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      Arsenal to be joined by Chelsea in Declan Rice transfer race this summer with club ‘highly interested’ in West Ham star

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      ARSENAL face fierce competition for summer transfer target Declan Rice with their London rivals chasing the midfielder. Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing the West Ham captain this summer to add to their growing list of new arrivals.
      Declan Rice has made 229 appearances for West Ham after rising through the ranks at their academy
      The Blues have had a longstanding admiration for Rice, but Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg took to Twitter to seemingly confirm their concrete interest.
      He said: “Chelsea is definitely in the race and highly interested – confirmed! He’s one of the top candidates in order to strengthen the defensive midfield.”
      Graham Potter’s side already splashed out a whopping £107million on Enzo Fernandez in January to sure up their midfield.
      Rice is expected to leave The Hammers in the summer with his current contract due to expire in 2024.
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      The 24-year-old has been ever-present in David Moyes’ Premier League side this season managing two goals and two assists.
      Arsenal have been heavily linked with attracting the England star to the Emirates Stadium despite their public interest in Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.
      The league leaders are looking to improve on their squad depth as they gear up for a likely return to the Champions League for the first time in six years.
      Mikel Arteta has already strengthened his midfield with the January addition of European Championship winner Jorginho.
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      Rice has long been touted for a move to a ‘big six’ club, but will be focused on keeping West Ham in the league until the summer.
      The East London side are in a relegation scrap and currently find themselves in 17th place just two points off rock bottom.
      They face bottom of the table Southampton in their next game at the London Stadium. More

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      Fans think Eden Hazard ‘cursed’ Chelsea as Real Madrid star’s eerie statement after leaving club goes viral

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      SUPPORTERS think that Eden Hazard “cursed” Chelsea after his eerie farewell statement resurfaced and went viral.The Belgian international secured his dream move to Real Madrid from the Blues in 2019 in a £130m deal.
      Eden Hazard will face his old club Chelsea again in the Champions LeagueCredit: Rex
      Hazard, 32, arrived at Chelsea in 2012 and is regarded as one of the club’s most talented players ever having won the Premier League twice, FA Cup, League Cup and the Europa League on two occasions.
      When the star, who bagged 110 goals in 352 appearances, left he released a statement that read: “Chelsea and Chelsea fans will always be special to me and next season I will look for your results first.
      “I hope that we are drawn against each other in the Champions League next season and every season so we can meet again.”
      And, eerily, his wish has been granted almost fully.
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      The two teams avoided each other in the 2019/20 campaign, but they have drawn one another each season since in the Champions League.
      Chelsea beat Madrid 3-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals in 2021 before going on to win the competition.
      Then, last season, they were drawn together again in the quarters, only this time it was the LaLiga giants that triumphed 5-4 on aggregate before they went on to win the coveted prize.
      Now Chelsea will face Madrid again next month in the Champions League quarter-final – and some fans believe Hazard “cursed” them with his wish four years ago.
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      One tweeted: “His wish came through, he is really ta Wizard, he needs to gimme some uefa champions league predictions.”
      Another commented: “He cursed us after never facing them in the competition before then.”
      While a fellow fan wrote: “Thanks for the curse Eden.”
      Hazard has infamously struggled at the Bernabeu after suffering a number of injury issues.
      He has produced just seven goals and 11 assists in 73 appearances for the club. More

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      Mason Mount drops HUGE hint he will quit Chelsea in summer transfer window as Man Utd and Liverpool prepare to pounce

