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      Goal-shy Chelsea stars hit training ground as out of favour Aubameyang looks to earn place back Man City double-header

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      GOAL-SHY Chelsea stars hit the training ground with out of favour striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang looking to earn his place for the double-header with Manchester City.Graham Potter’s men have just one Premier League win in their last six outings and have found the back of the net four times in that period.
      Aubameyang is hoping to win his place back in the Chelsea teamCredit: Getty
      Chelsea have one league win in their last sixCredit: Getty
      Chelsea face a double-header against Man CityCredit: Getty
      League points are up for grabs at Stamford Bridge on ThursdayCredit: Getty
      A place in the FA Cup fourth round can be won at the Etihad on SundayCredit: Getty
      And Chelsea’s woes in front of goal have them trailing ten points behind fourth-place Manchester United.
      Following Sunday’s 1-1 draw with league strugglers Nottingham Forest, the Blues stars are back on the training pitch ahead of their double-header against Man City.
      Chelsea host the defending Prem champions on Thursday at Stamford Bridge.
      They then follow that meeting up with an FA Cup third round meeting at the Etihad on Sunday.
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      And out of favour striker Aubameyang is hoping to win his spot back in the team and solve Potter and Co’s problems in front of goal.
      The ex-Arsenal captain and Barcelona striker was hoping to thrive in West London under former boss Thomas Tuchel.
      But since Tuchel’s September sacking, Aubameyang has scored just three goals, with one of those coming in the league, and two in the Champions League.
      He has also started just four times under Potter, coming off the bench in his last two Prem outings.
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      Potter will be hoping ex-City boy Raheem Sterling turn in fine displays.
      He has, however, admitted that it has been hard for Sterling in the early stages of his Chelsea career with the club undergoing massive changes.
      Potter said: “It’s been a challenge for him but it’s been a challenging period for everybody.
      “There’s been a lot of change and a lot has happened, so in that regard, it’s not easy to completely settle or hit the ground running.
      “There is more to come from Raheem I’m sure but he gives his best every day and we need to help him get to the level we know he can reach.” More

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      Chelsea in Marquinhos transfer blow with Brazilian defender set to sign new long-term deal at PSG this month

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      CHELSEA have reportedly suffered a transfer blow with Marquinhos set to sign a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain.The 28-year-old Brazil defender has been at Parc des Princes since moving from Roma in 2013.
      Marquinhos is set to sign a new long-term contract at PSGCredit: Getty
      However, he has been linked with numerous transfers over the past few years.
      Chelsea failed with a £72million bid for the star in 2021.
      Some reports claim they still hold an interest in the South American.
      But it now seems those hopes of snapping him up could be over despite him entering the final 18 months of his current Paris deal.
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      PSG’s former sporting director Leonardo started talks over an extension last term.
      His successor Luis Campos is now continuing those negotiations and Marquinhos has now provided an update.
      Speaking to the French media about his future following PSG’s shock 3-1 defeat by Lens in Ligue 1, Campos said: “Talks are progressing well.”
      According to Le Parisien, the only stumbling block now is with regards to the length of Marquinhos’ contract, most notably whether it will run until 2026 or 2027.
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      He is still reeling from missing the vital penalty in Brazil’s crushing World Cup quarter-final shootout defeat by Croatia last month.
      Discussing that agony, Marquinhos added: “Our life as a footballer is like that. There are many emotions, beautiful and less beautiful.
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      “Since I was eight, I’ve known how it goes. Experience gives you even more intelligence to handle moments like this.
      “It was a really tough World Cup. The two or three days after the elimination were complicated.
      “With time, with work and family support, everything passes. Today I feel better and better and I try to find my form as soon as possible.
      “It’s on the pitch that we feel the best, playing and winning.” More

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      ‘They have families… stop that’ – Watch Chelsea transfer target Rafael Leao’s humiliate opponent with filthy skill

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      CHELSEA target Rafael Leao gave Blues fans a taste of what they will have if they manage to sign him after displaying a filthy skill. Leao, 23, has been tracked by Chelsea for some time ahead of a deal which could see them fork out over £86million for him.

