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      Tottenham out to hijack Chelsea’s move for Luis Enrique as they ‘plan talks’ after Blues gave Frank Lampard interim role

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      TOTTENHAM are out to hijack Chelsea’s attempts to make Luis Enrique their manager for next season, according to reports. The ex-Spain and Barcelona boss has been linked with moves to both London clubs.
      Luis Enrique has been linked with taking the Tottenham jobCredit: Getty
      Frank Lampard’s arrival back at Chelsea leaves Luis Enrique still waiting for a new jobCredit: EPA
      Enrique has already held talks with Chelsea, but Spurs could supposedly swoop in and they are set for discussions with him this week.
      The Telegraph report that despite the advances, Tottenham chief Daniel Levy does not plan to hand Enrique the job just yet.
      However, he is high up their shortlist of potential options along with ex-Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann.
      Enrique is reportedly keen to coach in the Premier League.
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      Both Chelsea and Spurs are on the lookout for new gaffers for next season.
      The Blues handed Frank Lampard the reigns until the end of the campaign following the axing of Graham Potter.

      But it seems unlikely that he will get the job permanently as he is still waiting for his first win after suffering three losses in a row in.
      The defeats have led to owner Todd Boehly bursting into the dressing room to rant at his players and label the current struggles as “embarrassing”.
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      Meanwhile, Chelsea have also slashed several names off their managerial shortlist.
      As for Spurs, Cristian Stellini is at the helm and he’s similarly not expected to stay beyond the end of the season due to his close ties with sacked boss Antonio Conte.
      The club are also understood to be keen on Feyenoord boss Arne Slot and Burnley manager Vincent Kompany.
      Mauricio Pochettino has also been linked with a return but rumours suggest that Tottenham do not currently plan to approach the Argentine. More

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      Chelsea made ‘most expensive substitution in history’ in single change worth MORE than Brighton’s entire matchday squad

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      CHELSEA made the ‘most expensive substitution in history’ in a switch which cost more than Brighton’s entire matchday squad. The Blues lost to the Seagulls on Saturday in what was their fourth defeat in five.
      Frank Lampard turned to his very expensive bench in an unsuccessful attempt to turn the tide against BrightonCredit: Alamy
      The struggling Londoners are have slumped into the bottom half of the table and have only the Champions League left to play for.
      In complete contrast, Brighton are upwardly mobile despite Chelsea taking their manager earlier this season – and having sacked him since.
      The contrasts between the two clubs could not have been more evident when caretaker boss Frank Lampard turned to his bench with the game at 1-1.
      In a quadruple change, Hakim Ziyech, Joao Felix, Reece James and Mateo Kovacic were all introduced while Enzo Fernandez, Christian Pulisic, Raheem Sterling and Wesley Fofana made way.
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      As first reported by football finance boffin Kieran Maguire, the substitution may well work its way into the Premier League record books.
      The 57th minute change saw £83.2m worth of talent coming on the pitch and a combined £281.5m walking off.
      The swap saw a total of £374.7m of players either being subbed on or subbed off in the space of a minute
      While that figure alone is staggering, it becomes even more extraordinary when Chelsea’s subs alone are compared to Brighton’s team.
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      The south coast club’s entire matchday squad amounted to just £83.1m, which is less than Fernandez’s transfer fee alone.
      While the Argentine midfielder cost £107m and Wesley Fofana’s transfer came to £70m, Brighton’s biggest expenditure was the £20m fee for Adam Webster and the £15m it cost to acquire Pervis Estupinan.
      Meanwhile, eight of Brighton’s matchday squad cost nothing or came through the youth academy, including Lewis Dunk and Solly March.
      In contrast only James, Mason Mount and Trevoh Chalobah emerged from Chelsea’s academy from their matchday squad.
      Fans were stunned as the cost of the Blues’ subs emerged.
      One supporter wrote: “I don’t know whether that makes me want to laugh or cry.”
      While another simply said: “Unbelievable.”
      Despite the quadruple swap, it was Brighton who went on to win the game thanks to a rocket from Julio Enciso. More

