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      Newcastle ‘join Liverpool in transfer race for Chelsea contract rebel Mason Mount ahead of summer swoop’

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      NEWCASTLE are ready to join Liverpool in the race to sign Chelsea star Mason Mount, according to reports. The attacking midfielder sees his deal at the Blues expire in the summer of 2024.
      Mason Mount is wanted by both Liverpool and NewcastleCredit: Getty
      Mason Mount has netted three goals this season
      The club have supposedly offered him a new deal but Mount is not happy with the terms on offer and has rejected their proposals.
      Chelsea do not want to let him leave for free, which means he could be sold this summer.
      Owner Todd Boehly will need to trim his bloated squad and a number of players could be offloaded.
      The Daily Mail report that Liverpool are interested in Mount and have been joined in the battle for his signature by Newcastle.
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      The Toon are desperate to strengthen their side with European football potentially on the horizon next season.
      Eddie Howe has spent £165million on players since the summer and despite there being money to spend the club may be unable to splash out due to financial fair play rules.
      Manchester United and Juventus are also tracking the England ace.
      Mount has played 32 times for Chelsea this season in all competitions, netting three goals and getting a further six assists.
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      Overall, he has played in 192 games for his boyhood club, scoring on 33 occasions.
      The 24-year-old helped Chelsea win the Champions League in 2021, but he has struggled for form this season as shown by him completing just eight of 15 passes against Southampton.
      He is currently out injured with a lower abdomen issue.
      With Newcastle also reportedly interested in Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney and Bayer Leverkusen wonderkid Florian Wirtz, it is set to be a busy window ahead for the Magpies. More

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      Chelsea fans love ‘future manager’ Thiago Silva’s X-rated outburst after Jude Bellingham’s horror lunge on Reece James

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      CHELSEA fans have hailed Thiago Silva as a future manager after the defender went on a reported passionate X-rated outburst following a horror challenge from Jude Bellingham on Reece James.Graham Potter’s men booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 2-0 second leg win over Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.

      Reece James was on the receiving end of a horror challenge by Jude BellinghamCredit: AFP
      Thiago Silva went on a reported X-rated rant, fearing for James’ well-beingCredit: Twitter
      Goals by Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz helped the Blues bounce back from the 1-0 first leg away defeat.
      But with the game on a knife edge heading towards full-time, Dortmund started to pile the pressure on Chelsea.
      Thankfully for Potter and Co, Chelsea’s defence stood tall and batted away Dortmund’s attacking onslaught.
      But in one moment of the game, it looked like despite the win, Chelsea could also be losing a key player.
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      James, who has struggled with injuries this season, was on the receiving end of a horror challenge by England team-mate Bellingham, 19.
      The midfielder was booked for his troubles and Chelsea and their fans were glad to see the right-back get back to his feet.
      However, defender Silva, 38, was left seething in the stands.
      The iconic Brazilian defender was watching the game from the stands alongside his wife as he was forced to miss the game through injury.
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      Fans on social media, as well as the Metro, claim Silva went on a passionate X-rated rant following the challenge.
      The Metro report Silva said: “Son of a *****, not my full-back for the love of god! Red card!”
      One fan said on Twitter: “Even he knew we can’t live without him [James].”
      Another tweeted: “This was exactly my reaction, I thought we lost him.”
      A third added: “Captain, leader, legend.”
      Despite his age, Silva continues to be a key member of Chelsea’s team.
      Silva helped Chelsea win the Champions League, Super Cup and Club World Cup.
      He also has two FA Cup runner-up medals and one in the Carabao Cup. More

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      Chelsea ‘looking to poach Frenkie de Jong transfer from under Man Utd’s noses in £70m summer swoop from Barcelona’

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      CHELSEA are hoping to poach Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong from under Manchester United’s noses, according to reports. The Blues are planning to launch a bid worth £70million to prize him away from the Nou Camp.
      Man Utd and Chelsea could be set to battle it out for Frenkie de JongCredit: Alamy
      De Jong, 25, wants to stay at Barca but could be forced out due to the club’s financial situation.
      Reports suggest that club president Joan Laporta and manager Xavi see selling the midfielder as one of the ways to solve their off-field problems.
      Barcelona may not be able to sign players this summer with LaLiga effectively putting a transfer ban on them until they can balance the books.
      The league’s chief Javier Tebas has publicly called for the club to reduce their spending and suggested they may have to make cuts of £178million.
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      He said: “They have to reduce their investment in players and we have encouraged them to sell players because for every amount they raise in sales they can spend 40 per cent of that.”
      Man Utd and Chelsea were both in the hunt for De Jong last summer.
      The Red Devils saw multiple bids fail in landing him and he the player expressed his desire to fight for his place at the club.
      United boss Erik ten Hag worked with De Jong at Ajax and he is again thought to be interested in going back in for him at the end of the season.
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      The Dutchman is keen to build his team around the midfield pairing of his compatriot and Casemiro.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea also had a £67.6m bid knocked back prior to the start of the season.
      And despite spending £106m on Enzo Fernandez in January, their interest in De Jong is not over. More

