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      Real Madrid ‘step up £44m hunt for Reece James transfer but fans joke the Chelsea man ‘failed the Vinicius test’ in loss

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      REAL MADRID have reportedly stepped up their chase of Reece James.The Chelsea star could be available for just £44million this summer.
      Real Madrid believe they can land Chelsea star Reece James for just £44mCredit: Rex
      Fans joked James has already failed the Vinicius Jr testCredit: AFP
      But some fans jokingly fear James may not be up to the mark after “failing the Vinicius Jr test.”
      James, 23, has become one of Chelsea’s most important players after working his way through the academy.
      He has already won a Champions League, Super Cup and Club World Cup after 145 games.
      And Chelsea rewarded James’ talent by doubling his wages on a new five-year deal in September.
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      However, the Blues face a fire-sale this summer after Todd Boehly’s £600million spending spree unbalanced the books.
      Real Madrid are big fans of James as they eye a new right-back to replace Dani Carvajal.
      And Marca claims Los Blancos are ready to step up their pursuit by making a £44m bid, with Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies also on their radar.
      They believe it could be enough to secure James’ signature with Chelsea needing a quick cash injection.
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      Real got the chance to witness the defender first-hand in last night’s Champions League win over the Blues.
      But James’ attacking threat was nullified by Carlo Ancelotti’s clever tactics.
      And he also struggled to keep up with flying winger Vinicius Jr, who had a field day on the left wing.
      Indeed, some supporters jokingly fear James may not be good enough for Real after his below-par performance.
      One said: “Reece was being evaluated without knowing yesterday and it doesn’t look good.
      “He failed the Vini test.”
      Another declared: “He had a stinker this week.”
      One added: “James is finished, should not be a target at all.” More

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      Chelsea ‘invite Julian Nagelsmann to Stamford Bridge for job interview’ after speaking to Luis Enrique about role

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      CHELSEA have invited Julian Nagelsmann for face-to-face talks as they ramp up their search for a new manager. Nagelsmann and Luis Enrique lead the way as frontrunners to take over following Graham Potter’s sacking at the start of April.
      Julian Nagelsmann is set for further Chelsea talksCredit: Getty
      Chelsea legend Frank Lampard has returned to the club for his second managerial stint, this time in a caretaker role.
      It has allowed Blues bosses to take their time in appointing a new manager, with the process underway.
      According to BILD, Nagelsmann has received an invite to introduce himself personally to the Chelsea board and present his ideas. 
      The German was sacked by Bayern Munich in March – despite winning the league last season – and later replaced by Thomas Tuchel.
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      Former Spain and Barcelona coach Enrique is believed to have already been interviewed by Chelsea, leaving a good impression.
      And a deal in principle to take charge was rumoured to be in the works, although it looks as though Nagelsmann will also hold talks.
      The Chelsea board already have a relationship with his agent, as he also represents Timo Werner, who was sold back to RB Leipzig last summer.
      Sporting director Laurence Stewart and technical director Christopher Vivell also worked with Nagelsmann at Leipzig.
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      Nagelsmann made his name by getting Leipzig into the Champions League and by 2021 he was hired by Bayern.
      But off-field issues are understood to have been his downfall in Munich, with ex-Chelsea manager Tuchel replacing him.
      Enrique had two spells with Barca, winning LaLiga twice and the Champions League in 2015.
      He managed Spain but after they were dumped out of last year’s winter World Cup in the last 16 stage, he left his international post.
      Both Enrique and Nagelsmann are out of work, as is former Tottenham and PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino.
      Luis Enrique with Chelsea captain Cesar AzpilicuetaCredit: Getty More

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      Alexis Mac Allister set to leave Brighton in summer with Man Utd, Chelsea and Liverpool all in race to sign him

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      ALEX MAC ALLISTER is reportedly set to leave Brighton at the end of the season.And the World Cup winner is being pursued by Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool as they have already approached his representatives.
      Alexis Mac Allister is expected to depart Brighton in the summerCredit: Getty
      Fabrizio Romano revealed the news on Thursday afternoon, providing a shock update regarding Mac Allister’s future.
      He tweeted: “Alexis Mac Allister, expected to leave early this summer — understand there are three clubs in the race: Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United.
      “These clubs have approached player’s camp to discuss the project. Brighton will decide price tag soon.”
      And Mac Allister’s father, Carlos, has 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.
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      “It’s very likely that Alexis will be playing in another team in the summer.”
      Mac Allister, 24, joined Brighton from South American side Argentinos Juniors for £7million in 2019 on a four-and-a-half-year deal.
      That was extended by a further 12 months in October, meaning he is under contract until June 2025.
      Brighton also have the option of adding an additional year.
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      It means they are in a strong position to negotiate a hefty fee if he is sold at the end of the campaign.
      Mac Allister has registered 26 goal contributions in 101 games for the Seagulls.
      That includes 10 goals and two assists this season.
      Mac Allister also played an integral part in Argentina’s World Cup triumph, helping his country to lift the trophy for the first time since 1986.
      Following a 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia in their tournament opener, Mac Allister was brought into the side as Argentina won six games in a row on their way to glory in Qatar.
      His performances on the world stage brought about interest from a host of Premier League clubs including Man Utd, Chelsea and Liverpool.
      And they are now all in pursuit of the diminutive forward as he prepares to embark on a new challenge away from the South Coast. More

