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JIMMY-FLOYD HASSELBAINK has urged Chelsea to ditch loan star Joao Felix this summer.Felix, 23, joined the Blues on loan until the end of the season last month.
Joao Felix has made one appearance for ChelseaCredit: Rex
Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink thinks the Blues should ditch FelixCredit: Getty
He was subsequently red carded on his debut, and has since had to serve a three-match ban.
The Atletico Madrid loanee is now available for selection again and has been backed to shine by boss Graham Potter.
But former Blue Hasselbaink thinks Felix should just be a short-term option… and wants Chelsea to launch an ambitious summer bid for Harry Kane instead.
Speaking to Casinos En Ligne, the Dutchman said: “Chelsea need a striker.
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“Harry Kane might not want to come but Chelsea should try to persuade Harry Kane to join them.
“He might say no, but at least they would have tried.
“With Kane, he will guarantee you goals wherever he goes. There is still a chance that it might happen.
“If Tottenham aren’t in the Champions League and even if Chelsea aren’t in the Champions League – their chances are slimmer than Spurs of making the top four at this moment in time.
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Harry Kane has less than 18 months left on his contractCredit: Getty
“But over the years to come, Chelsea has got a bigger chance of winning trophies and being in the Champions League, this is where Spurs have struggled.
“Kane has [18 months] left on his contract so they won’t be in a position to ask for £100million, it will be less.
“Joao Felix is also not worth the reported £124million fee Atletico Madrid are asking for at this moment in time.
“He might be getting there, I do rate him as a player, but he hasn’t played a lot of football, even for Atletico Madrid.
“That also means that they don’t rate him, so they can’t ask £124million for him.”
Chelsea splashed out £9m to loan Felix until the end of the season.
Speaking to Spanish paper AS about his future, the Portuguese star recently said: “I’ve only been here a few weeks, a month. I am learning everything. I am very comfortable but nobody knows the future.
“I was already looking for a change of scene a while ago because it was difficult to get used to the way of playing.”
We see his quality every day and he’s a player who can make a difference for usGraham Potter
Felix is set to return to action as Chelsea travel to West Ham tomorrow lunchtime.
Speaking about his star’s upcoming comeback, Potter gushed: “It’s great. We all saw the impact he had in the 60 minutes before his red card.
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“We see his quality every day and he’s a player who can make a difference for us.
“At the same time, it’s about helping him get integrated into the team and to the team-mates around him, and for him to understand what we’re trying to do. But the signs are really positive.”
Graham Potter is looking forward to having Felix available againCredit: Getty More

CHELSEA have made an offer to sign 15-YEAR-OLD Kendry Paez, according to reports.That’s despite the teenager NEVER making a first-team appearance.
Chelsea have made a shock bid to sign Kendry PaezCredit: Getty
But Paez has starred for Independiente del Valle’s youth team with the youngster currently playing in Ecuador.
His form recently saw him promoted to the senior team ahead of this season.
Paez has also impressed on the international stage, scoring three goals in five U17 caps for Ecuador.
And Chelsea are now interested in bringing him to Stamford Bridge.
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According to journalist Eduardo Erazo, the Blues are one of many clubs trying to sign him.
And they’ve already seen a £14.8m did rejected for his services.

That’s despite him not being able to make the move to Europe until he’s 18.
But Chelsea face competition from around Europe.
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Borussia Dortmund have previously seen a bid turned down, while Manchester United reportedly launched an offer back in December.
Chelsea have focused on signing Europe’s best talent under Todd Boehly, spending more than £600m in two windows.
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JOE COLE is very excited by Chelsea’s signing of Mykhailo Mudryk.The winger joined the Blues in a £97million move last month.
Joe Cole claims Mykhailo Mudryk could become a top player for ChelseaCredit: Getty
He hit the ground running off the bench in his debut against Liverpool, impressing with his lightning speed and dribbling ability.
Mudryk even set a record for fastest pace in the Premier League this season before failing to show what he is capable of in the 0-0 draw with Fulham.
The Ukrainian was substituted at half-time in that clash but former Chelsea star Cole still believes he will be a top player for the club.