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Liverpool could have received a boost in their pursuit of Mason Mount.The England international midfielder, 24, is under contract until June 2024 and is stalling negotiations on a new deal.
      Mason Mount has appointed a new agent to look after his interestsCredit: Getty
      Mount is understood to be after a significant pay rise from his current wages of around £80,000 per week.
      And he is reluctant to sign a huge long-term commitment like compatriot Reece James.
      Chelsea’s influx of players has also left Mount pushed down the pecking order.
      Now the Daily Mail has claimed that he has appointed a new agent to look after him.
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      Neil Fewings, who previously worked for Wasserman Media Group but who is now the UK managing partner of ROOF, is in charge of Mount’s interests.
      And the publication states that it is “the strongest indication yet that he is set to leave Stamford Bridge” at the end of the season.
      Chelsea have insisted that they have made their final offer regarding a new contract and are reluctant to risk losing him for nothing next year.
      And that could lead to them trying to cash in on their academy product this summer with both United and Liverpool waiting in the wings to pounce and sign him.
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      Mount’s father Tony has been representing the ace for the last 18 months since the star left previous management company, Stellar Football.
      Now they have “sought more specialist assistance to negotiate with other clubs”.
      And with mounting interest in the ace, with Newcastle also keen, the “change of approach may already be paying off”.
      While it remains to be seen whether he will stay or go, rival English clubs have been put on alert by reports of a £50MILLION price tag. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea ‘leading Romeo Lavia transfer race’ with Southampton star at centre of Premier League tug-of-war

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      PREMIER LEAGUE giants Manchester United and Chelsea are leading the race for Southampton star Romeo Lavia according to reports.Lavia, 19, has enjoyed a breakout season at Southampton following his £14million arrival from Manchester City last summer.
      Lavia is already being linked with a move away from Southampton despite only joining in the summerCredit: EPA
      The midfielder has enjoyed a breakout season for SouthamptonCredit: Rex
      Despite only arriving at St Mary’s six months ago the midfielder is already being linked with a move away.
      Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri has said United and Chelsea are leading the race for the 19-year-old’s signature.
      Tavolieri adds that Manchester City remain in the race due to having a buy back clause inserted in the contract when they sold Lavia.
      Chelsea are in the market as they search for a defensive midfielder which will allow Enzo Fernandez to operate higher up the pitch.
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      Despite heavy investment from owner Todd Boehly the Blues don’t have a holding midfielder amongst their ranks following the departure of Jorginho to rivals Arsenal.
      Alongside Lavia, Graham Potter’s side have also been linked with moves for West Ham’s Declan Rice and Borussia Monchengladbach’s Manu Kone.
      For United the Southampton man doesn’t represent their first choice option.
      Erik ten Hag wants to pursue a deal for Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong who the Red Devils were heavily linked with last summer.
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      The Old Trafford outfit have also been linked with a summer move for Rice and Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham.
      Lavia has made 18 appearances for Southampton this season, scoring once.
      The Saints’ ability to keep hold of their star man would be severely weakened if the club were to get relegated.
      Southampton sit bottom of the table and host Tottenham tomorrow. More

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      Real Madrid ‘considering Romelu Lukaku transfer swoop with Inter Milan unwilling to buy Chelsea striker’

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      REAL MADRID are considering a move for Chelsea loanee Romelu Lukaku, according to reports. The 29-year-old Belgian is on loan from the Blues at Inter Milan following an unsuccessful return to Stamford Bridge last season.
      Real Madrid are considering a move for Romelu LukakuCredit: Rex
      However, having struggled with injury and form, the Italians have already insisted he WILL NOT be staying beyond the end of the season.
      Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta said: “He will return to Chelsea as it’s a straight loan, it’s part of the deal — then we will see.
      “Lukaku is not in good condition yet, we are still waiting to see the real Romelu as we saw in the past.”
      That has thrown the striker’s future into doubt, with Chelsea wanting to cut their losses following his £97.5million transfer in August 2021.
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      And Real Madrid are set to take advantage of this situation by launching an offer for Romelu Lukaku.
      According to Fichajes, Los Blancos want to bolster Karim Benzema’s firepower by adding Lukaku to the fold.
      The report suggests Carlo Ancelotti and Co are admirers of Lukaku having seen how devastating he can be when he is not blighted by injuries.
      Indeed, just two seasons ago Lukaku fired Milan to the Serie A title and was crowned their Player of the Year.
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      Lukaku has been heavily hit by injury this season, seeing him make just 18 appearances and yield five goals in all competitions.
      He has been open with his desire to stay at Inter and his ultimate career path.
      The former Manchester United and Everton striker said: “Everyone knows what I want.
      “I hope to stay at Inter. I love this club and we will speak to Chelsea in order to find a solution.
      Lukaku has struggled for form in the Serie A this season
      “Inter fans are really special, for me they are the best in the world.
      “Because even if we are in difficulty they are always there to help the team.
      “It was a surprise for me, I thought they were angry with me.
      “But in the end they know I’ve always had Inter in my heart. Even if I left, they know I’ve always had Inter in my heart.
      “I’ve had conversations with my team-mates, with people from the club and they know I’ve told the truth about why I left.
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      “Now I’m back and I hope to stay in the future. I mean that for me Inter is worth everything.
      “The idea is to finish my career with Anderlecht. I’m nearly 30, my son started school here and plays in the Inter academy. I want to stay here and do things right.” More

