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      Meet new Chelsea wonderkid Dujuan Richards, 17, who snubbed Newcastle and was offered a fortune by a Middle East club

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      CHELSEA have moved fast to add Jamaican wonderkid Dujuan Richards to their esteemed academy,The lighting-quick forward, 17, was confirmed to have a signed a contract with the Blues – who he will join when he turns 18.
      Dujuan Richards has put pen to paper on a pre-contract agreement with ChelseaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/whisper.9._/?hl=en
      Richards signs a deal next to Craig Butler, left, the adoptive father of Leon Bailey and his coach
      Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign 17 year old Jamaican talent Dujuan “whisper” Richards, here’s the best goals we could find of him 👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/fNWbt4zdAd— ChelseaFC365 (@CFC365Official) March 11, 2023

      Originally, it was Newcastle who thought they were in pole position to sign the promising teenager.
      After he impressed on trial in February, the Toon were desperate to push through a deal.
      But, they were beaten to the punch by their Premier League rivals – who have claimed the talent’s signature.
      However, Richards’ future could have been decided before his move to West London.
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      He revealed he snubbed a huge contract from an unnamed Middle Eastern club to pursue his dream of playing in the Premier League.
      English ties
      Richards has turned heads in his homeland and in the UK – playing for the Phoenix FC football academy.
      He was groomed by Jamaican coach Craig Butler – the adoptive father of Aston Villa star Leon Bailey, who coaches at the Kingston-based club.
      For the past five years his development has known no bounds, and last season he was particularly impressive.
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      Some 31 goals and 19 assists showed he was a cut above the rest.
      Originally from Port Royal, his grandmother is English.
      He earned the nickname Whisper among his peers and coaches.
      “I don’t speak a lot, I listen much much more. That’s why they call me Whisper,” he revealed.
      And the 6ft4in powerhouse also spent some time in the UK, where he studied at Brooke House College in Leicestershire.
      Their impressive football academy played against Aston Villa, Sheffield United and Crystal Palace, which gave the youngster the opportunity to showcase his talents against English opposition.
      Standing at 6ft4in tall, Richards is a powerhouseCredit: https://www.instagram.com/whisper.9._/?hl=en
      Last season Richards bagged 31 goals and 19 assistsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/whisper.9._/?hl=en
      Newcastle thought they’d got him
      Last month, Richards spent two weeks on trial at Newcastle United.
      He was even invited to watch the Magpies play West Ham United at St James’ Park.
      He believed he impressed.
      He told ChronicleLive: “All I can say is I think did well and I was able to be seen by all the coaches. I am grateful for the opportunity and I believe it could be a good fit.
      “I’m very pleased with how the trial went, and I believe my performance was impressive enough. I learned about their methods, their vision for the club and where they want to be.
      “I know they are a very ambitious club and want to be playing in the Champions League. I am expecting to hear positively from the club.”
      However, it was Chelsea who have now swooped to sign Richards on a pre-contract agreement.
      Preferring to let his football do the talking, Richards is nicknamed ‘Whisper’Credit: https://www.instagram.com/whisper.9._/?hl=en
      Butler confirmed on Instagram: “We are grateful to Chelsea Football Club and look forward to the continued relationship and partnership with our academy as we prepare Whisper for the Premier League.
      “On a personal note, Chelsea FC was my boyhood dream club and I’m so pleased to have one of my players built in the furnaces of the Phoenix at Stamford Bridge.
      “Thank you to the staff at Chelsea, especially Joe Shields for believing me two years ago when I told him that I was building the top talent, Dujuan ‘Whisper’ Richards.”
      He has principles
      Richards was offered a huge sum of money to sign for a club from the Middle East.
      But, according to Butler, he turned it down for his dream move to the Premier League.
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      Richards was offered a life-changing amount of money by a club from the Middle East – but snubbed it for his dream to the Premier LeagueCredit: https://www.instagram.com/whisper.9._/?hl=en
      Richards revealed: “Wow, that was a really difficult situation. I don’t want to elaborate much, but Jamaica is my home and my grandmother is English so I have a connection there too.
      “Honestly I would never want to sell out my country. It was a huge sum of money, but it would be against my principles as a son of Jamaica and my career goals as a footballer.” More

