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      Barcelona considering shock Aubameyang transfer return as ‘low-cost option’ just 12 months after Chelsea move

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      BARCELONA are looking to re-sign Chelsea outcast Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the summer, reports suggest.Aubameyang left Barca on transfer deadline day last August and joined the Blues following a £10m deal between the two clubs.
      Chelsea star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrated with Barcelona after El ClasicoCredit: Twitter
      Barcelona are keen to re-sign Chelsea star Pierre-Emerick AubameyangCredit: Getty
      However, the striker quickly fell down the pecking order after the dismissal of Thomas Tuchel and has since only managed 123 minutes of football without starting a single game this year.
      The Gabon international was also axed from Graham Potter’s Champions League squad after the West Londoners’ January spending spree.
      According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona like the idea of bringing the 33-year-old back to the Nou Camp as a “low cost option” amid their financial issues.
      This comes after Aubameyang was pictured celebrating with his former team-mates in the dressing room after their 2-1 triumph over Real Madrid in Sunday’s El Clasico.
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      The forward still has an excellent relationship with the Blaugrana stars, especially Ousmane Dembele with whom he played at Borussia Dortmund.
      Barcelona manager Xavi is also keen on the ex-Arsenal star as his 13 goals in 24 appearances during the second half of last season sealed Champions League qualification.
      Plus, the Spanish tactician appreciates his versatility as he can play as a winger and a centre-forward.
      The Catalan giants tried to sign Aubameyang in January but LaLiga regulations blocked a potential deal.
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      But a summer deal would be likelier as Potter will need to raise funds after a busy January market.
      Plus, Chelsea will miss out on major cash if they don’t qualify for the Champions League.
      New owner Todd Boehly will want to make further additions, with RB Leipzig superstar Christopher Nkunku set to join. More

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      Chelsea ‘to offer £58m outcast and cash to beat Man Utd to Victor Osimhen in shock swap transfer bid’

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      CHELSEA could offer cash plus one of their stars to beat Manchester United in the race to sign Victor Osimhen, according to reports.The Napoli striker has been in hot form all season and looks set to be one of the most coveted players when the transfer window reopens this summer.
      It’s been a truly remarkable season for Victor Osimhen – and clubs around Europe are taking noticeCredit: Rex
      Premier League clubs have been keeping a close eye on the 24-year-old as he continues to lead Napoli to the Serie A title with his outstanding performances.
      Chelsea are believed to be among those in the hunt and could offer out one of their own players to get the Nigerian.
      Calciomercato report that the Blues’ hierarchy could use Christian Pulisic to try and get the deal over the line.
      The American, 24, has struggled to reach his best form consistently since arriving at Stamford Bridge and could be used as a counterweight in any deal.
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      Even with the midfielder involved, Napoli would likely still command a huge fee.
      That might not be a problem for the London club who have not been shy about splashing the cash this season.
      Chelsea shelled out £323million in the January window, which is more than teams in Serie A, LaLiga, Bundesliga and Ligue 1 combined.
      And owner Todd Boehly is believed to be willing to spend big again and is already looking forward to next season.
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      Osimhen is enjoying the season of his life and has hit 25 goals in 29 games across all competitions in this campaign.
      He and his in-demand teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have helped propel Napoli to a 19-point lead in Italy’s title race.
      The club will be confident of winning the league from here and may even fancy a tilt at the Champions League after landing a favourable draw against AC Milan on Friday. More

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      Chelsea line up shock Andreas Pereira transfer with ex-Man Utd star wanted as Mason Mount replacement

