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      Transfer Deadline Day LIVE: Osimhen ‘to Chelsea LATEST’, Toney ‘set for Saudi switch’, Newcastle dealt huge Guehi blow

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      TRANSFER Deadline Day is here – with clubs against the clock to finalise their summer business.Chelsea reportedly remain in talks to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli, with time running out for the Blues to complete a deal.Meanwhile, Ivan Toney is expected to join Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli on a three-year deal, according to reports.Elsewhere, Newcastle are reportedly set to walk away from their long-running pursuit of Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow all the latest from Deadline Day with our live blog below…Coman considering optionsArsenal target Kingsley Coman is weighing up his future tonight, according to reports.The French winger has some of Europe’s top clubs chasing him and Saudi side Al-Hilal.He is also still open to staying at Bayern Munich.Copy linkCopiedDeals to keep an eye onHere are five of the biggest Deadline Day deals that could go through today.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham’s firesaleWest Ham are looking to offload a number of players on Deadline Day.Maxwel Cornet is set to go to Southampton on loan, with the Saints and Nottingham Forest rumoured to be keen on James Ward-Prowse.Kurt Zouma and Nayef Aguerd could head to Saudi clubs.The future of Danny Ings is also unclear. If West Ham can shift some of these players, the club could sign PSG star Carlos Soler.Copy linkCopiedIt’s Deadline DayDeadline Day is upon us. Keep track of all the transfer drama here until the window slams shut at 11pm.Across Europe – the Bundesliga window will close at 7pm, Ligue 1 at 10pm and Serie A and La Liga close at 11pm. Copy linkCopiedArsenal eye Neto dealArsenal are interested in Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto, according to reports.The Cherries have signed Chelsea stopper Kepa Arrizabalaga on loan and are now open to potentially letting Neto leave.Neto, 35, has two years left on his contract at the Vitality Stadium.Arsenal are still working on a deal for Espanyol star Joan Garcia and a move has not been ruled out.The Gunners need a new No2 to allow Aaron Ramsdale to join Southampton.Copy linkCopiedJohnstone has medical at WolvesSam Johnstone has completed his medical at Wolves ahead of a £10m move from Crystal Palace.The 31-year-old has been capped by England four times.Wolves will also confirm the signing of Brazil star Andre for £21m tomorrow.Copy linkCopiedDONE DEAL: Amdouni leaves BurnleyZeki Amdouni has left Burnley on loan and signed for Benfica.The Swiss striker will spend one season with the Portuguese giants.Amdouni scored six goals for the club last season.Copy linkCopiedDONE DEAL: Leicester sign El KhannoussLeicester have confirmed the signing of Bilal El Khannouss from Genk.The attacking midfielder, 20, has signed a four-year deal at the newly-promoted club.Leicester have forked out £19.5m on the Morrocan star, who will wear the No11 shirt. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedSancho in limboJadon Sancho’s move to Juventus is currently on standby and it is unlikely he will join the club, according to reports.He has been in discussions with the Italian giants and Chelsea over personal terms.Sancho supposedly prefers a move to the Blues over Juve.Copy linkCopiedWard-Prowse interestWest Ham are reportedly open to cashing-in on James Ward-Prowse should they receive a good enough offer.Nottingham Forest are interested in a Deadline Day move but the deal is not thought to be close.His former club Southampton have also been linked with the player. Copy linkCopiedMangala’s Prem returnOrel Mangala is set to return to the Premier League just eight months after leaving for Lyon.The midfielder was on the books of Nottingham Forest – but joined the French side in January.He is now all set to head back to England and sign for Everton with a medical booked. Copy linkCopiedVilla loan out Barrenechea Aston Villa are ready to loan out midfielder Enzo Barrenechea to Valencia.The Argentine star arrived alongside Samuel Illing-Junior in a deal thought to be related to the sale of Douglas Luiz to Juventus.Illing-Junior has been loaned out to Bologna this season, who will meet Villa in the Champions League.