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      Chelsea make Yves Bissouma transfer enquiry with Hakim Ziyech offered to Tottenham in London rivals swap deal

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      CHELSEA have been knocked back in their attempts to offer Hakim Ziyech to sign Tottenham’s Yves Bissouma, reports say. The Blues’ billionaire owner Todd Boehly is ready to sanction yet another signing with manager Graham Potter in the market for a midfielder.
      Yves Bissouma has emerged as a transfer target for ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Chelsea reportedly offered Hakim Ziyech to TottenhamCredit: Rex
      And he is believed to be keen on Bissouma, who he managed at Brighton but has so far struggled at Spurs.
      According to The Telegraph, Chelsea approached Tottenham about signing the midfielder and were willing to include Ziyech in a deal.
      But it is claimed the Blues were not met with encouragement and could look elsewhere in their pursuit.
      Chelsea had an £85million bid for Argentina World Cup winner Enzo Fernandes rejected this month and refused to pay his £106m release clause.
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      And they look set to move on from the idea of signing Brighton’s Moises Caicedo, who is rated at over £65m.
      Already in the winter window, Chelsea have signed Benoit Badiashile, Joao Felix and Mykhailo Mudryk.
      But the spending has not stopped as they had a £35m bid accepted by PSV Eindhoven for winger Noni Madueke.
      Madueke formerly played at youth level for Crystal Palace and Tottenham but moved to PSV in 2018.
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      The left-footed right winger – who was born in London – has two goals in nine appearances this season.
      Madueke is braced to be Boehly’s 15th signing since taking over from Roman Abramovich in May.
      And a right-back, to cover for the injured Reece James, is also being discussed within the club.
      Chelsea have had a bid for Noni Madueke acceptedCredit: Getty More

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      Newcastle have NINE-MAN transfer list including Chelsea trio and Anthony Gordon.. and could let five players go

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      NEWCASTLE UNITED have a NINE-MAN transfer list which includes some major Premier League stars, it has been revealed. The Magpies have set about a renaissance following their acquisition by a Saudi Arabian backed Public Investment Fund in October 2021.
      Hakim Ziyech is one of three Chelsea stars wanted by NewcastleCredit: Getty
      The Magpies are willing to try again to sign Everton starlet Anthony GordonCredit: Getty
      While Leicester duo Youri Tielemans and James Maddison are both on the clubs radar for midfield upgradesCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Following the appointment of Eddie Howe and investment of more than £200million in the transfer market, Newcastle have gone from battling relegation to being well within the top four race in the space of a year.
      Despite big outlays on the likes of Bruno Guimaraes, Sven Botman and Alexander Isak, the likes of football director Dan Ashworth are not satisfied with the state of the squad.
      Consequently club chiefs have drawn up a nine-man shortlist of targets.
      According to The Telegraph, the club’s aim is to upgrade their midfield and winger options, while also finding a good cover option for Kieran Trippier at right-back.
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      Chelsea trio, Hakim Ziyech, Conor Gallagher and Ruben Loftus-Cheek – who was spotted back in training ahead of the clash against Liverpool – are among those on their radar.
      Everton starlet Anthony Gordon remains on the club’s list after seeing a bid rejected in the summer, with the Toffees even rejecting a £60m offer from Chelsea for his services.
      However, with the looming threat of relegation, Everton may soon be forced into a sale.
      James Maddison is another star the club have retained an interest in, while Leicester team-mate Youri Tielemans has emerged as a target with his contract expiring in the summer.
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      Scott McTominay has also emerged as a target for NewcastleCredit: Getty
      Wolves captain Ruben Neves is another name on the list of targets to improve the club’s engine room, though they would need to ward off interest from Manchester United and Liverpool.
      At United, Scott McTominay is an option but a move depends on whether Erik ten Hag would allow him to leave and join a top four rival.
      In terms of cover for Trippier, Newcastle have joined Arsenal in the race for Ivan Fresneda.
      The Real Valladolid star has enjoyed a breakout season in La Liga, and reports have indicated the club are willing to sanction a sale worth between £12m to £15m.
      However, Newcastle will not be able to make any plays in the market without first shifting pieces of the current squad.
      The imminent loan of Chris Wood to Nottingham Forest is the first indication of movement in the window for Newcastle.
      Howe is also understood to be willing to sanction transfers for Ryan Fraser, Karl Darlow, Matt Ritchie and Jamal Lewis.
      The likes of Jamaal Lascelles have attracted interest, but Howe does not want to lose the club captain’s presence in the dressing room despite a lack of game time this season.
      Newcastle are looking to strengthen their Champions League bid on Saturday when they visit Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, with top four rivals Man Utd facing a tough trip to the Emirates to play league leaders Arsenal.
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      Chelsea face ‘unpredictable’ FFP future if they fail to qualify for Champions League after £445m transfer spree

