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      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang trains with Chelsea stars for Dortmund clash despite being axed from Champions League squad

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      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG has been training with his Chelsea team-mates despite being axed from their Champions League squad.Chelsea travel to play Borussia Dortmund tomorrow night in the last 16 stage.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang training for ChelseaCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Chelsea travel to play Borussia Dortmund tomorrow night in the last 16Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      But Aubameyang was among those left out from Graham Potter’s 25-man European squad.
      Despite the omission, the striker – signed for £10million from Barcelona in the summer – still trained with the side at a misty training ground.
      Aubameyang, 33, was brought in by Thomas Tuchel following their spell together at Dortmund.
      But just days later Tuchel was sacked by American owner Todd Boehly with Potter brought in as his replacement.
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      As a result Aubameyang – who has just three goals in 18 games this season – has struggled for form.
      He was left out entirely against Fulham at Stamford Bridge this month and was pictured in Milan.
      Potter said: “It was my decision and it was tough decision, but sometime you have to make those calls.
      “Someone had to miss out. He’s done nothing wrong at all. I’m empathetic. I understand his disappointment.
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      “He reacted in the right way. He trained very well today.”
      Asked if Aubameyang had permission to fly to Milan, Potter added: “He’s got the weekend off. It’s a free world.”
      The ex-Arsenal captain has also been linked with a loan move to the MLS’s LAFC although the player has not agreed to the deal.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been linked with a move awayCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The striker was signed from BarcelonaCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is linked with an MLS moveCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea battling it out for 15-year-old wonderkid Paez who is ‘better than Real Madrid prodigy Endrick’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea are battling it out to sign 15-year-old sensation Kendry Paez, according to reports. The Ecuadorian wonderkid is also wanted by Bayer Leverkusen in the three-way transfer tussle.
      Ecuador teenager Kendry Paez is attracting plenty of transfer interestCredit: TWITTER @UtdDistrict
      Journalist Fabrizio Romano states the teenage talent is yet to make a decision on his future ahead of his senior professional debut.
      Reports last week suggested Chelsea had made a formal approach with a £15million bid and talks underway – although that initial offer was rejected.
      The Blues have spent more than £600million on transfers this season and added Southampton youngster Jimmy-Jay Morgan to their academy set-up this month.
      Paez, born in 2007, is making waves in his homeland with Independiente del Valle.
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      The rising star has recently been promoted to the first team during pre-season for the 2023 campaign.
      And he has even been dubbed “better than Endrick”, the Brazilian teenager who has signed for Real Madrid despite interest from England.
      Like Endrick, Paez would need to wait until he is 18 in May 2025 before moving to Europe.
      However, he could sign a contract ahead of that to tie himself down to a new club.
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      The central midfielder shone at the 2022 Next Generation Trophy in Austria.
      That alerted Borussia Dortmund to his exciting talent, too – with the Germans and United both reportedly having bids rejected last year.
      Paez has four international caps for Ecuador’s Under-17s – and two goals.
      However, he was forced to miss the recent South American U20 Championships due to his involvement with Independiente del Valle’s senior squad. More

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      OnlyFans star and boxer Astrid Wett sends cheeky message to Jorginho after he quits Chelsea for Arsenal

