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      Chelsea ready to make huge new transfer bid for Caicedo after raking in over £100m selling Havertz, Koulibaly and others

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      CHELSEA are reportedly readying a massive bid for Moises Caicedo after racking up the necessary cash through sales.The Blues are said to have had a £60million bid rejected for the Brighton midfielder earlier this month, but are now interested in launching an improved offer.
      Moises Caicedo has been a target for Chelsea since last January
      Kai Havertz is nearing a £65million move to Arsenal
      According to The Mail Online, Chelsea are planning on placing a new and improved bid for Caicedo who is valued at over £80million by The Seagulls.
      News of the new bid comes following a flurry of exits from Stamford Bridge that have raked in a reported £107million.
      The London club are rumoured to be close to selling Kai Havertz to Arsenal as well as seeing Kalidou Koulibaly, Hakim Ziyech and Edouard Mendy move to the Saudi Pro League.
      The addition of Caicedo would also happen in the midst of a mass exodus from the centre of midfield at Chelsea.
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      New boss Mauricio Pochettino could be will be without Mason Mount who is said to be nearing a move to Manchester United as well as Mateo Kovacic who is looking close to signing for Manchester City.
      Pochettino will also have to make do without N’Golo Kante who has now completed his move to Al-Ittihad after seven years in West London.
      Caicedo would slot into the gaps made by those leaving the club and would be a potential partner for record signing Enzo Fernandez who joined the project in January for £106million.
      Pochettino is set to start his new role as Chelsea boss on July 1 with a lot of work to do following their dismal campaign last season.
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      The club recorded their worst ever Premier League points tally and finished in 12th place.
      Chelsea have already been active with incomings during this transfer window with Christopher Nkunku completing his £53million transfer as well as Villarreal forward Nicolas Jackson expected to complete his move too. More

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      Todd Boehly ‘ALREADY lines up Chelsea star for transfer to Strasbourg just hours after buying Ligue 1 club’

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      TODD BOEHLY has wasted no time in ringing the changes as new owner of Ligue 1 club Strasbourg.His takeover of the French club was confirmed yesterday, with Boehly acquiring near to 100 per cent of the French club for £65million.
      Todd Boehly has wasted no time in using Strasbourg as a landing pad for talentCredit: Alamy
      The takeover was opposed by Strasbourg fans, with ultras gathering outside the stadium with banners saying “Boehly not welcome!”.
      But according to reports, Chelsea will already begin shifting players between Strasbourg and themselves as part of Chelsea’s new multi-club model.
      The club have sought to emulate Manchester City’s City Football Group model which has a portfolio of 13 clubs.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, the first player that Chelsea will send Strasbourg’s way is David Datro Fofana.
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      Fofana was signed in January from Norwegian side Molde FK for £11million after contributing 15 goals and five assists in 24 Eliteserien matches.
      The forward made three appearances in the Premier League for Chelsea as well as playing 44 minutes in the FA Cup.
      Chelsea were actively looking to loan Fofana already this summer and Boehly’s takeover of Strasbourg offers a convenient landing spot for the striker.
      Chelsea are in the process of trimming a bloated squad as they prepare for new head coach Mauricio Pochettino’s arrival.
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      Fofana has not settled well at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Boehly has been in intense negotiations with Saudi Arabian representatives amid a slew of Chelsea players joining the Saudi League.
      Kalidou Koulibaly has joined Al-Hilal with N’golo Kante linking up with Karim Benzema at Al-Ittihad.
      Edouard Mendy will join Al-Ahli and Hakim Ziyech is nearing a transfer to Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr.
      Chelsea are also hoping to convince unwanted strikers’ Romelu Lukaku and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to join Saudi clubs although it is understood that both strongly favour a move to Europe. More

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      Chelsea ‘AGREE Nicolas Jackson transfer with striker to become Pochettino’s 2nd signing after £30m offer is accepted’

