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      Ziyech’s PSG transfer officially OFF as football chiefs reject appeal for Chelsea star’s loan after paperwork shambles

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      HAKIM ZIYECH has seen his loan move to PSG officially collapse following a shambolic paperwork gaffe. The two clubs agreed a deal but Chelsea sent over the wrong documentation for Ziyech’s move, infuriating PSG.
      Hakim Ziyech has seen his loan move to PSG officially called offCredit: Getty
      In a desperate attempt to revive the transfer, the French champions submitted an appeal in order to get the move completed.
      But it has now been confirmed that the French FA decided the deal cannot go through, one day after the winter window shut.
      It was always going to be difficult for France’s governing body to grant PSG’s request.
      Although the LFP also had an issue on deadline day with some of their computer systems experiencing a breakdown.
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      It gave PSG some hope but the deal has since fallen through.
      Ziyech, 29, joined Chelsea in 2020 from Ajax and lifted the Champions League a year later.
      But under all three of his managers, Frank Lampard, Thomas Tuchel and now Graham Potter, he has struggled to hold down a regular place.
      And his future in West London faced further doubt as billionaire Blues owner Todd Boehly splashed the cash in his first two transfer windows.
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      Just this month, he welcomed the attacking arrivals of Joao Felix, Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke, and David Datro Fofana.
      It leaves the likes of Ziyech, Christian Pulisic, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Raheem Sterling sweating over their game time.
      And Chelsea also agreed a Premier League record signing of 2022 World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez for £107m from Benfica.
      World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez has signed for ChelseaCredit: PA More

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      Meet Chelsea signing Enzo Fernandez’s stunning Wag Valentina, loving mum to his daughter who’s his biggest supporter

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      ENZO Fernandez won’t be coming alone to Chelsea after agreeing a stunning £107million British record transfer move to Stamford Bridge.Fernandez, 21, will be bringing along his glamorous girlfriend Valentina Cervantes, 22, now the Blues have landed the talented youngster from Benfica.
      Enzo Fernandez will be brining his girlfriend to Chelsea
      Valentina Cervantes has been by Benfica star Enzo Fernandez’s side since 2019
      Valentina Cervantes and Enzo Fernandez have a daughter named Olivia
      Stunning Cervantes is a year older than Fernandez at 22
      The midfielder stood out at the 2022 World Cup as he helped Argentina win the title and earned the tournament’s Best Young Player award.
      That led to a raft of suitors jostling for his signature ahead of the January transfer window.
      Newcastle, Manchester United and Liverpool were all linked to the playmaker.
      However the West Londoners beat everyone to the punch – paying a whopping £107million – eclipsing the £100million Man City paid for Jack Grealish to shatter the British transfer record.

      The Blues left it late after tracking the midfielder since the start of the January window, getting their deal sheet in with minutes to spare on deadline day.
      And it takes Chelsea’s outlay over the last two windows to a colossal £602m when add-ons and loan fees are included.
      Joining him on his new journey is Argentinian beauty Valentina, who has been Fernandez’s biggest supporter since they started dating in 2019.
      Two years ago, they welcomed daughter Olivia to their lives – as their love continued to grow.
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      Sassy Valentina has over 402,000 followers on Instagram
      Enzo and his family celebrate winning the World CupCredit: Getty
      Valentina and Fernandez reportedly began dating in 2019
      Gym bunny Valentina shows her stunning figure
      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 last June when he joined Benfica.
      Valentina is very active on social media as she has over 402,000 followers on Instagram.

      She also loves sharing her travelling adventures – with her social media filled with snaps from various glamorous destinations.
      But she is mostly focused on her family as she likes to share photos of her boyfriend and daughter.
      No doubt she will bring even more glam to the King’s Road and Stamford Bridge, as she settles on our shores.
      Valentina Cervantes is very active on social media with a raft of followers
      Valentina Cervantes followed Enzo Fernandez to Lisbon when he joined Benfica
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      Hakim Ziyech still hoping PSG loan transfer can be sealed after ‘circus’ Chelsea paperwork shambles as appeal is lodged

