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      Cesc Fabregas admits he ‘hurt’ Arsene Wenger by quitting Arsenal with boss rejecting comeback before Chelsea transfer

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      CESC FABREGAS has revealed Arsene Wenger rejected the chance to re-sign him for Arsenal after being “hurt” by his initial departure.The Spaniard, now 35, left Barcelona to join the Gunners at the age of just 16.
      Cesc Fabregas was brought through by Arsene WengerCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Under Wenger, he went on to enjoy eight stellar seasons in North London, winning the FA Cup and reaching the Champions League final.
      In 2011, he returned to Barcelona for three years where he claimed the LaLiga title and Copa del Rey.
      Then in 2014, the midfielder sought a Premier League comeback and gave Arsenal the opportunity to agree a deal before any other club.
      However, Wenger ended up passing on Fabregas’ return, before he joined Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea.
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      Speaking on Kammy and Ben’s Proper Football Podcast, he said: “I really wanted to go back to the Premier League.
      “In the contract when I signed for Barcelona we said that, after I leave, Arsenal will have the first option. They had a week to respond.

      “So obviously we approached Arsenal, we said ‘listen I’m leaving Barcelona and by law, you have a week to decide if you want to take me back or not.’
      “For a week I couldn’t talk to anyone (else). We notified Arsenal, Arsene, everyone, so after a week we called Arsene and he said he’d thought about it and he said they already had a lot of players in my position like Mesut Ozil, Cazorla, Jack Wilshere, Aaron Ramsey and he said to fit me in he would have to play someone out [of position].
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      “I think also he was a little bit hurt… by how I left and everything.
      “I don’t hold anything bad because it’s their right, their decision and they could do what they wanted.
      “I had a few options and one of them was Chelsea. I spoke to Mourinho, I met him. He told me things that were very nice to hear. He wanted me to be the leader of that team. It just felt right.”
      Fabregas would go on to win the Premier League and League Cup in his first season at Stamford Bridge.
      He then claimed another league title in 2017 and the FA Cup in 2018.
      Nowadays he is playing for Serie B side Como – where he is also a part-owner.
      But he returned to Arsenal earlier this week to coach the Gunners’ U18s alongside former team-mate Wilshere. More

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      Chelsea join Arsenal in transfer battle for joker Hirving Lozano who once confessed to hiding under team-mates’ beds

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      CHELSEA have reportedly joined Arsenal in the transfer chase for Napoli’s Mexican joker Hirving Lozano.The winger, 27, moved to Serie A from PSV in 2019 and has scored 23 goals in 112 appearances in the Italian top-flight.
      Chelsea are reportedly chasing Napoli star Hirving LozanoCredit: Rex
      The Mexican international has helped Napoli to go 15 points clear at the top of the table and is a huge fan favourite.
      However, Lozano’s contract is believed to be expiring in 2024 and that could force them to cash in this summer rather than risk losing him for nothing.
      The star was initially linked with a move to England during his time in Holland.
      And reports that both Arsenal, Newcastle and Everton are all still keen have emerged over recent months.
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      Now journalist Raffaele Auriemma has told Radio CRC that Chelsea are also interested in what could be a £44.5m transfer deal.
      He said: “Chelsea likes the Mexican footballer, given that the Blues coach [Graham Potter] likes this type of winger.
      “In this case, the Neapolitan club can collect 50 million and pay it cash into Sassuolo’s coffers to take Lauriente and Frattesi.”
      Lozano is nicknamed “Chucky” in his homeland.
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      He earned that moniker after hiding under beds and jumping out on his team-mates during his time as a youth player.
      His nickname comes from the X-rated franchise featuring the same-named doll. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea in Kamada transfer race and trying to persuade Frankfurt midfielder to back out of Dortmund deal

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea are reportedly keen on signing Eintracht Frankfurt star Daichi Kamada.But they must first convince the Japanese attacker to not join Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer.
      Man Utd and Chelsea want Daichi Kamada, who has a verbal agreement with Borussia DortmundCredit: Getty
      Kamada, 26, has become a bonafide Bundesliga star after six years with Frankfurt.
      The No10, who can also play up top, has 37 goals in 164 games for the Germans.
      And he is expected to leave when his contract expires at the end of the season.
      It’s believed Kamada has already struck a verbal agreement to join Dortmund this summer.
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      But the Mail claims Man United and Chelsea remain keen on signing him.
      The ace has 26 caps for Japan and is a huge star back home.
      Both English sides are keen to expand their fanbase in the Far East.
      And Kamada would also bring plenty of quality to each squad as well.
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      United and Chelsea could now attempt to convince Kamada not to join Dortmund.
      But with the star already settled in Germany, changing his mind could prove difficult.
      Dortmund was also the home of fellow Japanese icon Shinji Kagawa — who had a spell at United too.
      And Kamada could be keen on following in his countrymen’s steps by playing in front of the famous Yellow Wall. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea dealt transfer blow as ‘Barcelona enter race to sign France star Marcus Thuram for FREE’