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      CHELSEA have sealed their second signing of the summer after clinching a £30million deal for Villarreal forward Nicolas Jackson.The Senegalese international, 22, has agreed personal terms with the Blues.
      Nicolas Jackson has agreed personal terms with ChelseaCredit: Getty
      And according to Fabrizio Romano, a medical is being scheduled ahead of his move to Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea are understood to have paid a little more than the release clause in his Villarreal contract.
      The transfer fee will be paid in instalments.
      He joins as Mauricio Pochettino’s second signing of the window after Ecuadorian Kendry Paez penned a deal to move from Independiente del Valle.
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      Christopher Nkunku officially came in from RB Leipzig earlier this week, but a deal had been sealed months ago before Pochettino came in.
      Jackson’s arrival in West London comes after he enjoyed a sensational end to the campaign for the LaLiga side.
      He scored a superb nine goals in his final eight league matches.
      Across the 2022/23 campaign, he registered 13 goals and five assists in 38 appearances.
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      Jackson plays as a central striker for Villarreal – a position Chelsea have been keen to recruit for over the past few months.
      Kai Havertz, who often led the line last season, looks set to join Arsenal.
      And Chelsea are keen to offload Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian, 30, scored 15 goals in 59 appearances during his first season back at the Bridge after a brilliant spell in Serie A with Inter Milan.
      He was then loaned back out to Inter where he netted 14 times last season.
      Inter are keen to extend his loan into the 2023/24 campaign, but face competition from local rivals AC Milan – who are eyeing a permanent transfer.
      Lukaku is also receiving interest from Saudi Arabia. More

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      Chelsea fans say ‘hopefully the banner era is over’ as they notice awkward Mason Mount tribute at Stamford Bridge

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      ANGRY Chelsea fans have suggested their ‘banner era’ should be over with Mason Mount departing the club.After Mount, 24, agreed personal terms with Manchester United some fans have said that they should no longer make tifos of current players.
      Mount appeared to wave goodbye to fans after Chelsea’s final game of the seasonCredit: Rex
      Fans have been discussing which players go on bannersCredit: Reuters
      The tifo in question read: “Mason Mount – The Boy Who Had A Dream” alongside a picture of Mount with the Champions League.
      An angry fan said on Twitter “The boy who had a dream… To sign for Manchester United.
      “On your bike, Mase 👋”
      Chelsea fans were quick to embrace Mount to their hearts as he was a product of Chelsea’s Cobham academy.
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      He joined the club as a six-year-old and broke into Chelsea’s first team in 2019 aged just 20.
      But with Mount close to joining United, fans have said they should re-think just what kind of players go on their banners and flags.
      A fan on Twitter said: “Hopefully the banner era is over now.
      “Silva has one, Azpilicueta has one, James has one.
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      “Nobody else in the current squad deserves one so we should leave it as that until we win something.”
      Another fan said: “Legends of club have and should have full time banners, but these need knocking on head until they start producing.”
      Not all fans agree, however, with one saying: “We’re not going to stop doing displays.”
      Mason Mount has a year left on his current Chelsea contract and feels he has been undervalued by the club.
      His current deal is worth £100,000-a-week which makes him one of Chelsea’s lowest earners.
      United have reportedly offered him £200k-a-week and the West London club are understood to respect Mount’s desire to leave.
      There remains work to be done on a fee – with Chelsea rejecting a £50million bid from United this week. More

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      Premier League send letter to Chelsea to demand clarity over Saudi links after slew of big-money transfer exits

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      THE PREMIER LEAGUE reportedly requested written confirmation from Chelsea that there was no Saudi Arabian links to their ownership. Chelsea have come under fire in recent days after a flurry of their players were linked with big-money moves to the Saudi league.
      Todd Boehly has come under the limelight for his unconventional methods since taking over at Chelsea
      According to The Telegraph the Premier League were looking for assurances that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) was not in any way part of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital’s takeover of Chelsea.
      The Saudi PIF already owns Newcastle United and concerns have grown over their potential involvement in The Blues.
      However it is reported that the Premier League are completely satisfied there is no conflict of interest issues involving Chelsea and and PIF.
      PIF have previously invested in Clearlake, but it has been reported that this investment was extensively investigated during the initial takeover and no issues were discovered.
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      Chelsea have spent a record £585million on 16 new players since Boehly took over and there has been question marks over their ability to rebalance the books to avoid Financial Fair Play sanctions.
      It has since been reported that they are close to agreeing a number of major sales of their players to Saudi Arabia.
      N’golo Kante has officially signed for Saudi champions Al-Ittihad, whilst Hakim Ziyech, Kalidou Koulibaly and Eduoard Mendy are all also reported to be close to making the switch to Saudi Arabia.
      Al-Ittihad have already splashed the cash on attracting Karim Benzema to the league this summer and Cristiano Ronaldo has been playing for Al Nassr since January.
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      Boehly has been owner of Chelsea since May 2022 after Roman Abramovich sold the club.
      Since then Chelsea had their worst Premier League points tally ever after amounting just 44 points and finishing in 12th place last season. More

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      Denis Zakaria lined up for immediate Premier League transfer return after leaving Chelsea