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      ONLYFANS star Astrid Wett aimed a cheeky dig towards Arsenal after failing to win either of their last two matches. The Gunners have picked up a loss and a draw in their two most recent matches, a run which has coincidentally come after ex-Chelsea star Jorginho joined the club.
      Arsenal have not picked up a win since Jorginho’s arrivalCredit: Getty
      A fact Onlyfans star Astrid Wett jabbed at onlineCredit: Instagram / @wettastrid
      Astrid is an avid Chelsea fanCredit: Instagram / @wettastrid
      The OnlyFans star has over 340,000 followers on her main Twitter pageCredit: Instagram / @wettastrid
      She previously had a spat with fellow OnlyFans star turned boxer Elle BrookeCredit: Instagram / @wettastrid
      And Astrid, who is a Chelsea fan, trolled Arsenal over transfer.
      Taking to her Twitter, she shared an image of her sipping a glass of wine and captioned her post: “1 draw and 1 loss for Arsenal since agent Jorginho joined that club, just saying….”
      However, given that Arsenal sit top of the league and Chelsea are languishing down in ninth place, Gunners fan decided not to take the jab lying down.
      One fan replied: “[£]600mil spent and can’t win a game?”
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      A second said: “You lot are currently sat ninth and dropping points for fun. No where near Arsenal 😭😭🤣🤣.”
      A third commented: “Warra (what a) Europa league qualification for Chelsea that is😭😭.”
      A fourth remarked: “Didn’t you draw to bottom table west ham after spending [£]320 mil?”
      “Taunting first positioned Arsenal is what I never expected from this ninth [placed] club,” added a fifth.
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      Astrid shared the jibe on her secondary Twitter account, though her main has 342,000 followers.
      She was previously was on the end of embarrassment as she was snubbed for a kiss by YouTuber-turned-boxer and Prime drink founder KSI during a boxing match weigh-in.
      Astrid also tried her hand at boxingCredit: Getty
      She was snubbed by KSI at the weigh-in for the fight against Keeley ColranCredit: Twitter @misfitsboxing
      And came out on top as she forced Keeley to quit inside two roundsCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea legend slams Premier League as they SNUB him from Blues’ star 05/06 team despite him starting 33 games

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      FORMER Chelsea star William Gallas admitted he was “surprised” to be excluded from a Premier League social media post celebrating his old team.The French defender was left out of an Instagram post that showed Chelsea’s title-winning line-up from the 2005/06 season.
      William Gallas was shocked to have been left out of the Premier League’s postCredit: Getty

      The team included club legends such as Petr Cech, Paulo Ferreira, John Terry, Ricardo Carvalho, Claude Makelele, Frank Lampard, Mikel Essien, Joe Cole, Didier Drogba and Arjen Robben.
      However at left-back Asier del Horno was picked in the line-up ahead of Gallas.
      The decision left the 45-year-old puzzled as he played 34 times in the Premier League that season, starting 33 of them.
      Gallas also scored five goals and his performances earned him a spot in the Premier League team of the season that year.
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      He commented on the post: “Surprising to note that the Premier League has excluded me from Chelsea’s 2005/06 typical team.
      “With 33 appearances as start XI and 5 goals in the Premier League. Being voted as a left back in the Premier League team of the season 2005/2006.
      “I say to myself that something has gone seriously wrong somewhere!!”
      Del Horno on the other hand only made 25 appearances in the Premier League that season.
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      He had joined the club ahead of the season but would only spend one year at Chelsea before heading back to Spain with Valencia.
      Gallas did also fill in at centre back in place of Terry or Carvalho at times when he was needed.
      He was undoubtedly one of the club’s key players during their run to the title that season.
      However, this season was his last at Stamford Bridge as he moved to Arsenal as part of a deal that saw Ashley Cole join Chelsea. More

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      ‘Wishful thinking’ – Man Utd and Liverpool get HUGE transfer boost as Dortmund chief casts doubt on Bellingham future