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle ‘set to walk away from Guehi deal’The Magpies are reportedly ready to give up on long-term target Marc Guehi after growing tired of negotiating with Crystal Palace.Newcastle offered a club record £65million plus £5million in add-ons for the centre-back.Some reports state that the London club are holding out for a whopping £75million for the England international.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMixed news for WolvesHighly-rated Brazilian midfielder Andre is saying goodbye to his team-mates at Fluminense ahead of a move to Wolves.He is ready to undergo a medical tomorrow ahead of a £21m move.However, Wolves will not be signing Burnley’s Luca Koleosho as the £33m price tag is seen as too much. Copy linkCopiedBroja’s move offArmando Broja’s move to Ipswich is now 100 per cent off, according to reports.SunSport exclusively revealed at the weekend that the striker’s medical at Portman Road highlighted an Achilies problem.Both Chelsea and Ipswich remained in talks – but the deal is now dead. Copy linkCopiedWeghorst joins AjaxFormer Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst has signed for Ajax.The Dutchman has left Burnley and signed a two-year contract at his homeland club.Weghorst spent last season away from Turf Moor at German side Hoffenheim. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedNo Sancho returnJadon Sancho will not be returning to Borussia Dortmund this month.Club officials have dismissed reports linking them with a move for the Manchester United winger as “nonsense”, according to Ruhr Nachrichten.There had been claims this week that Sancho could be involved in a swap deal that would see Donyell Malen move to Old Trafford.The United star previously returned to Dortmund on loan for the second half of last season.Copy linkCopiedOsimhen updateChelsea and Al-Ahli have both held talks over the signing of Victor Osimhen.According to Fabrizio Romano, the Blues have spoken with the player about his salary.The Premier League side are willing to launch a loan bid with an obligation to buy.Meanwhile, Al-Ahli have proposed a four-year deal worth up to £25million-per-year.Copy linkCopiedBREAKING: Liverpool sign ChiesaLiverpool have completed the signing of Federico Chiesa from Juventus.The 26-year-old becomes the first signing for new manager Arne Slot.Chiesa joins the Reds for £10million and could make his debut against Manchester United this weekend.Copy linkCopiedMaupay dealMarseille have agreed a deal to sign Neal Maupay from Everton.According to L’Equipe, the forward will sign on loan with an obligation to buy for £3.5million next summer.Everton also have a 20 per cent sell-on clause included in the deal for Maupay.Copy linkCopiedArsenal bidArsenal have launched a bid for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia.The Spanish stopper is the club’s planned replacement for Aaron Ramsdale, who is set to join Southampton.Fabrizio Romano report the Gunners have submitted a £17million offer, but Espanyol want Garcia’s £25million release clause to be triggered instead.The player has already agreed personal terms with Arsenal.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedDendoncker demandAston Villa midfielder Leander Dendoncker is attracting interest from clubs in England and Europe ahead of the transfer deadline.According to Het Nieuwsblad, Anderlecht are the latest side to enter the race for the Belgian.Dendoncker has also been linked with former club Wolves and Las Palmas in Spain.The 29-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Napoli.Copy linkCopiedLacroix medicalMaxence Lacroix will travel to London today for his Crystal Palace medical, report RMC Sport.The Wolfsburg defender is set to join the Eagles in a £17million deal.Lacroix will become the club’s fourth first-team signing following the arrivals of Ismaila Sarr, Chadi Riad and Daichi Kamada.Eddie Nketiah is also on the verge of joining from Arsenal before the window closes.Copy linkCopiedAnother Chelsea keeper on the moveFollowing Kepa Arrizabalaga’s loan exit, Djordje Petrovic is also set to leave Chelsea.The Serbian has agreed terms on a new deal with the Blues ahead of joining Strasbourg for the season, reports Fabrizio Romano.Petrovic signed from MLS side New England Revolution last summer and has since made 31 appearances in West London.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedKepa joins CherriesKepa Arrizabalaga has completed a season-long loan move to Bournemouth.The world’s most expensive goalkeeper has departed Chelsea as they start clearing their ‘bomb squad’.He previously spent last season on loan at Real Madrid, making 20 appearances.Copy linkCopied More

