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      Burnley star scoops Championship player of the month as Chelsea fans demand club ‘flip Cucurella’

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      BURNLEY star Ian Maatsen has scooped the Championship player of the month award – leaving Chelsea fans desperate to bring him back. The attacking right-back, on loan from Stamford Bridge, has made a name for himself at Burnley this season.
      Maatsen has combined a flair for going forward with a sharp defensive mind at Burnley this seasonCredit: Getty
      Ian Maatsen is having a breakthrough season at Burnley
      The table-toppers are running away with the Championship this season and Maatsen has been among the club’s outstanding performers.
      His player of the month award has sparked further excitement among Chelsea fans that the 20-year-old could replace Marc Cucurella, who is yet to convince supporters after last summer’s move from Brighton.
      One said on Twitter: “Left footed Reece James in the making.”
      Another said: “Reminded me of Reece James’ time at loan with Wigan.
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      In response to a compilation video showing off Maatsen’s highlights, another frustrated Chelsea fan said: “This comp is literally better than what both Cucurella + [Ben] Chilwell have produced together this season.
      Another said: “I’m all for giving players time more than anyone. But Matseen has to force a debate on which other LB stays next season especially Cucurella.”
      A slightly more unforgiving fan simply said: “I would flip Cucu and give him a chance.”
      Maatsen’s player of the month award comes after he scored twice in the space of nine minutes to give the Clarets a two goal lead at Swansea.
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      The full-back is gaining a reputation for roaming forward and being a consistent attacking threat for Burnley.
      He now has four goals and five assists across the season, with Vincent Kompany’s side seven clear at the top and 17 points above 3rd-place Middlesbrough.
      They are also on a nine-game winning run in the league with their last loss back in early November at Sheffield United. More

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      Chelsea reach agreement over Thiago Silva contract extension until 2024 with 38-year-old taking career into 22nd season

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      THIAGO SILVA and Chelsea have reportedly agreed terms on a new one-year contract.The legendary centre-back, 38, moved to Stamford Bridge from Paris Saint-Germain in 2020.
      Thiago Silva has reportedly agreed a one-year extension at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Since then he has been the Blues’ top performer in defence and continues to be first-choice under new boss Graham Potter.
      Chelsea owner Todd Boehly launched a mega record eight-signing spending spree in January.
      And those arrivals include Benoit Badiashile, who has helped keep three-straight clean sheets since pairing up with the veteran Brazilian.
      With an array of new signings and Silva’s deal expiring in June, it remained to be seen whether he would be sticking around as Chelsea continue to focus on bringing in younger talents.
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      However, he did recently confirm that he wanted to stay and had opened talks on a new contract.
      Now transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has tweeted an update on the situation and claims that both the player and club have agreed terms on a 12-month extension.
      And he added that the former AC Milan star will ink the deal “soon” to officially confirm it.
      Romano tweeted: “Chelsea have now reached full verbal agreement with Thiago Silva on a new contract valid until June 2024, here we go!
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      “Draft of new deal being prepared— it’s all done and agreed verbally as Thiago has given the green light.
      “New contract to be signed soon.”
      Silva helped Chelsea to Champions League success during his first year at the club and followed that up the next season by lifting the Club World Cup and Uefa Super Cup.
      He represented Brazil at last year’s World Cup, playing four times, and has featured 24 times already this term for the Blues. More

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      Chelsea make another key signing as Graham Potter’s side struggle to cope with injury crisis

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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.
      Reece James has suffered from a number of injuries this seasonCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea CONFIRM signing of 17-year-old wonderkid as club open chequebook again despite spending £330m in January

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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

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      Chelsea outcast Hakim Ziyech ‘had talks with Roma over January transfer but move collapsed’ says Italian club’s director