He told BT Sport: “He’s going to be a top player for Chelsea.
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“He looks a fantastic final third player who can beat a man, excite the crowd and has great feet.
“He reminds me of Arjen Robben in the way he drives past players in short bursts and makes the right decisions in the final third.
“I think he’s going to get better and better so Chelsea have got him at the right time.
“He just needs to settle. It’s a big jump coming from Ukraine to the Premier League so they’ll need to give him some time but I’m really excited about him once he learns to play under Potter.”
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Mudryk has another chance to impress on Saturday when Chelsea visit West Ham in the lunch-time kick-off.
The Blues have struggled for goals and points in recent weeks but were boosted by Raheem Sterling’s return from injury last weekend.
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CHELSEA have made yet another new signing – an expert to stop their hamstring crisis.Top physio Fearghal Kerin has been brought in to solve the riddle of why so many top stars are going down.
Chelsea have struggled with persistent injury issuesCredit: Getty
Chelsea have recruited highly respected physio Fearghal KerinCredit: Rex
Three of Graham Potter’s players have been struck down by hamstring problems in recent weeks.
Ben Chilwell, Carney Chukwuemeka and N’Golo Kante have all faced spells on the sidelines this season.
Kerin has worked with Irish rugby union giants Leinster and is noted for his ability to work on hamstring issues, in particular the rehab of top sports stars.
In another bold move, Chelsea have recruited former Manchester United physio Dave Fevre to try to overcome the crippling injury problems that have dogged Potter’s first season as head coach.
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At one point he had 11 players – an entire team – on the sick list.
England right-back Reece James missed the World Cup with a knee problem and promptly broke down again less than an hour into his comeback game against Bournemouth in December.
He only returned successfully to the first team last Friday in a 0-0 draw at home to Fulham.
Chelsea have swept through their backroom team with a transformation of the staff at every level – including medical and fitness.
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They have employed outside company Remedy – run by Kerin’s fellow Irishman and former Cambridge United defender Freddie Murray – to oversee player treatment.
Remedy have looked after celebrities like Dave Grohl, drummer of American rock band the Foo Fighters, former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp and France World Cup winner Florian Thauvin.
Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly is determined to change the way things are done at his club at every level.
There has been a boardroom clear out, Potter signed eight new players during the transfer window and spent more than £300million and he is looking at each department to see if it needs shaking up.
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CHELSEA have completed the signing of Jimmy Jay Morgan from Southampton.The Blues have splashed out £3million plus add-ons to sign the highly-rated England youth international.
Jimmy Jay Morgan impressed for Southampton at youth levelCredit: Getty
Morgan, 17, is the latest wonderkid to come through the Southampton academy – following in the footsteps of the likes of Gareth Bale and Luke Shaw.
According to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the striker has penned a three-and-a-half year deal with the Blues.
The youngster scored 27 goals for Southampton’s Under-16s last year, before adding another 13 after being promoted to the Saints’ Under-18s.
Morgan’s exploits saw him reach the fringes of the first team, being named on Southampton’s bench for the 3-1 Premier League defeat to Brighton on Boxing Day – as well on further occasions in both domestic cups.
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After it became apparent that he would not sign a new deal at St Mary’s, Southampton opted to sell.
Morgan has represented England at Under-17 level – scoring six goals in eight games.
He is the latest starlet to be recruited during Chelsea’s unprecedented transfer splurge.
Todd Boehly and Co splashed out an astonishing £330m on fresh talent in January – with a new emphasis on recruiting the world’s best young players.
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Morgan has represented England at Under-17 levelCredit: Getty
Chelsea made seven permanent signings last month, with an average age of 20.2.
Argentine star Enzo Fernandez headlined the incomings at a cost of £107m.
They also brought in Benoit Badiashile, Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke, Andrey Santos and David Datro Fofana – while agreeing a deal for teenage right-back Malo Gusto to join in the summer.
Despite their lavish spending, the Blues are yet to experience an upturn in form on the pitch.
Graham Potter’s side currently sit ninth in the table – languishing behind the likes of Fulham and Brentford – and sit TEN points off the top four.
Graham Potter’s side are enduring a disappointing seasonCredit: PA More