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND have confirmed that they want to keep Jude Bellingham – although they admit it could be “wishful thinking”.The 19-year-old England star is arguably the most sought-after player in Europe with a host of top clubs chasing him.
      Dortmund have confirmed they want to keep Jude BellinghamCredit: Rex
      Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain have both supposedly seen early moves knocked back by the midfielder himself.
      Bellingham appears to be against joining either of those two amid interest from the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid.
      However, we revealed last week how Los Blancos are feeling that the financial wealth of the Premier League has led them to believe that a return to England for the ex-Birmingham City ace is on the cards.
      Bellingham is under contract at Dortmund until 2025 – meaning they are under no immediate pressure to cash in on him this summer.
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      However, they do know that his price tag is likely to be at its peak come the end of the season.
      The Bundesliga club’s sporting director Sebastian Kehl has now confirmed that there is no guarantee they will look to sell him and says they are desperate to hang on to him.
      But he also admitted that there have been no advanced talks over an extension and that a new deal seems unlikely.
      Kehl said: “There has been no new development. We’ll have to be patient for a little longer.
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      “But of course we try to keep Jude Bellingham at Borussia Dortmund as long as possible because he is an incredibly important player who has shown once again this season how he identifies with this club and makes the team better.
      “Things develop due to market mechanisms. So of course I have my thoughts and also have my wishful thinking. I can’t say whether that will happen in the end.
      “From Borussia Dortmund’s point of view, the wishful thinking would be to keep a player of this quality at this club for as long as possible.
      “I would also like to have kept Erling Haaland or Jadon Sancho at Borussia Dortmund, because you can only imagine if we had managed to keep all three players in one team, what opportunities would then arise.”
      Kehl added: “We will always try everything to keep players of this quality at BVB – because we are ambitious, because we want to win titles. For this we need not only good, but also outstanding players.”
      Dortmund and Bellingham have enjoyed a six-match winning streak since returning from the World Cup.
      They welcome Chelsea to Germany for the first-leg of their last-16 Champions League clash on Wednesday. More

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      Joao Felix could make Chelsea transfer move permanent as Atletico Madrid eye shock swap deal for Blues ace

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      CHELSEA are reportedly keen on turning Joao Felix’s loan move into a permanent one.The 23-year-old has had an eventful start to life at Stamford Bridge having been sent off on his debut before scoring on his return after suspension.
      Chelsea reportedly want to make Joao Felix’s loan move a permanent oneCredit: Getty
      And the Blues are keen on extending his stay with the club, according to Spanish outlet Relevo.
      Felix’s agent is Jorge Mendes, who also represents record signing Enzo Fernandez.
      So Chelsea have recent experience dealing with the Portuguese agent.
      American owner Todd Boehly is reported to have an “excellent” relationship with Mendes.
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      Atletico are claimed to be open to letting Felix leave in the summer for around £88million, having previously demanded £115m-£130m for his signature.
      Talks between the two clubs will reportedly take place when Felix’s current loan deal expires at the end of the campaign.
      Meanwhile, Fichajes are reporting that Atletico are keen on Chelsea outcast Christian Pulisic.
      The winger is currently out injured but the arrivals of Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke and Felix have only added to competition for places.
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      Christian Pulisic could reportedly leave Chelsea in the summerCredit: Reuters
      Atletico’s interest in Pulisic potentially raises the possibility of a swap deal for Felix involving the American, which could bring down the amount of cash the Blues would have to shell out.
      Pulisic has entered the final 18 months of his contract and is set to be put up for sale in the summer.

      As well as Atletico, Pulisic also has several Premier League clubs chasing his signature, including Manchester United.
      Pulisic has played 136 games for Chelsea since signing from Borussia Dortmund in 2019, scoring 26 goals and providing 21 assists.
      Despite winning the Champions League, he has failed to taste regular action since joining the club for £58million. More

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      Tottenham should target transfer for unwanted Chelsea flop who could ‘solve all of their problems’ claims Spurs legend

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      TOTTENHAM legend Rafael van der Vaart has claimed signing Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea could solve all of Spurs problems. The Dutchman joined the north London side in 2010 and spent two years at the club making 77 appearances and scoring 28 goals.
      Rafael van der Vaart celebrates scoring for Tottenham during a Premier League match.Credit: Getty
      Van der Vaart at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before Spurs game against Aston Villa in 2021.Credit: Getty
      The attacking midfielder was speaking exclusively to Ladbrokes :Fanzone as Spurs gear up for the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie against AC Milan.
      The former Tottenham man said: “They’re missing something in that number 10 area, and I think the answer is Hakim Ziyech.”