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      Man Utd and Liverpool transfer boost as Alexis Mac Allister ‘will 100% quit Brighton’ in summer

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      ALEXIS MAC ALLISTER is set to leave Brighton at the end of the season, according to reports.The 24-year-old has been linked with a move away from the Amex Stadium since his World Cup triumph with Argentina in December.
      Mac Allister is set to leave Brighton at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      And according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, he is “100% guaranteed” to leave when the summer transfer window opens.
      Romano tweeted: “Understand Alexis Mac Allister and his camp consider summer move as 100% guaranteed. The expectation is for an early transfer.
      “Alexis will give his best for Brighton until June.
      “Liverpool and Man United will discuss with player side soon.”
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      Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reportedly made Mac Allister his top transfer target last week after the Reds pulled out of the race to sign Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder Jude Bellingham.
      Dortmund have set an asking price of £130million for Bellingham which has been deemed far too expensive by Liverpool officials.
      Instead, they have turned their attention to Mac Allister, who is expected to cost around £80m.
      However, several other clubs including Man Utd, Chelsea, Man City and Arsenal have also expressed an interest in signing him so a bidding war could ensue.
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      Mac Allister’s father, Carlos, recently revealed that the midfielder will likely seek a move away at the end of the season.
      He said: “Normally, the upcoming transfer market will find him playing for another club, we don’t know which one yet as the talks are starting.

      “It’s very likely that Alexis will be playing in another team in the summer.”
      Mac Allister joined Brighton from South American side Argentinos Juniors for £7million in 2019 on a four-and-a-half-year deal.
      He agreed a 12-month contract extension in October, meaning his current deal expires in June 2025.
      Brighton also have the option of extending his contract for another year. More

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      ‘Suffering’ Chelsea fans demand club re-sign Timo Werner with flop ‘feasting’ at Leipzig with goal of season contender

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      CHELSEA fans have criticised the club’s decision to sell Timo Werner amid the striker’s incredible run of form.Werner, 27, left Chelsea to re-join RB Leipzig in a £23.5million transfer last summer.
      Werner has scored 16 goals for RB Leipzig this seasonCredit: Getty

      He scored 23 goals in 89 appearances during his two-year spell with the Blues and some fans were happy to see the back of him when he left Stamford Bridge in August following a mixed stint.
      However, many Chelsea supporters are now begging the club to re-sign the striker amid his red-hot run of form for RB Leipzig.
      Werner has scored 16 goals in 33 appearances for the German giants this season.
      And he caught the attention of millions of football fans on Saturday when he netted a goal of the season contender against Augsburg.
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      After flicking the ball up just outside the penalty area, the striker riffled a half-volley into the top-right corner, leaving Augsburg goalkeeper Tomas Koubek stunned.
      After watching Werner’s wonder-strike, several Chelsea fans took to Twitter to lament the club’s decision to sell him.
      One person wrote: “Allowing Timo Werner to leave Chelsea was a big mistake; while we are suffering, he is feasting! What a goal!”
      Another added: “I miss Timo Werner at Chelsea.”
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      A third compared Werner to Kai Havertz, who is currently the Blues’ first choice No.9: “Timo Werner was better for Chelsea than Havertz has been.”
      While rival fans poked fun at the Blues, with one person commenting: “Chelsea should try and sign that Timo Werner bloke.”

      Another wrote: “Chelsea fans wish they still had Timo Werner… Man is feasting with Leipzig.”
      And a third added: “Gentle reminder Timo Werner has more goals than Chelsea forwards and midfield combined this season.”
      Chelsea sit 11th in the Premier League table, 12 points above the relegation zone and 17 points adrift of the top four.
      Following the dismissal of Graham Potter at the beginning of April, club legend Frank Lampard took over as caretaker manager until the end of the season.
      However, since returning to the dugout he is yet to win a match.
      The Blues are enduring a terrible run of three consecutive defeats.
      And they are set to face Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday.
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      Chelsea suffered a 2-0 defeat to Los Blancos at the Santiago Bernabeu last week. More

