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      Meet Chelsea transfer target Enzo Fernandez’s glam Wag Valentina, loving mum to his daughter who’s always by his side

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      BENFICA star Enzo Fernandez won’t be coming alone to Chelsea if he agrees on a move to Stamford Bridge.Fernandez, 21, will be brining along his glamorous girlfriend Valentina Cervantes, 22, if the Blues win the bidding war to land the talented youngster.
      Enzo Fernandez will be brining his girlfriend to Chelsea if he joins
      Valentina Vervantes has been by Benfica star Enzo Fernandez’s side since 2019
      Valentina Cervantes and Enzo Fernandez have a daughter named Olivia
      Enzo and his family celebrate winning the World CupCredit: Getty
      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 have all been linked.
      However the West Londoners have reportedly tabled a bid worth in excess of the Argentina international’s £105million release clause.
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      That puts Chelsea ahead of their competition in their pursuit of bringing Fernandez to the English capital.
      If Graham Potter’s side succeeded then Valentina would also be moving to London.
      The Argentinian beauty has been Fernandez’s biggest supporter ever since they started dating, with reports suggesting they met in 2019.
      Together they also have a daughter called Olivia who was born two years ago.
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      Chelsea have reportedly table a bid in excess of Enzo Fernandez’s price
      Reports suggest she was studying to become an English teacher when she met the former River Plate star in Argentina.
      And together they moved to Lisbon in June when he joined Benfica.
      Valentina is very active on social media as she has over 402,000 followers on Instagram.
      She also appears to like travelling as she shares snaps from various glamorous destinations.
      But she is mostly focused on her family as she likes to share photos of her boyfriend and daughter.
      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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      Chelsea ‘agree personal terms with Benoit Badiashile as Monaco demand £53m transfer fee for centre-back’

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      CHELSEA have agreed personal terms with Monaco star Benoit Badiashile, according to reports.The centre-back has impressed for the Ligue Un side and could join the Blues in January.
      Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Benoit BadiashileCredit: Getty
      But Chelsea are yet to agree a transfer fee with Monaco, who are reportedly holding out for £53million.
      That’s according to Get French Football News, who claim Chelsea had hoped to secure a deal worth £35m.
      The report also claims Badiashile has agreed terms with the West London outfit.
      The 21-year-old has 18 months remaining on his contract but Monaco will remain stubborn over their asking price because they are in no rush to sell – having sold Aurelien Tchouameni to Real Madrid for £85m.
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      Graham Potter is said to be keen on the France international but Blues have other transfer targets in mind should they fail to secure a move.
      World Cup star Josko Gvardiol, 20, is believed to be of interest but his rising value and reputation has left Chelsea considering more immediate options.
      Ecuadorian Piero Hincapie, also 20, of Bayern Leverkusen and Evan Ndicka of Eintracht Frankfurt have also reportedly been looked at by the Premier League side.
      Chelsea have already completed one signing for January – Molde striker David Datro Fofana.
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      The 20-year-old arrives in a £10.5m deal following the injury to Armando Broja.
      They also appear very close to landing Brazil wonderkid Andrey Santos from Vasco. More

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      Chelsea confirm transfer of David Datro Fofana with Molde striker linking up with Graham Potter’s men in January

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      CHELSEA have confirmed the signing of David Datro Fofana from Molde in a £10.5million deal.The Blues have been eager to strengthen their forward line, particularly after the devastating, season-ending injury suffered by Armando Broja.
      David Datro Fofana will join Chelsea on January 1Credit: Getty
      Confirming their latest signing, an official club statement read: “Chelsea FC has reached a pre-agreement with Molde FK for the transfer of David Datro Fofana.
      “The 20-year-old striker will join the Blues on 1 January 2023. We look forward to welcoming David to the club!”
      Chelsea’s latest transfer takes their total spend since Todd Boehly’s arrival as owner well above the £250million mark.
      The 20-year-old follows the likes of namesake Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella, Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Carney Chukwuemeka in joining the Boehly revolution.
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      And he is Chelsea’s first signing since the sacking of Thomas Tuchel and appointment of Graham Potter.
      Fofana has been enjoying a prolific season in Norway, scoring 17 goals in 29 appearances in all competitions.
      He joined Molde from Ivorian academy AFAD in February 2021, quickly becoming a star man for his new club.
      Fofana scored 24 goals and assisted a further 10 in 65 total outings for the Norwegian top flight outfit.
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      Molde have a rich pedigree of producing world class strikers, having previously boasted both Erling Haaland and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer among their ranks.
      Fofana primarily plays up front, but has filled in on the right wing on occasion.
      Despite his youth, he has already earned two senior caps for Ivory Coast.
      Chelsea have a rich pedigree of Ivorian stars, with Didier Drogba arguably their greatest ever forward.
      They also had Salomon Kalou on their books for six years, with both he and Drogba helping the Blues to their first ever Champions League success.
      Fofana already has some continental experience himself, having played regularly in the Europa Conference League for Molde.
      The young forward has already been prolific for MoldeCredit: Getty More