      He continued: “He’s not happy at Chelsea, and I’m a big fan of his.
      “If Tottenham were to bring him in, their problems are solved; I really don’t think they need much more.”
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      Ziyech nearly joined PSG on deadline day in January but that move fell through at the last minute due to a paperwork blunder.
      The Moroccan only has one assist and hasn’t scored in 12 Premier League appearances for Chelsea this season although just five of those have been starts.
      It remains to be seen if Chelsea would consider selling to a rival.
      Van der Vaart was part of the Tottenham side that famously won 1-0 in the San Siro and knocked the Italians out over two legs during the 2010/2011 season thanks to go a goal from Peter Crouch.
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      The former Dutch international has fond memories of that night especially the scrap between Joe Jordan and Gennaro Gattuso.
      He told Ladbrokes: Fanzone: ” “I had a great view of the incident everyone remembers from that game in Milan.
      “That was the moment I think of whenever anyone mentions that game, of course.
      “Gennaro Gattuso, the little b******, the animal on the pitch, kicking and pushing people around.”
      The Tottenham legend added: “Honestly, I got goosebumps that night just watching how Joe handled that whole incident.
      “Harry Redknapp said at the time there’d only have been one winner if those two kicked off with each other, and I agree 100%.
      “I’d have put all the money I had on Joe Jordan. He was so ready for it.”
      Van der Vaart thinks his former side should be beating AC Milan.
      He said: “Tottenham are better than AC Milan; they really need to win this game.
      “I think it’s a really good draw for them in the Last 16. They shouldn’t fear this Milan team; Tottenham are favourites surely! I think it’ll be a draw in the first leg, though. Let’s go with 2-2.”
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      Chelsea ‘want David Raya transfer to replace Kepa and Edouard Mendy with Brentford No1’s contract running out’

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      CHELSEA are reportedly monitoring Brentford goalkeeper David Raya ahead of a potential summer move.Bees stopper Raya, 27, is out of contract in 2024.
      David Raya has been linked with a move away from BrentfordCredit: Reuters
      He has turned down two offers from Brentford to extend his deal.
      And Chelsea are keeping an eye on his situation, according to football.london.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga has reclaimed the No1 jersey at Stamford Bridge from Edouard Mendy, but still faces an uncertain future at the club.
      Mendy meanwhile snubbed a six-year contract offer from the Blues in December.

      And Raya is said to be attracting interest from the Stamford Bridge side, who are eyeing a new long-term No1.
      Both Manchester United and Tottenham are also claimed to been keen on the stopper.
      The Spaniard has been superb for Brentford this season, including in the 1-1 draw with Arsenal on Saturday.
      Bees boss Thomas Frank spoke about his goalkeeper recently, declaring that the stopper is worth at “at least £40million” -despite his expiring contract.
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      On the topic of Raya’s deal, the Dane said: “If he turns it down twice that’s a signal he doesn’t want that.
      “I thought we put two really good offers out there but that’s fine it’s a free world we can’t force anyone.

      “I hope he will stay forever of course that looks like it could be very difficult with the contract situation he must be at least £40million if not more.”
      Raya also opened up on his future over the weekend, revealing he doesn’t believe now is the “right time” to sign a new deal with the Bees.
      He said: “I don’t think it’s the right time to sign a contract at the moment.
      “I’m really, really happy and right now I’m just thinking about doing the best for the team and trying to push for Europe.
      “I was offered a new contract last year and one in January but we didn’t reach an agreement. I would like to see what happens in summer, however I’m happy at Brentford.
      “For now a new contract is secondary, the most important thing is the team and the games. We’ll see where we are in May. You never know what’s around the corner.
      “There’s nothing I can say about what’s going to happen in the summer. I don’t even know what’s going to happen on Saturday.” More