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      Chelsea could land Joao Felix on permanent transfer at end of season as clause in Atletico star’s loan deal is revealed

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      CHELSEA’S mega spending spree could include a permanent deal for Joao Felix in the summer – thanks to a clause in his loan move.The Portugal attacker, 23, is under contract at Atletico Madrid until 2027 but will assess his future once his temporary spell at Stamford Bridge ends.
      Frontman Joao Felix is at Chelsea on loan for the second half of the season but that could become a permanent deal if both parties are happyCredit: Getty
      Felix’s six-month switch to the Premier League cost Chelsea a £10million fee and makes him their fourth highest earner on around £250,000 a week.
      And The Athletic say his loan deal includes a clause that makes a full transfer possible.
      It’s claimed Felix’s agent Jorge Mendes helped engineer the move for the rest of the season to help give the wideman more options for the future.
      And no one can doubt Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly is backing strong words of support for under-pressure manager Graham Potter with hard cash.
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      The Blues are tipped to launch one final push for World Cup-winning midfielder Enzo Fernandez this month.
      Benfica have resisted selling the Argentina hero, who has a £105m release clause, but Chelsea are considering an increased offer of £60m plus add-ons.
      Chelsea’s six January signings so far have cost £189m – with one or two more recruits likely.
      Beating Arsenal to  Shakhtar Donetsk’s £97m winger Mykhailo Mudryk topped the lot.
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      But Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana, Andrey Santos and Noni Madueke didn’t come cheap either.
      It means spending since the summer under Boehly is pushing £400m – for a side sitting only tenth in the Premier League. More

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      Tottenham ‘keen on Maurizio Sarri as they consider replacing Antonio Conte with THIRD former Chelsea manager in 4 years’

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      TOTTENHAM are considering former Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri as a potential replacement for Antonio Conte, reports say. The current Spurs boss has yet to sign a new deal with his contract set to run out at the end of the season.
      Maurizio Sarri is an experienced coach who came to prominence after his three impressive years at Napoli before a stint at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Antonio Conte has been in charge of Spurs since November 2021Credit: Reuters
      Conte has appeared frustrated in recent press conferences amid Tottenham’s dodgy run of form in 2023.
      It is still not clear if the Italian intends to stay on for another season in North London.
      Now, Italian publication Il Messaggero report that the club already have a replacement in mind.
      Sarri, currently in charge of Lazio, is believed to be among the frontrunners to replace Conte.
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      The 64-year-old managed Chelsea in the 2018-19 season, having replaced Conte on that occasion at Stamford Bridge.
      He left after one campaign to take charge of Juventus where he would lead the club to their ninth Serie A title in the Covid-hit 2019-20 season.
      But he would be sacked just a month later after Juve were dumped out of the Champions League during the delayed knockout tournament in August.
      Sarri has bounced back since and is now leading a team Lazio who are fighting for a Champions League spot against Jose Mourinho’s Roma.
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      Both clubs have been helped by Juventus’ 15 point deduction which appears to have taken the Old Lady out of the running.
      If Tottenham were to move for the Italian, he would be the fourth ex-Chelsea boss who would take charge of the club in the last decade and the third since 2019.

      Along with Conte, Andre Villas Boas has also made the jump from Stamford Bridge to White Hart Lane in 2012.
      While Mourinho took charge of Chelsea twice before landing at Tottenham in 2019.
      Sarri had a mixed time at the Blues before being replaced by Frank Lampard.
      He led the club to a 3rd-place finish and won the Europa League during his one season in charge.
      That campaign also arguably saw Eden Hazard’s best season at Chelsea.
      But sizeable sections of the fanbase did not warm to Sarri and criticised the style of play and his use of N’Golo Kante in a more advanced midfield role. More

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      Chelsea line up late Enzo Fernandez transfer bid worth £60m plus add-ons as Blues test Benfica’s resolve one last time