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      Chelsea risk being BANNED from European competitions over finances as Uefa close controversial loophole

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      CHELSEA are facing a challenge to comply with Uefa’s financial rules and could be barred from European competitions.It comes after the European body confirmed it’s stance on registering income.Chelsea face a race to comply with Uefa’s financial rulesCredit: AlamyUefa will NOT allow clubs to register earnings from selling assets to sister companies, which Chelsea have done to ease losses this summer.Todd Boehly and Clearlake have offset some of the club’s deficit by selling two of Chelsea’s hotels to a sister company for £76.5million. The women’s team, meanwhile, was sold to the club’s parent company two days before the end of the financial year in June.The Premier League has yet to close loopholes that have allowed Chelsea to register the sales as registered income. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBut Uefa will prevent clubs benefiting from income through selling assets this way, reports The Times.Any sanction or settlement for a breach of Uefa’s financial rules would not affect Chelsea in this season’s Conference League.However, in theory, if Chelsea fail to comply they could be excluded from European football next season amid a host of other punishments.Uefa did stress that all cases would have to be assessed individually by its independent panel. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThis loophole is banned by the English Football League for clubs in the Championship, League One and League Two.Uefa financial regulations are already more difficult to comply with than the Prem’s.Mykhailo Mudryk reveals his cheat meal and best Chelsea pals in Q&A Profit and Sustainability Rules, used by the English top-flight, permit clubs to lose a maximum of £105m over a rolling three-year period.But Uefa’s ‘football earnings’ rule allows clubs to lose only £34.5m over two seasons.Chelsea’s most recent accounts were published in April, and in them Boehly reaffirmed that the club are in line to subscribe with Uefa rules.The owners at Stamford Bridge have spent just shy of £1.2BILLION on transfers since arriving in May 2022.The club have raised cash through selling the likes of pure profit academy graduates Conor Gallagher to Atletico Madrid and Ian Maatsen to Aston Villa.But they have once again spent significantly more than they have earned, with Pedro Neto and Joao Felix among their raft of new signings as they continue to eye another striker before Friday’s deadline.What’s happened so far between Uefa and Cheslea?In September 2022, Chelsea were placed on a “watchlist” by Uefa’s Club Financial Control Body.They were among 19 European clubs who escaped action only because of Covid-related allowances. However, as they failed to qualify for Europe for the 2022-23 season they were not liable to any enforcement of Uefa’s financial rules.In June last year, Uefa closed another loophole that allowed clubs to spread the cost of a transfer fee over the length of the player’s contract. Uefa imposed a five-year maximum for players signed after July 1.Chelsea are still without a main front-of-shirt sponsor after two games of the season for the second consecutive year as they fetch a more lucrative deal.Back in 2019, AC Milan reached a settlement with Uefa to serve a one-year ban from European competition due to multiple financial breaches.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd in 2020, Manchester City were banned from the Champions League for two years and hit with a £25million fine after breaking FFP.The Citizens ban was later overturned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.Changes to the Premier League for 2024/25NOTHING stays the same forever.And that includes the Premier League, which is making a number of tweaks this season.Team news will now be released 75 MINUTES before kick-off, 15 minutes earlier than had been the case before.Things could get crowded on the touchline, with the number of substitutes permitted to warm-up boosted from three players per team to FIVE.There’s also a change to how added time is calculated when a team scores a goal, an update to the ‘multiball’ system and the introduction of semi-automated offsides – but not straight away.Go here to read about all the changes to the Premier League for 2024/25. More

