seagulls rejected this offer and Caicedo has remained a key part of Roberto de Zerbi’s set-up on the south coast after signing a new long-term contract running to 2027.
      But now Brighton have named their asking price for any potential suitors for the midfielder.
      According to Sky Sports, they will expect offers “well in excess” of the Ā£70m offer submitted by Arsenal in January.
      The report adds that Brighton will not stand in the 21-year-old’s way if a suitable bid is arrives this summer.
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      Arsenal have retained their interest in Caicedo, with the Ecuador international reportedly one of the top names on Mikel Arteta’s six-man summer shopping list.
      Caicedo’s strong form this season has also piqued the interest of clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea.
      Reacting to the news online, one Twitter user said: “Bellingham won’t go for much more than that.
      “Good player but I’d be disappointed if we paid that for him after saying Jude was too expensive.”
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      A second typed: “Caicedo is not worth Ā£100m. Yes he’s good but that’s just a scam.”
      A third wrote: “If Brighton demand Ā£100m+ for Caicedo we should walk. He’s not worth that and neither is Declan Rice.”
      The same policy goes for fellow Brighton star Alexis Mac Allister, who has reportedly held talks with Man Utd over a transfer. More

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      Chelsea fans all say the same thing as club linked with shock Zaha free transfer due to Pochettino ā€˜admirationā€™

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      CHELSEA are keeping tabs on Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha ahead of the summer transfer window, reports suggest.Zaha’s contract runs out in June and although Palace have offered him the most lucrative contract in the club’s history, which will see him earn Ā£200,000 per week, he is still likely to become a free agent.
      Chelsea fans are not keen on the prospect of signing Crystal Palace star Wilfried ZahaCredit: Getty
      According to The Mail, the Blues are among the clubs eyeing the winger, who has also attracted interest from AC Milan, Inter Milan, Napoli, Marseille and Saudi Arabia.
      However, sources close to the West Londoners insist the Stamford Bridge outfit is emerging as a serious contender for the Ivory Coast international’s signature.
      Mauricio Pochettino, who poses as the likeliest candidate to become Chelsea’s new manager, is a big admirer of the 30-year-old.
      In fact, Pochettino tried to sign Zaha during his five-year stint at Tottenham before he left in 2019.
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      However, Chelsea fans don’t seem very excited of that prospect because the squad is already filled with forwards.
      Todd Boehly has splashed over Ā£500,000million ever since taking over the club’s fortunes last summer and has filled the team with attacking options.
      The likes of Raheem Sterling, Mykhailo Mudryk, Joao Felix, Mason Mount, Noni Madueke, Hakim Ziyech, Christian Pulisic and Kai Havertz are all vying for minutes.
      One fan tweeted: “Ah yes, just what they need. More wingers.”
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      Another posted: “Who is [it]? Is it Pochettino or Boehly?”
      A third commented: “Theyā€™re gonna keep making the same mistakes arenā€™t they?”
      This fan said: “He’ll only go to a Champions League [club].”
      And that one stated: “Downgrade.”
      However, selling attackers in the summer is a priority for Chelsea as they want the squad to become more manageable and ensure they fall within Financial Fair Play rules. More

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      Man Utd ā€˜targeting shock summer transfer for ex-Chelsea star just one year after he quit the Bluesā€™

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are targeting a move to bring Andreas Christensen back to the Premier League, according to reports.The defender only joined Barcelona last summer on a free transfer following his contract expiry from Chelsea.
      Man United are reportedly interested in Andreas ChristensenCredit: Alamy
      He has impressed for the LaLiga giants in his 27 appearances but could be sold to relieve some of the club’s financial issues.
      It would be a blow for Barcelona as he has formed a solid defensive relationship with Ronald AraĆŗjo.
      This has helped the club win the Spanish Super Cup and be on the verge of winning the LaLiga title with a historic defensive record.
      This form has led to United being willing to offer up to Ā£61million for the defender, as reported by Fichajes.
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      This fee could tempt the Catalonian side to cash in on the former Chelsea star.
      Doing so could aid the club in their ambition to re-sign Lionel Messi.
      Christensen would be able to strengthen Erik ten Hag’s defensive options at Old Trafford.
      The report suggests that the Dutchman would be willing “to throw the house out the window” to sign him.
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      The Dutch manager is on the lookout for a new defender that can challenge Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez for a starting spot in the team.
      Other options Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof, are believed to be up for sale to fund moves for incoming players. More