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      BARCELONA have reportedly entered the race to sign Borussia Monchengladbach star Marcus Thuram on a free transfer in a blow to Premier League sides.The French international – whose contract at the Bundesliga side is set to expire in the summer – has a host of admirers.
      Barcelona have reportedly entered the race to sign Marcus ThuramCredit: Getty
      Premier League sides including Man United, Chelsea and Arsenal have all been linked with moves for him.
      They may all find it more difficult to land Thuram as Barcelona are now interested in signing him, according to fichajes.
      The report suggests that the 25-year-old could arrive as a replacement for Ansu Fati or Ferran Torres.
      Barca could be tempted to cash in on one of them in order to alleviate their financial struggles.
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      The club are currently dealing with an impending transfer ban which would make registering new players difficult.
      Thuram also has ties to Barcelona as his father, Lilian, played for the club between 2006 and 2008.
      The forward has been in great form this season for Monchengladbach.
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      He has scored 14 goals and provided four assists in 24 appearances in all competitions.
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      He is currently the joint-fourth top scorer in the Bundesliga, behind Vincento Grifo, Christopher Nkunku and Niclas Fullkrug.
      Thuram made five appearances in the World Cup in Qatar for France, including as a substitute in the final. More

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      Incredible unseen footage shows Jude Bellingham’s full Chelsea meltdown as he lobs bottle & yells at Cucurella

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM was absolutely fuming after Borussia Dortmund’s Champions League exit to Chelsea – and didn’t bother trying to hide it.Dortmund were eliminated from the last 16 after losing 2-0 to the Blues in a controversial clash at Stamford Bridge.

      Borussia Dortmund superstar Jude Bellingham was furious at full-time
      Jude Bellingham was incensed with Chelsea ace Marc Cucurella after the whistle
      Jude Bellingham slammed his bottle on the ground after the Champions League exit
      Jude Bellingham appeared to push the lens of a cameraman as he left the pitch
      The West Londoners opened the scoring with Raheem Sterling just two minutes before half-time but it was their second goal that led to intense protests from the visitors.
      Graham Potter’s side earned a contentious spot-kick after the ball hit Marius Wolf’s arm, which appeared to support the rest of his body during a tackle.
      Kai Havertz took the shot and rattled the post but the referee called for a retake as players got inside the box too early and the Germany international didn’t miss his second attempt on 53 minutes.
      That was the goal that made it 2-1 on aggregate and took Chelsea through to the quarter-finals, but Bellingham was incensed at full-time.
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      Fan footage caught the midfielder having an intense shouting match with Marc Cucurella.
      The England international had some angry words with Cucurella while he was held back by Kalidou Koulibaly, Enzo Fernandez and Christian Pulisic, but the situation thankfully didn’t escalate.
      However, the 19-year-old was still enraged as he slammed his bottle to the grass and sent its contents flying all over the pitch.
      Bellingham then appeared to push away the lens of a cameraman, who was trying to film him walk off.
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      The ex-Birmingham star, who has been linked with a move to Chelsea amid an ongoing bidding war for his signature, didn’t hold back during his post-match interview and described the penalty as a “joke”.
      Bellingham told BT Sport: ‘I’ve not seen the incident back.
      “From where I was, it looked like it was pretty close and I’m not sure what more he can do with the hands.
      “A yard or two away, I’m not too sure. I don’t want to get in trouble, I’ve paid enough to them lot.
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      “I think that in itself was disappointing, and then the fact that they’ve had a retake, I think it’s a joke.
      “For every penalty, especially when he has such a slow run-up, there’s going to be people encroaching into the box by a yard or so.
      “But that’s the game I suppose, he’s made the decision and we’ve had to live with it.” More

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      Lyon ‘furious at Chelsea with Malo Gusto gone AWOL’ after heading to England for injury treatment despite loan transfer