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      Chelsea ready to hijack Jadon Sancho transfer to Juventus as Enzo Maresca hints at swap deal for Man Utd outcast

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      JADON SANCHO is close to ending his Manchester United misery as the club hope to push through a Juventus switch.United were last night in talks with the Serie A giants over a loan deal for the England international, which could later become a permanent £35million transfer.Jadon Sancho is on the verge of leaving Manchester UnitedCredit: REUTERSThe Red Devils are on the verge of finalising a loan deal with JuventusCredit: GETTYBut Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca could end up hijacking the dealCredit: GettyBut Chelsea are not giving up hope of hijacking the deal.Stamford Bridge boss Enzo Maresca hinted yesterday that he wants the winger to join his huge squad. Ahead of the Blues’ Conference League play-off second leg at  Servette, Maresca said: “I know Jadon very well from many years at Manchester City.“If we can sign a player who can help us, for sure I want. READ MORE ON SANCHO”But he’s not our player. We will see what happens.“I said that if we have to sign a player just for signing, I don’t want to.”Sancho, 24, had a public bust-up with Red Devils manager Erik ten Hag last season, seeing him loaned back to previous club Borussia Dortmund.Ten Hag said ahead of United’s pre-season US tour it was all in the past.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBut Sancho was left out of the opening two Prem games as Ten Hag made it clear he wanted him gone.The Red Devils may take a £38m hit on the winger, who they signed for £73m from Dortmund in 2021.Ronaldo and Rio laugh as they reminisce about ‘making Nani cry’ at Man Utd Chelsea’s late push for Sancho could see  Blues outcast Raheem Sterling end up at Old Trafford.But with the deadline at 11pm on Friday, insiders say there is just as much chance of Sterling staying.The Blues also want to sell Trevoh Chalobah, Ben Chilwell and Armando Broja.Maresca said: “The ones who are not involved don’t get minutes if they stay.“It’s not just Raheem. It’s all the players who  are training apart.”Romelu Lukaku, 31, was in Italy on Wednesday to complete a £25m Napoli move.United midfielder Scott McTominay, 27, is also expected to join the  Italians for the same fee.Raheem Sterling has been told he’s surplus to requirements at ChelseaCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea still looking to complete SEVENTEEN transfers in three days with even more major incomings still on cards

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      CHELSEA could still complete a whopping SEVENTEEN transfers before Friday’s deadline.The Blues have already seen 11 new faces come through the doors at Stamford Bridge this summer with 16 stars leaving the club too.Enzo Maresca could see another 17 changes made to his squad by the end of the weekCredit: AlamyChelsea have already splashed over £200m on stars such as Pedro Neto this summerCredit: GettyChelsea’s transfer tag team of Todd Boehly and Enzo Maresca have spent in excess of £200m to bring in players like Pedro Neto, Joao Felix and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.While Cobham graduates such as Ian Maatsen and Conor Gallagher have left the club in search of something new.But despite so many incomings and outgoings in SW6 already, Chelsea are still hoping they have get another 17 deals over the line before the transfer window slams shut on Friday night.Most notably, a deal to move on wantaway star Raheem Sterling appears to be towards the top of their list.READ MORE ON CHELSEAAnd that move could see Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho switching red for blue as part of a swap deal to shift Sterling on.Bringing Sancho to the club might not be their only new arrival either, reports have suggested that Maresca and his men are still hoping to sign Brentford striker Ivan Toney.That deal would free up £100m flop Romelu Lukaku to finally get himself off the books in west London after a string of loan moves in recent seasons.Lukaku has all but completed a transfer to Napoli with the Italian giants agreeing a £38m deal for the Belgian.Most