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      Todd Boehly breaks silence on nightmare season but Chelsea fans even more worried as Neville slams owner as ā€˜nightmareā€™

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      TODD BOEHLY has failed to reassure Chelsea fans after breaking his silence on their nightmare season in a recent interview.The club’s co-owner insisted that there is a belief that the problems will be “figured out”.
      “We want to win” šŸ“ˆTodd Boehly says Chelsea is a “long-term project” and that the club will “figure it out” ā¬‡ļø pic.twitter.com/hBXPceB0pFā€” Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 4, 2023

      Todd Boehly has argued Chelsea are part of a long-term projectCredit: Twitter – @SkySportsPL
      But fans remain unconvincedCredit: EPA
      Chelsea have been underwhelming this season, as the club currently sits 12th in the Premier League.
      Boehly has already been through two managers during his year-long reign, having sacked both Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter.
      However, there has been little improvement under interim manager Frank Lampard as the Stamford Bridge side has continued to slide down the table.
      This has all happened despite a massive investment into the playing squad, which has seen high transfer fees and long contracts handed to players that are yet to do the business on the pitch.
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      There has also been chaos off the pitch as players were alleged to be arguing with each other on the bench during this week’s defeat to Arsenal.
      Boehly has argued that they “want to win” and that the process is part of a “long-term project”.
      He said on Sky Sports: “The fans are demanding.
      “You know they want to win and we get that we want to win so you know, I think our view though was that this is a long-term project and you know we’re committed to the long-term.
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      “We very much believe that we’re going to figure it out.
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      “We’ve got the best league in the world, we’ve got what I think is the top city in the world and we’ve got an unbelievable location in the top city in the world.”
      However, this has failed to inspire fans on social media.
      One disgruntled Chelsea fan tweeted: “‘Weā€™ll figure it out’. Iā€™ve never been so reassured.”
      A second commented: “He knows nothing about football, he’s just a businessman who puts money in a club to have fun… But this club is Chelsea, which is not a toy!”
      A third wrote: “Itā€™s the short-term Iā€™m worried about.”
      A fourth said: “Long-term but sacks Potter after a few months, what a joke this man is.”
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      Former Manchester United star and pundit Gary Neville has claimed that Chelsea’s issues on the pitch have come “from the top” as he slammed the way the club has been run recently.
      He said onĀ Sky Sports: “It all comes from the top. Itā€™s been a mess from day one. Todd Boehly is a nightmare, heā€™s completely mis-read this league.
      “Whatā€™s happened this season is purely down to him.
      “Heā€™s the non-footballing department, so he needs to stay where he is and let the footballing people run their department.
      “Theyā€™re a laughing stock, the whole thing has been a shambles.”
      However, Neville did claim that if Boehly gets the next managerial appointment right then they could return to be challengers.
      He added: “I do think if they can get Mauricio Pochettino they can be moulded into a top four team and challenge for trophies next season.
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      “I think they can make a real challenge next season and people might think Iā€™m mad.”
      Pochettino is thought to be the frontrunner for the job following Julian Nagelsmann’s withdrawal from the race.
      Gary Neville has called the club a ‘shambles’Credit: Getty
      But has insisted that Mauricio Pochettino could build the club back upCredit: PA More

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      Chelsea complete free transfer of Championship wonderkid ā€“ their SEVENTEETH signing of miserable season