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      Man Utd legend Gary Neville fires brutal comeback to Chelsea troll after sharing tactical insight in Real Madrid clash

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      GARY NEVILLE hit back at a troll who mocked his ‘tactical analysis’ during Chelsea’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid.The Blues suffered a 2-0 defeat to the Spanish giants in the first leg of their quarter-final tie at the Bernabeu on Wednesday night.
      Karim Benzema put Chelsea to the sword once again on Thursday nightCredit: REUTERS
      Gary Neville called the Blues going a goal behind moments before Benzema struckCredit: GETTY
      Neville was mocked over his ‘tactical advice’ but hit back at the troll by pointing he guided Valencia to a 2-2 draw against RealCredit: TWITTER
      Chelsea’s goal was breached in the 21st minute by Karim Benzema, a moment Neville foresaw when he claimed the West Londoners were struggling to make the most of their possession.
      After the goal went in, he tweeted: “Too late with my tactical advice!
      “That was coming!!!”
      A troll then proceeded to mock Neville’s brief stint as Valencia manager, which lasted a mere four months.
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      The Manchester United great responded by informing the troll he got a point against Los Blancos, saying: “Drew 2-2 with Real Madrid.”
      The draw with Real was one of the few highlights of Neville’s reign at the Mestalla, which ended following a run of three wins in 16 matches.
      And Neville – who oversaw a 7-0 battering by Barcelona – admits he wasn’t ready for management when he took the gig.
      During an appearance on The Overlap, Neville said: “Roy [Keane] said before about saying no, and I did say no the first time I was asked.
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      “I didn’t want to be a manager. should have said no, it wasn’t for me and I wasn’t experienced enough.”
      He added: “Go over there thinking four or five months.
      “I didn’t think it was gonna be easy, but I just thought I had to basically steer the ship to the end of the season, literally four-five months.
      “And over there I remember looking in the mirror one morning and thinking: ‘I’m struggling.’
      “Didn’t know what to do with the players, was changing systems, all the things that I say on television now you should never do and it was too much.
      “Out of my depth. I needed to get out of there but it was something that I learned a lot from.
      “I wouldn’t do it in the future. I would never do it again.” More

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      Carlo Ancelotti’s genius tactics brutally expose Chelsea star as Real Madrid ‘eat him up’ for both goals

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      FANS claimed Chelsea full-back Reece James was “eaten alive” by Real Madrid’s tactics.Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo gave James a torrid night as Real saw off the ten-man Blues 2-0 in Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final first leg.
      Vinicius Junior leaves Reece James in his wakeCredit: Getty
      Vinicius Jr and Co gave Chelsea right-back Reece James a torrid eveningCredit: Alamy
      Real Madrid chief Carlo Ancelotti seemed to target James as a weak linkCredit: Getty
      Ex-Three Lions centre-back Rio Ferdinand insisted Vinicius showed the defender “no respect” and Glenn Hoddle blamed James for Real’s second goal at the Bernabeu.
      Fans piled in too, saying the Chelsea wideman “got no mercy” as Real swarmed onto him, both when he had possession himself and when a winger took him on.
      Bernabeu chief Carlo Ancelotti’s ruthless approach was praised, with one observer posting: “High intensity football….these guys are top top quality.”
      Another wrote: “Real Madrid players absolutely ate up Reece like a pride of lions to win back possession for the first goal.”
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      Karim Benzema’s tap-in and sub Marco Asensio’s clinical finish sunk Chelsea, either side of Ben Chilwell’s straight red card for impeding goalbound Rodrygo.
      And of Asensio’s decisive moment, ex-Chelsea manager Hoddle said: “Look at Reece James, he turns his back.
      “The ball is being played, you are down to 10 men. Someone has to switch them on and demanding they are on. They switched off. They were a man down.
      “You have one man less. You have to readjust. Someone has to move out to the edge of the box.
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      Armchair observers noted the way Real swarmed around Reece James

