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      Chelsea want ‘the Gambian Hurricane’ for bargain transfer fee but face fight with Premier League rivals

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      CHELSEA hope to whip up a storm with the signing of the “Gambian Hurricane.”But they face a fight from several Premier League rivals for football’s latest top young talent.
      Gambian striker Adama Bojang is wanted by Chelsea and a host of other clubs this summerCredit: Alamy
      Adama Bojang, 18, set the AFCON U20s tournament alight in March with four goals for The Gambia.
      The striker, who idolises Cristiano Ronaldo, still plays in his homeland for Steve Biko FC.
      And he is now attracting interest from numerous top English sides.
      The Mail claims Chelsea are leading the race to sign Bojang, known as the “Gambian Hurricane” by fans.
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      Standing 6ft 3in tall, the forward has power and speed in abundance.
      And many are already comparing him to Napoli superstar Victor Osimhen, who is also on Chelsea’s radar this summer.
      Todd Boehly has made no secret of his desire to bring the world’s top starlets to Stamford Bridge.
      And Bojang fits the bill, even though he would need to immediately leave on loan until he can secure a work permit.
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      But Chelsea face a battle to land the teen hitman.
      Rivals Tottenham are big fans as they plan for life without Harry Kane.
      Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest also like the look of Bojang, who is valued at a bargain £650,000.
      And there is interest from other European clubs too, with Marseille, Ajax and Royal Antwerp also keeping tabs.
      Reflecting on a future move, Bojang said: “I’ve heard about the news and I am excited about it.
      “It boosts my morale. I’m focusing more on consistency which motivates me a lot, because seeing such clubs following you is a great feeling.
      “Through consistency it will make them hungrier for me.
      “I want to be like Cristiano Ronaldo, because he’s my favourite when it comes to the big name players.
      “I’ve been watching his videos on YouTube after games. He posts his workout there so sometimes I try to watch those and motivate myself through that.” More

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      Chelsea fans convinced they will wreck Arsenal’s title hopes with rearranged fixture a good omen for Blues

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      CHELSEA fans believe they can derail Arsenal’s title bid like they did Spurs’ in 2016 – after the fixture was changed to the same May 2 date.The Gunners will visit Stamford Bridge three days later than planned following new police advice – giving them a six-day break after visiting main rivals Manchester City on April 26.
      Chelsea supporters hope their side ruins Arsenal’s Prem title dreamCredit: Getty
      Spurs striker Harry Kane saw his 2016 titles hopes ended by Chelsea and England pal Bukayo Saka will hope his Arsenal team have better luck on May 2Credit: Getty
      But Chelsea supporters believe memories of a famous thriller seven years ago can rouse this season’s current flops to another special night.
      The Blues pulled off a 2-2 comeback draw on that memorable evening to kill off Tottenham’s faint chances and hand Leicester the biggest shock title triumph in Premier League history.
      Harry Kane and Son Heung-min put Spurs in command but Gary Cahill and an Eden Hazard curler rescued a point.
      Chelsea still only finished a dismal 10th that season, although they had been six places lower in December when Guus Hiddink became interim chief for the rest of the campaign following Jose Mourinho’s sacking.
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      Seven years on and the Blues are now eleventh – once more under a temporary boss in Frank Lampard.
      And in contrast to Spurs’ slim hopes in 2016, the Gunners lead the table by six points from champions City, who have a game in hand.
      One Blues’ supporter posted: “Chelsea vs Arsenal has been moved to May 2nd. On that day 7 years ago, Chelsea shattered Tottenham’s title hope. It’s written in the stars guys, I will be there no matter what.”
      Another wrote: “History is about to be repeated.”
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      And a third claimed: “Chelsea to do Chelsea things, Arsenal’s the victim this time.”  
      One supporter said: “Am seeing Arsenal saying bye bye to the league.”
      A fellow fan said of the delayed date: “Gives Chelsea time to plan better to stop this ‘title charge”.
      But other observers called for a reality check.
      One posted: “Unfortunately for you there is no Hazard in this Chelsea team. Chelsea were awful that season, they are awful this season too.”
      And a few fans reckon the “extra rest” will only help Mikel Arteta’s Gunners. More

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      How Leicester could line up if Dean Smith stays with John Terry using his Chelsea connections to bring in stars

