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      Chelsea ‘agree £33m deal to sign Benoit Badiashile’ with Monaco star set to complete Blues transfer after medical

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      CHELSEA have agreed a fee with Monaco to sign Benoit Badiashile, according to reports.The centre-back is now set for a medical before finalising a switch to Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea have agreed a fee with Monaco to sign Benoit BadiashileCredit: Getty
      According to The Athletic, the Blues have had a £33million bid for Badiashile accepted by Monaco.
      The Frenchman has also agreed personal terms with Chelsea and the transfer is set to be finalised soon.
      Badiashile, 21, will undergo a medical before joining the club on a long-term deal.
      He will become the third signing of the winter window for the Blues after the capture of striker Davide Datro Fofana.
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      Vasco da Gama’s Andrey Santos is also set to join and only needs to pass a medical to become a Chelsea player.
      Badiashile started out at Monaco’s academy in 2016 and was promoted to the senior squad only two years later at the age of 17.
      Since then, the France international amassed a total of six goals and three assists in 135 appearances.
      Chelsea could now turn their attention to other transfer targets, with Potter plotting a raid on former club Brighton for Moises Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister.
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      Mac Allister impressed for Argentina at the World Cup and Chelsea could make a move for the midfielder if they fail to land his compatriot Enzo Fernandez.
      The Blues are believed to be willing to activate Fernandez’s £105m release clause and the 21-year-old has reportedly agreed to join the west Londoners. More

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      Arsenal ready to lock horns with Chelsea in transfer battle for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic

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      ARSENAL are ready to battle Chelsea to sign striker Dusan Vlahovic next month.The 22-year-old forward only joined Juventus from Fiorentina back in January after snubbing the chance to move to the Premier League.
      Arsenal have entered the chase to sign Dusan Vlahovic from JuventusCredit: Getty
      The Serbian is also wanted by Chelsea and Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta’s side were desperate to bring the Serbian international to the Emirates – but he rejected them in favour of Turin.
      Vlahovic has scored a respectable 13 goals in 25 appearances for Juventus in Serie A since his arrival but their early Champions League exit has left them needing to raise funds.
      And the 6ft 3in powerhouse is also frustrated with boss Massimiliano Allegri’s tactics.
      That has led Italian publication Corriere dello Sport claiming that the star’s agent Darko Ristic is searching to secure his client a move away.
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      Vlahovic is said to have “discontented” from Juventus and already has “strong interest” from a host of top teams.
      Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are both allegedly keen on the striker.
      And we reported earlier this week how Manchester United were plotting a swoop to replace Cristiano Ronaldo, which is backed up by this report.
      However, it also adds that Arsenal and Chelsea are ready to make a move “immediately” to try and sign him once the transfer window opens tomorrow.
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      Both teams are looking for attacking reinforcements but this fresh update does state that Juventus want to keep hold of Vlahovic until the summer.
      But, if an offer “exceeding £80m” does arrive over the coming month then it will be “listened to carefully” by the Bianconeri.
      Premier League leaders Arsenal want to bring in a new forward after Gabriel Jesus was sidelined for around three months after suffering injury with Brazil at the World Cup.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea’s attackers are struggling for goals with Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz their current joint-top scorers with five apiece. More

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      Enzo Fernandez ‘could have played his last match for Benfica’ admits his manager Schmidt as Chelsea plot £105m transfer

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      ENZO FERNANDEZ could have played his last match for Benfica, admitted his manager.The Argentina World Cup winner is a transfer target for Chelsea.
      Enzo Fernandez could join Chelsea in January for £105mCredit: EPA
      Roger Schmidt may never name Fernandez in a Benfica team againCredit: AFP
      The 21-year-old has been heavily linked with a record-breaking £105million move to Stamford Bridge in January.
      Fernandez was named in the starting XI for Benfica last night as they crashed to a 3-0 defeat at Braga.
      The midfielder – who won the World Cup just 12 days earlier – was substituted off in the closing minutes.
      And his boss confessed that may be his final appearance for the Portuguese club because a deal may well happen early in the transfer window, which opens tomorrow.
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      Roger Schmidt said: “I don’t know if that was the last match of Enzo.
      “I think Enzo is a great player.
      “Since he arrived at Benfica, he’s played fantastic football. 
      “Also, as a person, he’s completely identified with the club.
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      “Like I said before the match, sometimes things in football happen and then players have to make decisions.
      “We will see what happens in the next weeks.”
      Chelsea are willing to pay the £105m release clause in Fernandez’s Benfica contract.
      The West London club are desperate to get a deal done and beat off interest from the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United for the World Cup Young Player of the Tournament.
      And meeting the release clause would see Chelsea not only break their own transfer record – the £97.5m they spent on Romelu Lukaku last year – but also the British record, currently Jack Grealish’s £100m.
      However, should Chelsea miss out on the holding midfielder – a possible replacement for N’Golo Kante – they already have an alternative option lined up.
      Fernandez’s Argentina team-mate Alexis Mac Allister also excelled in Qatar and may be a different target.
      Mac Allister worked with Graham Potter at Brighton and would certainly be significantly cheaper than Fernandez. More