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      DENIS ZAKARIA has been lined up for an immediate return to the Premier League after West Ham reportedly entered the race to sign him.Zakaria has returned to Juventus following his loan spell at Chelsea.
      Denis Zakaria is being lined up for an immediate Premier League returnCredit: Getty
      Zakaria impressed at Chelsea when afforded the opportunity to playCredit: Getty
      Despite the Blues enduring their worst season in Premier League history, Zakaria managed to distinguish himself as a more than capable midfield force when he played.
      This being said, he was only afforded 11 appearances under the three different bosses who managed Chelsea across the season.
      Regardless, West Ham are now said to be lining up a move for the 26-year-old.
      Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reports Zakaria is not in Juventus’ plans next season.
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      The Hammers are said to have asked for conditions to get a deal done.
      However, the London outfit are not alone, being one of “many” clubs in the race.
      West Ham’s pursuit of Zakaria suggests they are lining up their replacement for Declan Rice, who was the subject of a rejected £75million plus £15m adds on offer from Arsenal.
      Arsenal’s interest is expected to be followed up with a bid from Manchester City, while Manchester United are also reported to be considering a move.
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      The Hammers are holding firm on their £100m valuation of the 24-year-old.
      In Chelsea’s case, they appear set to win the race for Moises Caicedo, with the two clubs said to be in “final discussions” over a deal.
      Mauricio Pochettino has been busy gutting his squad of players.
      A number of senior stars are set to head to Saudi Arabia, namely N’Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly, Hakim Ziyech and Edouard Mendy.
      Other stars such as Mateo Kovacic, Kai Havertz and Mason Mount appear set to seal moves to rival Premier League clubs. More

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      Man Utd ‘in huge Mason Mount breakthrough with transfer fee finally close to being agreed with Chelsea’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have moved a step nearer to signing Mason Mount after coming close to agreeing a transfer fee with Chelsea. United have already had two bids for the England international turned down worth up to £45million plus add ons.
      Mason Mount is nearing a move to Man UtdCredit: Getty
      But according to The Mirror, Chelsea are ready to settle at £60m to ensure Mount gets his move.
      The Blues initially wanted £70million for their two-time player of the year and academy graduate.
      But with Mount no closer to agreeing an extension on his contract that expires next summer, Chelsea have been forced to compromise.
      The 24-year-old has 33 goals in his 195 appearances since breaking into the Blues’ first team in 2019.
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      And he would leave Stamford Bridge with a Champions League winners medal to his name.
      But following inconsistent runs in the squad last season and a failure to sign a new deal, the player looks destined to leave.
      United are already believed to have agreed personal terms with Mount with wages of £200,000-a-week.
      Mount could become the third Chelsea midfielder to leave within the summer window.
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      N’Golo Kante has already agreed left on a free to join Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia.
      Meanwhile, Mateo Kovacic is due to join Manchester City in a deal worth up to £30m before his contract expires in a year.
      Chelsea’s summer sales look to continue with Edouard Mendy, Hakim Ziyech and Callum Hudson-Odoi are also linked with moves to Saudi.
      Mason Mount has agreed personal terms with Man UtdCredit: Getty More

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      Al-Hilal planning sensational triple transfer swoop for ex-Chelsea flop Alvaro Morata and two Premier League stars

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      CHELSEA flop Alvaro Morata is the latest player being targeted by the Saudi league.Al-Hilal have opened talks with Atletico Madrid for the forward, 30, for a transfer said to be worth £20million.
      Morata won the Nations League with Spain on SundayCredit: Getty
      Al-Hilal in particular have not been afraid to splash the cash as part of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s funding of the league.
      The club look set to pay a whopping £47m for Wolves’ Ruben Neves and around £25m for Chelsea’s Kalidou Koulibaly.
      Morata would be set to earn a massive wage if he was to sign for the Saudi club.
      According to The Daily Mail, the striker would earn £40m-a-year which translates to £923,000-a-week.
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      Morata’s signing would be regarded as a major coup for the Saudi game.
      Aged 30, he is not over the hill, and started for Spain in their Nations League final victory over Croatia on Sunday.
      Having played for Real Madrid, Juventus, Chelsea and Atletico Madrid he has played for some of the biggest clubs in the world and has won almost all there is to win at club level.
      He experienced a disappointing return this season, scoring just 13 times and contributing two assists during 36 LaLiga games.
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      Morata’s departure to the Saudi league would see him follow in the footsteps of a number of Chelsea stars set to swap West London for the Middle East.
      Chelsea have used the Saudi League as a means to get rid of several cast-offs.
      As well as the £25m fee they will receive for Koulibaly, 32, they have also been able to command an £8m fee for Hakim Ziyech, 30.
      Kante has also left the club for Al-Ittihad on a free transfer which will see him earn £21.5m-a-year.
      The club are also working to find deals for Callum Hudson-Odoi and Romelu Lukaku in the Saudi league. More