      Rafael Leao rolls the ball with his right footCredit: Twitter
      Before flicking it through the legs of the defender with his leftCredit: Twitter
      Leao also netted a goal on his return to the Serie ACredit: Getty
      For now, however, Leao remains one of the key players in the current AC Milan set-up.
      And he showed exactly why as he bagged a goal for the Rossoneri as they beat Salernitana 2-1 in the return of Serie A after the World Cup.
      But it was a piece of skill he produced which left viewer’s in shock and Domagoj Bradarić with a damaged ego.
      Picking up the ball on the left side, Leao then rolled the ball with his right boot before reverse flicking it through the legs of the defender with his left.
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      Fans online responded pleading for Leao to not cause further humiliation.
      One user said: “Those people have families, stop that.”
      A second user begged: “Stop that Leao.”
      A third remarked: “The boy is good.”
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      It even prompted a response from former Everton and Watford star Gerard Deulofeu.
      He said: “LEAO 2023 What’s this?😳🔥”
      The Portugal star has scored eight goals and added nine assists in 21 appearances this season. More

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      Bethany England ready to ‘embrace’ Tottenham challenge after breaking British transfer record with move from Chelsea

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      BETHANY ENGLAND is relishing the challenge of helping Tottenham attempt to fulfil their ambitions after calling time on her seven-year Chelsea spell. The Lionesses striker’s stunning Spurs move, reported to be for a fee of around £250,000, is thought to have seen her become the WSL’s most expensive British player. 
      Bethany England has helped Tottenham boost their attacking options with her move to the club from league leaders ChelseaCredit: Getty
      England’s switch to Rehanne Skinner’s Spurs side has reportedly seen her become the most expensive British player in the Women’s Super LeagueCredit: Getty
      England has become the second Blues player to join Tottenham in the past seven months following Drew Spence’s switch from ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Today the Blues confirmed England, 28, who has made more than 150 appearances for the Kingsmeadow giants, would be departing for their London rivals. 
      Her move sees her become the second Chelsea star in the past seven months to seal a Tottenham transfer with former Blues ace Drew Spence joining Spurs last June. 
      And the WSL star is determined to help her new club and boss Rehanne Skinner to reach new heights. 
      England said: “I’m excited to get going and the club’s got a lot of ambition so I’m hoping that I can add to that and hopefully get the club where it wants to be. 
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      “When you look at the facilities that you’ve got, it’s coming up. 
      “In the women’s game there’s not many teams that have got such great facilities to start with and speaking with Rehanne – she has been a big part in this. 
      “Her drive and what she wants to achieve out of this club (shows) she has got great aspirations like myself. 
      “The club has got a nice homely feel and it makes me want to come and do a great job here.”
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      Skinner’s side, who take on Aston Villa in their first game of 2023, have at times struggled with finding the back of the net this term. 
      This is despite the team smashing eight goals past Brighton at the end of October in one of their biggest ever top tier match wins.
      However Spurs, who are currently eighth after losing six of their first nine WSL matches this term, have scored just once in their last four games across all competitions. 
      And that goal, netted by Nikola Karczewska, came during a 1-0 defeat of Championship outfit Southampton in a Continental Cup group stage game in December. 
      Reflecting on her North London switch, England added: “Moving from the other side of London is again very different for me but it’s an amazing chapter for me. 
      “Hopefully I can bring a lot of goals to the club, my experience and just a bit of leadership in the front line, and I am quite driven, I’m quite a strong person and can be a loud character. 
      “I do want to do my best and I’m extremely competitive even in a game of cards or bingo.
      “I have no doubt they’ll figure that out quite quickly.
      “I’m not shy about saying how I feel about making sure everyone’s achieving the same goal and wants the same things.”
      In England, Tottenham, who finished fifth last term, have acquired one of the most clinical finishers in the WSL in recent years.
      Her move comes a week after the Daily Mail reported the striker’s Spurs transfer would see her become the most expensive Lionesses player in the league.  
      The forward was named the PFA’s Women’s Player of the Year in September 2020 after netting 14 goals in 15 WSL games in the 2019-20 season.
      However the Lionesses striker has at times struggled  to secure a starting spot in Emma Hayes’ star-studded Blues side making just two starts in her eight WSL appearances this term. 
      One of her most famous strikes for her former club came during Chelsea’s opening game that term at Stamford Bridge
      England netted a stunning goal against Tottenham in September 2019 during the Blues’ 1-0 defeat of the team at Stamford BridgeCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      In September 2019 she walloped home a stunning left-footed long range effort in a 1-0 defeat of Spurs. 
      The striker began her senior playing career at Doncaster Rovers Belles in 2011 before joining Sheffield Wednesday on loan later that year. 
      She then joined Chelsea in 2016 with one season spent on loan at Liverpool from 2017 to 2018. 
      During her time with the Blues England netted 74 goals in 163 appearances.
      And she helped them to win four league titles, two FA Cups, a league cup trophy and a Community Shield. 
      England and her Spurs team-mates will play Aston Villa away in their first WSL game of 2023Credit: PA
      Reflecting on the striker’s efforts Blues manager Emma Hayes, 45, said: “Bethany has given tremendous service to the club. 
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      “She has contributed to all of our success over the past seven years and she leaves a winner and a Chelsea legend.
      “We wish her the very best for the next stage of her career.”  More