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      CHELSEA ace Hakim Ziyech held talks with Roma but a deal fell through during the January transfer window, reports suggest.Ziyech has struggled for minutes at Stamford Bridge despite his stunning 2022 World Cup campaign as he helped Morocco become the first African nation to reach the semi-finals.
      Chelsea ace Hakim Ziyech held talks with Roma but a move collapsedCredit: Getty
      The winger’s troubles almost came to an end last month on deadline day when he nearly joined Paris Saint-Germain on loan.
      But that move collapsed as well after the Blues’ shambolic paperwork gaffe that saw them miss the deadline by four minutes.
      According to Roma director Tiago Pinto, the 29-year-old’s camp also tried a deal with the Serie A giants but nothing came to fruition.
      The Giallorossi looked further for attacking reinforcement but there were no additions after playmaker Nicolo Zaniolo turned down a move to Bournemouth.
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      Pinto said: “Hakim Ziyech was one of our targets, we had talks with his agents and Chelsea but the deal collapsed.
      “I can confirm we had another target but nothing happened because Zaniolo turned down Bournemouth proposal”.
      PSG launched a blistering attack on Chelsea after the failed loan move.
      The deal went up in flames after the West Londoners sent over the wrong documentation.
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      A club insider revealed: “The way Chelsea conducted themselves was shambolic and disrespectful. I can’t think of any other way to describe it.
      “Now Hakim is going back to a club where he’s not wanted and probably hasn’t got a place.
      “Chelsea have ruined six months of his career. It’s really poor behaviour, the club treated this transfer in a frivolous way.
      “There is a sense of utter dismay about the way Chelsea did this.
      “It’s unacceptable for a club of their stature but this seems to sum up their way of doing business at the moment.” More

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      Chelsea star Ben Chilwell ‘wanted by Man City’ as they target transfer for new left-back after Joao Cancelo exit

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      BEN CHILWELL has emerged as a transfer target for Manchester City, according to reports. The Chelsea full-back is wanted by City with Joao Cancelo’s future at the club uncertain after his falling out with Pep Guardiola.
      Ben Chilwell has emerged as a target for Man CityCredit: Getty
      According to Fabrizio Romano, who was writing in his column for CaughtOffside, City have been eyeing a move for the Englishman for some time.
      He wrote: “Ben Chilwell is one of the players who has been appreciated by Manchester City for years.
      “For sure he’s one of the LB to consider, but I’m told not the only one.
      “They will have a shortlist of players in that position and will decide how to proceed together with Pep [Guardiola] in May/June.”
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      Chilwell moved to Stamford Bridge from Leicester City in 2020 for £50million.
      However, he has been unable to show the full extent of his quality due to persistent injuries hampering his development.
      Chelsea have brought in Marc Cucurella since then in a blockbuster £60m deal – though he has struggled to embed himself at the club.
      There are also other players waiting to come through the ranks, such as on-loan Burnley star Ian Maatsen.
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      Man City were recently charged with over 100 breaches of financial rules by the Premier League stretching back to 2009.
      If the charges are proven, the Cityzens could face being relegated or even expelled from the Premier League.
      But they are expected to IGNORE the charges levelled against them and pursue their transfer and contract plans in the usual manner.
      And it seems Chilwell is one star who could soon arrive at the Etihad amid the uncertainty. More

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      Marcos Alonso Pena dead at 63: Dad of ex-Chelsea star who played for Barcelona and Atletico Madrid passes away