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      Chelsea ‘line up Alexis Mac Allister transfer if £106m Enzo Fernandez bid fails’ with Arsenal and Juventus also keen

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      CHELSEA are reportedly eyeing up a move for Brighton and Argentina star Alexis Mac Allister if they cannot sign Enzo Fernandez in the January transfer window.The Blues are being heavily linked with 21-year-old World Cup hero Fernandez.
      Alexis Mac Allister has been superb for Brighton and ArgentinaCredit: Getty
      However, the £106million release clause Benfica currently have written into his contract makes him a difficult acquisition during the mid-season window.
      The Portuguese outfit, who are still in the Champions League, are also determined to keep hold of Fernandez until the end of the campaign.
      And if Chelsea feel he is unobtainable, The Times understand they will then turn their attention towards his Argentina team-mate Mac Allister instead.
      The Seagulls midfielder, 24, played in each of his country’s matches in Qatar and was an important part of their triumph.
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      He only penned a new deal with Brighton in October to keep him at the club until 2025 – with the option of an additional year.
      Yet despite his lengthy contract, Mac Allister is expected to be a much more affordable option than Fernandez – with Arsenal, Tottenham and Juventus also interested in him.
      And the attraction of working with ex-manager Graham Potter could tempt Mac Allister to Stamford Bridge.
      The South American praised the English coach while the pair were both still on the south coast.
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      When asked about Potter during their time together at Brighton, Mac Allister said: “Tactically he is amazing and the coaching staff are really good to help us in every aspect.
      “He is really important for us. I am really pleased I am working with him.
      “He will be an amazing coach and hopefully he will stay here for his life but at the same time we know that may be difficult.”
      Along with Potter, Chelsea took five of his backroom staff with him to west London.
      They also subsequently snatched left-back Marc Cucurella and Paul Winstanley – who will head up their recruitment team.
      The Blues are keen to add to their squad in the January window.
      They have already acquired Molde striker David Datro Fofana and are closing in on Monaco centre-back Benoit Badiashile.
      Potter’s men sit eighth in the Premier League table, six points adrift of the Champions League places.
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      But they did return from the World Cup with a positive result as they beat Bournemouth 2-0.
      Next up for Chelsea is a trip to Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
      Enzo Fernandez, left, was named the Young Player of the Tournament at the World CupCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd ‘monitor £53m-rated Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi ahead of transfer window’ with Chelsea also interested

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea are monitoring the progress of Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi, according to reports.Both clubs are hoping to strengthen their squads in the mid-season transfer window in a bid to improve their top four chances.
      Manchester United and Chelsea are both monitoring Martin ZubimendiCredit: Getty
      The Blues are already willing to pay World Cup star Enzo Fernandes’ £105m release clause but still appear to be in the market for another midfielder.
      That comes despite N’Golo Kante being on course to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge after a breakthrough in contract talks.
      Meanwhile, United – who face Wolves this weekend – are hoping to find a reliable partner for Casemiro.
      Fred and Scott McTominay have shared the workload this season, but neither have been able to nail down a starting place.
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      And Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo claim that Erik ten Hag is an admirer of the 23-year-old.
      Zubimendi has impressed in La Liga this term, starting 13 of 14 matches.
      He also featured twice in the Europa League – both against United, which gave Ten Hag the perfect chance to see him up close.
      His form in recent years also led to recognition on the international stage and he was rewarded with his Spain debut against Lithuania in June 2021.
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      And his displays end up landing him a move to the Prem – with Chelsea also keen on his services.
      Journalist Simon Phillips claims that Graham Potter has been “dazzled” by his performances.
      The Londoners have already signed young forward David Datro Fofana ahead of January. More

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      Frank Lampard reveals Chelsea tried to sign Erling Haaland three years ago when Man City star was still at RB Salzburg