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      How Chelsea could line up under Vincent Kompany including Aymeric Laporte and Ilkay Gundogan

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      CHELSEA could look to snap up several Manchester City outcasts if Vincent Kompany arrives as manager.The Burnley boss has reportedly been added to Chelsea’s shortlist of targets, with the Blues said to be admirers of the work he has done at Turf Moor.
      Vincent Kompany could try to reunite with some Manchester City pals
      Chelsea have added Kompany to their managerial shortlistCredit: Getty
      Kompany, 37, has guided the Clarets back to the Premier League at the first time of asking and is on course to achieve more than 100 points.
      Chelsea would be a big step up for the inexperienced manager so he could call on a few old pals if he gets the gig.

      Manchester City’s rotation policy means big names like Kyle Walker and Aymeric Laporte have found themselves out of the team in recent weeks.
      Walker’s long-term future was cast into doubt earlier this month after Pep Guardiola admitted the right-back is struggling to adapt to new tactical demands.
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      The City boss claims it might not be possible for Walker to change and with less than 18 months left on his contract the right-back could be available in the summer.
      Laporte is another player who has been frozen out at the Etihad and limited to just eight Prem appearances this season, while Ilkay Gundogan’s contract expires in June.
      Kompany played with both at City and would be able to count on their Prem experience at Stamford Bridge.
      Another player Kompany knows he can rely on is left-back Ian Maatsen.
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      The Belgian should have money to spend if he joins
      The 21-year-old has had a successful season on loan at Burnley and the positive for Chelsea is that he is already contracted to the club.
      He is already familiar with Kompany’s style of play and would add pace on the left flank – his return of four goals and six assists shows the Dutchman is capable of going forward too.
      Chelsea could even make a bold move for Joao Cancelo who joined Bayern Munich on loan in January after falling out with Guardiola.
      Kompany also has several contacts from his years playing with the Belgian national team.
      Romelu Lukaku, another Chelsea player currently out on loan, could be welcomed back into the set-up.
      His compatriot Yannick Carrasco could add versatility and has been linked to Chelsea in the past, as has Borussia Dortmund right-back and Belgium international Thomas Meunier.
      Finally, Kompany could look to bolster his midfield with the capture of Romeo Lavia.
      The Southampton star has caught the eye since his summer move from City, but Chelsea are believed to be leading the race for the Belgian amid interest from Manchester United. More

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      Fears Levi Colwill could snub new Chelsea deal amid manager uncertainty and transfer interest from Premier League rivals

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      CHELSEA defender Levi Colwill could reject a new contract due to the Blues’ managerial uncertainty, according to reports.The 20-year-old centre-back has attracted interest from the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool following an impressive campaign on loan at Brighton.
      Levi Colwill has had a superb season with BrightonCredit: Getty
      The Seagulls are also monitoring the possibility of securing a permanent move for the England U21 international in the summer.
      Chelsea are hoping to tie Colwill down to a long-term deal and do not want to sell the young defender.
      He is under contract until 2025 – with the option of an additional 12 months if he plays a certain number of games.
      However, The Athletic are reporting that Colwill wants to wait until the Blues announce their new permanent head coach before deciding his future.
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      Frank Lampard has taken charge of the club on an interim basis, but is expected to depart in the summer.
      Luis Enrique and Julian Nagelsmann have been mooted as potential successors to Graham Potter – who was sacked earlier this month.
      And while the club have plans for Colwill, he is still assessing his options before he considers a contract extension.
      Chelsea have a host of centre-backs in their squad – including Kalidou Koulibaly, Benoit Badiashile, Thiago Silva, Wesley Fofana and Trevoh Chalobah.
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      Marc Cucurella, Reece James and Cesar Azpilicueta can also fill in at centre-half.
      And the Blues are set to miss out on European football next season, meaning Colwill’s opportunities could be limited at Stamford Bridge.
      And if he does not pen a new deal, Chelsea may choose to sell him to raise funds in order to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations.
      Owner Todd Boehly has spent £600million across the last two transfer windows.
      Colwill has made 15 appearances for Brighton this season, keeping six clean sheets.
      As well as his loan spell with the South Coast side, he also turned heads with his displays on loan at Huddersfield during their 2021/22 Championship campaign.
      He made 32 appearances for The Terriers, helping them reach the play-off final before they were beaten 1-0 by Nottingham Forest.
      Colwill wore the No26 shirt while at Huddersfield, leading many Chelsea fans to label him the “new John Terry”. More