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      LEICESTER could line-up with a number of Chelsea stars in their team for next season if they stay in the Premier League. The Foxes have just appointed Dean Smith as manager with John Terry as his assistant after the sacking of Brendan Rodgers.
      Dean Smith has been joined by John Terry at LeicesterCredit: Getty
      Chelsea could sell Ruben Loftus-Cheek this summerCredit: Getty
      Leicester currently sit 19th in the league, two points from safety and could freshen up their squad over the summer.
      Ex-Blues captain Terry could use his links to his former club and help them pinch a number of their players.
      Chelsea are preparing to sell several stars with owner Todd Boehly expected to continue his overhaul.
      The likes of Trevoh Chalobah and Ruben Loftus-Cheek could see their days numbered after both have failed to nail down starting spots this season.
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      Conor Gallagher could also be on the move after not winning over Chelsea fans this term.
      In Boehly’s huge cull, players such as Mason Mount, Hakim Ziyech, Christian Pulisic and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could all depart, but they would be unlikely to join Leicester.
      Armando Broja is currently sidelinded with a long-term ACL injury and he is not predicted to get many minutes when he is back fit.
      Chelsea will surely spend big money on a striker this summer and Broja is the type of young and quick attacker Smith could want.
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      How Leicester could line-up with Conor Gallagher and Trevoh Chalobah in the team
      Jamie Vardy’s best days are behind him aged 36, meanwhile, Patson Daka and Kelechi Iheanacho have not bagged enough goals this season with seven in the league between them.
      Another set to leave Stamford Bridge is Callum Hudson-Odoi.
      The winger has not impressed on loan at Bayer Leverkusen, netting once in 21 games.
      However, he has undoubted talent and could receive a new lease of life back in the Prem with Leicester.
      Smith could also want a new winger if Tete’s loan deal cannot be made permanent from Shakhtar Donestk.
      Leicester’s line-up for next season could look very different if they are relegated, with James Maddison and Harvey Barnes set to be big name exits.
      And Youri Tielemans is set to leave with his contract expiring within months.
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      Real Madrid’s ‘bad cop’ Davide Ancelotti hatches dark arts plan to ‘trap’ Chelsea in Champions League

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      REAL MADRID assistant coach Davide Ancelotti has hatched a plan to help them beat Chelsea in the Champions League.The son and right-hand man of manager Carlo Ancelotti is hoping to use the ‘dark arts’ to give the LaLiga side the advantage over the two legs of the quarter-final tie.
      Davide Ancelotti is hoping to force Chelsea’s player into being banned for the second legCredit: Getty
      Reece James and Enzo Fernandez are two of seven players risking suspensionCredit: Reuters
      Ancelotti is hoping to make the second leg at Stamford Bridge easier by getting Chelsea’s players booked at the Santiago Bernabeu.
      Frank Lampard’s squad currently have SEVEN players at risk of suspension heading into the first leg in Spain.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga, Thiago Silva, Enzo Fernández, Conor Gallagher, Reece James, Kalidou Koulibaly and Mykhailo Mudryk will all miss the second leg should they be cautioned on Wednesday evening.
      Therefore the Italian is hoping to get the Madrid stars to ‘tighten’ onto the Blues to trap them into getting booked.
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      Chelsea have collected 20 bookings in the competition so far this season, 14 more than Real Madrid’s total.
      The West London side have committed 111 fouls in the eight games in the current Champions League campaign.

      While Madrid have been a lot more disciplined and have no risk of players being banned for the second leg, unless they are given a red card.
      The clash is Lampard’s second game in charge since returning to the club as interim manager.
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      The former Chelsea midfielder lost his first game 1-0 to Wolves in the Premier League on the weekend.
      However, the Englishman has been backed for success by ex-Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink.
      The Dutchman believes that Lampard has a great chance to give the Blues a successful end to a difficult season by winning the Champions League. More

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      Joao Felix ‘has not stopped boasting’ since joining Chelsea and Blues are desperate to make transfer permanent

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      JOAO FELIX has reportedly “not stopped boasting” about being a Chelsea player since arriving at Stamford Bridge.The Atletico Madrid loanee, 23, joined the Blues in the January transfer window in a short-term deal until the end of the season.
      Joao Felix has impressed since arriving in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      Chelsea agreed a deal worth £10million for Felix – who is set to return to Spain in the summer.
      However, the Portuguese forward is understood to want a permanent departure as he does not wish to head back to Diego Simeone’s side.
      And according to AS, Felix has been gushing about how the Chelsea shirt looks on him, as well as the playing style and fans of the club.
      Atletico signed Felix from Benfica in 2019 for a club record £111m.
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      And they are set to command a “significant amount” if Chelsea wish to prise him away from the Wanda Metropolitano.
      Felix’s price is also expected to increase if he has a major impact on the Blues’ tie with Real Madrid in the Champions League.
      The Portugal international has registered just two goals in 12 games for Chelsea.
      But his energy, skill and link-up play has impressed the Stamford Bridge faithful.
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      That is despite him receiving a red card on his debut against Fulham in the West London derby in January.
      The standout performances he has produced for Chelsea have been few and far between in the Spanish capital.
      Since his club record move, he has contributed 34 goals and 18 assists in 131 games for Atletico.
      And he started just seven of their 16 league matches this season before being loaned out. More