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      Enzo Fernandez gives his Chelsea shirt to young fan after tiny pitch invader ran up to him in tears after Dortmund win

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      ENZO FERNANDEZ gave his Chelsea shirt to a young fan who ran up to him in floods of tears after the Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund.Chelsea turned around a one-goal deficit in the second leg to book their place in the Champions League quarter-finals.
      A young fan ran on the pitch and hugged Enzo FernandezCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The World Cup-winning Argentine handed his shirt to the teary fanCredit: Getty
      Fernandez hugged the child before departing the pitchCredit: Getty
      Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz got the goals to send Chelsea through to the next round and ease pressure on under-fire boss Graham Potter.
      World Cup winner Fernandez played a starring role at Stamford Bridge, and a full-time he was greeted by a young fan who ran onto the pitch to meet him.
      Fernandez handed the teary fan his match worn shirt and gave him a hug.
      The midfielder said: “It touched my heart when the boy ran out to come and see me.
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      “He came and asked for my shirt. It was such a special moment because he wanted to see me and he gave me a quick hug.
      “It made me feel even more connected with the fans.
      “I love getting to know the fans and the trust that they have in me is incredible. I feel at home.”
      One fan said on Twitter: “Not a Chelsea fan but I absolutely love this.
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      “Players have the chance to leave a huge positive impression on the young generation. Long may it continue.”
      Another said: “This is why Argentina are the deserved World Cup Champions.”
      A third tweeted: “Best thing I have seen today.”
      Chelsea need to desperately turn their domestic season around with Potter’s men sat tenth in the Premier League.
      They’re 11 points off the fourth and final Champions League spot.
      Up next for the Blues is an away day at Leicester. More

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      Five reasons Chelsea beat Dortmund and one cause for concern after dramatic comeback win in Champions League

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      CHELSEA pulled off their best win of the Graham Potter reign with their 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund.After going 1-0 in the first leg in Germany, Potter’s men needed something special to get into the Champions League quarter-finals.
      Chelsea won a close game with Dortmund
      Chelsea stuck with a 3-4-3 formation
      And they delivered on a memorable night at Stamford Bridge, with goals from Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz to see them into the last eight.
      We have picked out FIVE reasons why they won… and one potential problem in the next round.
      1. Havertz comes good
      Havertz played with intelligence and skill as the front man, holding up the ball despite the German side’s physical approach.
      Kai Havertz was the focal point of Chelsea’s attacks

      2. Cucurella delivers
      Marc Cucurella has been a huge disappointment since his £65million move from Brighton but came good when it mattered.
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      He produced his best game in a blue shirt playing at left centre back and was made Man of the Match.
      Cucurella’s Man of the Match performance
      Cucurella was a key player as Chelsea made it through to the last eight
      3. Midfield dominance
      The pairing of Enzo Fernandez and Matteo Kovacic in the centre of midfield were defensive stalwarts.
      For most of the game they managed to severely limit Dortmund’s attacking power, especially England World Cup star Jude Bellingham.
      Ferrnandez played deep to snuff out Bellingham
      Kovacic was a key player against Dortmund

      4. Chilwell on top
      Dortmund couldn’t cope with Ben Chilwell from Chelsea’s left wing-back position.
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      The England star should probably have scored in the first half, and combined seamlessly with Cucurella.
      Chilwell was a constant threat down Chelsea’s left
      5. Kepa keeps them in the game
      Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga made three important saves to keep Chelsea alive.
      And he didn’t mess around on the ball, hitting it long to the forwards more often than he passed it around at the back.
      Kepa opted for the long ball
      And one concern…
      Raheem Sterling scored the all-important first goal but overall had a poor game, especially in the first half.
      Sterling was not on the ball enough against Dortmund
      He was offside multiple times and was not on the ball enough in deeper positions to have any impact.
      And he failed to link well with right wing back Reece James.
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      Arsenal still interested in Moises Caicedo transfer this summer along with Man Utd and Chelsea despite new Brighton deal

