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      Chelsea ‘are set to announce Christopher Vivell as new technical director’ two months after RB Leipzig sacking

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      CHELSEA are set to announce Christopher Vivell at the club’s new technical director, reports in Germany say. American boss Todd Boehly has been building his backroom staff since taking over from Roman Abramovich in May.
      Chelsea are set to announce Christopher Vivell as the club’s new technical directorCredit: Getty
      And according to Sky Sports in Germany, Vivell has signed with Chelsea and already received his working visa.
      The scouting expert is expected to be announced soon following his departure from RB Leipzig two months ago.
      Vivell was sacked by Leipzig in October, which came after holding a meeting with Chelsea bosses the same week.
      The 36-year-old was technical director at the Bundesliga side from 2020 and was responsible for transfers and scouting.
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      But he left after announcing a “contrast in views” was the reason behind his departure.
      He was previously at RB Salzburg where, along with Christoph Freund, he helped unearth Erling Haaland.
      Chelsea also showed interest in Freund but he was happy at Salzburg and decided to stay put.
      Vivell will be the latest addition to Boehly’s staff following the arrival of new head of recruitment Joe Shields.
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      The billionaire businessman sacked Thomas Tuchel in September and replaced him with Graham Potter.
      Potter brought his backroom staff from Brighton and also welcomed the arrival of Paul Winstanley.
      Winstanley was been appointed as the club’s director of global talent and transfers.
      Boehly was forced into hiring after Bruce Buck, Marina Granovskaia and Petr Cech all walked out of Chelsea soon after Abramovich left.
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      Man Utd and Liverpool ‘join Chelsea in Moukoko transfer battle as they look to land Dortmund sensation in January’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Liverpool have joined Chelsea in the race to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Youssoufa Moukoko, according to reports.The German side were raided for forward Erling Haaland in the summer, and Moukoko could be the next starlet to be prised away.
      Youssoufa Moukoko has already become a star man at Borussia DortmundCredit: Getty
      Chelsea were recently claimed to have opened the bidding at £8.6million.
      But that fee could potentially rise with other Prem giants having entered the market.
      According to The Times, United and Chelsea would both love to bolster their forward lines with Moukoko in January.
      The Red Devils are in the market for a forward after axing Cristiano Ronaldo.
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      While the Blues have been hit by the season-ending injury suffered by Armando Broja.
      Moukoko’s Dortmund contract is set to expire at the end of the season, putting him in a strong negotiating position.
      But the 18-year-old won’t leave the German side if he feels he’ll be stuck on the bench at his new club.
      The teenager is said to greatly value the opportunities he has been given by BVB.
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      He has already made 59 appearances for the German giants, including 22 this term – scoring 11 goals in total.
      Dortmund are keen to retain his services beyond the end of the season and have reportedly prepared a contract offer worth a base £85,000 a week.
      Moukoko’s camp, however, are claimed to be demanding a salary closer to £115k a week.
      He is now back with his club after going to the World Cup with Germany.
      Despite his tender age he has already earned two senior caps, and was named in Hansi Flick’s final 26-man squad for Qatar.
      Moukoko, 18, played for Germany at the World CupCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea ‘lead Josko Gvardiol transfer race and could land Croatia star in January as Real Madrid only want summer deal’

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      CHELSEA are leading the race to sign RB Leipzig star Josko Gvardiol, according to reports.The defender’s stock couldn’t be any higher after his brilliant performances throughout Croatia’s recent run to the World Cup semi-finals.
      Josko Gvardiol has impressed throughout the World CupCredit: Getty
      The Blues already held an interest in the youngster prior to the tournament, but are not the only team in the mix.
      Real Madrid are also keen on recruiting Gvardiol, 20, but Chelsea are currently seen as a more likely suitor.
      Speaking to soccernews.nl, transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio revealed that the West Londoners’ willingness to do a deal quickly makes them a more likely destination.
      He said: “I know that Chelsea and Real Madrid are the two clubs that are showing the most interest at this moment.
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      “They already made offers.
      “His price is going to be higher after this World Cup and probably Chelsea has the best possibility to do this deal in January, whereas Madrid prefers to do it during the summer.
      “I know that the most important clubs in Europe are fighting for Gvardiol.”
      Recent reports in France suggest that Manchester City are also keen on Gvardiol.
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      They claim that boss Pep Guardiola has already talked to the star centre-back.
      It’s also reported that City could make a bid worth £94.7m, with a 20 per cent sell-on clause.
      Gvardiol played in every minute of Croatia’s amazing run to the World Cup semi-finals.
      He remains in Qatar, with his side set to face Morocco in Saturday’s third-place play-off. More