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      Chelsea star Mateo Kovacic ‘offers himself’ to another club during showdown transfer talks in London

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      CHELSEA star Mateo Kovacic has offered himself to another club after holding talks over a transfer, according to reports.The 28-year-old’s contract expires at the end of next season and he could be on his way out of Graham Potter’s side.
      Mateo Kovacic has made himself available to one club following a meeting with chiefsCredit: Alamy
      Kovacic has reportedly told AC Milan that he is willing to sign for them.
      Club chiefs Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara were in London for the Italian side’s Champions League clash with Tottenham last Wednesday.
      Pianeta Milan claim that they met with the player and his representatives in a hotel to discuss a potential transfer.
      They also report that the midfielder plans to leave Chelsea this summer as Todd Boehly prepares to further overhaul his squad.
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      He could be one of 12 players to be forced out of Stamford Bridge this summer.
      Kovacic is into his fifth season at the Blues and has played 210 times for the club, helping them win the Champions League in 2021.
      The Croatian has enjoyed another good campaign, firing Croatia to a third place finish at the World Cup and he has featured in 26 games for Chelsea.
      He has also captained the side in their last two wins over Borussia Dortmund and Leicester as Thiago Silva and Cesar Azpilicueta are out injured.
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      If the former Real Madrid ace does move to the San Siro, it will be a controversial transfer after he played for rivals Inter Milan for three seasons between 2012 and 2015.
      Kovacic has previously been linked with a switch to Manchester City. More

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      Major Declan Rice transfer update with Arsenal and Chelsea target’s likely next club revealed

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      DECLAN RICE is “almost certain” to leave West Ham this summer and “likely” to join Arsenal, according to reports.The England midfielder, 24, has been heavily linked with a host of Premier League clubs including Chelsea and Manchester United.
      Declan Rice is expected to leave West Ham in the summerCredit: Rex
      But the Hammers had hoped to convince their captain to stick around for one more season – particularly given he is under contract until 2024.
      But with David Moyes’ side struggling down in 17th in the Premier League table, The Guardian are reporting West Ham have failed to convince Rice that the club are progressing.
      It comes just one season on from the Irons’ seventh place finish and run to the Europa League semi-finals.
      Title challengers Arsenal are understood to be the frontrunners to agree a deal for him at the end of the season.
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      Rice is expected to set clubs back around £80million as he enters the final 12 months of his deal
      And Mikel Arteta is keen to add more depth in central midfield.
      Arsenal brought Jorginho in from Chelsea during the January window as support for Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka.
      The move came after they failed to secure Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.
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      They are set to return for Ecuadorian Caicedo, 21, while also pursuing Rice.
      The England man has contributed 12 goals and 13 assists in 229 games for West Ham.
      And he could be enticed by a move to the Emirates, particularly if they clinch their first league title in 19 years.
      Arsenal sit five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table with just 11 games remaining. More

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      Inside Chelsea’s incredible team coach where stars watch football and play Nintendo Switch