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      Arsenal face approach from RB Leipzig over Folarin Balogun transfer as replacement for Chelsea-bound Christopher Nkunku

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      FOLARIN BALOGUN is reportedly attracting interest from RB Leipzig as they search for a replacement for Chelsea-bound Christopher Nkunku.Arsenal starlet Balogun, 21, has had a fantastic season on loan at Reims, with 18 goals in 29 Ligue 1 games so far this season.
      Balogun is attracting interest from clubs across Europe following his exploits at ReimsCredit: AFP
      Only Kylian Mbappe and another Chelsea target Jonathan David have scored more goals in the French top flight.
      The Arsenal loanee’s form hasn’t gone unnoticed.
      And, with the Gunners unlikely to be able to offer Balogun a regular starting spot up front next season, clubs across Europe are monitoring his situation.
      Fichajes claim that RB Leipzig are one of the sides set to slug it out for Balogun’s services, with Nkunku set to depart for Chelsea this summer.
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      The report adds that the German outfit are looking to add a goalscorer to their ranks to complement Timo Werner, and the incoming Benjamin Sesko from RB Salzburg.
      Arsenal will be delighted with Balogun’s progress, but his sudden rise presents them with a problem.
      Balogun has two years remaining on his Arsenal deal but will return to the Emirates at the end of the season with his future up in the air.
      And the Gunners will weigh up what would be an acceptable offer for the striker in the close season.
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      The 21 year old has been with the Gunners since he was an eight-year-old.
      But he wants to continue being a first-choice striker when his loan spell ends after his breakout season in France.
      Arsenal are already well stocked up top, with Eddie Nketiah ably deputising for Gabriel Jesus when the Brazilian was injured earlier in the campaign. More

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      Chelsea have NO intention of losing Levi Colwill in summer transfer window as Brighton loanee continues to impress

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      CHELSEA have no intention of selling Levi Colwill this summer.That’s despite reported interest from rivals Man City and Liverpool.
      Chelsea will not sell Man City and Liverpool target Levi Colwill after his Brighton loanCredit: Rex
      Colwill, 20, is rated as the best Blues youngster to come through the academy in recent years.
      The versatile centre-back, who can also play on the left of defence, is currently on loan at Brighton.
      And Colwill has already established himself as one of Roberto De Zerbi’s favourites with 15 impressive performances.
      The England U21 star’s brilliant development has caught the eye of City and Liverpool, who are both eager to sign a young defender.
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      City see Colwill as an ideal option to replace Aymeric Laporte and challenge Nathan Ake for left side of their back three.
      And Liverpool believe Colwill could be the long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk following the Dutchman’s dip in form.
      But both sides are set to receive a cool reception from Chelsea, who have no intention of selling Colwill.
      The Independent claims Blues chiefs are well aware of how good Colwill will become.
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      And they see him as one of several young players at the club with the potential to become world-class.
      Indeed, additional reports suggest Chelsea have already slapped a £150million price tag on their Cobham ace.
      Todd Boehly will now look to extend Colwill’s contract as soon as possible, with his current deal expiring in 2025.
      There is an automatic option for THREE more years, but that can only be triggered when Colwill reaches a certain amount of games for Chelsea.
      The Brighton loanee is keen on impressing at Stamford Bridge but wants his chance to come next season.
      He has no intention of going out on loan again, and Chelsea fans could soon be seeing him line up alongside the likes of Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile in an exciting XI. More