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      Chelsea and Inter Milan meeting to discuss potential SIX-PLAYER mega transfer swap including stars Lukaku and Onana

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      CHELSEA and Inter Milan are reportedly meeting to discuss SIX potential transfers in the summer window.SunSport revealed earlier this week that the Blues could seek to sign keeper Andre Onana in a swap deal with Romelu Lukaku and Kalidou Koulibaly going the other way.
      Romelu Lukaku is keen to stay at Inter Milan following his loan spellCredit: Getty
      Andre Onana is being heavily linked with a move to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      And according to Calcio Mercato, Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio flew to London on Wednesday for discussions with the Premier League club.
      Lukaku, 30, was on loan at Inter from Chelsea last season and is keen to remain in Italy.
      But he still has three years left on his Stamford Bridge contract, so any move will not come cheap.
      As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Koulibaly, 31, is another linked with a move to Inter following a difficult first campaign in West London.
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      Kalidou Koulibaly endured a poor first year with ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Denzel Dumfries could be on his way to Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty
      And Mauricio Pochettino is understood to be in the market for a keeper despite Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy both fighting for the No1 spot.
      Cameroonian Onana, 27, has enjoyed a sensational campaign with Inter and is thought to be Chelsea’s first-choice signing in between the sticks.
      Wingback Denzel Dumfries, 27, is another Inter star linked with a move to the Blues, although Chelsea are not understood to be seeking out wide-right defenders as they already have Reece James and recently signed Malo Gusto from Lyon.
      But going the other way, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Trevoh Chalobah are thought to be Inter targets as Ausilio lands in England to begin negotiations.
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      Trevoh Chalobah is a target for Inter MilanCredit: Getty
      It is widely understood Chelsea need to sell players this summer to deflate their huge 33-man squad.
      And due to Financial Fair Play regulations, they also need to balance the books after spending £600million on players across the last two transfer windows.
      A number of players are being linked with a Stamford Bridge exit.
      Mason Mount is in talks to join Manchester United, while N’Golo Kante looks set to move to Saudi Arabia.
      Mateo Kovacic has received interest from Manchester City, Christian Pulisic is being monitored by AC Milan, Newcastle are in for Conor Gallagher, and Arsenal are pursuing Kai Havertz.
      Ruben Loftus-Cheek has been linked with a move away from Chelsea for some timeCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal set to seal £110MILLION Declan Rice transfer as Chelsea, Man Utd and Bayern fall out of running for West Ham ace

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      WEST HAM are resigned to the fact that Declan Rice has set his heart on a move to Arsenal.And plans to start a bidding war with Chelsea, Manchester United and Bayern Munich are likely to be shelved by the Europa Conference League winners.
      Declan Rice won the Europa Conference League in his final game for West HamCredit: PA
      Hammers boss David Moyes is understood to prefer a deal with Chelsea involving Conor Gallagher in part-exchange.
      But Rice has made it clear that he is not interested in a return to the club who released him at the age of 14.
      German champions Bayern have already dropped their pursuit of the 24-year-old England star after being told Rice wants to remain in the Premier League.
      And Manchester United are reluctant to spend huge money on another holding midfielder after buying £60million Casemiro last summer.
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      That has left the way clear for Arsenal to complete their priority signing of the summer and negotiations with West Ham are now at an advanced stage.
      The Gunners are looking to pay a club record £90m for Rice, while the Hammers value him at £110m.
      It is expected that the two clubs will agree on a £100m compromise, with the potential for a further £10m in bonus payments and add-ons.
      No formal bid has yet been made by Arsenal, who were unhappy at the way their January moves for Mykhailo Mudryk and Moises Caicedo played out when a series of offers were publicly rejected.
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      They prefer to remain in confidential talks with West Ham until a fee and terms of payment can be agreed and are confident of securing the player’s signature in the next few weeks.
      Rice is on England duty but will be on standby to confirm personal terms and undergo a medical from next week.
      He believes he fits perfectly into Mikel Arteta’s policy of building a team around hungry young players who can grow together for the next five or six years.
      And the opportunity to play Champions League football is another huge incentive for the midfielder, who has been told he can leave West Ham after rejecting a new £200,000-a-week contract. More

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      Chelsea ‘to offer outrageous FIVE players in sensational swap transfer to sign £68m-rated Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic’

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      CHELSEA are ready to name as many as FIVE players in a swap deal for Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic, reports in Italy say. Incoming Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino is set to prioritise signing a star striker this summer.
      Dusan Vlahovic is linked with a move to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      It comes amid the news that Juve are also being forced to sell players in a bid to balance their books.
      Vlahovic – who has 23 goals in 62 games with the Italian giants – is believed to be unsettled with the Old Lady.
      And according to Gazzetta, Chelsea discussed signing the forward in a meeting with Juve director Giovanni Manna.
      It is further claimed manager Massimiliano Allegri was informed that the Blues are willing to include players in the package.
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      Christian Pulisic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Trevoh Chalobah, Romelu Lukaku and Kalidou Koulibaly are all believed to have been offered.
      Chelsea look likely to sell both Kai Havertz and Lukaku this window to make space for a new No9.