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      FANS got a glimpse into the incredible Chelsea team bus as the players returned back from Leicester. The Blues finally appear to be stringing together some results after a prolonged slump of form under Graham Potter.
      Chilwell shared a picture of the awesome Chelsea team busCredit: Getty
      There was no shortage of game consoles and TV screens to entertain the playersCredit: Instagram
      Saturday’s impressive victory at the King Power Stadium saw an outstanding goal finished off by Kai Havertz and Ben Chilwell scoring at his former club.
      The jubilant left-back shared some pictures after the game with supporters getting a glimpse inside the club’s spectacular team coach.
      Players can be seen decked out with Nintendo Switches, with the likes of Christian Pulisic and Marc Cucurella flashing their game consoles at the camera.
      A Nintendo Switch can cost around £300 but there seemed to be no shortage of them around Chelsea’s glamorous team bus.
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      There were also several TVs in view hanging from the top of the coach, all showing Micah Richards.
      The former defender was on punditry duties alongside the curiously-dressed Daniel Sturridge for Sky Sports coverage of the evening game of Manchester City v Crystal Palace, which a few Blues players may have kept an eye on.
      The spacious bus was lit up by blue lights as Chelsea players enjoyed a peaceful ride back to London.
      It was a great victory for the London side as they scored three goals for the first time since October.
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      Chilwell’s opener was cancelled out by Patson Daka with Joao Felix having a goal ruled out by VAR in between.
      But then Havertz put Chelsea back ahead with a wonderful flick after a stunning pass by Enzo Fernandez.
      Mateo Kovacic put the game to bed with a wonderful goal of his own in the second-half.
      It’s now three wins in a row for Chelsea to relieve the pressure on their boss.
      The club will be keen to go into the international break on a high by beating Everton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. More

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      Chelsea and Newcastle on transfer red alert over Raphinha as Barcelona admit they could be forced to cash in

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      CHELSEA and Newcastle are both interested in signing Raphinha from Barcelona, according to reports.The 26-year-old could be forced to leave the Nou Camp this summer amid Barcelona’s ongoing legal battles.

      Chelsea and Newcastle want to sign RaphinhaCredit: Getty
      The La Liga giants were charged with corruption last week after it emerged that club chiefs continued to pay the head of Spain’s refereeing committee over a period of 17 years.
      And on top of that, they have been banned from buying any players this summer due to Financial Fair Play.
      Barca president Joan Laporta could be forced to resign from his post as a result of the club’s turmoil.
      And a number of players could have to leave the club as officials desperately look to raise funds.
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      According to Spanish outlet SPORT, one of the players expected to go is Raphinha.
      Chelsea and Newcastle are understood to be keen on signing the Brazilian.
      However, Raphinha does not want to leave Barcelona.
      Xavi is eager to keep him at the Nou Camp, although he could be forced into a sale if the club cannot offload a number of other players.
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      The winger has scored nine goals and assisted nine in 37 appearances across all competitions for Barcelona so far this season.
      He has also played a crucial role in the club’s La Liga title charge.
      Raphinha joined the Catalan giants in a £55million transfer from Leeds last summer after rejecting a move to Chelsea.
      But Barca chiefs are convinced that they could earn a profit if they decided to sell the winger at the end of the season. More

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      Dortmund’s ‘disturbing’ Jude Bellingham statements after Man Utd and Chelsea transfer target struggles for form

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND have hinted at the reason behind Jude Bellingham’s drop off in form.The England international, 19, enjoyed a tremendous first half of the season before he shone for his country at the World Cup.
      Jude Bellingham has had his knee bandaged up in recent weeksCredit: Getty
      But he has struggled to regain that level of performance in recent weeks.
      And it is now a month since he registered a goal or assist for the Bundesliga giants.
      Sporting director Sebastian Kehl was quizzed about Bellingham’s difficulties following Dortmund’s 2-2 draw with Schalke over the weekend.
      He said: “Maybe he’s missing a goal here or there that he scored in the first half of the season.
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      “He works. He wants and wants. And yet there are times when that’s okay. You also have to admit that a player doesn’t always play at the highest level.
      “But I know with him that he works hard on himself. That’s where it goes.”
      However, Kehl then hinted at Bellingham carrying an injury after being asked specifically about the bandaging he has been wearing on his left knee.
      Kehl replied: “He has been treated regularly over the past few weeks.
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      “That may end up costing one or two per cent. We hope that we can get this under control quickly.”
      Pressed further on the knee problem, he cryptically added: “As long as he can play, everything is fine.”
      German newspaper Bild described the comments as “disturbing” as Dortmund fans face an anxious wait over the fitness of their star midfielder.
      Bellingham has been heavily linked with a move away from Dortmund this summer, with Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Real Madrid among the clubs keen to sign him.
      Meanwhile, Dortmund’s run of eight Bundesliga wins in a row came to an end at the hands of Schalke as they dropped two points behind Bayern Munich in the title race.
      It came just four days after Edin Terzic’s side were dumped out of the Champions League by Chelsea. More