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      HAKIM ZIYECH is reportedly still hoping his Paris Saint-Germain loan transfer can still be completed with an appeal being lodged following paperwork shambles with Chelsea.The Moroccan, 29, looked set to seal a loan transfer away from Chelsea on deadline day with the Parisians closing in on his signature.
      PSG have submitted an appeal after Chelsea sent the wrong paperwork three times for Hakim Ziyech’s transferCredit: Getty
      However, Chelsea sent over the wrong documentation for Ziyech’s move three times, infuriating PSG, who described the situation as a “class A circus” to The Athletic.
      But according to L’Equipe, in a desperate attempt to steer the deal away from collapse, PSG have submitted an appeal in order to get the deal over the line.
      The expectation is that it will be difficult for France’s governing body, LFP, to grant PSG’s request.
      However, the LFP also had an issue on deadline day with some of their computer systems experiencing a breakdown – which could work in PSG’s favour.
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      Ziyech hasn’t hit the heights of his £35.3million 2020 transfer.
      The Morocco World Cup 2022 star has scored 14 and assisted 11 in 98 appearances for the Blues.
      Despite his personal struggles, he has won the Champions League, Super Cup and Club World Cup during his two-and-a-half year stay at Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea have also signed a number of players who can feature on the flanks.
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      Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke, David Datro Fofana and Joao Felix can all play out wide.
      If Ziyech does manage to seal a transfer to the Parc des Princes, he will link up with Morocco team-mate Achraf Hakimi.
      Hakimi was just as important in Morocco’s run to the World Cup semi-finals last November-December.
      The right-back played in every game at the winter tournament, even scoring an audacious Panenka to win the penalty shootout against Spain.
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      Chelsea finally complete record £106m transfer for Benfica star Enzo Fernandez on HUGE eight-and-a-half year contract

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      CHELSEA have sealed a British record £106million deal to sign Argentina World Cup star Enzo Fernandez.The Blues left it late after tracking the midfielder since the start of the January window, getting their deal sheet in with minutes to spare.
      Enzo Fernandez is the most expensive British transfer everCredit: Getty
      Fernandez has had an incredible winter, winning the World Cup before joining Chelsea for £106millionCredit: Getty
      The Benfica midfielder becomes the EIGHTH signing in a month for the cash-crazy Blues.
      Owner Todd Boehly has now splashed more cash than any other club in a single transfer window EVER.
      The deal eclipses the £100m Manchester City spent on Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish in 2021.
      And it takes Chelsea’s outlay over the last two windows to a colossal £602m when add-ons and loan fees are included.
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      Fernandez, 22, had a medical in Lisbon yesterday after talks stalled over the payment structure and a suggestion the Argentine player remained on loan with Benfica until the end of the season.
      He has signed an EIGHT-AND-A-HALF year contract, which will run until June 2031.
      Chelsea could end up paying as much as £110m with extras for a player who has scored only two goals this season.
      It is reported they will shell out £40m up-front, with the rest of the whopping fee spread over five further instalments.
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      Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly has now spent £325.9m on transfers this windowCredit: AP
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      Fernandez, 22, cost the Portuguese league leaders just £10m from River Plate last summer.
      The Argentine side will bank a huge £26.5m from a sell-on clause, their own transfer record.
      Fernandez, who was named Young Player of the Tournament at the 2022 World Cup, has been the No 1 January target for Chelsea chairman Boehly.
      They first made a move early last month but the deal took so long to negotiate Chelsea since signed seven players.
      Mykhailo Mudryk, Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana, Andrey Santos, Noni Madueke, Malo Gusto and loanee Joao Felix all joined in between to take Boehly’s mammoth outlay in the winter window to £325.9m including extras.
      Boehly also spent a whopping £259.1m on upfront fees in the summer.
      Fernandez has been desperate to join Chelsea all along and even said goodbye to Benfica team-mates yesterday morning, insisting ‘a deal will be done’.
      The youngster will take the place of Jorginho in midfield after the Italian was sold to Arsenal.
      Jorginho put pen to paper on an 18-month deal with the option of a further year at The Emirates after sealing a £12m move. More

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      Chelsea star Ziyech’s deadline day transfer to PSG could be OFF after Blues fail to send paperwork on time

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      HAKIM ZIYECH’S proposed move to Paris Saint-Germain has collapsed at the final hurdle, according to reports.The winger had been set to leave Chelsea on loan.
      Hakim Ziyech was set to join PSG on loanCredit: Getty
      But according to reports in France the Blues reportedly failed to complete the paperwork in time.
      It is claimed both Chelsea and PSG signed the necessary paperwork to complete the deal.
      But L’Equipe claim Chelsea did not send off their document in time.
      CBS journalist Ben Jacobs reports there is no chance of the deal being resuscitated.