      Lukaku – who has spent the past year on-loan at Inter Milan – previously revealed that he was unhappy at Stamford Bridge.
      So he could seal a permanent transfer before the 2023-24 campaign kicks off and has held talks for a move to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia.
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      Meanwhile, Havertz has been linked with both Arsenal and Real Madrid.
      Juventus value Vlahovic at £68million and club chiefs are desperate to sell him this summer.
      The Serbian joined the club in a £62m transfer from Fiorentina in January last year, but he struggled with just 10 league goals last season.
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      Man Utd have Mason Mount transfer bid REJECTED after offering just HALF of Chelsea’s sky-high valuation

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have seen a £40million offer for Mason Mount REJECTED by Chelsea.The Blues want between £70m and 80m for the England international, 24.
      Mason Mount looks set to to be on his way out of Stamford Bridge this summerCredit: Getty
      It comes as he prepares to enter the final 12 months of his contract after talks over a new deal broke down.
      Man Utd are considered the frontrunners for Mount as Erik ten Hag looks to bolster his squad this summer.
      But their opening £40m bid has been rejected out of hand by Chelsea.
      It is believed to be a long way off the valuation made by Stamford Bridge chiefs.
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      Mount has played 195 games for his boyhood club, contributing 33 goals and 37 assists.
      He lifted the Champions League in 2021 under Thomas Tuchel, but fell out of favour during the 2022-23 campaign after Graham Potter took charge.
      Owner Todd Boehly is keen to avoid players departing for free and so has made it a priority to shift stars with just one year left on their contracts.
      But Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes Man Utd should go for Declan Rice rather than Mount.
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      Rice, 24, who is best friends with Mount, looks set to join Arsenal after West Ham chairman David Sullivan confirmed the Europa Conference League triumph was his final game for the club.
      But Carragher feels United need to be in for Rice over Mount as he told Metro.co.uk: “Mason Mount is an upgrade on Christian Eriksen in terms of where he plays.

      “But going back to Declan Rice, United are one of the few teams at the top who don’t play 4-3-3, it’s usually two midfielders with Bruno Fernandes.
      “Declan Rice and Mason Mount, they are very different players and it shouldn’t be one or the other but when you look at what Manchester United have got right now, I actually think Declan Rice would be a better fit for them. A lot more expensive of course.
      “I do think he (Mount) is a good player and I like him, I wanted Liverpool to get him. Lots of coaches have picked him and like him. 
      “There is already a good player in there but Declan Rice would suit United more than Mason Mount in terms of how they set up.” More

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      Chelsea ‘target transfer for Villarreal striker Nicolas Jackson’ but face competition to trigger £30m release clause

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      CHELSEA are tracking Villareal forward Nicolas Jackson, according to reports.The 21-year-old striker is attracting interest from across Europe and Chelsea would face competition from AC Milan and RB Leipzig for his signature.
      Jackson scored nine goals in his final eight LaLiga gamesCredit: Getty
      Nizaar Kinsella in the Evening Standard reports that the striker has a £30million release clause and is seen as a cheaper alternative should Chelsea fail in their pursuit of Victor Osimhen.
      Incoming Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino is a big fan of the 21-year-old Senegalese international who ended the LaLiga season in blistering fashion.
      Jackson scored nine goals in his final eight LaLiga games as part of a season that saw him score 13 and assist five times in 38 appearances.
      Chelsea representatives met last week to discuss making a move for the young forward.
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      The Blues’ hierarchy have widened their net as they search for a new number nine amid reports that Napoli’s Osimhen, 24, would cost £100m to prise away from Italy.
      The club will also consider Atalanta’s Rasmus Hojlund, 20, and Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic, 23, who are both rated as £65m players according to the Evening Standard.
      Chelsea will have to operate cautiously in this window with the club on a UEFA watchlist due to their £600m spending since Todd Boehly’s takeover.
      The club have already agreed to sign RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku for £50m this summer with Fabrizio Romano reporting that he will be officially announced on June 19th following his final game of the season for France.
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      Chelsea are also in the market for a new goalkeeper, with Pochettino not seeing Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy as first choice options.
      The club are looking for a new shot-stopper who is adept with the ball at his feet and have kept tabs on Brentford’s David Raya and Inter Milan’s Andre Onana.
      Although it now looks as though Brentford’s Raya is Tottenham-bound after multiple reports that the keeper has agreed personal terms with the North London club. More

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      Chelsea set for talks with Juventus over £68m striker with Italian giants needing to sell

