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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

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      Man City target Ben Chilwell could lead TWELVE-MAN Chelsea clearout with Mount and Kovacic also at risk

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      CHELSEA could be set to offload up to a whopping TWELVE players in the summer.That is according to The Athletic, who claim Ben Chilwell could lead a mass clearout from Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.
      Chelsea star Ben Chilwell could spark a mass clearout with Manchester City interestedCredit: Splash
      Mateo Kovacic could leave with his Chelsea contract running out next yearCredit: Getty
      Chelsea ace Mason Mount has also yet to agree a new contract with the clubCredit: PA
      They say exit by Chilwell “can not be ruled out” as Manchester City have shown “genuine” interest ahead of the summer transfer window.
      City manager Pep Guardiola is in need of a left-back after Joao Cancelo joined Bayern Munich on loan with an option to buy in January.
      Guardiola also kept tabs on the England international back in 2020 before he joined Chelsea for £50million from Leicester.
      But the Blues may have to offload a number of other players and could raise as much as £264m.
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      The West Londoners have spent a whopping £600MILLION since new owner Todd Boehly took over from Roman Abramovich eight months ago and are looking to make even more additions.
      But room will have to be made with Graham Potter’s side already having sealed the signing of RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku for next season.
      Mason Mount could follow Chilwell as he has yet to agree on a new deal, while his current contract runs out next year.
      Manchester United, Liverpool and City are all keen on the England man.
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      The same goes for Mateo Kovacic, whereas Christian Pulisic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have fallen out of favour.
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      Cesar Azpilicueta has reached the advanced age of 33 years old and almost left for Barcelona in the summer.
      Conor Gallagher almost left in January and the same goes for Hakim Ziyech, who missed out on a loan move to Paris Saint-Germain after a bureaucracy gaffe.
      Armando Broja had been struggling for opportunities before his injury.
      Kai Havertz has been a focal point for Chelsea but has only managed six goals in 25 Premier League appearances this season and fans are growing increasingly frustrated.
      And Raheem Sterling has struggled to impress since his arrival last summer, although his agent has said he wants to stay.
      It is unlikely that all 12 of those players will leave in the summer, but space might need to open up after a busy January transfer window. More

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      talkSPORT commentator unhappy with BBC for using his commentary during Chelsea vs Man Utd clash

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      A COMMENTATOR has said he wished the BBC had not used his commentary over their Women’s Super League coverage as the Gary Lineker row rolls on.

      talkSPORT‘s Nigel Adderley was working for the FA world feed as the Beeb scrambled for replacements to work on Chelsea v Manchester United.

      Nigel Adderley has made clear where he stands in the BBC’s civil war

      Presenters, pundits and commentators have withdrawn their services in solidarity after Lineker was suspended for controversial criticism of the Government’s migration policy.

      It left BBC Radio 5 Live stripped of its usual Saturday coverage, Football Focus and Final Score pulled off the air and a strange, shortened Match of the Day with no studio presentation.

      The BBC narrowly avoided a live 90 minute game without commentary as they were able to get world feed commentary for the match at Kingsmeadow.

      But Adderley revealed he agreed with his colleagues’ protests.

      He said on Twitter: “To be clear, I was commentating on Chelsea v Man U for the FA’s World Feed coverage.

      “I wasn’t booked by the BBC and I won’t be paid by them. In all honesty, I would rather they hadn’t taken it but they were entitled to.

      “I entirely support the stance of other colleagues from MOTD.”

      The game finished 1-0 to Chelsea after Sam Kerr’s winner, putting the Blues three points clear at the top in the WSL’s fascinating four-way title tussle.

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      And the game began on an awkward note as a technical glitch left viewers with no commentary at the beginning of the match.

      Adderley’s stance reflects the broadcasting community’s continuing backing of Lineker, with Match of the Day 2 also to have a reduced format on Sunday night.

      The extraordinary standoff could come to an end sooner rather than later with Lineker reportedly in talks with BBC boss Tim Davie over getting him back on air for Saturday’s live FA Cup coverage.

      Meanwhile, Lineker allies and MOTD pundits Ian Wright and Alan Shearer were back on the telly today for Premier League TV. More

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      Atletico Madrid star Koke reveals Joao Felix’s transfer plans after joining Chelsea on loan

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      KOKE has insisted Joao Felix will return to Atletico Madrid once his loan at Chelsea expires.The Spanish midfielder believes the attacker will be benefitting from the game time he is getting at Stamford Bridge.
      Joao Felix joined Chelsea on loan in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      Koke is sure he will be back at Atletico Madrid next seasonCredit: Getty
      Felix joined the Blues in January for a fee of £10million and after a shaky start has largely impressed.
      The Portugal international was sent off on his debut against Fulham, but has since been a key figure in Chelsea’s recent improvement.
      Felix left the LaLiga side along with Matheus Cunha, who joined Wolves, after a disappointing first half of the season with Atletico.
      The club was knocked out of the Champions League in the group stage and have been well off the pace of rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona.
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      But Koke is adament that Felix will be back in Spain for next season.
      He told Mundo Deportivo: “They were important players within the team.
      “They made the decision to leave.
      “Joao transferred and Cunha transferred. They are decisions of each one.
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      “Totally respectable. Joao is picking up the rhythm of the games, he is gaining confidence for the coming season to come back here.
      “And to Cunha, I wish him all the best.”
      Chelsea do not have an option to buy Felix at the end of his loan deal.
      The 23-year-old has also had to deal with people mispronouncing his name in England.
      He insists his name is pronouncd “Joao Fell-ix”.
      When Koke was asked what he called his former team-mate, he replied with laughter saying: “Joao”. More

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      Man Utd want Joao Palhinha but face transfer battle with FIVE Premier League rivals including Arsenal and Chelsea

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are eyeing Fulham star Joao Palhinha to beef up their midfield this summer.United, Newcastle, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham are all monitoring the Portuguese.
      Joao Palhinha is set to be at the centre of a massive transfer battle this summerCredit: Alamy
      But boss Marco Silva is determined to resist bids for the star.
      Fulham paid an initial £17million to sign Palhinha from Sporting Lisbon last year but his performances so far in this campaign will have more than doubled his value to £40m-plus. 
      He has made more tackles than any midfielder in the big five leagues in Europe and has been the heartbeat of Silva’s side as they chase qualification for Uefa competition next season.
      Palhinha’s price tag is also pushed up by the fact that he still has more than four years left on his contract, with the club holding another year’s option.
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      Because of his age – he will turn 28 in July – the Fulham star may not be the first choice of top clubs who have a policy of signing younger players.
      Liverpool are also said to be confident of signing Palhinha’s Portugal team-mate Matheus Nunes from Wolves, and possibly compatriot Ruben Neves, to revamp their midfield.
      But Moises Caicedo, another target for the Reds as well as for Chelsea and Arsenal, has signed a new contract with Brighton that will send his price tag soaring.
      And even if the Ecuador international leaves the south coast, only one club will be able to sign him.
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      So Palhinha will be high on the list of candidates as the biggest clubs in England look to strengthen their options in the middle of the pitch.
      But he will not be available to Fulham for today’s clash with Arsenal because he is serving the second game of a two-match suspension for racking up ten yellow cards.  More