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      CHELSEA could be set for an “unpredictable” FFP future should they fail to qualify for the Champions League.The Blues have splashed out £445million on 14 new players since last summer.
      Chelsea have spent almost half a billion pounds on players including Raheem SterlingCredit: PA
      Some of the club’s high-earners such as Hakim Ziyech could leave the clubCredit: Getty
      That figure could rise further after the club reportedly agreed on a deal to sign Noni Madueke from PSV for £35m.
      However, should the club fail to qualify for next season’s Champions League they will miss out on vital financial benefits.
      Having struggled during the first half of the season, Chelsea are ten points behind fourth-placed Newcastle.
      Manager Graham Potter’s side will have to turn things around quickly in order to have a chance of reaching Europe’s premium competition.
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      This season the club are set to earn an estimated £81m from TV money, should they beat Borussia Dortmund and reach the round of 16.
      However, failure to qualify for the European tournament next year could be damaging to the club’s finances, according to the Swiss Ramble.
      The Premier League’s FFP rules state that clubs are allowed to lose £105m in a rolling three-year period.
      However, there are adjustments for money spent on the club’s infrastructure on things such as the academy, community project and women’s teams.
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      Allowances have also been made to clubs as a result of the impact Covid-19 caused due to lack of matchday revenue.
      Although UEFA has different rules as clubs are only allowed to lose £53m over three years.
      Chelsea do have some factors in their favour as many of the players that have joined are on long contracts which helps spread the cost.
      The club have also been reportedly interested in cutting some of its high-earners, such as Hakim Ziyech, Christian Pulisic and Kai Havertz.
      While Jorginho is also likely to leave as his contract expires at the end of the current season. More

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      Chelsea ‘on verge of Noni Madueke transfer after having £35m bid ACCEPTED by PSV Eindhoven’

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      CHELSEA have reportedly agreed on a deal to sign PSV star Noni Madueke.The Blues have already signed five players since the transfer window opened are believed to be set for their sixth.
      Chelsea are reportedly set to sign Noni MaduekeCredit: Getty
      Madueke is a product of the Crystal Palace and Tottenham academies.
      He moved to the Dutch side in 2019 and quickly broke into the first team.
      Before joining PSV, it is believed that he rejected a move to Manchester United.
      PSV have already lost star player Cody Gakpo to Liverpool this month.
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      Chelsea have agreed on a £35million deal that will see the 20-year-old return to England, according to ED.
      The story has now been backed up by The Athletic transfer specialist David Ornstein who Tweeted that the deal is “expected to be done”.
      In 80 games for PSV, the winger has scored 20 goals and assisted 14 more.
      The winger has also represented England for the youth sides.
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      He has played for the under 16s all the way up to the under 21s.
      Madueke has also attracted interest from West Ham and Leicester City.

      The Blues have been busy during the window having already signed prospects Andrey Santos and David Datro Fofana.
      The club has also added defender Benoit Badiashile and winger Mykhailo Mudryk to their roster.
      Potter has also brought in Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix in on loan, but he will miss two more matches after picking up a straight red card on his debut against Fulham. More

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      Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta and Zinchenko ‘called Mudryk EVERY DAY to try and convince him to sign before Chelsea transfer’

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      MYKHAILO MUDRYK was alleged to have been called every day by Mikel Arteta and defender Oleksandr Zinchenko in order to convince him to move to Arsenal.The Ukrainian winger, however, joined London rivals Chelsea in an £88million deal.
      Arsenal missed out on signing Mykhailo MudrykCredit: Getty
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and Oleksandr Zinchenko reportedly tried calling Mudryk to convince him to join the clubCredit: Getty
      It had been expected that the ex-Shakhtar Donetsk man would join the Gunners, until the Blues hijacked the deal.
      Shakhtar CEO Sergei Palkin has since claimed that Arsenal had tried to convince Mudryk to join long before they contacted the club.
      He told The Athletic: “Arsenal contacted the player almost one-and-a-half months before they contacted us.
      “Can you imagine, for example, to have Mikel Arteta, Oleksandr Zinchenko and the sporting director calling you?
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      “To have Arsenal calling you almost every day, every two days, every three days?
      “You can want or not want the move, but you follow this kind of reception and contacts.”
      Mudryk did seem like his heart was set on a move to Arsenal as he regularly posted hints about a move on his social media.
      However, he opted for Chelsea and was unveiled to the crowd at Stamford Bridge while draped in a Ukrainian flag.
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      Arsenal have now moved on to other transfer targets as they look to strengthen their forward line for the remainder of the season.
      One target the club is in talks for is Brighton’s Leandro Trossard.
      The Belgian winger has fallen out of favour at the Amex Stadium and has been a long-term target of the Gunners. More

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      Tottenham ‘will consider Mauricio Pochettino ahead of ex-Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel’ if Antonio Conte leaves