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      N’Golo Kante to sign new two-year Chelsea contract, with option for one more, as Blues secure key man despite injury woe

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      CHELSEA are ready to back N’Golo Kante despite his injury record as he closes in on a new deal.Final details are yet to be confirmed.
      N’Golo Kante is set to sign a new long-term Chelsea deal despite his injury woesCredit: PA
      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.
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      And it will not contain any ‘pay-as-you-play’ clauses.
      Kane signed for the Blues for £29million in 2016 after lifting the Prem trophy with Leicester.
      He has since gone on to win every major tournament both domestic and foreign bar the EFL Cup.
      And Kante is regarded as one of Chelsea’s best players when fully fit. More

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      Victor Osimhen ‘dreams’ of Premier League transfer with Man Utd and Chelsea keen – but is also open to European giants

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      VICTOR OSIMHEN dreams of playing in the Premier League, reports claim.However, there are suggestions that the Napoli goal machine would also be open to joining European giants Bayern Munich.
      Victor Osimhen is a reported transfer target for Manchester United and ChelseaCredit: Getty
      The 24-year-old has scored 23 goals in 28 games in all competitions this season.
      He has fired Napoli to the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time in the club’s history, and they are also 18 points clear at the top of Serie A.
      But Sky in Germany say his “biggest dream” is to play in the Premier League.
      Manchester United and Chelsea are thought to be keen on his signature.
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      The Red Devils and Blues are each lacking an out and out goalscorer up front.
      Both Prem giants are said to be exploring the possibility of signing Osimhen, which could spark a bidding war in the summer.
      Osimhen himself is also claimed to be open to joining Bayern, although the chances of him joining the German club are thought to be slim.
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      Sky say Bayern cannot afford to sign the Nigeria international this summer.
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      Reports suggest Osimhen is valued at a whopping £107million.
      And elsewhere, Paris Saint-Germain are also claimed to be keen on his signature.
      Osimhen scored twice in Napoli’s 3-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday.
      The Italians beat Frankfurt 5-0 on aggregate to progress to the last eight in the Champions League. More

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      Chelsea’s 19-year-old Xavier Simons – who played once for club – joins Hull on permanent transfer after loan spell

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      XAVIER SIMONS has joined Hull on a permanent deal from Chelsea.The 19-year-old signed for the Tigers on a season-long loan deal in September.
      Hull have turned Xavier Simons’ loan move into a permanent dealCredit: Rex
      Simons joined the Tigers in SeptemberCredit: PA
      But the Championship outfit have now paid an undisclosed fee to turn the temporary move into a permanent one.
      He has penned a deal until the summer of 2026 that includes the option of another year.
      Simons joined the Chelsea Academy in 2016.
      His only appearance for the club came in the Carabao Cup quarter-final win over Brentford last season.
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      Simons then joined Hull in September, where he has made six Championship appearances so far.
      An injury to Jean Michael Seri means Simons has started four out of Hull’s last five league games.
      Speaking after making Simons’ move permanent, Hull boss Liam Rosenior said: “I’m absolutely delighted to tie Xavier down on a long-term deal.
      “We’ve worked really hard to get Xavi to commit his future to the club and he’s a big part of my plans.
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      “He’s got undoubted potential and quality, an outstanding attitude and trains at 100 per cent all the time.
      “He’s got Premier League physicality and athleticism.
      “If we can help him improve his technical aspects and tactical understanding of the game, we’ve got a fantastic asset for the club.” More