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      “You’ve got players turning their back, walking towards the post, turning his back on the play when the ball is played. You can’t have that.”
      And former Manchester United hero Ferdinand said: “Vinicius Junior showed no respect to Reece James tonight.
      “Whenever Vini had the ball, he went straight at James. He will do the same at the Stamford Bridge. He and Rodrygo play wide and high.”
      Vinicius’ slippery skills were also given full credit.
      One fan posted: “I love James but there’s absolutely no player Vini can’t skin 1v1 if given 90 minutes and isolated. ” More

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      Arsenal ‘make N’Golo Kante free transfer enquiry’ as representative reveals Chelsea star’s likely decision

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      ARSENAL have allegedly made an enquiry about signing N’Golo Kante.The French midfielder, 32, made his first Premier League start since August last week for Chelsea in the goalless draw with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
      Arsenal have enquired about signing N’Golo KanteCredit: Getty
      Despite an impressive return from injury, interim boss Frank Lampard then caused a stir when he left the star out of the team for last weekend’s defeat at Wolves.
      Kante has been recalled to the side for Chelsea’s Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash at Real Madrid tonight.
      His future, however, has been back in the headlines ahead of the showdown with the LaLiga giants.
      The former Leicester City ace will become a free agent this summer when his current deal expires in June.
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      We have reported previously how he looks set to pen a new two-year extension to stay at Stamford Bridge.
      Le Parisien have now claimed that a source from the player’s camp has told them that now looks like the likely scenario.
      But they have also dropped a transfer bombshell by claiming that Chelsea’s bitter rivals Arsenal are also attempting to hijack those plans and snatch him on a freebie.
      The Kante representative was quoted as saying: “N’Golo would like to stay in London, where he has his habits.
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      “I think he’ll extend his deal at Chelsea before going to the Middle-East in two or three years.”
      And then they added: “Arsenal have also made an enquiry.”
      Mikel Arteta was linked with a move for the ace last summer but that transfer failed to materialise.
      Now the Premier League leaders could be eyeing up another swoop to bolster their engine room ahead of their return to the Champions League. More

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      Chelsea owner Todd Boehly ‘to meet with Gavi’s parents’ as Blues step up free transfer chase for Barcelona star

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      CHELSEA have stepped up their pursuit of Gavi with Todd Boehly set to meet with his parents, according to reports.The wonderkid has impressed since breaking into Barcelona’s first-team and played a key role for Spain at the World Cup.
      Chelsea hope to sign Gavi on a free transferCredit: AP
      But he could be available on a free transfer in the summer despite penning a deal until 2026 last September.
      Barcelona’s financial issues means Gavi has been stripped of his contract and squad number and re-registered as an academy player on his previous contract.
      And it appears Boehly is trying to take advantage of his contract situation by luring the midfielder to Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea have reportedly held talks with Gavi’s agent Ivan de la Pena.
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      And now Boehly is set to meet with his parents to outline Chelsea’s plans for the 18-year-old and their desire to make him a key part of the team, report AS.
      The Blues hope to pinch Gavi away from the Nou Camp on a free but it is believed the youngster would rather stay at Barca.
      However that could prove impossible if the Blaugrana are unable to cut a significant chunk off their wage bill.
      Chelsea could offer much more than Barca and could hand Gavi a huge signing-on fee.
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      And if the West Londoners were to bring in ex-Spain boss Luis Enrique as manager for next season, that could further sweeten the deal.
      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. More

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      Chelsea star Joao Felix drops huge hint over future with two-word response when asked about Atletico Madrid return

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      CHELSEA star Joao Felix dropped a huge hint about his future when asked about a return to Atletico Madrid.The forward is back in the Spanish capital with the Blues taking on Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final tonight.
      Joao Felix was coy when asked about his future
      Felix is on loan at Chelsea but has hinted at a permanent stayCredit: Getty
      And he was asked about his future by a reporter ahead of the match.
      Felix simply responded: “Tengo contrato”, which translates to “I have a contract”.
      The Portuguese joined Blues on loan until the end of the season but still has more than four years remaining on his Atletico deal.
      Felix, 23, has remained coy on his future at the Wanda Metropolitano, but his time at the club could be up as he does not always see eye-to-eye with manager Diego Simeone.
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      Felix himself hinted that he wants to stay at Stamford Bridge when his loan deal expires at the end of the campaign.
      And his chances of joining Chelsea have been boosted following reports that Felix’s Atletico team-mates are “sick to the teeth of him”.
      The Blues could try to sign the Portuguese on a permanent basis in the summer but may need to fight off interest from elsewhere.
      Manchester United were interested in a loan deal in January but were deterred by Atletico’s £10m loan fee.
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      However Erik ten Hag is reportedly prioritising a move for a striker when the summer transfer window re-opens.
      And it is believed Felix could be available for £88m, though the Red Devils are hopeful of a more “favourable deal”. More