read in FootballJadon Sancho could be heading to Stamford Bridge in a swap dealCredit: ReutersChelsea are interested in Brentford’s Ivan ToneyCredit: GettyBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMaresca’s 13-man “bomb squad” have been training away from the rest of the squad with the new boss making it clear they’re not part of his immediate plans at the Bridge – effectively meaning Chelsea are willing to let them go.That group includes goalkeeping Lucas Bergstrom and Kepa Arrizabalaga who are both surplus to requirements in-between the sticks since the arrival of Filip Jorgensen this summer.Mykhailo Mudryk reveals his cheat meal and best Chelsea pals in Q&A Kepa looks set for a season-long loan at Bournemouth, while Bergstrom, 21, would benefit from some game time elsewhere too.Ben Chilwell remains an unwanted fixture of the furniture at Chelsea with links suggesting that Man Utd are interested in signing the left-back, however some reports have claimed that his wage packet could make a late exit tough to complete.Fellow defender Axel Disasi is another name who could leave the club in the remaining days of the window after falling down the pecking order since the arrival of Maresca.Elsewhere even more out-of-favour stars will be seeking a way out of the crowded dressing room.Those names include Armando Broja, Carney Chukwuemeka, Trevoh Chalobah, Alex Matos, Angelo Gabriel, Hervey Vale, Tino Anjorin, Deivid Washington and David Datro Fofana.Chelsea’s potential dealsA look at the SEVENTEEN deals that could take place at Chelsea in the coming days…INIvan ToneyJadon SanchoOUT Romelu LukakuKepa ArrizabalagaLucas BergstromBen ChilwellTrevoh ChalobahCarney ChukwuemekaRaheem SterlingAxel DisasiDeivid WashingtonAngelo GabrielAlex MatosDavid Datro FofanaHarvey ValeTino AnjorinArmando Broja More

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      Man Utd ‘hold shock Ivan Toney transfer talks’ as they join Chelsea in last-gasp move for England striker

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have held talks over a deal for Ivan Toney, according to reports.The striker is expected to make a late transfer with several clubs interested.Man Utd have held talks over a move for Ivan ToneyCredit: PAToney looked set to move to Saudi Arabia until Chelsea made a move to sign the England striker on Tuesday.Enzo Maresca’s side reportedly remains Toney’s preferred option but United have held preliminary talks over a transfer, according to the Evening Standard.It is believed United are yet to make a formal offer for the striker, who could be available for less than his £50million asking price.Toney, 28, is in the final year of his contract at Brentford and the Bees are hopeful of starting a bidding war between the two Premier League giants.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThomas Frank left Toney out of his squad for his opening two Prem matches and admitted Toney is likely to leave before Friday’s transfer deadline.The Brentford boss said: “There is a lot of things going on for Ivan, especially on transfers.”There is some transfer interest, nothing closed yet but things are happening, so because of all that we decided not to involve in the squad.”Toney was initially valued at £70m by Brentford but they have slashed their asking price to £45m due to his contract situation.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMeanwhile, Chelsea have offered Raheem Sterling in exchange for United outcast Jadon Sancho, with the winger not part of Maresca’s plans.Sterling is said to be open to joining Man Utd but wants to resolve his contract situation at Stamford Bridge first, with a £70m pay-off requiring some negotiation.SunSport’s Latest Transfer Headlines More

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      Ivan Toney facing Chelsea transfer conundrum as Todd Boehly rule means Blues can’t match wages on offer in Saudi Arabia