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      Todd Boehly is on track to spend £520MILLION on transfers in just seven months at Chelsea with five-player January spree

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      TODD BOEHLY is on track to spend over £520million on transfers in just seven months at Chelsea.That’s by splurging on FIVE new players in the January window.
      Todd Boehly could sign five more players this month to take his spending up to £520mCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Fans feared the days of heavy spending at Stamford Bridge were over after Roman Abramovich sold up last year.
      But American businessman Boehly showed he’s ready to invest by spending £270m on signings last summer.
      Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella, Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang arrived to boost Chelsea’s first-team squad.
      And there were plenty of signings to strengthen the youth sides too, with Carney Chukwuemeka and Cesare Casadei arriving for sizeable fees.
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      But Boehly’s spending spree is set to continue into winter with at least five more players.
      Here, SunSport’s Anthony Chapman takes a look at the aces being tipped for a Stamford Bridge switch…
      ENZO FERNANDEZ – £112m
      Chelsea emerged as favourites to sign the Benfica midfielder after he helped Argentina to World Cup glory.
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      Chelsea are ready to pay in three instalments for potential record signing Enzo FernandezCredit: Getty
      The tournament’s Best Young Player has a whopping £105m release clause, forcing most teams to abandon their pursuit.
      But Chelsea are ready to pay a bit more money in THREE instalments to secure a deal AND beat Financial Fair Play restrictions.
      Should a deal fail to materialise, Chelsea are also thought to be interested in Alexis Mac Allister – although Brighton have made it clear they have no intention of selling.
      Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham and West Ham captain Declan Rice are also on Chelsea’s list, but any move will have to wait until the summer.
      The Blues are keen on hijacking Arsenal’s dela for Mykhailo MudrykCredit: PA
      MYKHAILO MUDRYK – £88m
      Ukrainian ace is the latest superstar to interest Boehly, despite widely being tipped to join Arsenal.
      Chelsea are now targeting the Shakhtar Donetsk star despite previously being linked with AC Milan’s Rafael Leao.
      And Chelsea’s willingness to meet Shakhtar’s £88m asking price – albeit in instalments – could give them the edge over the Gunners.
      Benoit Badiashile is set to bolster Graham Potter’s defenceCredit: Getty
      BENOIT BADIASHILE – £35m
      Chelsea’s defence has not looked the same since Antonio Rudiger left on a free transfer to Real Madrid.
      But Monaco star Badiashile is the ideal man to fix Graham Potter’s backline.
      The left-footer is already a seasoned operator at 21 and for £35m could be a real bargain for the Blues.
      David Datro Fofana has already complete his Stamford Bridge switchCredit: Getty
      DAVID DATRO FOFANA – £10m
      Already being hailed as the new Didier Drogba, Ivory Coast striker Fofana is the first signing Chelsea have made this month.
      He was a target for Potter at Brighton but now incredibly finds himself at one of the world’s biggest clubs.
      Whether Fofana plays a role this term remains to be seen, but he comes at a snip and is sure to have an impact in the future.
      Joao Felix could be set for a stunning loan to EnglandCredit: Getty
      JOAO FELIX – £10m
      What may seem like a mind-boggling bargain for an elite-level player is actually just what it will cost to take Felix on loan for five months.
      Atletico Madrid are ready to lose the player until the summer in the hope that he rediscovers his old form.
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      And Chelsea are reportedly in the mix to bring Felix to the Premier League on a short-term deal.
      But Arsenal and Man Utd could yet scupper the Blues’ hopes. More