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      CHELSEA have reportedly completed their 17th signing of the season.The Blues have found that spending Ā£600million-plus on talent does not necessarily equate to performances on the pitch.
      Norwich youngster Alex Matos has reportedly ‘completed’ a transfer to Chelsea
      However, it has not deterred them from continuing to bring in fresh faces.
      The latest reported acquisition Todd Bohely and Co have made will see Alex Matos join the club on a free transfer.
      Fabrizio Romano reports Chelsea have “completed” the signing of the 18-year-old from Norwich.
      The report adds Matos will join Chelsea as part of the project headed by Jim Fraser, Chelsea’s chief of youth development and recruitment.
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      It was reported last month how Chelsea were in “advanced talks” to sign the prodigy.
      But now the deal looks to be all but complete following the latest update.
      Born in 2004, Matos joined the Canaries from Luton in 2016 at Under 12 level.
      He signed a scholarship with the club in 2021 and he has been a regular for Norwich’s Under 18 side this season.
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      The winger has appeared eight times in the Under 18 Premier League, scoring and assisting once each.
      Chelsea’s trigger-happy approach to transfers in their senior squad has caused chaos behind the scenes, with Graham Potter being forced to make a number of stars change in the corridor despite making the dressing room bigger.
      Frank Lampard has since taken over the helm, but things have only gotten worse with six defeats on the spin under the interim boss following the latest lacklustre performance against Arsenal.
      Reacting to the news, one fan online joked: “Have to make the dressing room bigger again.”
      A second said: “Chelsea completing more transfers than wins this season.”
      While a third added: “Oh boy another kid because we lost yesterday šŸ˜.” More

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      Jude Bellingham ā€˜on verge of sensational Real Madrid transfer after Man City join Liverpool in dropping out of raceā€™

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      REAL MADRID are reportedly on the verge of signing Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham.The England international is one of the most sought-after players in Europe after his performances over the last two years.
      Real Madrid are reportedly close to signing Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      The midfielder will sign a contract until 2029Credit: Getty
      Premier League sides were keen on his signature, but Madrid are close to sealing a deal on a contract worth Ā£12million-a-year, according to Marca.
      Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea have all been tipped with an interest in the midfielder.
      Liverpool dropped out of the race last month after discovering that a transfer would be too expensive.
      Whereas now they have been joined by Man City on the wayside.
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      The report suggests that Bellingham has opted to move to the Santiago Bernabeu despite being offered more money by the Premier League side.
      The Spanish outlet claims that Madrid have been planning the transfer for over a year and now have an “agreement in principle”.

      This deal will see the Englishman become a Madrid player on June 30 and will sign a contract until 2029.
      However, the clubs are believed still yet to have agreed a fee.
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      German outlet BILD is suggesting that Dortmund are asking for Ā£124million, while Madrid are prepared to offer between Ā£90m and Ā£105m.
      But Marca, suggests that the “friendly” Dortmund will “not push the operation” back and will take a lower fee.
      Should the transfer go through it would be a major coup for Madrid.
      Bellingham will be hoped to ease the loss of veterans Toni Kroos and Luka Modric, who are both approaching the end of their careers.
      He is seen as the long-term successor for the latter.
      And it’s reckoned Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni have both spoken to Bellingham about joining them in Spain.
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      Sadio Mane edges closer to shock Premier League return as Bayern Munich ā€˜to let him and fellow top star leave in summerā€™

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      BAYERN MUNICH are open to letting Sadio Mane leave the club this summer, reports claim.Mane, 31, only joined the German side last year in a Ā£35million deal from Liverpool.
      Sadio Mane could reportedly leave Bayern Munich this summerCredit: Getty
      But he is one of two stars the club are open to letting leave in the upcoming transfer window, according to Bild.
      The other being ex-Arsenal man Serge Gnabry.
      But news of Mane’s possible departure comes as a boost to Chelsea.
      German outlet Bild say the Blues recently expressed an interest in bringing the former Liverpool forward back to the Premier League.
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      That’s despite spending a whopping Ā£600m in the last two transfer windows.
      According to Bild, Bayern are prepared to part ways with Mane following his reported off-field bust-up with Leroy Sane.
      Mane previously spent six years at Liverpool, helping the Reds to Champions League and Premier League glory before joining Bayern last summer.
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      The Bundesliga giants would reportedly welcome a swap deal with Napoli involving Mane and striker sensation Victor Osimhen.
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      But Mane’s wages are claimed to be “probably too much” for the Serie A champions-elect.
      And the Blues have been touted as an alternative option for the forward.
      Mane scored 120 goals in 269 games for Liverpool, and has netted 12 times in 35 appearances for Bayern this season. More