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      Chelsea ‘AGREE £26m Malo Gusto transfer as they beat Man Utd in race for Lyon full-back’

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      CHELSEA have reportedly beaten Manchester United to the transfer of Lyon right-back Malo Gusto.The 19-year-old has impressed English giants Chelsea and Man Utd since breaking through at the French side.
      Chelsea have agreed a deal for right-back Malo GustoCredit: Getty
      Chelsea, in particular, are in need of right-back cover for star man Reece James, who has suffered with knee injuries in recent months.
      England star James missed the World Cup following knee surgery.
      And he was ruled out again after returning to club action in late December.
      Chelsea had an £18million offer for Gusto rejected, and United asked the player to hold off on a decision.
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      However, big spenders Chelsea pushed forward with a transfer and according to RMC Sport, the West London club has struck a deal that will see Gusto sign but remain at Lyon until the end of the season.
      Chelsea have agreed to pay £26.3m plus add-ons for Gusto.
      Gusto is set to become Chelsea’s seventh January signing.
      Joao Felix, David Fofana, Andrey Santos, Benoit Badiashile, Noni Madueke and Mykhailo Mudryk have all joined Graham Potter’s project.
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      The latest development comes after Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas said the player will remain at the club.
      Gusto has featured 15 times for Lyon this season, and manager Laurent Blanc will need the player on top form if his side are to revive their campaign.
      Lyon are performing well under expectations and sat 9th in Ligue 1 after 19 games played.
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      Chelsea boost with N’Golo Kante ‘set to return from injury before Champions League last 16 clash vs Borussia Dortmund’

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      N’GOLO KANTE is reportedly set to return from injury for Chelsea’s Champions League last-16 clash with Borussia Dortmund.The first leg of the Blues’ European tie will take place in Germany on February 15, before the return leg three weeks later on March 7.
      N’Golo Kante could return from injury as early as FebruaryCredit: AFP
      And Graham Potter’s men are hoping Kante could be available for the away leg, although the return fixture is more realistic.
      This is according to a report in L’Equipe, with Chelsea’s midfield currently decimated by injuries.
      Kante, 31, Denis Zakaria, Mateo Kovacic and Ruben Loftus-Cheek have all been plagued with fitness issues during the first half of the season.
      Meanwhile, Jorginho has been out of favour since Potter took over from Thomas Tuchel.
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      And while Enzo Fernandez was linked with a January move from Benfica, that transfer now seems highly unlikely this month.
      These selection problems have given Conor Gallagher an opportunity to start for Chelsea in recent weeks, although he has done little to establish himself as a long-term solution.
      Now, though, Kante is closing in on a return at a crucial point of the season.
      The France international has not featured since the Blues’ 2-2 draw with Tottenham at Stamford Bridge back in August.
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      But he could prove to be a key figure in Chelsea’s clash with Dortmund.
      And being crowned European champions may be the team’s best way of qualifying for the competition next season.
      Chelsea currently sit 10th in the Premier League table, 10 points adrift of Man Utd in fourth.
      Meanwhile, the Blues are hopeful they will tie Kante down to a new deal.
      The ex-Leicester midfielder is set to become a free agent at the end of the season.
      But the West London outfit have “increasing confidence” around securing an extension. More

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      Man Utd face transfer battle with Chelsea and Newcastle for Dumfries as Inter Milan ace’s agent ‘flies to UK for talks’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are set to face a transfer battle with their Premier League rivals for Inter Milan star Denzel Dumfries, according to reports.Chelsea and Newcastle are ready to rival the Red Devils for the right-back.
      Denzel Dumfries has been linked with several Premier League clubsCredit: Getty
      Dumfries’ representatives have supposedly flown to England to hold talks with those interested, claim Gazzetta dello Sport.
      Inter have set a price tag of £44million, although reports suggest a £35million bid could be enough.
      The Serie A side could have to sell to help balance the books and the player’s deal expires in the summer of 2025.
      Dumfries has featured 23 times for Inter this season, scoring two goals and assisting three.
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      The 26-year-old also impressed at the World Cup with the Netherlands.
      He played every minute for his country and even got a goal and two assists in Qatar before they were knocked out in the quarter-finals to winners Argentina on penalties.
      Man Utd would like to sign a full-back to compete with Diogo Dalot in the long-term.
      Erik ten Hag is reportedly willing to let Aaron Wan-Bissaka leave Old Trafford but any move for Dumfries could have to wait for the summer due to financial reasons.
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      Chelsea are looking for a wing-back to rival Reece James.
      The Blues have made an attempt to bring in Lyon’s Malo Gusto but he looks set to stay at the club.
      They have also been linked with a move for Sporting Lisbon star Pedro Porro but Tottenham look set to sign him. More