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      Chelsea suffer transfer blow in bid to land Neymar as PSG star’s future plans are revealed

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      NEYMAR wants to spend the rest of his career at Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.The Brazilian last year activated a clause that will see his current deal run to 2027 and he intends to honour it.
      Neymar wants to stay at PSG until 2027Credit: AFP
      Chelsea have shown an interest in signing the 31-year-old.
      But according to The Athletic, Neymar has “no intention” of playing for anyone but PSG.
      The forward joined the French champions from Barcelona, another club he has often been linked with, in 2017.
      He has since played 173 times for PSG, scoring 117 goals and laying on 77 assists.
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      Prior to suffering a season-ending ankle injury against Lille, Neymar has been enjoying another productive season.
      He netted 18 goals and set up a further 17 in 29 games this term.
      Without their No10 at their disposal, PSG meekly exited the Champions League 3-0 on aggregate to Bayern Munich.
      Much uncertainty surrounds the futures of Neymar’s fellow forwards Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.
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      Doubts surround the futures of Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi at PSGCredit: Reuters
      Mbappe, 24, will enter the final year of his contract this summer.
      While Messi, 35, could choose to leave at the end of the campaign, with Inter Miami having been linked.
      PSG’s football director Luis Campos may have to revamp the club’s front line this season.

      The Ligue 1 leaders are interested in Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, who Campos signed during his time at Lille in 2019.
      While they also admire Manchester City star Bernardo Silva and his Portugal team-mate Goncalo Ramos.
      PSG are interested in Napoli star Victor OsimhenCredit: Rex More

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      Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal suffer big blow in Victor Osimhen transfer battle as French giants PSG join £107m race

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have entered the race for Victor Osimhen, according to reports.The Nigerian star’s goals have fired Napoli to the top of Serie A this season.
      Victor Osimhen has scored 19 goals in Serie A this seasonCredit: Rex
      His blistering form has attracted interest from the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal.
      But according to Italian transfer expert Nicolo Schira, French giants PSG also want to sign the red-hot 24-year-old.
      Osimhen has bagged 19 goals in 22 Serie A appearances this term.
      Luciano Spalletti’s side are on the verge of winning the title, with Saturday’s 2-0 win over Atalanta sending them 18 points clear of second placed Inter after 26 matches.
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      The match was memorable for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s brilliant, Maradona-esque goal.
      PSG football director Luis Campos worked at Lille when they signed Osimhen from Belgian side Charleroi in 2019.
      The forward went on to score 18 goals in one season with LOSC before moving to Napoli for initial fee of around £62million.
      Spalletti’s side stand to make a big profit from Osimhen, valuing him at £107m.
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      In addition to their strong Serie A form, Napoli are also going well in the Champions League.
      They lead their round of 16 tie with Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 from the first leg last month, with the second match set to take place on Wednesday this week.
      Osimhen scored in the first leg triumph, to go along with his goal against Ajax in the group stage.
      PSG chief Campos may be tasked with regenerating his side’s attack around Kylian Mbappe this summer.
      Lionel Messi has been linked with Inter Miami, while Neymar could also be let go.
      Also reportedly on their radar are Manchester City ace Bernardo Silva and his Portugal team-mate Goncalo Ramos.
      PSG want to rebuild around Kylian MbappeCredit: AFP More