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      FRANK LAMPARD tried to bring Erling Haaland to Chelsea three years ago, he has revealed.Champions Manchester City welcome Lampard’s Everton to the Etihad on Saturday, with Haaland looking to add to his 20 Premier League goals in just 14 matches.
      Erling Haaland is the fastest player to ever reach 20 Premier League goalsCredit: AFP
      Frank Lampard has revealed he tried to sign Haaland while Chelsea bossCredit: Getty
      And the ex-Chelsea head coach knows all too well what the 22-year-old Norwegian brings as he attempted to sign him when Haaland was at RB Salzburg.
      Speaking ahead of the Man City clash, he was asked how Haaland has settled in England so quickly.
      To which Lampard replied: “Because he’s an amazing player and I think the ultimate, top level of player generally can do that, can come to whatever league.
      “I’ve got huge respect. I’ve coached against him in a pre-season game against Salzburg and I was sort of eyes wide open at this young boy who had just signed for Salzburg.
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      “It was clear in our pre-match preparation what this boy was already. I tried to sign him at Chelsea, it wasn’t to be, and it was clear what he was going to become.
      “Fair play to him because I know we’re going up against him tomorrow but I respect individuals at the top of their game.
      “We watched the World Cup and people like Messi and Mbappe in that final, it’s what football’s all about.
      “And Haaland has put himself into that bracket at a very young age.”
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      When Lampard attempted to sign Haaland he was scoring for fun for Salzburg.
      He ended up joining Borussia Dortmund in 2020 after bagging 29 goals in 27 games for the Austrian outfit.
      He then scored 86 times in 89 games for Dortmund.
      Everton will be tasked with trying to stop Haaland on Saturday afternoon as they search for a first win in six games.
      The Merseyside outfit conceded a stoppage-time winner against Wolves on Boxing Day, a result which has seen them drop to 17th place – one point above the relegation zone.
      And Lampard is aware his team have a mighty challenge ahead of them in the form of superstar Haaland.
      Discussing how to deal with the giant striker, he added: “You have to do all you can, it’s a very difficult task because of his qualities and his power, we’re all seeing it.
      “There’s nothing but respect there when you watch it from afar.
      “When you go against him you have to try and not give him the spaces that he wants, it’s as simple as that.
      “We have to do our best to do that and in our prep we’ll do that but, with a player of that talent, of course at any moment they can hurt you in their own way.”
      If Southampton, Nottingham Forest or Wolves win over the weekend, an Everton loss at the Etihad would see them drop into the bottom three.

      Meanwhile, Man City will reduce the gap to Arsenal to just two points with a win over Everton.
      The Gunners then travel to Brighton on Saturday evening. More

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      How Chelsea could line up vs Nottingham Forest with Reece James injured and Denis Zakaria keeping his place in the XI

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      DENIS ZAKARIA is hoping to keep his place when Chelsea travel to Nottingham Forest on New Year’s Day.The 26-year-old Swiss star, who is on loan from Juventus, has found chances hard to come by this term at Stamford Bridge.
      Reece James is out of Chelsea’s trip to Nottingham ForestCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
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      But after starting the 2-0 win over Bournemouth, he will be hoping to retain his position in midfield for the trip to the City Ground.
      Reece James suffered a knee injury which forced him off against the Cherries.
      And the England international will miss out as he is expected to be out for a month – which should allow Cesar Azpilicueta to come in.
      Meanwhile, goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is battling to shake off a shoulder problem in time for the game.
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      Blues manager Graham Potter has revealed that the Senegal stopper has been troubled by a shoulder problem since the World Cup.
      He missed the Bournemouth match and that should mean that Kepa retains his spot with Marcus Bettinelli on the bench.
      But Chelsea will be boosted by the return of Hakim Ziyech and Mateo Kovacic after they stepped up their training following their comeback from World Cup duty.
      Potter said: “We are not sure about Mendy.
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      “We’ll have to see in the next few days. He has a problem with the bone around his shoulder that he picked up at the World Cup.
      ““He may still need a bit of time.”
      Kai Havertz got on the scoresheet against Bournemouth and he seems most-likely to lead the line again.
      However, Potter could freshen things up in attack by handing a start to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
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      Chelsea transfer blow as Man City ‘prepare to offer Rafael Leao staggering £200k-a-week deal to prise him from AC Milan’

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      CHELSEA have suffered a fresh transfer blow in their pursuit of Rafael Leao after reports suggested Manchester City are prepared to offer him a contract worth £200,000 per week.Leao, 23, has been one of most sought-after stars in Europe for the last few transfer windows.
      Rafael Leao will be offered a mega-money deal by Man CityCredit: Alamy
      And now, teams pursuing a deal for the Portugal attacker are stepping up the ante ahead of a potential move.
      According to tuttomercatoweb, Leao is set to be offered a contract worth an estimated £10.6million per year by Man City.
      It represents almost double the offer he has received from current club AC Milan – with the Italians said to be offering £6.2m per year.
      Leao appeared in all of his nations games at the World Cup before they were knocked out.
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      Despite not starting a single game, he grabbed two goals off the bench to kick start his international goalscoring record.
      He has been in terrific form at club level once again, scoring seven goals and adding nine assists in 20 games.
      Earlier this month it had been claimed the Blues were the front-runners to sign Leao during January in an eye-watering deal worth at least £86m.
      However, as the mid-season transfer window draws closer it now appears City have moved into the driver’s seat.
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      Leao will have just one year left on his contract when the summer rolls around, and Milan are desperate to get him to sign a new deal before they are forced to make a decision on his future.
      The likes of Manchester United and Arsenal have also been linked with him, with fans of the clubs involved in a hilarious Wikipedia war over him. More