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      CHELSEA are set to open talks with Juventus over the potential transfer of Dusan Vlahovic, according to reports.New Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino is desperate to sign a new striker this summer, with Romelu Lukaku and Kai Havertz expected to move away.
      Chelsea are set to open talks with VlahovicCredit: Getty
      Lukaku – who has spent the past year on-loan at Inter Milan – previously revealed that he was unhappy at Stamford Bridge, so he could seal a permanent transfer before the 2023-24 campaign kicks off.
      Meanwhile, Havertz has been linked with both Arsenal and Real Madrid.
      With Chelsea in desperate need of a new frontman, Pochettino has set his sights on Juventus ace Vlahovic.
      And according to Italian football journalist Rudy Galetti, the Blues are expected to open talks with the Serie A side over a potential transfer.
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      Juventus value Vlahovic at £68million and club chiefs are desperate to sell him this summer.
      The striker joined the club in a £62m transfer from Fiorentina in January last year, but he struggled to find his form.
      Some Chelsea fans are now doubting if he will be an upgrade from Lukaku.
      One person tweeted: “Vlahovic has flop written all over it, not even scored that many this season either. I’d rather give Lukaku another go until we can go for Toney when his ban is up.”
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      While another added: “Is Vlahovic even really much of an upgrade on Lukaku?”
      The Blues are set to let go of several first team players this summer in order to make way for more signings.
      Mason Mount and Mateo Kovacic are on the verge of joining Manchester United and Manchester City respectively, while N’Golo Kante’s move to Saudi Arabia has been all but confirmed. More

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      Mason Mount warned against ‘weird move’ to Man Utd by former Premier League star as he names ideal transfer

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      MASON MOUNT has been warned against making a “weird move” to Manchester United by a former Premier League star.The Chelsea midfielder has been strongly linked with a switch to Old Trafford this summer – with the Reds trying to knock down Chelsea’s £70million asking price.
      Mason Mount has been warned against joining Manchester UnitedCredit: Rex
      Mount is expected to leave the Blues after 18 years after failing to agree terms on a new contract.
      With the 24-year-old entering the final year of his current deal, Chelsea are now set to part ways with the midfielder.
      United are understood to be the frontrunners to land his signature as talks continue over a deal.
      However, former Chelsea full-back Glen Johnson believes Mount would be better off joining Liverpool instead.
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      Speaking to Betfred, he explained: “I am shocked that it looks as if Mason’s heading to Old Trafford.
      “I don’t believe that Manchester United needs Mason and I believe that it’s a weird move for the player as well. Manchester United is obviously a huge club, but they’re not nailed on to win anything.
      “I believe that Chelsea need to keep him and it would be strange to see them allow Mason to make the move to Manchester United.
      “If he was to leave Chelsea for another Premier League club, then I believe Liverpool would have suited him better.”
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      Liverpool have been linked with Mount in recent weeks but are thought to have admitted defeat in the race to sign him.
      Jurgen Klopp’s side are reportedly now eyeing a deal to sign James Ward-Prowse from relegated Southampton as they continue their midfield overhaul.
      Mount endured a stop-start 2022/23 season due to injuries, with a pelvis issue sidelining him for much of the second half of the campaign.
      Despite that, United would welcome a player with 33 goals and 37 assists in 195 Chelsea appearances if they can complete the signing.
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      Chelsea fans praise Mykhailo Mudryk with £88m transfer flop ready to make drastic career decision

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      CHELSEA fans have praised £88million transfer-flop Mykhailo Mudryk for his decision to play for Ukraine’s Under-21 side this summer.The Blues won the race to sign the highly-rated youngster in January despite long-term interest in him from rivals’ Arsenal.
      Mudryk largely found himself as a substitute last seasonCredit: Getty
      His time in West London has not gone to plan however, with the winger not registering a goal in his 15 Premier League appearances and contributing just two assists.
      The Telegraph report that Mudryk will make himself available for his country’s U21s European Championship side this summer in a bid to rediscover his form – which has impressed incoming manager Mauricio Pochettino.
      Mudryk is currently with the Ukraine senior squad as they prepare for their own European Championship qualifiers against North Macedonia on Friday night and against Malta next week.
      He started for Ukraine in their friendly against Germany yesterday which ended in a 3-3 draw.
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      Despite turning 22 in January, the winger is eligible to play for Ukraine in the U21 championship – which starts next Wednesday and is being held in Georgia and Romania – as he was 21 when the season started.
      Chelsea will not stand in the winger’s way if he wants to play in the tournament given the limited minutes he has featured in since joining the club.

      He completed just one 90 minute game in the league this season.
      It is understood that Mudryk would like to maximise the minutes he plays this summer in a bid to find rhythm ahead of the upcoming 2023-24 season.
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      And Chelsea fans have reacted positively to the news that Mudryk will play for his U21s.
      One fan said: “Mentality not to give up”
      Another said: “Keep fighting young man, eventually it will pay off!”
      While a third added: “Good lad. He needs to rebuild that confidence for sure”
      Ukraine’s U21s find themselves in Group B for the tournament in Georgia and Romania – the group includes Spain and Croatia as well as co-hosts Romania.
      If the winger is called up to the U21s he will no doubt be one of the star attractions at the tournament.
      England are in Group C and will play rivals’ Germany as well as the Czech Republic and Israel.
      A number of Premier League stars are part of England’s provisional squad, including: Arsenal’s Emile Smith Rowe, Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher, Noni Madueke, Levi Colwill and Lewis Hall as well as Tottenham’s Oliver Skipp.
      England’s final squad will be announced tomorrow. More