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      Bellingham is ‘big risk’ and doesn’t know his position, says Hamann amid Chelsea, Liverpool and Man City transfer links

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      LIVERPOOL should be careful with their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund superstar Jude Bellingham because he is a “big risk”, warns Dietmar Hamann.The Reds are rivalling the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid for Bellingham’s signature.
      Liverpool are targeting Borussia Dortmund superstar Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      But Liverpool hero Hamann is a bit apprehensive when it comes to the midfielder’s asking price, which costs at least £100million.
      The former Germany international also suggested that the 19-year-old is yet to fully understand his position on the field despite some stunning displays for England at the World Cup.
      The pundit added that he also lacks the ability and pace of club legend Steven Gerrard.
      Hamann told talkSPORT: “I’d be careful with Bellingham right now.
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      “He’s an exceptional talent, he showed that at the World Cup, but if Dortmund ask for £100m odd, £140-150m, it’s a big risk as well.
      “I think with Bellingham he’s got to find a position. He models himself of Steven Gerrard but I don’t think he’s got the ability and pace going forward like Gerrard has.
      “I think you need to wait and see where he finds his spot in the midfield two or midfield three in the future, and to pay £150m for an 18 or 19-year-old, I think it’s a big risk.”
      Liverpool, however, may not have to worry too much about Bellingham’s asking price with recent reports suggesting there is a secret £60m clause in his contract.
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      But the Merseysiders will be facing strong opposition from Real who are big admirers of the England international and are set to accelerate their bid to land him.
      Liverpool have already successfully tackled the transfer market by winning another bidding war for Cody Gakpo.
      And Hamann is all for that deal as he insists his former club “needed a player like him”.
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      Dietmar Hamann has warned Liverpool about signing Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      He added: “They have needed a player like him for the last few years. I don’t think they have enough of a goal threat from midfield.
      “They are always a threat from set-pieces and that will be strengthened with his size and physicality…
      “He is a great addition and I hope we see a lot of him in the next few weeks and months.” More

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      Real Madrid ‘step up Jude Bellingham transfer chase’ amid competition from Chelsea, Liverpool and Man City

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      REAL MADRID are set to accelerate their move for Jude Bellingham, according to reports in Spain.The Borussia Dortmund midfielder is wanted by elite clubs all over Europe, having impressed for England at the World Cup.
      Jude Bellingham impressed for England at the World CupCredit: PA
      Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are all jostling for the teenage sensation.
      But Madrid want to muscle their way to the front of the queue.
      According to this morning’s edition of Marca, the LaLiga champions are set to move quickly to sign the former Birmingham City prodigy.
      They ran with the front page headline: “Acceleration for Bellingham”.
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      A previous report from the Madrid-based paper claimed that Real asked the 19-year-old not to extend his Dortmund contract in a bid to make a move easier.
      Bellingham’s current deal with the Bundesliga club runs until 2025.
      And it reportedly contains a previously unknown £60million release clause – which could be particularly bad news for Chelsea.
      The Blues are willing to splash whatever it takes to sign Bellingham, even if the fee is north of £100m.
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      Marca claim Real Madrid are about ‘accelerate’ their pursuit of Bellingham
      But a £60m fee brings other suitors with less deep pockets back into the race.
      Bellingham is claimed in some quarters to favour a move to Liverpool – having already built up strong relationships with England team-mates Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jordan Henderson.
      The midfielder is the Reds’ No1 target, after they sealed a £37m deal to sign Cody Gakpo from PSV earlier this week.
      Since England’s elimination from the World Cup, Bellingham has been enjoying some downtime back in Blighty.
      He made an emotional return to St Andrew’s to watch his beloved Birmingham City and say a proper goodbye to their fans.
      While he also visited Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park.
      Bellingham, 19, was most recently spotted at Turf Moor watching his brother Jobe in action for Birmingham against Burnley last night.
      Jude Bellingham has three league goals for Dortmund this season
      Bellingham, 19, recently returned to St Andrew’sCredit: PA More

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      How Chelsea could line up after January transfer spree with Felix, Fernandez and Badiashile transforming team

