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      Chelsea ‘prepared to outbid’ transfer rivals to sign £30m-rated Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier

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      CHELSEA are allegedly “prepared to out-bid their rivals” to sign Leeds United’s Illan Meslier.The 23-year-old goalkeeper joined Leeds on a season-long loan from Lorient in 2019 – a move which became permanent the following year for around £5m.
      Chelsea are preparing a move for Leeds United goalkeeper Illan MeslierCredit: Rex
      He played just 11 times in their promotion-winning season from the Championship.
      However, since then he has gone on to become their established No1 and hardly missed a game.
      In fact, he has played every single minute for Leeds this term, including yesterday’s 4-2 win at Wolves.
      The Elland Road side want to keep the Frenchman if they beat the drop but have placed an asking price of over £30m on his head amid mounting interest.
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      We have previously reported how Manchester United have been monitoring Meslier’s situation.
      Newcastle are also believed to be keen on him while Chelsea were linked with a move for him in January.
      Now Football Insider are claiming that they are “prepared to out-bid their rivals” to get Meslier this summer.
      The Blues have switched No1s this season, with Kepa Arrizabalaga reclaiming first choice status over Edouard Mendy.
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      Mendy, 30, snubbed a new six-year contract over the salary offered – which did not rival Kepa’s.
      The Senegal international has returned to full training this week after a lengthy time on the sidelines following surgery on his finger in January.
      But his future at Stamford Bridge remains up in the air as he prepares for crunch talks with the club More

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      Everton star Alex Iwobi suffers wardrobe malfunction and forced to come off pitch during crucial away clash at Chelsea

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      ALEX IWOBI suffered the one costume cock-up no footballer expects.The midfielder even had to leave the pitch to fix it before returning to help Everton snatch a late 2-2 draw at Chelsea.
      Alex Iwobi departed the field while he fixed his clothing dilemma and Everton repaired their own problem too with a late equaliserCredit: Alamy
      Iwobi might need to send a footnote to the makers as one boot was ruined
      Iwobi’s right boot ripped open down the side – a particularly spectacular sight as… err… the orange footwear ‘complemented’ his pink socks.
      But the footwear faux-pas was far from sole-destroying for the Toffees.
      Joao Felix and a Kai Havertz penalty twice put Chelsea in front but Abdoulaye Doucoure and Ellis Simms earned Everton a point.
      And social media was laced with jibes as an image of Iwobi’s orange outrage attracted acid comments.
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      One fan posted: “The state of Alex Iwobi’s boot!”
      Another said: “He’ll get a refund surely” and a third argued: “Shows you how poorly the boots are made these days.”
      And this observer knew what all the fuss was about.
      He wrote: “I know, right – who goes with orange shoes on top of pink socks?”
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      Some fans suggested Iwobi was wearing the wrong size footwear.
      And one reckons the issue could in fact be caused by the Nigerian being a bit of a superhero.
      But that might not be the compliment it first sounds.
      The supporter claimed: “He has a “Hulk foot”. More

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      Arsenal to be joined by Chelsea in Declan Rice transfer race this summer with club ‘highly interested’ in West Ham star

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      ARSENAL face fierce competition for summer transfer target Declan Rice with their London rivals chasing the midfielder. Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing the West Ham captain this summer to add to their growing list of new arrivals.
      Declan Rice has made 229 appearances for West Ham after rising through the ranks at their academy
      The Blues have had a longstanding admiration for Rice, but Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg took to Twitter to seemingly confirm their concrete interest.
      He said: “Chelsea is definitely in the race and highly interested – confirmed! He’s one of the top candidates in order to strengthen the defensive midfield.”
      Graham Potter’s side already splashed out a whopping £107million on Enzo Fernandez in January to sure up their midfield.
      Rice is expected to leave The Hammers in the summer with his current contract due to expire in 2024.
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      The 24-year-old has been ever-present in David Moyes’ Premier League side this season managing two goals and two assists.
      Arsenal have been heavily linked with attracting the England star to the Emirates Stadium despite their public interest in Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.
      The league leaders are looking to improve on their squad depth as they gear up for a likely return to the Champions League for the first time in six years.
      Mikel Arteta has already strengthened his midfield with the January addition of European Championship winner Jorginho.
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      Rice has long been touted for a move to a ‘big six’ club, but will be focused on keeping West Ham in the league until the summer.
      The East London side are in a relegation scrap and currently find themselves in 17th place just two points off rock bottom.
      They face bottom of the table Southampton in their next game at the London Stadium. More