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      TOTTENHAM will prioritise former boss Mauricio Pochettino over Thomas Tuchel if manager Antonio Conte leaves, reports suggest.Conte’s deal with Spurs runs out in June and his future remains up in the air as he has yet to show signs he will pen a new deal.
      Tottenham will prioritise Mauricio Pochettino over Thomas Tuchel if Antonio Conte leavesCredit: Reuters
      Former Chelsea boss Tuchel is among Tottenham’s candidatesCredit: AFP
      And the North Londoners have no option but to explore potential replacements.
      Thomas Tuchel is an obvious candidate as he is still a free agent after being sacked by Chelsea in September.
      According to CBS reporter Ben Jacobs, however, Tuchel is not the priority for the club’s hierarchy.
      In fact, Tottenham will consider other candidates including Pochettino ahead of the German tactician if they need a new manager.
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      Jacobs tweeted: “Told Thomas Tuchel is not Tottenham’s priority if Antonio Conte departs.
      “There will be other candidates, including Mauricio Pochettino, ahead of Tuchel for consideration should Conte exit.”
      Pochettino, who is also a free agent after leaving Paris Saint-Germain last year, earned plenty of recognition during his five-year stint at Tottenham.
      The Argentine head coach led Spurs to four top-four finishes in the Premier League.
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      The ex-PSG boss also took the North Londoners to the 2019 Champions League Final where they lost to Liverpool.
      But Pochettino was sacked just a few months after the final following a run of poor results. More

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      Chelsea ‘bid £65m for Moises Caicedo but Brighton hold out on huge £75m transfer fee’

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      CHELSEA have submitted an offer for Brighton star Moises Caicedo worth £65million, according to reports.The Blues have continued to spend heavily this month but are still on the lookout for a midfielder.
      Chelsea have bid £65million for Brighton’s Moises CaicedoCredit: Getty
      They were heavily linked with a move for World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez but have turned their attention to Caicedo after Benfica played hardball over a deal.
      But it appears Brighton are doing likewise amid Chelsea’s alleged £65m bid for the midfielder, according to CBS reporter Ben Jacobs.
      The Seagulls reportedly want £75m for the Ecuador international.
      And they will not sell until that price is met – even if Caicedo wants to move this month.
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      Chelsea could continue to negotiate as they reportedly have a good relationship with Brighton.
      Graham Potter is keen to reunite with the 21-year-old, who joined the Seagulls in February 2021.
      Caicedo could become Chelsea’s sixth January signing.
      Joao Felix, David Fofana, Andrey Santos, Benoit Badiashile and Mykhailo Mudryk have all joined Potter’s project totalling £152m.
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      Chelsea’s spending could be set to continue after they entered the race to sign Brentford goalkeeper David Raya.
      But they could recoup some funds by selling Conor Gallagher who is wanted by five Premier League teams. More

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      Chelsea stars Ben Chilwell and Reece James return to training after months out injured as Mudryk joins teammates

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      CHELSEA have been handed a timely boost with Ben Chilwell and Reece James returning to training as new signing Mykhailo Mudryk joined his teammates for the first time. Chilwell was seen back in training for the first time since picking up an injury at the end of October.
      Ben Chilwell has returned to Chelsea training after two months outCredit: Getty
      Mykhailo Mudryk was spotted following his transfer to the clubCredit: Getty
      Reece James has also returned after aggravating a previous injuryCredit: Getty
      Ruben Loftus-Cheek joined James and Chilwell in handing Graham Potter a boost ahead of the Liverpool gameCredit: Getty
      The suspended Joao Felix won’t play again until FebruaryCredit: Getty
      Hakim Ziyech and Omari Hutchinson will be hoping to be selected for the clash against LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      Meanwhile, James aggravated his injury upon his initial return against Bournemouth, which was set to sideline him for a month.
      Ruben Loftus-Cheek was also spotted back at Cobham.

      Graham Potter has seen his squad besieged by bad luck in the injury department.
      Indeed, with a full starting xi of the Blues squad injured, the crisis revealed they have the WORST injury record in all of Europe since the start of last season.
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      However, with five new signings coming through the door at Stamford Bridge in January the club’s squad looks less injury hit than before.
      Myhkailo Mudryk joined his new Chelsea colleagues in training at Cobham following his £88million transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk.
      He will be hoping to get off to a good start when Chelsea face Liverpool in Saturday’s early kick off.
      Loanee Joao Felix saw his debut against Fulham end prematurely after a knee-high challenge saw him receive a straight red card.
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      The suspension will keep him out of action until February.
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      But while he will not be available for selection, he will still use training to help bond with team-mates and understand the way they want to play.
      Potter’s Blues ended a run of one win in 10 games with a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace last weekend.
      But with 10 points separating Chelsea from the top four, they will be desperate to collect a win over Liverpool, who are they are level with on points and are in equally sporadic form. More