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      CHELSEA have enquired about Brentford’s Ivan Toney.And the Blues are also working on an exit for Raheem Sterling with a potential swap deal with Manchester United for Jadon Sancho ahead of the window shutting on Friday.Chelsea have made a late swoop for Brentford hitman Ivan ToneyCredit: GettyThe Blues are also exploring a potential swap deal including Raheem Sterling and Jadson SanchoCredit: GETTYEnzo Maresca is desperate for an established Prem No.9 to lead the line for Chelsea this season and has made a late surge to snatch the Bees star away from West London.Toney, 28, has already agreed personal terms with Saudi Super League outfit Al Ahli but a transfer fee is still being negotiated with Brentford demanding £50m.Chelsea are confident they can match that evaluation for the Toney – who has one year left on his Brentford contract and has been left out of their opening two Prem games this term.However, Toney would have to accept a significantly lower wage packet than the one being offered by Al Ahli to make the switch to Stamford Bridge.READ MORE TRANSFER NEWSUnder American owner Todd Boehly, Chelsea have a strict new wage structure, with the average weekly deal for new signings between £60k and £70k with incentivised bonuses.Chelsea were previously linked with Napoli superstar Victor Osimhen but appear to have been priced out of a move for the Nigerian striker, 25.Al Ahli, who have former Premier League players Riyad Mahrez, Edouard Mendy and Roberto Firmino in their squad, are hoping to entice Toney to leave for Saudi.But Toney would also be tempted to remain in the Premier League with aspirations of becoming a regular for England after starring for the Three Lions at this summer’s Euros.Most read in FootballSpeaking ahead of Brentford’s Carabao Cup clash against Colchester on Wednesday, Bees boss Thomas Frank said: “Today, we have nothing to say about Ivan Toney.”Asked about the possibility of losing two strikers, with Yoane Wissa the subject of a £15m bid from Nottingham Forest, he added: “Right now I have two players. Very happy.”BRENTFORD, ENGLAND – AUGUST 9: Ivan Toney of Brentford in action during the pre-season friendly between Brentford and VFL Wolfsburg at Gtech Community Stadium on August 9, 2024 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images)Meanwhile, Man United are in talks to bring Sterling to Old Trafford with Sancho potentially heading the other way in an audacious swap move.United sporting director Dan Ashworth has reportedly been trying to negotiate the deal with Sterling, 29, currently frozen out of Maresca’s bloated Chelsea squad with his number stripped.Sterling – who earns over £300k-a-week at Chelsea – is set to train with the club’s U21 squad should he fail to move away before the deadline.Chelsea meanwhile are long-term admirers of Sancho, who has been left out of the squad for their first two Prem outings having fallen out with Erik ten Hag last campaign. More

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      Chelsea transfer tactic slammed as ‘UNACCEPTABLE’ as club look to offload stars with deadline days away

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      CHELSEA’S “bomb squad” transfer tactic has been slammed as the Professional Footballers’ Association aims to get it banned.The Blues have expelled 13 players from first-team training as they look to force them out of the club.Chelsea and Enzo Maresca’s ‘bomb squad’ transfer tactic has been slammedCredit: GettyRaheem Sterling is one of 13 players being made to train away from the first-teamCredit: GettyThe PFA are working to get the approach, which has also seen Ben Chilwell exiled, bannedCredit: GettyRaheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell are among the players banished from Enzo Maresca’s sessions at the club’s Cobham base.Both players have been linked with exits amid reported interest from Manchester United.Sterling is even understood to be open to joining the Red Devils before the transfer window closes on Friday.However, the PFA now want the Premier League and Fifa to stop clubs from using the approach with unwanted players.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAccording to the Daily Mail, the players’ union has been in contact with Chelsea players and their representatives.They have also been in touch with other exiled players elsewhere in England.Although the PFA cannot comment on specific clubs or cases, they are proactively trying to help find resolutions where aware of problems.The report adds that the group have been campaigning on the issue for several years and they are still actively pushing for so-called bomb squads to be tackled by the game’s authorities.