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      CHELSEA are keen on Fulham star Andreas Pereira as they look to replace Mason Mount, according to reports.The Blues midfielder sees his contract expire at the end of next season and he is no closer to agreeing an extension.
      Andreas Pereira is wanted by ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Mason Mount could leave Chelsea with his deal up in 2024Credit: Alamy
      Therefore, Chelsea are preparing for his exit and have highlighted Pereira as a potential replacement, claim ESPN.
      They report that Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are also interested as he is seen as a cost-effective option.
      Fulham supposedly value him at £25million with the player happy at the club, yet big teams could turn his head.
      The 27-year-old previously played for Manchester United and was on the books at Old Trafford for 11 years.
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      After loan spells at Granada, Valencia, Lazio and Flamengo, he finally left permanently to join Fulham for a reported £10million.
      He has impressed for the Cottagers this season, helping the club battle for a European place in their first campaign since promotion from the Championship.
      Pereira has netted three goals and got six assists in 32 matches in all competitions.
      The one-time capped Brazilian does not see his contract expire until the summer of 2026.
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      Meanwhile, Mount could reportedly be set to leave Chelsea with Premier League sides like Newcastle and Liverpool monitoring his situation.
      The 24-year-old could be one of 12 players to be axed by owner Todd Boehly this summer as he continues to rebuild the squad.
      Mount has struggled for form this season, netting just three league goals in 23 appearances.
      He is currently out injured and has had to withdraw from the England squad. More

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      Chelsea outcast Aubameyang celebrates Barcelona’s El Clasico win in dressing room as he nears transfer exit

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      CHELSEA striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrated with his former Barcelona team-mates after the club’s 2-1 win over Real Madrid on Sunday.The 33-year-old, who has fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge in recent months, posed for a selfie with Ferran Torres inside the home dressing room after the crunch clash at the Nou Camp.
      Aubameyang has fallen out of favour at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      The striker was pictured in the Barcelona dressing room on SundayCredit: Twitter
      That is despite the fact that he is still registered as a Chelsea player.
      Aubameyang has played just 123 minutes of football for the Blues so far this year.
      He was left out of Graham Potter’s Champions League squad completely following Chelsea’s January spending spree.
      And he is yet to start a game for the club in 2023.
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      As a result, the striker has become increasingly ostracised from the first team.
      Aubameyang, who joined Chelsea in a £10million transfer from Barcelona on transfer deadline day in September, had hoped to return to the Nou Camp during the January transfer window.
      However, an important La Liga rule stopped the move from happening.
      He is now expected to leave Stamford Bridge in the summer.
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      According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Aubameyang still has an excellent relationship with the Barcelona board and players as well as manager Xavi.
      The Gabon international joined Barcelona on a free transfer in January 2022 after his Arsenal contract was terminated.
      He scored 13 goals in 24 appearances for the La Liga giants during his time at the club. More

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      Aston Villa considering shock Romelu Lukaku transfer swoop this summer when Chelsea stars loan finishes at Inter Milan

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      ROMELU LUKAKU is a shock transfer target for Aston Villa, according to reports.The Chelsea striker, 29, was shipped out on loan to Inter Milan for this season despite his £97million transfer in 2021.
      Romelu Lukaku could be on his way to Aston Villa this summerCredit: Getty
      But with that deal ending in the summer, he looks set to be on the move again as the Stamford Bridge club are said to want to sell him.
      And Todo Fichajes claim Aston Villa are surprise admirers and considering launching a bid.
      Unai Emery’s side sold Danny Ings to West Ham in January, leaving Ollie Watkins as the main striker.
      Villa also have Bertrand Traore and Wesley on their books.
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      But signing Lukaku would add plenty of experience and extra talent into the attack.
      Lukaku has 121 goals in 278 Premier League appearances for Chelsea, West Brom, Everton and Manchester United.
      The Belgian, though, has expressed his desire to stay put at Inter, where he spent two years from 2019 to 2021, winning Serie A, reaching the Europa League final and scoring 64 goals in 95 games.
      He has struggled to hit his top form this term, though, with just five goals in 19 games – including three in the league.
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      But as with Villa’s pursuit, attempts by Inter to sign Lukaku permanently could be thwarted by finances.
      Ths San Siro giants and Villa Park side may be unable to offer the money both Chelsea and Lukaku the money they want for a transfer.
      The Blues will certainly have to take a hit on the £97m outlay two years earlier.
      But Lukaku’s current contract in West London sees him earn a whopping £325,000 per week.