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      CHELSEA are preparing one final push to lure Enzo Fernandez from Benfica this month.And SunSport understands the Blues are considering a late bid of around £60million plus add-ons to tempt the Portuguese side into finally selling.
      Enzo Fernandez has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford BridgeCredit: EPA
      Graham Potter has seen SIX new signings come through the door in the January window alone, costing a total of £189m.
      Joao Felix, Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana, Mykhailo Mudryk, Andrey Santos and Noni Madueke have bolstered the club’s already player-heavy squad.
      Including their summer splurge under new owner Todd Boehly, that figure rises to almost £400m.
      But a midfielder remains their priority, with World Cup-winning Argentine Fernandez top of their list – despite his £105m release clause.
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      Benfica have remained stubborn during this window, demanding the clause paid in full for any departure to be accepted for a player contracted until 2027.
      Chelsea have attempted to get around this with an offer including instalments – something that was not well received by club president Rui Costa.
      But they will resume talks this week, hopeful a bid at the final hour of the window will be too good to turn down.
      Fernandez has his heart set on Stamford Bridge after hearing of their interest earlier this month, and will be desperate for the Portugal giants to grant his Premier League wish.
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      Potter is in need of fresh legs in midfield.
      Jorginho and N’Golo Kante could both leave in the summer at the end of their contracts, although the latter could still sign on for longer.
      Chelsea are also keeping tabs on Brighton’s Moises Caicedo after having a £55m offer rejected last week, and could go back in for the Ecuadorian should Fernandez fall flat. More

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      Chelsea warn fans Stamford Bridge redevelopment won’t be ready until 2030 as club considers renting temporary stadium

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      CHELSEA fans have been told the redevelopment of Stamford Bridge will not be completed until 2030.Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, the new owners of the club, have been in “contact” with the board of Chelsea Pitch Owners and revealed to the club’s supporters that the stadium extension would not be completed for some time.
      The redevelopment of Stamford Bridge may not be ready until 2030Credit: Rex
      It is expected to take at least seven-and-a-half years to be finished.
      The Blues are believed to be “exploring all options” to redevelop the ground and have tasked co-owner Jonathan Goldstein with the job.
      One option the club could consider would be a temporary move while the work is done, similar to Tottenham’s move to Wembley Stadium during the construction of their new stadium.
      The expansion was expected to take four to five years should the club move out of Stamford Bridge during the work.
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      However, it would take longer should the club embark on a stand-by-stand redevelopment.
      Goldstein said: “We are looking very heavily at redevelopment. The planning process is something we will start next year, and we’ll hope central government will get behind it and see it as an engine for growth.
      “The only problem, of course, is the management of interest rates because it makes it so much more expensive to develop.
      The co-owner was then asked if the process could be put on hold, he replied: “No, no, we’ll carry on as fast and as hard as we can.
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      “It is a big project and there are very many constituents involved and we are at the beginning.
      “But we will carry on because we believe in the business, in Chelsea FC and the area and we know, over time, Stamford Bridge needs redevelopment.”
      Under the previous owner Roman Abramovich, the club had planning permission to expand the ground to 60,000 from its current capacity of 41,837, but it expired.
      The West London stadium is significantly smaller than the club’s rivals in the Premier League.
      By increasing the capacity, it would help increase matchday revenue for the club.
      Boehly and Co are believed to have made an offer to buy a £50million-valued site next to Stamford Bridge.
      The site is thought to be important in the quest to redevelop the ground. More

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      Relegation-threatened Everton plot transfer for Chelsea ace Hakim Ziyech with boss Lampard under huge pressure

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      RELEGATION-THREATENED Everton are keen on signing Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech, according to reports.The Toffees are sat joint-bottom of the Premier League after 20 games played.
      Everton are keen on Chelsea’s ZiyechCredit: Getty
      Lampard was the man behind Ziyech’s move to ChelseaCredit: Eddie Keogh Telegraph Media Group
      Frank Lampard’s men are on a nine-game streak without a win, with their latest defeat coming on Saturday against relegation rivals West Ham.
      And in a bid to boost Everton’s chances of survival, under pressure boss Lampard is plotting a reunion with Ziyech, the Daily Mail reports.
      Lampard signed Ziyech from Ajax while he was Chelsea boss.
      Ziyech hasn’t hit the heights expected at Stamford Bridge and is playing a bit-part role under Graham Potter this season.
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      The Morocco star, 29, has played 15 times this season across all competitions, registering just one assist.
      Everton would prefer a loan move for the tricky winger.
      However, it is unclear whether Ziyech would trade Champions League knockout football for a relegation scrap.
      Italian club Roma are also in talks with Ziyech about a move to Serie A, as SunSport exclusively revealed.
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      Ziyech played a full 90 minutes on Saturday against Liverpool.
      The draw has Potter’s men sat 10th in the Premier League table after 20 games played. More