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      FORMER Barcelona ace Marcos Alonso Pena has tragically passed away aged 63.Spanish media reported the winger – the father of Chelsea legend Marcos Alonso – passed away following a “long illness.”
      Former Atletico Madrid and Spain star Marcus Alonso Pena has passed away 63
      The late Alonso Pena is the father of former Chelsea defender Marcos AlonsoCredit: GETTY
      The cause of Alonso Pena’s tragic passing is currently unknown.
      Tributes from around the footballing world poured in for the Spaniard – affectionately known as ‘The Pigeon’ – after news of his passing.
      Ex-Atletico star Paulo Futre said: “Sad day. My deepest condolences to the family of my dear friend Marcos Alonso.
      “Rest in peace, Pigeon.”
      His ex-club Rayo Vallecano added: “From Rayo Vallecano, we want to convey our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Marcos Alonso Pena.
      “He was a former coach of the Club, who passed away at the age of 63.”
      Barcelona tweeted: “FC Barcelona would like to express its deepest condolences for the passing of former Barça player and father of a first-team player Marcos Alonso Peña.
      “All of our strength to Marcos Alonso and his entire family. Rest in peace.”
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      Alonso Pena started his career with Racing Santander in the late 70s before moving to Atletico Madrid.
      He then joined Barcelona, where he went on to play 124 matches and score 28 goals over five years.
      The Spanish winger then returned to Atletico and Santander later in his career, before retiring in 1991.
      The late Alonso also made 22 appearances for Spain at international level, scoring once.
      ALONSO DYNASTYGRANDFATHER – Marquitos, full name Marcos Alonso Imaz
      First of his two caps for Spain came in March 1955 against France.
      A versatile defender, he won five European Cups in his eight years with Real Madrid.
      FATHER – Marcos, full name Marcos Alonso Pena 
      Made his Spain debut against England in March 1981 and won 22 caps for his country, finishing runner-up at Euro ’84.
      Won La Liga with Barcelona in 1984-85 under Terry Venables.
      SON – Marcos Alonso, full name Marcos Alonso Mendoza 
      Made the first of his nine Spain caps against Argentina in March 2018.
      Has played for the likes of Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona, winning the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, Europa League and Club World Cup with the Blues.

      He went on to have a managerial career after hanging up his boots.
      He took charge of his beloved Atletico and Racing, along with Sevilla and five other clubs.
      Alonso Pena was a second-generation Spanish footballer as his dad – Marcos Alonso Imaz – played for Real Madrid in the 1950s and 1960s.
      His son – Marcos Alonso Mendoza – has also enjoyed a storied career, playing for Bolton, Fiorentina, Chelsea and Barcelona.
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      Alonso Mendoza enjoyed a trophy-laden spell with Chelsea – winning the Premier League, Europa League and Champions League.
      He joined Barca last summer after mutually terminating his contract at Stamford Bridge.
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      Chelsea ‘agree Aubameyang loan transfer with LAFC’ allowing £160,000-a-week flop to leave this season

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      CHELSEA have reportedly agreed a loan deal for LAFC for £160,000-a-week flop Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.But the striker is yet to green-light an exit despite being frozen out by Graham Potter.
      Chelsea have accepted a loan bid from LAFC for Pierre-Emerick AubameyangCredit: Getty
      Aubameyang, 33, was lured to Chelsea by Thomas Tuchel last summer despite enjoying a fine spell at Barcelona.
      The pair knew each other well from their time together at Borussia Dortmund.
      And it was hoped that ex-Arsenal captain Aubameyang could be the man to fire Tuchel’s side to silverware.
      But the veteran managed just one game before his pal was axed by Todd Boehly.
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      And Aubameyang has fared little better since, netting just three times in 17 games with Potter at the helm.
      After falling down the Stamford Bridge pecking order, the striker’s latest blow came when he was axed from Chelsea’s 25-man Champions League squad.
      But there is still hope for Aubameyang’s career after American outfit LAFC made an approach.
      Le10Sport claims the Americans have offered to take Aubameyang on loan.
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      And they are even willing to meet his £160k-a-week wages, helping Chelsea battle FFP rules after an eight-player January splurge.
      However, there is no indication that Aubameyang has agreed to the move yet.
      The Gabon star had been hoping to rejoin Barcelona in January.
      There were no other options at the time as Aubameyang was not able to pay for a third club in the same season.
      But the MLS window has just opened ahead of a new campaign, allowing the forward to make a fresh start.
      Yet it’s unclear whether he wants to effectively end his European career by jetting off to the States.
      However, Aubameyang would be in good company should he go to Los Angeles.

      The side is captained by ex-Gooner Carlos Vela, currently the MLS’ star player.
      And there’s another familiar face in Giorgio Chiellini, who won nine titles with Juventus and Euro 2020 with Italy. More