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      ARSENAL remain keen to sign Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo this summer, according to reports.The Gunners saw offers of £60million and £70m rejected by the Seagulls in the January transfer window.
      Moises Caicedo has enjoyed a sensational season at BrightonCredit: Alamy
      Caicedo, 21, then agreed a new four-year deal with Brighton earlier this month to keep him at the club until 2027.
      The south-coast side also have the option of extending his £60,000-a-week contract by a further 12 months.
      He has contributed two goals and three assists in 36 appearances since arriving from Independiente in 2021.
      Meanwhile, Arsenal looked elsewhere for a midfielder and landed on Chelsea man Jorginho.
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      Yet despite recruiting in the mid-season window AND seeing Caicedo pen a new deal, Football Insider understand the Gunners are still interested in the Ecuadorian international.
      Manchester United and Chelsea are also thought to be in for the South American – who is reportedly still keen on a big move at the end of the season.
      During the January window he demanded to leave and took to social media to plead that the club let him depart.
      Since then, he has appeared to delete his Instagram and change his agent.
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      And after Brighton strengthened their negotiating position through the signing of a new deal, Caicedo is now understood to be valued at £90m.
      The Seagulls have a history of commanding big transfer fees for their star players.
      Arsenal are well aware of that having paid £50m for Ben White and £27m for Leandro Trossard.
      Chelsea also spent £62m to acquire Marc Cucurella in the summer.
      Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta’s desire to bolster his midfield options comes as he bids to make Arsenal regular title challengers.
      The Gunners sit five points clear at the top of the Premier League table with 12 games remaining.
      But they are exceeding expectations with just three regular midfield options in Thomas Partey, Granit Xhaka and Jorginho.
      And Xhaka’s future is still somewhat uncertain as he prepares to enter the final 12 months of his existing deal. More

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      ‘A joke’ – Fuming Bellingham says Havertz was the real reason crucial penalty had to be retaken in Chelsea win

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM claimed it was a “joke” decision for Chelsea’s penalty to be retaken against Borussia Dortmund.He also suggested it only happened due to Kai Havertz’s spot-kick technique.
      The referee ordered Kai Havertz’s first penalty to be re-taken for encroachmentCredit: BT Sport
      Jude Bellingham claimed that the decision was a ‘joke’Credit: Getty
      He was shown the incident by BT SportCredit: BT Sport
      Raheem Sterling and Havertz netted either side of the break to fire the Blues to a 2-0 win and into the Champions League quarter-finals.
      Chelsea spurned a number of first half chances prior to Sterling finally firing them ahead just before the break – though he nearly messed that up too.
      Ben Chilwell broke down the left and cutback for Sterling, whose first attempt was an air shot but he recovered the ball and rifled it past Marco Reus and the ‘keeper for his first goal since New Year’s Day.
      The Blues then made a flying start to the second half when, after a sharp break saw Chilwell given the room to cross, his ball struck the arm of Marius Wolf.
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      After a VAR review ref Danyy Makkelie pointed to the spot.
      Havertz sent his first effort against the post after a stuttering run-up but the spot kick was ordered to be retaken due to an encroachment by a Dortmund player who then cleared the ball.
      And the German finally ended his seven-game goal drought to double the lead at the second time of asking by slotting into the corner he was aiming for previously.
      However, that decision left Bellingham, who is a summer transfer target for Chelsea and who had clashed with Ben Chilwell in additional time, raging.
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      Bellingham told BT Sport afterwards: “I’ve not seen the incident back, from where I was it looked pretty close, I’m not sure what more you can do with the hands.”
      Then, after watching the replay, he appeared to blame Havertz who used a stuttering run up: “It is a yard or two away. I am not too sure. I don’t want to get in trouble. That in itself was disappointing but the fact they had a retake is a joke.
      “For every penalty with such a slow run up there is going to be encroachment by people running into the box by a yard or so, but that’s the game. They’ve made the decision and we’ve had to live with it.” More

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      Chelsea fans hail struggling star for ‘delivering a masterclass in our biggest game’ against Dortmund

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      MARC CUCURELLA stunned Chelsea fans as much as Borussia Dortmund by returning to “deliver a masterclass in our biggest game of the season”.The recalled left-back was Uefa’s player of the match ahead of Chelsea’s goalscorers as the Blues reached the Champions League last eight.
      Marc Cucurella was Uefa’s man of the match as Chelsea KO’d DortmundCredit: Getty
      Cucurella, right, stepped in for a brilliant display from left-back, as he helped Kai Havertz, Mateo Kovacic and Co KO Jude Bellingham’s DortmundCredit: Reuters
      Raheem Sterling and Havertz clinched a 2-0 win for a 2-1 aggregate success over the second-placed Bundesliga side.
      And Cucurella, as as well as Chelsea supporters, hope this could be a huge turning point for the £62million ex-Brighton hero.
      The Spaniard was burgled soon after arriving at Stamford Bridge last August.
      And his form has stuttered along with Chelsea’s, even after his former Brighton boss Graham Potter succeeded Thomas Tuchel in September.
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      But fans raved after his lively display against German giants Dortmund.
      One said: “Poor performances, heavy price tag, fairly & unfairly criticised, out the squad for 3 games in a row, comes straight into the XI & delivers a masterclass in our biggest game of the season. Marc Cucurella.”
      Another posted: “Man of the match today was constantly supporting Chilwell and Koulibaly at the same time.”
      A third supporter wrote: “I would have picked Havertz myself but can’t begrudge Cucurella for winning the award.
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      “Wonderful to see in a difficult season for him on and off the field.”
      And despite Chelsea including expensive recruits like Joao Felix and Enzo Fernandez, unsung Blues were singled out too.
      Such comments included: “Kovacic and Chilwell were my man of the matches. Kepa was also great.” More