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      Chelsea set to hold advanced Mudryk transfer talks with Shakhtar chief to fly to London for Man City clash

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      CHELSEA are set to hold advanced talks with Shakhtar Donetsk’s chief this week over the transfer of Mykhaylo Mudryk, according to reports.SunSport exclusively revealed yesterday that the Blues are attempting to hijack the 21-year-old Ukrainian winger’s expected transfer to Arsenal.
      Chelsea want to hijack Mykhailo Mudryk’s transfer to ArsenalCredit: Reuters
      Arsenal’s latest bid of £62million is still well short of Shakhtar’s asking price.
      And Chelsea will hope to pounce with negotiations set to take place this week.
      As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Shakhtar Donetsk club director Darijo Srna will be in London and is expected to attend Chelsea’s home clash with Manchester City tomorrow.
      It is thought the two clubs will discuss a possible deal for Mudryk in the next 24 hours after already holding initial talks.
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      Should Chelsea meet Shakhtar’s asking price – around £60m with a further £20m in add-ons – and beat Arsenal’s contract offer, they could land the exciting youngster.
      Arsenal have already agreed personal terms with Mudryk for £120,000 per week across five years.
      Mudryk has made no secret of his desire to join the Gunners – openly admitting his admiration for the club and posting photos watching their recent matches.
      But with Srna in London, Arsenal will hope to continue talks and land their No1 target this month.
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      Chelsea are also interested in Enzo Fernandez from Benfica.
      But with the Argentine likely to cost at least £105m, it is unlikely even Todd Boehly will sanction mega-money moves for both stars. More

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      Chelsea told to restructure £112m Enzo Fernandez transfer bid by Benfica to land World Cup star

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      CHELSEA have been told to restructure their transfer bid for Enzo Fernandez by Benfica.The Blues have submitted an offer believed to be around £112million.
      Chelsea have submitted a bid worth £112million for Enzo FernandezCredit: Getty
      That is above Fernandez’s £106m buyout clause but Benfica are still not happy with the deal.
      The Portuguese club is demanding Chelsea restructure their bid, which was made up of three payments of 37.3m over three years.
      Chelsea are hoping to evade financial fair play restrictions by staggering their payments, having spent heavily in the summer.
      Fernandez has reportedly agreed to join Chelsea and has informed Benfica of his desire to leave.
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      He also infuriated his manager Roger Schmidt by taking a week off to celebrate New Year’s in Argentina.
      Schmidt hinted at the fact Fernandez may have played his last game for Benfica at Braga last week.

      Chelsea will be keen to wrap up the deal quickly to allow them to focus on other targets.
      The Blues are said to be planning on hijacking Arsenal’s move for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk.
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      Arsenal have targeted the Ukrainian for some time but their latest offer of £62m is still below Shakhtar’s valuation.
      If the Blues agree to meet the asking price, around £60m with another £20m in add-ons, and offer better terms than the Gunners they could pip the Premier League leaders to the deal. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea transfer blow as ‘Bournemouth contact Juventus over shock January swoop for Weston McKennie’

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      CHELSEA and Manchester United have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Weston McKennie after Juventus were reportedly contacted by Bournemouth.The Cherries, who face off against United tonight, are battling to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
      Juventus has been contacted by Bournemouth over the sale of Weston McKennieCredit: Getty
      And now with their new owners backing, including Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan, the club have launched an audacious bid to sign the American midfielder.
      According to Calciomercato, Juventus want to keep French World Cup star Adrien Rabiot at the club until the end of the season, and prefer to lose McKennie instead.
      The report suggests Bournemouth have made “the most concrete steps” regarding a transfer for the 24-year-old.
      Juventus want to sell McKennie for between £31m and £35million.
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      And following Bournemouth’s initial contact, they will reportedly follow it up with a bid in the next few days, but McKennie’s interest in the move is unknown.
      United tracked McKennie in the summer after negotiations to sign Rabiot collapsed.
      Last month it was reported McKennie was wanted by clubs including Chelsea, Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund.
      The Bundesliga outfit do reportedly remain keen, but they are second in the race to Bournemouth.
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      McKennie’s sale would allow them to fund a move for Real Valladolid right-back Iván Fresneda.
      Bournemouth’s takeover was completed last month and was worth £120m.
      The leader of the bid, Bill Foley, is said to be worth £1.2b. More