      It is believed there is little chance an appeal will produce any results with Ziyech reportedly left stranded in PSG offices.
      PSG are said to be left very frustrated by the situation and will appeal to Ligue Un.
      The Morrocan international is even said to have offered up financial help to push through the deal and is now stuck in Paris.
      PSG made an approach to sign Ziyech on loan with an option to buy yesterday after the winger fell down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge.
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      He completed a medical earlier today after rejecting offers from Newcastle and Everton.
      The former Ajax man had reportedly even been speaking to PSG stars about his imminent arrival. More

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      Chelsea wonderkid Omari Hutchinson set for West Brom loan transfer to play key role in Premier League promotion push

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      CHELSEA wonderkid Omari Hutchinson has agreed to join West Brom on loan, according to reports.The highly-rated youngster joined from Arsenal last summer but he’s struggled for game-time.
      Omari Hutchinson is set to join West Brom on loanCredit: Conor Molloy/News Images
      He did make his senior debut as a substitute against Manchester City earlier this month before featuring against Pep Guardiola’s side in the FA Cup three days later.
      But he’s not been involved since and has is set to drop into the Championship to help West Brom’s promotion push.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, an agreement has been reached for the 19-year-old to spend the rest of the season at the Hawthorns.
      Despite his lack of first-team opportunities, Hutchinson has impressed for Chelsea’s Under-21s.
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      In 14 Premier League 2 appearances, the teenager has scored five goals and chipped in with seven assists.
      But he’s now expected to link up with West Brom, who lost their last league match against Burnley but have been on an incredible run under Carlos Corberan.
      And prior to that defeat, the Midlands club had won nine of their last 10 Champ matches, which has put them firmly in the race for the play-offs.
      They’re currently tenth, but are just one point behind sixth place and only four behind Middlesbrough in third with a game in hand.
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      Should Hutchinson sign before the deadline, he’ll be hoping to make his debut in their Friday night clash with Coventry.
      He’ll become West Brom’s second signing on deadline day after Nathaniel Chalobah arrived from Fulham earlier on Tuesday. More

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      Juventus striker ‘offers himself to Real Madrid’ in last-gasp transfer in blow to Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea hopes

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      JUVENTUS star Dusan Vlahovic wants a move to Real Madrid amid interest from Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal.Vlahovic has been enduring a rough campaign with Juve, who have been slapped with a 15-point deduction that dropped them to 13th place in the Serie A table.
      Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic has asked his agent to seal a move to Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Vlahovic prefers Real Madrid over Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      The Bianconeri were accused of inflating transfer fees in dealings with other Italian clubs over three seasons to create millions of pounds in “capital gains” for tax purposes.
      According to Defensa Central, the striker wants out and instructed his agent to put together a move to Real, who targeted him last year.

      They say the Serbia international asked his representative to offer himself to Los Blancos on deadline day.
      However the 23-year-old’s camp will push for a summer deal.
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      Vlahovic has been linked with a big Premier League switch as United, Arsenal and Chelsea continue to keep tabs.
      The Red Devils are still looking for a centre-forward to replace Cristiano Ronaldo, following the temporary signing on Wout Weghorst.
      Chelsea also still need someone to spearhead the attack after loaning Romelu Lukaku back to Inter Milan last summer.
      And Arsenal will be without star attacker Gabriel Jesus possibly until March.
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      Vlahovic turned a lot of heads during his four-year stint at Fiorentina as he amassed a total of 49 goals and eight assists in 108 appearances.
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      The Serbian has struggled to set the world alight ever since his move to Juventus last year.
      But the ex-Partizan star has still registered 16 goals and four assists in 37 appearances across all competitions. More

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      Fulham sell ex-Chelsea star and promotion specialist to Premier League hopefuls West Brom ahead of transfer deadline

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      WEST BROM have signed promotion specialist Nathaniel Chalobah from Fulham in the hope he can pull off a hat-trick of successful promotions.The 28-year-old former Chelsea midfielder has won promotion to the Premier League with Watford and Fulham in his last two spells in the Championship.
      Nathaniel Chalobah has left Fulham after two years in West LondonCredit: Getty
      Now he wants to pull off the feat for a third time with West Brom after being impressed with what he saw of them on TV under Carlos Corberan.
      Chalobah who has signed an 18-month-deal at the Hawthorns said: “Ever since I heard about the club’s interest in me I obviously started following Albion’s results a lot more. 
      “I’ve been watching plenty of the games recently and from what I’ve seen, it’s been pretty good.
      “I definitely see so much potential in this team. I see that there’s a talented group of players here and I just want to play a part in everything.”
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      Chalobah was a child star at Chelsea, winning almost a century of England caps at various youth levels before earning his one senior England cap against Spain in 2018.
      The experienced midfielder has also spent time on loan with Watford, Nottingham Forest, Middlesbrough, Burnley and Reading. 
      He also has experience of playing abroad after signing for Italian giants Napoli in September 2015. 
      Albion head coach Carlos Corberan said: “Chalobah has the quality required to make a real impact in the Championship. 
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      “To do that he will need to consistently play to a high standard and take his opportunity when it arises. 
      “I believe strongly that competition for places must be intense and recruiting Chalobah to the squad will bring out the best in everyone.
      “We will work with him closely to ensure he is ready to fight for every point between now and the end of the season.” More