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      Chelsea hold positive transfer talks with Gavi’s agent as they look to take advantage of Barcelona ace’s contract issues

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      CHELSEA have met with the agent of Barcelona star Gavi ahead of a potential summer move, according to reports. Blues director of football Christopher Vivell supposedly met with the 18-year-old’s representatives with initial talks going well.
      Barca midfielder Gavi has been in talks with ChelseaCredit: AFP
      AS report that another meeting is scheduled for the coming weeks with Chelsea keen to push forward with the deal.
      Gavi only recently signed a new contract at the Nou Camp, keeping him at the club until 2026.
      However, the Catalan giants are unable to register him as a first-team player due to financial problems.
      If the issue is not resolved then the midfielder could leave on a free transfer at the end of the season as his contract will be void.
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      Barcelona supposedly remain relaxed about the situation and Gavi does not want to leave the club.
      Yet, the player is reportedly frustrated over the way the matter has been handled.
      Chelsea could offer much more than Barca would be able to and could hand Gavi a huge signing-on fee.
      If the West Londoners were to bring in ex-Spain boss Luis Enrique as manager for next season, this could further sweeten the deal.
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      Barcelona have been effectively placed under a transfer ban by LaLiga until they sort their finances out.
      Ten players could reportedly leave the league leaders as they need to raise £178million.

      The likes of Ansu Fati, Frenkie de Jong, Raphinha and Ousmane Dembele could all depart.
      Gavi is a wonderkid, who has played 87 times for the club and been capped by Spain on 19 occasions.
      The La Masia product made his debut aged just 17. More

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      Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech wanted by rivals Tottenham in summer transfer to fight wingers for starting spot

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      HAKIM ZIYECH is a reported summer transfer target for Tottenham.Spurs are said to be keen on signing the Moroccan winger from rivals Chelsea.
      Hakim Ziyech is a reported transfer target for TottenhamCredit: Getty
      That is according to Football Insider, who say the Blues are willing to accept bids of £20million for Ziyech at the end of the season.
      And Tottenham are reported to have registered an interest in the 30-year-old.
      Spurs already have Son Heung-min and Dejan Kulusevski as wide options, but could sign Ziyech to provide more competition for places.
      Elsewhere in the Premier League, West Ham and Fulham are also claimed to be keen on the Chelsea winger.
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      Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain remain interested in Ziyech, having missed out on signing him on loan in January after Chelsea sent them the wrong documentation.
      Football Insider report that Ziyech would prefer a move to PSG.
      But Spurs are said to be the most likely to sign Ziyech if he remains in the Premier League.
      The former Ajax star has not played for the Blues since the 2-0 loss to Spurs on February 26.
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      He has been left out of the matchday squad entirely for the last four Prem games.
      Ziyech is reported to be willing to move on in order to secure more game time.
      He joined Chelsea in a £38m deal from Ajax in 2020 and has 14 goals and 11 assists in 2012 appearances for the club. More

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      Crystal Palace planning huge summer transfer overhaul with Man Utd and Chelsea stars targeted and Zaha future in doubt

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      CRYSTAL PALACE are preparing to spend big in the summer to reboot their long-term plan after sacking Patrick Vieira.The Eagles axed Vieira last month in their bid to beat the drop and turned back to his predecessor, Roy Hodgson.
      Roy Hodgson is in charge at Crystal Palace until the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Vieira had replaced Hodgson in 2021 as they looked to move to the new level, investing in a number of younger more attacking players.
      After a successful first season, including an FA Cup semi-final, Vieira failed to kick on in South London and Palace are preparing another push this summer.
      There have been tensions in the boardroom over the level of spending in recent windows, with some feeling more should have been done to help Vieira in January.
      However, there is a feeling everyone is close to being on the same page ahead of the summer.
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      And while there is also a new manager to appoint, with Hodgson currently in the gig until the end of the season, a list of targets are being drawn up.
      The Eagles are keen to bring in new faces along the entire back four, to cover and compete with their existing options.
      Academy product Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who joined Manchester United in 2019, is a target while Palace are braced for interest in England international Marc Guehi.
      Sporting director Dougie Freedman also wants to add more options in midfield, with a No8 high on their list, as the quest to replace last season’s player of the year, Conor Gallagher, continues.
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      The Chelsea man, who shone on loan at Selhurst Park last season, is likely to be available this summer with the Blues in need of a clearout, but Palace will face huge competition.
      With Wilfried Zaha’s future still up in the air and his contract running out in the summer, a winger will also be needed before the new campaign, while any manager will also want a striker added.
      Hodgson has managed to get Palace firing once again but the lack of a clinical striker hurt Vieira as well as the current boss during his first spell at the club.
      Wilfried Zaha’s future still up in the airCredit: Rex More