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      Everton star Amadou Onana SNUBS Chelsea transfer interest leaving door open for Arsenal to sign £50m-rated midfielder

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      EVERTON star Amadou Onana has snubbed a move to Chelsea which could open the door for Arsenal to get revenge for their Mykhailo Mudryk hijacking.Onana’s future on Merseyside looks bleak after Sky Sports reported that he failed to report to training on Tuesday.
      Amadou Onana is wanted by Chelsea and ArsenalCredit: Getty
      And the Telegraph claimed that Chelsea, who were desperate to sign a midfielder this month, have shown an interest.
      This comes despite Everton wanting to keep Onana, although they do have financial problems due to FFP.
      But French outlet L’Equipe now believe the 21-year-old has decided against a Stamford Bridge switch.
      That could open the door for Arsenal, who are reportedly interested in the midfielder following an injury to Mohamed Elneny.
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      The report claims the Gunners have contacted Everton over his services.
      But Onana only joined in the summer window and the Toffees have therefore set an asking price of £50m.
      Mikel Arteta has already added to his squad with the signings of Leandro Trossard and Jakub Kiwior, but he still wants to bolster his midfield.
      Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey have been the Spaniard’s starting pair this season, but Arteta only has Albert Sambi Lokonga as backup.
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      And while the Premier League tops Arsenal’s priority list, they’re still in two other competitions.
      They travel to Manchester City in the FA Cup fourth round on Friday and are waiting to discover their last 16 opponents in the Europa League.
      The trip to the Etihad could see Trossard make his full Gunners debut after he was a late substitute in Sunday’s win over Manchester United.
      He missed Brighton’s third round victory at Middlesbrough earlier this month, which means he is NOT cup tied and therefore eligible to play. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea transfer blow as Lyon president confirms Malo Gusto will STAY at French club

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      MALO GUSTO will stay at Lyon despite interest from Chelsea and Manchester United, according to Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas.The two teams have been battling it out for the right-back and had hoped to complete a deal this month.
      Chelsea and Manchester United wanted to sign the right-back this monthCredit: Getty
      Chelsea reportedly agreed personal terms with the youngster but Lyon denied their advances.
      The Blues reportedly bid £18million for Gusto and were believed to be preparing a second bid worth between £27m and £35m.
      But Lyon president Aulas has announced Gusto will not be leaving this month.
      He said in a statement: “I can confirm that Malo Gusto will stay here at least until the end of the season.”
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      According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are still prepared to make the French side another offer.
      It is claimed Gusto, 19, is their No1 priority this month – ahead of a signing a new midfielder.
      Reports claimed United were hoping to hijack Chelsea’s move for Gusto and have told the right-back “not to rush” a decision.
      Both clubs could revisit a possible deal in the summer, with Aulas not ruling out a move at the end of the season.
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      Chelsea have also been linked with Denzel Dumfries this month and could sign the Inter full-back as an alternative.
      But the Italian giants are said to want between £43m-£53m for the former PSV Eindhoven hero. More

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      Chelsea boss Graham Potter set to axe three top stars in January transfer window cull as squad overhaul continues

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      CHELSEA manager Graham Potter is set to sell three star players this month as he looks to re-build the squad, according to reports.The ex-Brighton boss is open to getting rid of several underperforming members of the squad, with the team languishing in tenth place in the Premier League table.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could leave Chelsea this monthCredit: PA
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could depart despite arriving just four months ago.
      The 33-year-old has scored just one goal in 11 league matches and has so far failed to impress after joining the club as he wanted to work again with previous boss Thomas Tuchel.
      Aston Villa are reportedly keen on Aubameyang, according to The Athletic, having just let Danny Ings go to West Ham.
      Kai Havertz could also leave Chelsea this January, claim Sky Germany.
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      The attacking midfielder has been in poor form this season, finding the back of the net six times in 27 appearances.
      They report Havertz is happy playing for Potter but does “not have faith in the Chelsea squad.”
      The Blues could look to offload him following the signings of other attackers Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke and Joao Felix as well as Christopher Nkunku arriving in the summer.
      Forgotten man Tiemoue Bakayoko could also be on the way out, five years after he last featured for Chelsea.
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      The Frenchman arrived for a fee of around £40million in 2017 but has only featured on 43 occasions.
      He has spent time out on loan at Monaco, Napoli and AC Milan.