      Chelsea have no genuine strikers available for the Champions League knockout stages, dumping Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang while Armando Broja is injured.
      Kai Havertz, Joao Felix and Raheem Sterling can all play in a central role, though. More

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      Edouard Mendy ‘told he can leave Chelsea in summer transfer purge as Graham Potter plots major squad overhaul’

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      CHELSEA have reportedly told Edouard Mendy that he can leave this summer as boss Graham Potter plots a squad overhaul.The West London club need to cut costs after their heavy outlay on new additions.
      Edouard Mendy has reportedly been told that he can leave ChelseaCredit: Rex
      The Blues have switched No1s this season under Potter, with Kepa Arrizabalaga reclaiming first choice status over Mendy.
      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
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      Now the Daily Mirror claims that the stopper, who has 18 months left on his deal, has been told he can go.
      Mendy, who has kept 49 clean sheets in 104 games for the Blues, arrived at Stamford Bridge in 2020 and helped them to Champions League and Club World Cup success before falling out of favour. 
      Meanwhile, we reported earlier that Chelsea are allegedly “prepared to out-bid their rivals” to sign Leeds United’s Illan Meslier as a replacement.
      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.
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      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.
      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 and now seem set to try for him again. More

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      Chelsea ‘hold talks’ with Premier League rival to share stadium for FOUR YEARS during £2bn Stamford Bridge upgrade

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      CHELSEA have reportedly been in talks with Premier League rivals Fulham over a four-year ground share while they redevelop Stamford Bridge.American billionaire Todd Boehly and his co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali are determined for the club to have one of the greatest stadiums on the planet by 2030.
      Chelsea have been in talks with Fulham over a Craven Cottage ground shareCredit: Getty
      The Blues could play away from Stamford Bridge for four yearsCredit: Alamy
      It is understood that the Blues currently have three options regarding their home ground.
      One is to start work and build on a completely new site.
      Another is knocking down their current home and rebuilding a new ground from scratch and the other is just to redevelop Stamford Bridge.
      We reported previously how demolishing their West London ground and building a brand new one in its place on the existing site is emerging as the most likely option.
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      The whole project could cost a mega £2bn and a fresh report today says it could mean them playing their home games away from Stamford Bridge for FOUR YEARS.
      And the Daily Mail says that will be at either Fulham’s Craven Cottage, Twickenham or Wembley.
      It states that Boehly has “informally approached fellow American billionaire Shahid Khan, the Fulham owner, about using his club’s ground” during that period.
      The report suggests that would involve the majority of Chelsea’s Premier League matches being played at Craven Cottage.
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      But Champions League and category A top-fight fixtures may be held at either Wembley or Twickenham instead.
      Chelsea have “also approached the Rugby Football Union, who are keen to expand the number of non-rugby events held at Twickenham” over the possibility.

      The RFU are keen to boost their own revenues and help pay for future refurbishments of the national rugby stadium.
      Craven Cottage is only around 1.6 miles walk away from Stamford Bridge but only has a capacity of 29,600 once their own stadium redevelopment work is finished this summer.
      Twickenham holds 82,000 spectators, while Wembley has a capacity of 90,000. More

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      Chelsea and Newcastle lock horns in transfer chase for ex-Man City ace Brahim Diaz

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      CHELSEA and Newcastle are keeping an eye on former Manchester City forward Brahim Diaz.The Premier League pair have been made aware Real Madrid star Diaz, currently in his third season on loan at AC Milan, could become available in the summer.
      Chelsea and Newcastle are keeping an eye on Brahim DiazCredit: Getty
      Diaz, 23, had four years at City without breaking into the first team and moved to Real in 2019.
      He was part of the Milan side that won the Serie A title last season.
      Diaz hit the only goal in the last-16 Champions League win over Spurs.
      Milan have an option to buy the Spain striker for £19.5million at the end of his loan — but Real also have a buy-back clause worth £24m if he were to make a permanent move.
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      Meanwhile, SunSport revealed Chelsea are ready to back N’Golo Kante despite his injury record as he closes in on a new deal.
      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.
      Chelsea want to extend N’Golo Kante’s contractCredit: Getty More