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      Chelsea transfer blow as Real Madrid seal signing of £60m wonderkid Endrick, 16 – but he can’t play for 18 months

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      REAL MADRID have beaten Chelsea in the bidding war for Palmeiras wonderkid Endrick.That is according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who reports Real have “sealed” a deal for the 16-year-old prospect until 2027 with a further three-year option.
      Real Madrid have signed Palmeiras’ 16-year-old wonderkid EndrickCredit: Getty
      However, the striker can’t join Los Blancos for another 18 months due to rules in Brazil prohibiting underaged players from going abroad.
      That means Endrick will have to wait until 2024 to officially move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
      Romano tweeted: “Excl: Endrick, new Real Madrid player!
      “Contracts and documents have been signed in last 24h. Deal can now be considered sealed.
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      “Endrick will join Real Madrid in June 2024. Contract will be until 2027 plus three years option, so 2030. Here we go confirmed.”
      The deal is estimated to have cost Real £60million, as that is the price tag Palmeiras had placed on the Brazil Under-20 international.

      Real confirmed Endrick won’t be joining them for another two years and will be playing with Palmeiras until then.
      An announcement read: “Real Madrid CF, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, Endrick and his family have reached an agreement whereby the player will be able to join Real Madrid when he comes of age in July 2024.
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      “Until then, Endrick will continue his training at the SE Palmeiras. The player will travel to Madrid in the coming days to visit our club’s facilities.”
      Endrick scored 12 goals and provided one assist in 21 appearances across all competitions this past season.
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      The centre-forward has also registered five goals in four appearances with the Brazil Under-17s.
      Chelsea have been investing heavily in youth in the last few years with the likes of Mason Mount, Trevoh Chalobah and Reece James rising through the ranks.
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      Chelsea offered Joao Felix, Matheus Cunha and Memphis Depay as January transfer replacement for injured Armando Broja

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      CHELSEA have reportedly been offered the services of some of Europe’s elite forwards following the news that Armando Broja will be out for the season.Broja has had his season abruptly ended following an ACL injury he picked up during Chelsea’s 1-0 loss to Aston Villa in a friendly last week.
      Armando Broja has made 18 competitive appearances for Chelsea this season and became an important player for Graham Potter.
      Chelsea boss, Graham Potter, will be without the 21-year-old until next season and will have to rely on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Kai Havertz to lead the line until he can bring in reinforcements.
      However, it may not be long until the Blues’ boss gets his man as the Evening Standard have reported the club have been offered deals for Matheus Cunha, Joao Felix and Memphis Depay in January.
      The Atletico Madrid pair, Felix and Cunha, are both looking likely to be departing from the Spanish capital soon and could be an attractive option for Chelsea.
      Joao Felix has fallen out of favour at Atletico Madrid despite his £113million move
      Felix impressed in Qatar during the World Cup with Portugal where he managed to register two assists and grab himself a goal in his four appearances during the tournament.
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      The 23-year-old could be a viable option for Chelsea as he is reportedly available for a loan transfer.
      The London side are said to already have a pre-agreed deal in place for RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku in the summer which would mean a loan transfer in January may be more appealing.
      Cunha has also attracted the interest of other Premier League sides with Wolves and Leeds United supposedly interested in the Brazilian.
      Barcelona’s Depay is someone Chelsea have previously been linked to, with the Blues said to have been considering a move for the Dutchman before deciding to bring in Aubameyang.
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      Memphis Depay has managed 14 goals and two assists in 41 appearances for Barcelona.
      Chelsea may have to fight off competition from Premier League rivals for the signature of Matheus Cunha
      Borussia Dortmund youngster Youssoufa Moukoko is another name the club are reportedly looking at luring to Stamford Bridge with a whole host of other top sides said to be interested in the 18-year-old.
      The German wonder kid was a surprise inclusion in Hansi Flick’s World Cup squad where he only played one minute for the side who crashed out in the group stages. More

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      Chelsea on brink of sealing Molde striker David Datro Fofana for £9m transfer to replace injured star Armando Broja

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      CHELSEA are allegedly on the verge of signing Molde’s David Datro Fofana as a replacement for injured striker Armando Broja.Albanian international Broja looks set to miss the rest of the season after scans revealed he had torn his ACL and needed surgery.
      Chelsea are reportedly on the verge of signing David Datro Fofana from MoldeCredit: Getty
      The Chelsea striker went down in cries of pain during the first half of their mid-season friendly against Aston Villa on Sunday.
      Broja, 21, was challenging for the ball with Villa defender Ezri Konsa who, along with teammate Robin Olsen, immediately signalled for medical assistance after the ace caught his boot in the turf.
      He returned to London with the Chelsea squad on Monday before undergoing a scan to assess the damage which revealed he faces five months on the sidelines.
      That setback leaves Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as the club’s only out-and-out senior striker.
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      With no recall option to bring Romelu Lukaku back from his loan at Inter Milan, boss Graham Potter is desperate for reinforcements.