      Bakayoko is into his second spell at the San Siro this season but is still waiting for his first appearance of the campaign, being left on the bench 19 times in all competitions.
      Reports suggest his loan deal will be terminated and he may join Turkish outfit Adana Demirspor.
      Other potential departures from Chelsea include Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech, which both attracting interest from Newcastle and Everton respectively.
      The West Londoners could see more arrivals this month, not just departures, with a bid reportedly in for Lyon’s Malo Gusto.
      Kai Havertz could be sold by ChelseaCredit: Getty
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      Chelsea join Liverpool in £44m Matheus Nunes transfer battle with Wolves star set to leave after just one season

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      CHELSEA have joined Liverpool in the £44million transfer chase for Wolves star Matheus Nunes.The 24-year-old became the Molineux club’s record signing last summer in a £42m deal from Sporting Lisbon.
      Chelsea are also eyeing a move for Wolves star Matheus NunesCredit: Rex
      Despite the struggles of Wolves this term, he has been the standout performer.
      Brazilian-born Portuguese international midfielder Nunes has attracted a host of admirers with his displays.
      We reported earlier this month how Liverpool are plotting a swoop for him at the end of the season.
      Jurgen Klopp is desperate to revamp his midfield and wants Nunes and Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham.
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      Now The Telegraph is reporting that Chelsea are ready to compete with the Anfield side for his signature in the summer.
      They claim that Nunes “is on the list of possible signings” but Wolves will not let him go cheap.
      The ace, who featured twice for Portugal at the World Cup, “is expected to cost at least £55m”.
      Chelsea boss Graham Potter has had to do without the injured N’Golo Kante since taking charge and fellow midfielder Jorginho is expected to depart once his contract expires.
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      Now the middle of the park is allegedly “an area targeted for additions during the next two windows” aftre splashing out elsewhere across the pitch.
      Meanwhile, Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui ruled out selling Nunes this month last week.
      He said: “We can say that Matheus is our player, he’s a Wolves player and he’s happy to be here.” More

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      Lyon keen to replace Chelsea-bound Malo Gusto with transfer for ex-Blues ace Tariq Lamptey from Brighton

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      LYON are reportedly looking to replace Chelsea-bound Malo Gusto with Brighton’s ex-Blue Tariq Lamptey.Gusto, 19, is one of Chelsea’s top targets ahead of Tuesday’s transfer deadline.
      Lyon are ready to pounce for Brighton star Tariq LampteyCredit: Getty
      Lamptey could arrive as a replacement for Chelsea target Malo GustoCredit: Getty
      And Todd Boehly is hopeful of finally securing a deal for the right-back after having an initial bid rejected.
      A move is starting to look inevitable after Gusto agreed personal terms on a six-and-a-half year contract.
      Yet Lyon continue to resist as they hold out for around £30million.
      Even so, Fabrizio Romano claims the French side are already scouring the market for a replacement.
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      And their top target to replace Gusto is Lamptey.
      The 22-year-old joined Brighton from Chelsea three years ago, having been rated as one of England’s top young defenders.
      However, a series of unfortunate injuries have limited him to 35 league starts in that time.
      And Roberto de Zerbi is open to selling Lamptey this month as he targets a deal for Mykola Matviyenko.
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      It’s reckoned numerous European clubs are keeping tabs on the Ghana international.
      But Lyon appear to be leading the race as they continue discussing Gusto’s potential move to Chelsea.
      Lamptey isn’t the only player who could depart Brighton before deadline day, with Chelsea also keen on midfielder Moises Caicedo.
      Should he depart, Brighton could make a stunning move for Liverpool’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. More