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      Arsenal boost in Declan Rice transfer hunt with West Ham star keen to work with Mikel Arteta despite Chelsea link

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      ARSENAL’S chances of signing Declan Rice have been boosted as the player is reportedly keen on the switch.The midfielder could leave West Ham in the summer in search of Champions League football.
      Declan Rice is said to be keen on working with Mikel ArtetaCredit: Getty
      There is no shortage of interest in Rice with Chelsea and Manchester United believed to be long-term suitors.
      But Arsenal may be the frontrunner to land the England star as Rice is keen to work with Mikel Arteta, report The Guardian.
      The Gunners boss has reportedly even started planning for where the West Ham captain would fit into his team.
      West Ham could demand around £100million to let Rice leave.
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      But Arsenal are said to be saving for the summer after missing out on Mykailo Mudryk and signing £27m Leandro Trossard instead.
      Rice is Arsenal’s top transfer target and the league leaders are prepared to spend £80m to lure him across London.
      The 24-year-old is out of contract in 2024 and has rejected three offers of a new deal from the Hammers.
      United were tempted to move for Rice last summer.
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      However, they were put off the East London club’s £150m asking price and opted for Casemiro from Real Madrid.
      But they could try to sign him again next summer amid interest from Chelsea. More

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      Chelsea icon John Terry hides face before sneaking into Anfield away end to watch Blues with cheering fans vs Liverpool

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      CHELSEA legend John Terry sang songs with his fellow Blues fans after sneaking into the away end at Anfield.Terry watched from the Anfield Road end as Chelsea drew 0-0 with Liverpool.
      John Terry sang his own song with his fellow Chelsea fansCredit: Instagram / @johnterry.26
      Terry took a selfie from the away endCredit: Instagram / @johnterry.26
      Terry hid his face before sneaking into AnfieldCredit: Instagram / @johnterry.26
      The former Chelsea captain hid his face with a hat and a snood on the streets outside before making his way into the stadium.
      He remained undetected until he was on the concourse, where he shared a beer with mates.
      It did not take long for fans to mob him but Terry seemed delighted with the attention.
      Supporters began singing his name and the ex-defender joined in while bouncing up and down.
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      He shared a clip of the sing-song on social media alongside a caption that reads: “What a day and great experience to be in the away end with our supporters 💙.”
      In another post he said: “I loved being in the away end with our supporters today, as a player you arrive on the bus and head straight to the dressing room, you don’t get to see or feel what the fans feel, when I retired I always wanted to be in the away end with our supporters and I absolutely loved it today.
      “A huge thank you to all our supporters who travel the world supporting our great club.
      “I f***ing Love You All. 💙 Double Double Double… 🎵🏆🏆😜.”
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      Unfortunately, Terry did not have much to cheer about at Anfield as Chelsea played out a drab draw.
      Newboy Mykhailo Mudryk did get the travelling fans excited however as he impressed with his pace and dribbling skill. More

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      Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech in talks over Roma transfer with winger keen to link up with Jose Mourinho in Serie A

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      HAKIM ZIYECH could be the first victim of Chelsea’s January transfer spree by joining Roma.The winger has been targeted by the Italians as he finds himself squeezed out at Stamford Bridge.
      Hakim Ziyech could be set to leave ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Talks are underway with Roma boss Jose Mourinho keen to sign the Moroccan World Cup star.
      Ziyech has found himself back in the first team at Chelsea in recent weeks but fears for his long term future.
      He struggled for a place in boss Graham Potter’s side before the World Cup in November and is only getting game time due to injuries and new arrivals.
      Chelsea have Raheem Sterling and Christian Pulisic on their injury list and have just signed £88m wideman Mykhailo Mudryk.

      Ziyech had fancied a move to Barcelona but would be keen to move to Serie A to play under Mourinho if it means more game time.
      He joined Chelsea from Ajax for around £35m in 2020.
      The left-footed ace has since made 98 appearances, scoring 14 times and laying on 11 assists.
      Prior to the World Cup he started just one Prem match this term, while Thomas Tuchel was still at the helm.
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      But recent injuries have brought him back into contention – being selected to start three of his side’s last four.
      These outings included yesterday’s 0-0 draw with Liverpool, during which he was unable to conjure a goal.
      Chelsea have so far splashed £186.5m on permanent signings this month, as well as a further £10m loan fee on Joao Felix. More