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIt is felt that the Premier League Handbook is too vague on the issue, with players told they must “attend at any reasonable place for the purposes of and to participate in training and match preparation”.They are also ordered to “maintain a high standard of physical fitness at all times”.Why Joao Felix’s transfer to Chelsea is not as crazy is it soundsPlayers signed under Boehly at ChelseaRaheem Sterling – £50mKalidou Koulibaly £33mGabriel Slonina – £8mCarney Chukweumeka – £20mMarc Cucurella – £57.5mCesare Casadei – £13.3mWesley Fofana – £70mPierre-Emerick Aubameyang – £10.3mDenis Zakaria – £2.7m (Loan fee)David Datro Fofana – £10.6mBenoit Badiashile – £33.7mAndrey Santos – £11.1mJoao Felix – £9.7m (Loan fee)Mykhailo Mudryk – £62m Noni Madueke – £30mMalo Gusto – £26.75mEnzo Fernandez – £107.8mChristopher Nkunku – £52mDiego Moreira – FREENicolas Jackson – £31.5mAngelo Gabriel – £13mLesley Ugochukwu – £23.3mAxel Disasi – £38.9mRobert Sanchez – £20mMoises Caicedo – £115mRomeo Lavia – £53.2mDeivid Washington – £13.7mCole Palmer – £40.1mDjordje Petrovic – £13.6mTosin Adarabioyo – FREEMarc Guiu – £5.1mCaleb Wiley – £8.63mRenato Veiga – £12mAarón Anselmino – £14mOmari Kellyman – £19.2mFilip Jorgensen – £21mKiernan Dewsbury-Hall – £30.2mPedro Neto – £51mJoao Felix – £42.6mMike Penders – £17mThe PFA’s reported stance comes just days after Gary Neville blasted Chelsea’s treatment of their own players.He wrote in his latest newsletter for The Overlap: “Let’s start with what is good about Chelsea: the collection of players.”Despite the defeat against Manchester City, I’m seeing a group that can make the top four on paper.”If you have a front three of Neto, Joao Felix and Cole Palmer, a midfield of Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, plus their back four and depth in the squad, you’re in a position most clubs would envy. The challenge is moulding them into a team that can do it.”However, we can quickly get to the bad. Clearlake have spent £1.1bn since taking over and they still haven’t signed a centre forward who you would regard as a top-class assured starter in the Premier League. (I really like Nicolas Jackson but I don’t think he’s that yet).Where will they get changed? Jamie Carragher’s huge Chelsea rantPREMIER LEAGUE legend Jamie Carragher let rip at Chelsea’s transfer market activity, going on an epic rant about the west Londoners…He told Sky Sports: “Chelsea have just got to stop buying players and players have got to stop signing for Chelsea.”If I was a player and look at Chelsea, why would you sign?”The only reason you’d sign is because someone might say – your agent might say – ‘We’re getting a seven-year deal’.”You know what I’d say? ‘Back yourself as a player, sign a four-year deal at a proper club and back yourself to do well’.”And then when you’re due for renewal your money goes up anyway.”I don’t understand why you’d sign a seven-year deal. Back yourself.”He continued: “All players need competition. But every team I played in there were seven or eight players who knew they were playing every week.”Then you’ve got six or seven players who are fighting for three positions, and then you’ve got another six players who know they are squad players.”And of the Blues’ swollen array of talent, Carragher asked: “Where are they going to fit in the changing room?”How are you going to put on a training session.””You’ve six goalkeepers, but not one I would really trust. You have 42 players in the squad but a manager who has just said this week that he will only be working with 21 of them.”Good luck moving onto the other 21. And good luck motivating them for the rest of the season if you can’t move them on.”Chelsea have already sold five first-team players this summer, most recently academy graduate Conor Gallagher to Atletico Madrid.There could still be more before the window closes, with United joined by Crystal Palace and Aston Villa in being linked with Sterling.READ MORE SUN STORIESMeanwhile, the Blues have also launched a late move to sign England striker Ivan Toney from Brentford.If successful, he would become their 13th addition of the summer window.Chelsea are a circus – it will be TERRIBLE for football if they win anything, says Troy DeeneyCHELSEA are a circus — aren’t they?, writes Troy Deeney.But the bigger concern should be if somehow, some way, Todd Boehly’s insane master-plan brings about success this season.Finish in the top four. Win a trophy like the FA Cup.He will then turn around and say: “See, it works” and all of a sudden, other clubs will begin considering copying this mad model to try and compete in the Premier League.Before you know it, there will be a bigger divide between the top