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      Fans think Eden Hazard ‘cursed’ Chelsea as Real Madrid star’s eerie statement after leaving club goes viral

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      SUPPORTERS think that Eden Hazard “cursed” Chelsea after his eerie farewell statement resurfaced and went viral.The Belgian international secured his dream move to Real Madrid from the Blues in 2019 in a £130m deal.
      Eden Hazard will face his old club Chelsea again in the Champions LeagueCredit: Rex
      Hazard, 32, arrived at Chelsea in 2012 and is regarded as one of the club’s most talented players ever having won the Premier League twice, FA Cup, League Cup and the Europa League on two occasions.
      When the star, who bagged 110 goals in 352 appearances, left he released a statement that read: “Chelsea and Chelsea fans will always be special to me and next season I will look for your results first.
      “I hope that we are drawn against each other in the Champions League next season and every season so we can meet again.”
      And, eerily, his wish has been granted almost fully.
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      The two teams avoided each other in the 2019/20 campaign, but they have drawn one another each season since in the Champions League.
      Chelsea beat Madrid 3-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals in 2021 before going on to win the competition.
      Then, last season, they were drawn together again in the quarters, only this time it was the LaLiga giants that triumphed 5-4 on aggregate before they went on to win the coveted prize.
      Now Chelsea will face Madrid again next month in the Champions League quarter-final – and some fans believe Hazard “cursed” them with his wish four years ago.
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      One tweeted: “His wish came through, he is really ta Wizard, he needs to gimme some uefa champions league predictions.”
      Another commented: “He cursed us after never facing them in the competition before then.”
      While a fellow fan wrote: “Thanks for the curse Eden.”
      Hazard has infamously struggled at the Bernabeu after suffering a number of injury issues.
      He has produced just seven goals and 11 assists in 73 appearances for the club. More

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      Mason Mount drops HUGE hint he will quit Chelsea in summer transfer window as Man Utd and Liverpool prepare to pounce

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Liverpool could have received a boost in their pursuit of Mason Mount.The England international midfielder, 24, is under contract until June 2024 and is stalling negotiations on a new deal.
      Mason Mount has appointed a new agent to look after his interestsCredit: Getty
      Mount is understood to be after a significant pay rise from his current wages of around £80,000 per week.
      And he is reluctant to sign a huge long-term commitment like compatriot Reece James.
      Chelsea’s influx of players has also left Mount pushed down the pecking order.
      Now the Daily Mail has claimed that he has appointed a new agent to look after him.
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      Neil Fewings, who previously worked for Wasserman Media Group but who is now the UK managing partner of ROOF, is in charge of Mount’s interests.
      And the publication states that it is “the strongest indication yet that he is set to leave Stamford Bridge” at the end of the season.
      Chelsea have insisted that they have made their final offer regarding a new contract and are reluctant to risk losing him for nothing next year.
      And that could lead to them trying to cash in on their academy product this summer with both United and Liverpool waiting in the wings to pounce and sign him.
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      Mount’s father Tony has been representing the ace for the last 18 months since the star left previous management company, Stellar Football.
      Now they have “sought more specialist assistance to negotiate with other clubs”.
      And with mounting interest in the ace, with Newcastle also keen, the “change of approach may already be paying off”.
      While it remains to be seen whether he will stay or go, rival English clubs have been put on alert by reports of a £50MILLION price tag. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea ‘leading Romeo Lavia transfer race’ with Southampton star at centre of Premier League tug-of-war