      And now he is allegedly on the verge of bringing in the 19-year-old Ivory Coast international Datro Fofana.
      Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano broke the news earlier on social media.
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      He tweeted: “Chelsea are on the verge of signing David Datro Fofana, here we go soon!
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      “There’s full agreement in place with Molde to sign Ivorian striker born in 2002.”
      He added: “Personal terms are still being discussed with player — then deal will be signed for more than €10m fee.”
      The teenager, who stands at 5ft 11in, made his breakthrough into the Molde first-team in 2021 and already has experience of the Europa Conference League.
      He rifled in 19 goals in 34 appearances last term, which earned him international recognition last month.
      Datro Fofana received his first cap for Ivory Coast in their 4-0 friendly victory over Burundi.
      Now he could be set for another big step-up if he manages to finalise personal terms for a switch to Stamford Bridge. More

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      Arsenal ‘preparing Sergej Milinkovic-Savic transfer offer with Man Utd target wanted from Lazio in January’

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      LAZIO star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is reportedly a January transfer target for Arsenal.The North London side are believed to be keen on stealing the Serbian midfielder’s signature from under the noses of their Premier League rivals.
      Arsenal are believed to be keen on a second move for Sergej Milinkovic-SavicCredit: Getty
      The Serbian was at the World Cup in QatarCredit: Getty
      The 39-capped international has been linked with a move to England for years, with clubs such as Chelsea and Manchester United both credited with an interest in him.
      But it seems that Arsenal are now his most likely destination with the Metro suggesting that Mikel Arteta’s side are looking to win the race for him.
      The Gunners tried to sign the midfielder in the summer but their bid of £42million rejected.
      Lazio’s club president Claudio Lotito has been vocal about his wish to keep Milinkovic-Savic at the club and has been consistent about saying how highly valued he is at the Rome club.
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      He recently claimed that the player is worth £105million after he was asked if Juventus had agreed to a transfer for him.
      He said: “‘I have no agreement with his agent [Mateja] Kezman to sell him to Juventus of anyone else in the winter.
      “On the contrary, he is now worth €120m [£105m], not €100m [£88m]. Every month the price goes up.”
      However, the player’s contract expires at the end of the 2023/24 season and he would then be free to walk away for nothing.
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      It is thought that the price for Milinkovic-Savic has dropped as it has become clear that he will not renew his deal at the Stadio Olympico.
      Reports have suggested that the Serie A side would sell him for £69m in January and for as low as £34m in the summer.

      The 27-year-old has been a key player for Lazio since joining the club in 2015.
      He has helped them win the Coppa Italia and has been named the club’s player of the season for the last two campaigns. More

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      Frenkie de Jong ‘set to snub Man Utd and Chelsea again with Barcelona star prepared to agree transfer to Euro giant’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea target Frenkie de Jong could snub a move to England in favour of joining Bayern Munich, according to reports.The Dutchman was heavily linked with the Prem duo in the recent window although he ended up staying with Barcelona.
      Frenkie de Jong’s future at Barcelona is still uncertainCredit: AP
      But he was said to be unhappy with Barca for trying to force him to leave.
      As a result, De Jong found himself out of the team following a summer of uncertainty, starting just one of Barca’s first four La Liga games.
      He’s since won his place back and has established himself as a regular once again.
      But his future still remains in doubt.
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      According to Spanish outlet Sport, the midfielder wants to stay at the Nou Camp.
      However, Bayern Munich, another who were interested in the summer, are hoping to take advantage of Barcelona’s financial mess.
      And the report claims the ex-Ajax star would be “tempted” by a switch to the Bundesliga.
      Meanwhile, Bayern are “convinced” that Barcelona might be forced to sell next summer, with another year off his contract likely to make for a more reasonable price.
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      On the pitch, De Jong enjoyed an impressive World Cup, helping Holland reach the quarter-finals before they suffered penalty heartache against Argentina.
      The 25-year-old played all-but four minutes, chipping in with one goal and one assist. More