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      WHILE Chelsea are investing plenty of money into youth signings, transfers for the here and now are also expected in January.Owner Todd Boehly is poised to continue his spree after a heavy summer of spending.
      How Chelsea could line up after a January spending spree
      Enzo Fernandez is a reported transfer target for the BluesCredit: Getty
      Chelsea are reportedly plotting a loan swoop for Joao FelixCredit: Getty
      January will be Graham Potter’s first transfer window as boss, and the Englishman is in need of reinforcements.
      Chelsea are eighth in the Premier League and have seen their squad decimated by injury.
      So a mid-season overhaul could be on the cards.
      The Blues are reportedly closing in on a £35million deal for Monaco centre-back Benoit Badiashile, who could slot in alongside Thiago Silva in the heart of defence.
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      RB Leipzig ace Josko Gvardiol is also a long-term target.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga has enjoyed a resurgence in goal, while Reece James and Ben Chilwell are first choice full-backs when fit.
      But it could be all change in midfield with N’Golo Kante out injured and Jorginho linked with a switch to Newcastle.
      Portuguese outlet CM claim the Blues have met Enzo Fernandez’s mammoth £105m Benfica release clause after he helped Argentina to World Cup glory earlier this month.
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      And Fernandez could be joined at Stamford Bridge by national team colleague Alexis Mac Allister.
      Argentinian outlet TyC Sports report Chelsea are leading the race for Mac Allister, who worked with Potter at Brighton.
      The World Cup winning pair could transform the midfield alongside Mason Mount, who was superb in the 2-0 win over Bournemouth.
      Scoring goals remains a problem for Chelsea – but that is something that could be fixed by Joao Felix.
      The Blues are plotting a January loan swoop for the striker, according to the Telegraph.
      Felix has slipped down the pecking order at Atletico Madrid but could lead the line at Stamford Bridge with Kai Havertz and Raheem Sterling either side of him.
      Further attacking reinforcements could also come through Borussia Dortmund teenager Youssoufa Moukoko.
      The 18-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and is said to be a target for Potter. More

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      Chelsea ‘meet Enzo Fernandez’s Benfica release clause’ as Blues staff ‘arrive in Lisbon to thrash out £105m transfer’

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      CHELSEA have tabled a bid worth in excess of Enzo Fernandez’s £105million release clause, according to reports.The Benfica starlet impressed at the World Cup in Qatar, helping Argentina win the competition for a third time.
      Benfica ace Enzo Fernandez is in high-demandCredit: Getty
      Fernandez’s performances earned him the tournament’s Best Young Player award – as well as a string of potential new suitors.
      Chelsea are reportedly attempting to jostle their way to the front of the queue, and are claimed to have made a huge offer.
      According to Portuguese outlet CM, Blues representatives have travelled to the Iberian country to try and thrash out a £105m deal.
      They add that, while Chelsea are willing to stump up the cash, they will face plenty of competition to secure Fernandez’s signature.
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      Newcastle, Manchester United and Liverpool have all been linked with the midfielder.
      Fernandez’s chief representative is renowned super-agent Jorge Mendes.
      The 56-year-old is claimed to have shopped his client’s availability around Europe’s top clubs.
      But Fernandez himself may opt to STAY at Benfica until the end of the season.
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      He is contracted to the Lisbon club until 2027.
      Portuguese paper Record sensationally claim that Fernandez feels that he can win the Champions League with Benfica this season.
      They have been drawn to play Belgian side Club Brugge in the round of 16.
      Fernandez has made 24 club appearances in all competitions this term, scoring three goals and laying on five assists.
      Fernandez, 21, won the Best Young Player award at the World CupCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Devastated’ Chelsea ace Reece James goes off with knee injury vs Bournemouth in first game back since missing World Cup

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      REECE JAMES was left ‘devastated’ after hobbling out of Chelsea’s victory over Bournemouth with a knee injury on his return to action.The Chelsea right-back was forced to miss the World Cup with a knee problem.
      Reece James was forced off early in the second half with a knee problemCredit: Getty
      James was consoled by Graham Potter as he left the pitchCredit: Getty
      But James has been hard at work recovering and joined the rest of his Blues team-mates in Abu Dhabi for their mid-season training camp.
      And James featured in their friendly against Brentford last week after making a successful return to training.
      He was put straight back into the side by Graham Potter for the first time since injuring his knee against AC Milan.
      James showed few signs of rustiness during the opening period, but disaster struck in the 53rd minute when he was forced off.

      He had signalled to the bench about his knee on a couple of occasions.
      And was then eventually replaced by Cesar Azpilicueta.
      Team-mate Havertz, who scored the Blues’ opener in a 2-0 win, told talkSPORT after the game that James was “devastated in the dressing room” after the game.
      He already missed NINE games in all comps after suffering the injury in the Champions League.
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      And Potter will be hoping it’s nothing serious this time with some key games coming up.
      Speaking after the game, when asked if he knew too much about the injury the Blues boss said: “Not too much, no.
      “We’re going to have to see in the next 24-48 hours, but disappointing to lose him as quick as we did.”
      Chelsea face Manchester City twice in the space of four days next month and also travel to Liverpool before the end of January.
      Another lengthy layoff could also put James in danger of missing the last-16 Champions League first leg tie with Borussia Dortmund in 15 February. More