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      PREMIER LEAGUE giants Manchester United and Chelsea are leading the race for Southampton star Romeo Lavia according to reports.Lavia, 19, has enjoyed a breakout season at Southampton following his £14million arrival from Manchester City last summer.
      Lavia is already being linked with a move away from Southampton despite only joining in the summerCredit: EPA
      The midfielder has enjoyed a breakout season for SouthamptonCredit: Rex
      Despite only arriving at St Mary’s six months ago the midfielder is already being linked with a move away.
      Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri has said United and Chelsea are leading the race for the 19-year-old’s signature.
      Tavolieri adds that Manchester City remain in the race due to having a buy back clause inserted in the contract when they sold Lavia.
      Chelsea are in the market as they search for a defensive midfielder which will allow Enzo Fernandez to operate higher up the pitch.
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      Despite heavy investment from owner Todd Boehly the Blues don’t have a holding midfielder amongst their ranks following the departure of Jorginho to rivals Arsenal.
      Alongside Lavia, Graham Potter’s side have also been linked with moves for West Ham’s Declan Rice and Borussia Monchengladbach’s Manu Kone.
      For United the Southampton man doesn’t represent their first choice option.
      Erik ten Hag wants to pursue a deal for Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong who the Red Devils were heavily linked with last summer.
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      The Old Trafford outfit have also been linked with a summer move for Rice and Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham.
      Lavia has made 18 appearances for Southampton this season, scoring once.
      The Saints’ ability to keep hold of their star man would be severely weakened if the club were to get relegated.
      Southampton sit bottom of the table and host Tottenham tomorrow. More

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      Real Madrid ‘considering Romelu Lukaku transfer swoop with Inter Milan unwilling to buy Chelsea striker’

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      REAL MADRID are considering a move for Chelsea loanee Romelu Lukaku, according to reports. The 29-year-old Belgian is on loan from the Blues at Inter Milan following an unsuccessful return to Stamford Bridge last season.
      Real Madrid are considering a move for Romelu LukakuCredit: Rex
      However, having struggled with injury and form, the Italians have already insisted he WILL NOT be staying beyond the end of the season.
      Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta said: “He will return to Chelsea as it’s a straight loan, it’s part of the deal — then we will see.
      “Lukaku is not in good condition yet, we are still waiting to see the real Romelu as we saw in the past.”
      That has thrown the striker’s future into doubt, with Chelsea wanting to cut their losses following his £97.5million transfer in August 2021.
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      And Real Madrid are set to take advantage of this situation by launching an offer for Romelu Lukaku.
      According to Fichajes, Los Blancos want to bolster Karim Benzema’s firepower by adding Lukaku to the fold.
      The report suggests Carlo Ancelotti and Co are admirers of Lukaku having seen how devastating he can be when he is not blighted by injuries.
      Indeed, just two seasons ago Lukaku fired Milan to the Serie A title and was crowned their Player of the Year.
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      Lukaku has been heavily hit by injury this season, seeing him make just 18 appearances and yield five goals in all competitions.
      He has been open with his desire to stay at Inter and his ultimate career path.
      The former Manchester United and Everton striker said: “Everyone knows what I want.
      “I hope to stay at Inter. I love this club and we will speak to Chelsea in order to find a solution.
      Lukaku has struggled for form in the Serie A this season
      “Inter fans are really special, for me they are the best in the world.
      “Because even if we are in difficulty they are always there to help the team.
      “It was a surprise for me, I thought they were angry with me.
      “But in the end they know I’ve always had Inter in my heart. Even if I left, they know I’ve always had Inter in my heart.
      “I’ve had conversations with my team-mates, with people from the club and they know I’ve told the truth about why I left.
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      “Now I’m back and I hope to stay in the future. I mean that for me Inter is worth everything.
      “The idea is to finish my career with Anderlecht. I’m nearly 30, my son started school here and plays in the Inter academy. I want to stay here and do things right.” More

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      N’Golo Kante to sign new two-year Chelsea contract, with option for one more, as Blues secure key man despite injury woe

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      CHELSEA are ready to back N’Golo Kante despite his injury record as he closes in on a new deal.Final details are yet to be confirmed.
      N’Golo Kante is set to sign a new long-term Chelsea deal despite his injury woesCredit: PA
      But the French midfielder is poised to sign a two-year contract with the option of a third.
      That’s after his season was ravaged by fitness problems.
      Kante, 31, has not played since mid-August.
      And he needed hamstring surgery during the World Cup while his France team-mates went all the way to the final in Qatar.
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      His current deal expires at the end of this season.
      But Chelsea are confident the inspirational star is over the worst of his ills.
      SunSport understands the new contract will be a straight two-season agreement.
      That will take Kante up to his 33rd birthday and possibly beyond.
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      And it will not contain any ‘pay-as-you-play’ clauses.
      Kane signed for the Blues for £29million in 2016 after lifting the Prem trophy with Leicester.
      He has since gone on to win every major tournament both domestic and foreign bar the EFL Cup.
      And Kante is regarded as one of Chelsea’s best players when fully fit. More