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      LYON are reportedly furious with Chelsea are they insisted Malo Gusto flew to England for treatment on an injury.The defender picked up a knock in Lyon’s Coupe de France last 16 win against Lille on February 9 and has not played since.
      Lyon a reportedly angry with Chelsea over Malo GustoCredit: Getty
      The French prospect signed a six-year deal with Chelsea in January but has remained with Lyon on loan for the remainder of the season.
      After he picked up his injury, the Ligue 1 side’s manager Laurent Blanc down-played its seriousness saying Gusto had “a discomfort that needed care.”
      The player was then flown to London for care on February 13 at Chelsea’s medical center, according to Le Progres.
      The report also suggests that his club have received very little information about his recovery.
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      Blanc has been suggested to be keen on an update on the player and if he will be available before the international break starts on March 20.
      The former France coach would be keen to have the player to pick from in the club’s Coupe de France semi-final in Nantes on April 5.
      The 19-year-old is also believed to have been at Stamford Bridge last night to watch Chelsea progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
      Goals from Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz were enough to overturn a one-goal deficit from the first leg in Dortmund.
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      Chelsea paid £26million for Gusto and the player revealed that he choose the club due to the project in place under manager Graham Potter.
      He said: “I like this city and I’m really, really happy to come here.
      “I chose Chelsea because it is a very big club and I really like the project.” More

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      Chelsea, Man City and Liverpool ‘all want Josko Gvardiol transfer’… but which club leads race for RB Leipzig star?

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      CHELSEA, Manchester City and Liverpool all want to sign Josko Gvardiol, according to reports.The RB Leipzig centre-back is one of the most sought-after players in Europe after impressing at the World Cup with Croatia.
      Josko Gvardiol is wanted by three Premier League clubsCredit: Rex
      The Daily Mail claim that Man City are leading the race to land the 21-year-old.
      Pep Guardiola’s side reportedly view Gvardiol as a priority signing this summer.
      The player has a £98million release clause that will begin from 2024 with RB Leipzig hoping he stays.
      Gvardiol joined the Bundesliga outfit in 2020 from homeland club Dinamo Zagreb for a fee of £14m and he has since helped them win the DFP Pokal last season.
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      City want to bring in a new defender as Guardiola has been forced into regular changes at the back this season and could sell Aymeric Laporte.
      The Spaniard, Ruben Dias and John Stones have all had lengthy spells out injured, while Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake have stepped in.
      Chelsea have already spent an eye-watering £138m on centre-backs Wesley Fofana, Kalidou Koulibaly and Benoit Badiashile this season.
      But with Thiago Silva aged 38, Gvardiol is seen as a potential long-term replacement.
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      Chelsea also have strong links to RB Leipzig, with them hoping to sign his team-mate Christopher Nkunku and the Blues’ technical director is Christopher Vivell, who they pinched from the Germans.
      Meanwhile, Liverpool are also interested in Gvardiol but rumours suggest they could be put off by the fee.
      Jurgen Klopp’s priority is revamping his midfield.
      They have been linked with the likes of Jude Bellingham and Mason Mount. More

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      Laura Woods sends Chelsea Twitter into meltdown as Arsenal fan reveals her Antonio Conte replacement at Tottenham

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      ARSENAL fan and talkSPORT host Laura Woods sent Chelsea Twitter into meltdown after revealing her ideal Antonio Conte replacement at Tottenham.Conte’s deal at Spurs expires in the summer and there is uncertainty over the Italian’s long-term future in North London.
      Laura Woods has rattled Chelsea fans by claiming Spurs should hire sacked Blues boss Thomas Tuchel to replace Antonio ConteCredit: The Sun
      Antonio Conte (right) is in the final year of his Spurs contract while Tuchel (left) is availableCredit: Rex
      Spurs are deep in a top-four battle and are trailing in their Champions League round of 16 tie with AC Milan.
      Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino, who is still widely loved among Spurs fans, has been linked with a return.
      However, another top drawer manager available is Champions League winner Thomas Tuchel, who was sacked by Chelsea earlier this season and replaced with Graham Potter.
      And talkSPORT host Woods, an Arsenal fan, says Tuchel would be a “great fit” at Tottenham, which got under the skin of Blues fans.
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      Woods said on talkSPORT: “I just don’t know whether it’s ever good to go back.
      “Of course we can look at the ones where they did go back and it did go well – Mourinho going back to Chelsea and that sort of stuff – but I don’t know with Mauricio Pochettino whether it would be the best move for him.
      “I actually think Thomas Tuchel would be a great shout. Managers who come back into the league and who have something to prove.
      “Seriously, though, I just think with Thomas Tuchel, in the small space of time that he came into Chelsea and arranged that team – they’d already got top four from Frank Lampard so they had a lot of young talent, he made a few changes and won the Champions League.
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      “I don’t know, I just think that kind of personality that he has, to go into a team like Spurs, who just look like they are devoid of enjoyment at the moment and lacking something.
      “Go get the best out of Son, go and put a rocket up them. I honestly think that would be a great fit.
      “I could be wrong, but I love Thomas Tuchel, I think he’s amazing.”

      One far from pleased Blues fan responded, saying: “Tuchel will never ever join a club without ambition. Know this and know peace.”
      Another tweeted: “If Conte and Mourinho didn’t win anything with Spurs – just know Spurs can’t be helped!” More