clubs and the rest and this country’s top flight will become something we have been fighting against — a Super League.The smaller sides and promoted teams will be wiped out by the elite and will end up saying, ‘What’s the point?’Football as we know it will change, and there will be no going back.As a neutral, you don’t want to wish failure on a club or a regime, but it’s depressing to think about.We should almost be looking at it in amazement — the owners have come in with this model and they’ve treated it as if they are buying stocks and shares, not players or human beings.Boehly has wiped away any sense of sentiment or old-school values from that club and the worrying thing is that he doesn’t seem to care.Does he even like football?Read Troy Deeney’s hard-hitting opinion on Boehly’s Chelsea shambles in full.Or check out all of Troy’s columns on SunSport. 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      Ben Chilwell transfer news – next club odds: Chelsea outcast’s future up in the air with Man Utd and Newcastle linked

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      NEWCASTLE look to be frontrunners in the race to sign Ben Chilwell.That’s the view of bookmakers William Hill, who have Eddie Howe’s men at the top of the betting markets to sign him this summer following the news he’s no longer needed at Chelsea.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereBen Chilwell’s next club – William HillOdds to sign before September 3rd, 2024Newcastle 11/8Man Utd 11/4West Ham 13/2Brentford 10/1Everton 11/1Leicester 16/1Bournemouth 18/1Crystal Palace 18/1William Hill: Claim £60 welcome bonus – click here*Chilwell joined Chelsea on a five-year deal for just shy of £50million in August 2020 and has gone on to play 106 times for the Blues.That appearance number could and should be a lot higher, with injuries hampering him throughout his Stamford Bridge career.Last season he took on the role as vice-captain to fellow injury-hit full-back Reece James, having penned a new deal to stay until 2027.He even captained the side at Wembley earlier this year when Chelsea lost out to Liverpool in the League Cup final – and the infamous ‘Blue Billion Pound Bottlejobs’ game.Now, new boss Enzo Maresca has warned he needs to leave if he wants to play regular football, with Marc Cucurella the first choice left back and playing time seemingly not coming the England international’s way.And Chilwell hasn’t been included in any matchday squads for Chelsea this season, after only 60 minutes of game time in pre-season.Maresca said: “With him, I said he is a lovely guy but with his position, he’s going to struggle with us,”How to claim..William Hill £60 welcome bonusVisit the William Hill website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: T60Once your account is registered, click ‘opt in’ on the ‘Vegas Promotion’ pageDeposit a minimum of £10 in your main account to receive a £20 Vegas Bonus for use on Selected GamesThen place a bet with a minimum stake of £10 at odds of 1/2 or greater on any football marketOnce that’s settled, your account will be credited with £40 in free betsWilliam Hill: Claim £60 welcome bonus – click here*Chilwell poised to leave Chelsea – who is favourites to snap him up?Bookmakers William Hill make Newcastle the favourites at 11/8, though the Magpies have recently splashed out on former Chelsea kis Lewis Hall in that position.Manchester United – who had been linked with a sensational swap deal involving Jadon Sancho and Chilwell – are in need of cover at left back and are second favs behind Newcastle at 11/4.West Ham have splashed the cash this summer with optimism high of a strong season and are the only other side at a single figure price to sign him, coming next at 13/2.Brentford and Everton are 10/1 and 11/1 respectively, while former club Leicester are 16/1 ahead of Bournemouth and Crystal Palace at 18s.*18+. Play Safe. New players only, using promo code T60. Valid from 13/04/2022. Online play. Get £60 Bonus split between Vegas & Sports in the following manner – (i) Deposit £10 to unlock £20 Vegas Free Bet on Selected Games (72hr expiry, wagering reqs apply); then (ii) bet £10+ (odds 1/2+) with cash (excl. £10 deposit) or Vegas winnings (after wager reqs met). Once settled, receive £40 Sports Free Bets excluding Virtual Markets (4x £10, 7 days expiry). Payment methods & country restrictions apply. Full T&Cs apply.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk More