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      Man Utd legend Gary Neville slams Chelsea’s ‘staggering’ spending under Todd Boehly and reveals ‘it doesn’t feel right’

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      GARY NEVILLE says Chelsea’s “staggering” spending under Todd Boehly “doesn’t sit right with him”.The Blues have forked out more than £600m on new players since the American businessman bought the club last summer.
      Gary Neville said Chelsea’s spending this season doesn’t sit right with himCredit: PA
      Chelsea have splashed out more than £600m under Todd BoehlyCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      In the off-season window, Chelsea spent more than £275m on bringing the likes of Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella and Raheem Sterling to Stamford Bridge.
      But Graham Potter’s side were already out of both domestic cups and some way behind the top four by the end of January.
      As a result, Boehly spent another £326m with the standout signings Mykhailo Mudryk and deadline day man Enzo Fernandez, who alone cost £107m.
      Potter unleashed three of those to start against Fulham on Friday with another two featuring from the bench, but the Blues’ struggles continued as they could only draw 0-0.

      And Neville is confused with their transfer strategy and expects another load to be forked out in the summer.
      Speaking on the Gary Neville podcast, he said: “With Chelsea, they need time. They’ve got new owners, a new manager and new players.
      “You can’t get away from this staggering spending. I’m not sure about it, it doesn’t feel right to me.
      “I’m not buying the eight-year contracts either, it comes with great risk.
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      “I don’t see how an eight-year contract can be honoured if the player progresses.
      “The owners could look like the smartest people in the room in two years or they could look pretty stupid. I don’t think it will be somewhere in-between.
      “We have to allow time to see how this plays out. They’ve signed some very talented young players, I like Badiashile and Mudryk has shown great promise.
      “Fernandez has got a lot of promise and his numbers are big in terms of what you want your midfielder to do.
      “There is promise at Chelsea but they have got a problem at centre-forward and that needs dealing with so there’s going to be another load of money spent in the summer unless they’re thinking of bringing Lukaku back.
      “It’s interesting times at Chelsea but something doesn’t feel right and when something doesn’t feel right it’s usually not. But we need to see how it plays out over the next 18 months.” More

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      Man Utd ‘failed in £100m Declan Rice transfer bid last summer’ as price for Arsenal and Chelsea target is revealed

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      MAN UTD reportedly saw a £100MILLION bid for West Ham captain Declan Rice rejected last summer.The Hammers skipper, 24, has been heavily linked with a host of top six clubs including Chelsea and Arsenal.
      Declan Rice has been heavily linked with a move in the summer windowCredit: Getty
      But it was Man Utd who were leading the race to sign him ahead of the 2022/23 season as they looked to bolster the centre of their midfield.
      They eventually landed on Brazilian Casemiro, 30, as he arrived at Old Trafford from Real Madrid for £70m.
      But according to talkSPORT, United were not so lucky when it came to their mammoth offer for Rice as West Ham turned down £100m.
      And the reports are that it will take £120m plus add-ons to secure the England international this summer.
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      That is despite his contract expiring in 2024.
      Rice is being closely monitored by both Arsenal and Chelsea as they prepare to do battle for the Kingston-born midfielder at the end of the season.
      Mikel Arteta’s men see him as a long-term replacement for Thomas Partey or Granit Xhaka – despite the arrival of Jorginho in the January window.
      And Chelsea are keen to strengthen in the middle of the park following the departure of Jorginho.
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      N’Golo Kante is also set to become a free agent in the summer if he does not pen a new deal.
      Rice has made 222 appearances for West Ham since breaking through in 2017, contributing 11 goals and 12 assists.
      He has also received 39 England caps and become one of Gareth Southgate’s most trusted lieutenants in recent years.
      And during the Qatar World Cup, Rice dropped a big hint he was open to leaving West Ham.
      Speaking in an England press conference, he was asked if he is hungry to win titles at club level, to which he replied: “Yeah, 100 per cent. For the last two or three years I’ve been saying that.
      “I’ve been consistently playing well for my club. I want to win trophies for my club.
      “You only get one career and you want to look back at what you’ve won and play in the biggest games. I am really ambitious and I want that.”
      West Ham currently sit 16th in the Premier League table, just one point above the relegation zone.
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      Romantic Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez buys partner flowers and takes her out on the town for birthday

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      CHELSEA’S record signing Enzo Fernandez showed his romantic side during his partner’s birthday.Fernandez bought his glamorous girlfriend Valentina Cervantes flowers and took her out in Lisbon to celebrate her 23rd birthday.
      Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez bought his girlfriend Valentina Cervantes flowersCredit: https://www.instagram.com/valucervantes/
      Enzo Fernandez took Valentina Cervantes out for a romantic dateCredit: https://www.instagram.com/valucervantes/
      Valentina Cervantes joined Enzo Fernandez after his record move
      Valentina Cervantes and Enzo Fernandez have a daughter together
      The couple went out for a romantic date shortly after the midfielder’s £107million move to the Blues from Benfica on transfer deadline day.
      The 22-year-old, who won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina and earned the tournament’s best young player award, became the most expensive British signing.
      Valentina commemorated her special birthday with two snaps on Instagram showing her holding Fernandez’s flowers and hanging out with her boyfriend.
      She issued the following caption: “My 23rd birthday.”
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      Fernandez responded on the comments’ section with a heart emoji.
      The Argentina international made his debut on Friday during a dull 0-0 draw with Fulham at Stamford Bridge.
      Fernandez’s hefty fee comes with immense expectations and difficult challenges at Chelsea.
      Joining him on his new journey is Argentine beauty Valentina, who has been his biggest supporter since they started dating in 2019.
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      Two years ago, the couple welcomed daughter Olivia to their lives – as their love continued to grow.
      Valentina reportedly started studying to become an English teacher when she met the former River Plate star in Argentina.
      And together they moved to Lisbon in June when he joined Benfica.
      Valentina is very active on social media as she has over half a million followers on Instagram.
      She also loves sharing her travelling adventures – with her social media filled with snaps from several glamorous destinations.
      But she is mostly focused on her family as she likes to share photos of her boyfriend and daughter.
      Enzo Fernandez and Valentina Cervantes have been dating since 2019
      Valentina Cervantes has been supporting Enzo Fernandez throughout his career
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      Chelsea ‘in talks with LAFC over Aubameyang transfer’ after striker is axed from Champions League squad

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      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG may be set to leave Chelsea for Los Angeles FC, reports suggest.Aubameyang has fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge and was even axed from the Blues’ Champions League squad.
      Chelsea ace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be on his way to Los Angeles FCCredit: Getty
      According to Relevo, the West Londoners have entered talks with LAFC regarding a potential deal for the striker.
      The transfer window has just opened in the MLS as it runs from January 31 until April 24.
      The Gabon international returned to the Premier League only last summer and reunited with former Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea.
      However, new owner Todd Boehly axed Tuchel soon after and the 33-year-old soon fell out of favour under his successor Graham Potter.
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      Aubameyang fell even further down the pecking order during Chelsea’s January transfer spree and has since been linked with a move away.
      According to Gazzetta dello Sport, AC Milan are looking to re-sign the Gabonese star in the summer.

      The same report suggested that Milan are the “best positioned club” for his signature.
      Aubameyang fuelled rumours of a move to San Siro by jetting off to Milan with his family soon after he was cut from the Champions League squad.
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      Aubameyang has only managed a mere three goals and one assist in 18 matches across all competitions this season.
      Potter has shaken things up after a busy transfer window, which saw a whopping eight new players coming in.
      The arrivals of Mykhailo Mudryk and Joao Felix has created even more competition for a place in Chelsea’s attack. More

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      Chelsea fans say the same thing after Germany boss Hansi Flick spotted at Stamford Bridge as pressure mounts on Potter

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      GERMANY boss Hansi Flick was spotted at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Fulham on Friday with pressure mounting on Graham Potter.The Blues played out a 0-0 draw with their West London rivals despite having hundreds of millions of pounds worth of talent on the pitch.
      Hansi Flick was at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea’s draw with FulhamCredit: Getty
      Pressure is mounting on Graham Potter, who has just one win in his last six league gamesCredit: Rex
      The Stamford Bridge stalemate means Chelsea have just one win in their last six league games, mounting further pressure on boss Potter, who continues to struggle to get a tune out of his team.
      Germany manager Flick was in attendance – but his presence was to most likely keep an eye on Kai Havertz ahead of the upcoming international break.
      Havertz started and played a full 90 minutes up top, and even saw an effort hit the post.
      Germany play Peru and Belgium in March, and Flick is keen to shake up his squad following last year’s World Cup group stage exit.
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      Nonetheless, Flick’s presence has left Chelsea fans all saying the same thing: Flick to become the new Blues boss and turn Havertz into prime Robert Lewandowski.
      That would be a massive help for Chelsea, who have been goal-shy so far this season.
      One fan said: “Hansi Flick at Chelsea immediately.
      “Tears when he turns Havertz into prime Lewandowski, Madueke into prime Robben, Mason Mount into prime Muller, put Ziyech on steroids, and Kepa becomes prime Neuer.”
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      Another tweeted: “Hansi Flick really wants that Chelsea job.”
      A third suggested sacking Potter and giving Chelsea’s “world class” squad to a “world class” manager.
      Chelsea are next in action away at West Ham on Saturday. More

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      Graeme Souness delivers stinging jibe at Chelsea owner Todd Boehly over £107m Enzo Fernandez transfer

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      GRAEME SOUNESS says Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has had his “trousers taken down” over the transfers of £107million Enzo Fernandez and Co.The Blues have spent north of £600million since the American’s takeover last year.
      Ex-Liverpool star Graeme Souness has taken aim at Chelsea owner Todd BoehlyCredit: Getty
      Todd Boehly has had his pants pulled down over transfers, according to Graeme SounessCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Enzo Fernandez joined the Blues in a British transfer recordCredit: Rex
      World Cup-winning midfielder Fernandez was the cherry on top on deadline day last month, joining for a British transfer record fee.
      But despite Chelsea splashing the cash, Graham Potter’s men have just one win in their last six Premier League games.
      They played out a goalless draw against West London rivals Fulham in their last outing – a game which saw £107m Fernandez make his debut.
      Liverpool legend and football pundit, Souness, is far from impressed by the Blues’ ownership.
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      Writing for the Daily Mail, Souness fumed: “Who on earth is advising Todd Boehly at Chelsea?
      “He might be an American investor with extremely deep pockets who fancies his chances as a Premier League high roller, but who is actually providing intelligence and assessment on the value of the players he is buying?
      “When it comes to Fernandez, Chelsea have paid a premium on top of a premium on top of a premium.
      “A premium because it is the Premier League calling. 
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      “A premium because it is Chelsea. A premium because they want this player now.
      “Boehly is the latest super-rich businessman learning about our football the hard way and having his trousers taken down when it comes to transfer dealings, by not knowing the value of the players he is buying.”
      Ex-Arsenal star Paul Merson has also echoed the same concerns, and fears for the club should they miss out on Champions League football.
      Chelsea are sat 9th in the Prem and 10 points behind fourth-place Newcastle.
      In a column for the Daily Star, Merson wrote: “I worry for the future of Chelsea when Todd Boehly is handing out eight-year contracts like there is no tomorrow.
      “Football is a funny old game and eight years is such a long time — there is going to be a domino effect at Stamford Bridge – that’s for sure.
      “It’s alright now but in five years, where are Chelsea going to be? 
      “Boehly and the new hierarchy can’t keep doing this because if they don’t get Champions League football, they’re already in trouble.” More

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      Chelsea new boy Enzo Fernandez reveals how Declan Rice inspires him as David Moyes sets transfer fee for West Ham star

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      CHELSEA new-boy Enzo Fernandez has admitted that he has watched West Ham and England star Declan Rice to help improve as a midfielder. Fernandez, 22, joined the Blues in a British record £107million transfer on deadline day following his World Cup-winning exploits in December.
      West Ham boss David Moyes expects Declan Rice to be a British transfer recordCredit: Getty
      Enzo Fernandez has admitted to watching Declan Rice and trying to learnCredit: Alamy
      The Argentine made his debut in the 0-0 draw with Fulham on Friday and impressed the Stamford Bridge faithful.
      Despite Todd Boehly and Co spending upwards of £600m since their arrival last year, the Blues will continue to splash the cash with another big summer transfer window expected.
      One of the positions rumoured to be strengthened is the midfield.
      Finding a player to partner Fernandez in the middle of the park is key.
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      And West Ham captain Rice, 24, is a player Chelsea have been long-time admirers of, dating back to the days when Roman Abramovich owned the club.
      Rice even used to be a Chelsea academy player – but was released aged 14 before joining the Hammers, where he has grown into one of football’s brightest talents.
      Fernandez has even admitted to watching Rice BEFORE he completed a big-money move to Chelsea.
      The midfielder admitted he tries to watch the Hammers and England star “and learn”.
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      He said during the World Cup: “I try to watch as much football and learn a little bit from everyone.
      “I like Rice of England, I try to watch him and learn.”
      However, West Ham boss David Moyes has warned that it’ll take smashing Fernandez’s transfer record for a club to get their mitts on Rice.
      Rice was one of West Ham’s standout performers in the 1-1 draw against Newcastle on Sunday.
      After the game, Moyes said: “I thought he was a top player in the first-half, really was.
      “Showed so many things and it’s interesting, undoubtedly, Declan is going to be a top player and undoubtedly he’ll be a British transfer record if he ever leaves West Ham, and more.”
      Moyes expects a future sale of Rice to blow Fernandez’s transfer “out of the water”.
      The Scotsman continued: “I hope it’s not [an inevitable departure]. I hope he sees his time here [at West Ham].
      “Look, there’s a lot of talk about it and it’s just important when you see what’s going about for the prices.
      “I think Declan will be blowing that out of the water, that’s for sure, when it comes around.”
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      Rice’s contract at the London Stadium runs until the summer of 2024, however, the Hammers have the option to extend for a further year.
      Arsenal are also big admirers of Rice, and even Real Madrid have held an interest in the player.
      Declan Rice’s heatmap vs Newcastle
      David Moyes expects a transfer of Declan Rice to blow Enzo Fernandez’s ‘out of the water’Credit: Getty More

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      Mason Mount’s contract talks with Chelsea ‘BREAK DOWN with midfielder unhappy at being offered less than team-mates’

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      CHELSEA have seen contract talks with Mason Mount BREAK DOWN, according to reports. The England star has 18 months left on his current Stamford Bridge deal and the club are desperate to extend it.
      Chelsea are trying to extend Mason Mount’s contractCredit: Getty
      But according to the Daily Mail, Mount’s Chelsea future is in doubt after contract talks stalled.
      It is claimed he is looking to treble his current wages of £80,000-a-week.
      Although it is believed Chelsea are offering significantly less, especially compared to what new signings have been handed.
      Striking a deal with Mount, 24, is amongst the board’s priorities following two spending sprees in the transfer window.
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      Since Todd Boehly took over from Roman Abramovich in May, he has signed 17 new players, costing over £600MILLION.
      Seven of those came in January, in a splurge over £300m, giving Chelsea a massive squad shake-up.
      Rival clubs are keeping an eye on Mount’s situation, including Liverpool.
      SunSport also revealed Chelsea are looking to offer Mount’s fellow academy graduate Conor Gallagher a new deal.
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      The midfielder, who is under contract until 2025, was a big hit on loan at Crystal Palace last season with eight goals in 34 Premier League matches.
      But boyhood Blues fan Gallagher, who turns 23 on Monday, was already struggling for consistent game time BEFORE the British record £110m move for Enzo Fernandez.
      Owner Boehly wants to keep him sweet by handing him a rise to his £50,000-a-week salary.
      Conor Gallagher and Mason Mount during trainingCredit: Getty More