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      Chelsea’s Noni Madueke transfer CONFIRMED by PSV Eindhoven chief Ruud van Nistelrooy after accepting ‘solid’ offer

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      RUUD VAN NISTELROOY has confirmed Noni Madueke is joining Chelsea.That’s after admitting PSV Eindhoven had no choice but to accept the Blues’ “solid” offer.
      Noni Madueke is on his way to Chelsea after PSV Eindhoven confirmed a dealCredit: Getty
      Madueke, 20, is set to become Chelsea’s SIXTH signing of the January window after flying to London for a medical yesterday.
      The exciting winger is set to cost £30million, just days after the Blues signed Mykhailo Mudryk for £88m from Shakhtar Donetsk.
      And like the Ukrainian, Madueke will also sign a long-term deal, this time worth seven-and-a-half years with the option for another season.
      Confirming the transfer, PSV boss Van Nistelrooy admitted while he’s sad to see Madueke go, Chelsea’s offer ultimately made sense for all parties.
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      The ex-Manchester United striker said: “It’s a mix of emotions.
      “We are losing a good player because of his departure. There was no turning back and there was solid financial compensation.
      “I can empathise with the importance of the club. Given the circumstances, with the financial compensation, we have decided to sell.”
      Madueke is the second star to leave PSV for England this month, with fellow forward Cody Gakpo joining Liverpool for £37m.
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      The ex-Crystal Palace and Tottenham starlet had been with the Dutch giants since 2019 after snubbing a move to Manchester United.
      And it’s reckoned Madueke’s desire to return to London played a huge role in PSV’s ultimate decision to accept Chelsea’s offer.
      Todd Boehly has not held back in his support of under-pressure boss Graham Potter, breaking out the chequebook for a number of new faces.
      As well as Mudryk, Chelsea have also signed Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana and Andrey Santos while loaning Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid.
      Right-sided left-footer Madueke is likely to come up against Raheem Sterling and Christian Pulisic for a spot in Potter’s XI.
      But it remains to be seen if a deal can be done before Chelsea’s crunch clash at Liverpool tomorrow.
      With Madueke’s signing, Boehly will have spent almost £450m on transfers since taking charge from Roman Abramovich.
      And the expectation will be on Potter to drive Chelsea back up the table into European contention while also battling bravely in the Champions League. More

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      Chelsea could make £55MILLION loss on Kai Havertz as Bayern Munich ‘line up transfer swoop’

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      CHELSEA could reportedly be set to make a whopping £55MILLION loss on Kai Havertz.The 23-year-old cost the Blues £72m up-front when they signed the attacker from Bayer Leverkusen back in September 2020.
      Bayern Munich are lining-up a move for Chelsea’s Kai HavertzCredit: Rex
      But that deal could eventually cost them £90m in total due to add-on clauses.
      Initially costing £72m, the attacking midfielder will earn Leverkusen an extra £18m if certain performance-related bonuses are fulfilled.
      Chelsea handed over another £9m when Havertz fired them to Champions League glory against Manchester City in 2021.
      And they were also due to pay a further £9m as an instalment at a later date.
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      However, amid an influx of new signings as part of owner Todd Boehly’s mega-money overhaul of the squad, the German international could reportedly be heading back to his homeland as a huge loss to the club.
      According to Sky Germany, Bayern Munich are watching Havertz’s situation at Chelsea very closely.

      They state that a move may happen in the summer – but the transfer fee would only be between £35m to £52m.
      Havertz, who is under contract until 2025, has scored six goals so far this season and is Chelsea’s joint-top scorer with Raheem Sterling.
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      Chelsea have splashed out £445m on 14 new players since last summer and know they could face huge problems regarding Financial Fair Play rules should they miss out on Champions League qualification.
      Havertz earns £310k-a-week, and with Boehly keen to lower the wage bill, and with an influx of new signings, he could be on his way to help balance the books.
      The Blues have already acquired Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana, Andrey Santos and Mykhailo Mudryk for a combined £116m.And they also paid £10m to Atletico Madrid to loan forward Joao Felix for the remainder of the campaign. More

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      Chelsea and Newcastle transfer blow as ‘Youssoufa Moukoko ends Dortmund contract stand-off by signing three-year deal’

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      CHELSEA and Newcastle target Youssoufa Moukoko has decided to sign a new contract at Borussia Dortmund, according to reports.The wonderkid striker’s current deal is set to expire at the end of this season.
      Youssoufa Moukoko has decided to stay at Borussia DortmundCredit: Getty
      Moukoko and BVB have been in a stand-off, with the 18-year-old receiving plenty of interest from the Prem.
      But according to Bild, he has opted to pen a three-year extension with Dortmund.
      They add that the deal will see him pocket around £100,000 a week.
      Moukoko could have earned far more had he moved to England.
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      It’s claimed that, had he run down his contract at Dortmund, he could have pocketed around £170k a week with Chelsea or Newcastle.
      And reports even add that he could have been awarded an eye-watering signing on fee worth north of £26million.
      Ultimately, Moukoko and his team decided that his development would be best served by staying at Dortmund.
      He has made 14 Bundesliga appearances this season, scoring six times in the German top flight.
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      The 5ft 10in forward has also gained Champions League experience with BVB.
      His form during the opening months of this season earned him a place in Germany’s 26-man World Cup squad.
      And he was recently warned against moving by German legend Lothar Matthaus.
      He told Sky in Germany: “If Moukoko is all about the money, I might recommend him to join Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.
      “But if he wants to further expand his still young and very promising career and wants to become a great footballer, then there is no better place for him to start than with Borussia Dortmund.
      “There’s nothing he can’t get there. Fantastic fans, a healthy club, bosses and coaches who trust him and certainly a decent salary.
      I think it would be a mistake if he left BVBLothar Matthaus
      “What does he want after a few good months in the Bundesliga at Chelsea, Newcastle or anywhere else abroad at the age of 18?
      “The competition is tough there. The clubs, fans and everyone else won’t have nearly as much patience or attention for him.
      “If he doesn’t score in three games there, he’s on the bench. The competition is huge and the country and people are strange at first.
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      “I think it would be a mistake if he left BVB for the money now.”
      Dortmund have lost wonderkids Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho in recent summers, while Jude Bellingham is being heavily linked with an exit.
      Dortmund have lost plenty of top talent in recent seasonsCredit: EPA More

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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.
      Chris Wood’s departure indicates Newcastle may start trying to bring in playersCredit: Getty More

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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