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      Chelsea ‘reach deal with RB Leipzig to sign Christopher Nkunku and star is happy to make transfer’

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      CHELSEA and RB Leipzig have an agreement in principle for Christopher Nkunku, according to reports.The 24-year-old France star has a release clause of around £53million in his contract.
      Christopher Nkunku is happy to join ChelseaCredit: Getty
      But Chelsea will not trigger that clause, according to Fabrizio Romano.
      Nevertheless, the two clubs do have a verbal agreement in place for Nkunku to head to Stamford Bridge at the end of the campaign.
      Romano reports the Blues “have an agreement with RB Leipzig for a different kind of payment”, rather than triggering his release clause.
      All that’s left on the club side of things is to get the deal officially over the line.
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      There is no hold up on the player side, with Nkunku thought to be happy to join the Blues.
      Chelsea and RB Leipzig agreed a deal for the talented attacker back in September.
      He even underwent a medical ahead of a proposed move next summer.
      Meanwhile, German outlet SportBild Oliver Mintzlaff’s departure as Leipzig CEO won’t affect the deal.
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      Mintzlaff resigned from his role last week, but the agreement with Chelsea for Nkunku remains in place.
      He is said to have promised Nkunku that he could leave if the right offer came in for him.
      Nkunku has attracted interest from a number of Europe’s top clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain.
      That’s after he scored 35 goals in 52 appearances for Leipzig last season.
      He’s carried that form into this campaign too, with 17 goals in 22 games so far in all competitions.
      SunSport exclusively revealed last month that Liverpool had sent scouts to watch Nkunku in case his move to Chelsea broke down.
      But Blues owner Todd Boehly is desperate to sign the Frenchman, having regularly met Mintzlaff for coffee in London.
      The Blues are also after Nkunku’s Leipzig team-mate, centre-back Josko Gvardiol.
      Chelsea want to sign Josko Gvardiol, as well as NkunkuCredit: Getty More

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      Fans all say the same thing as Aston Villa unveil new-look club crest that looks strikingly like Premier League rival’s

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      FANS are all saying the same thing after Aston Villa unveiled their new club crest which will be used from next season.The moment the Villans released their new-look circular badge supporters started highlighting the similarities to that of Chelsea’s.
      Aston Villa revealed the badge that the club will wear from the start of the 2023/24 season.
      However many football fans have pointed out similarities to Chelsea’s current badge.
      The new version of the badge is round and feature’s the club’s lion in the blue centre with the words “Aston Villa” and the year the club was founded, 1874, in the claret rim.
      The Lion is now facing “forwards” as the club looks to the future and is next to a star that symbolises the one European Cup that the club has won.
      However, that does not hide the fact that it is strikingly similar to the current Chelsea badge, which lots of fans have been keen to point out.
      One tweeted: “Makes sense to be fair. Similar to Chelsea. One chant. Villa villa villa. Chelsea Chelsea Chelsea.”
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      Another said: “I honestly thought it was a troll. Have you guys had your Twitter account hacked by a Chelsea fan or something?”
      A third added: “Like where they intentionally trying to make it look like Chelsea’s badge?”
      A fourth said: “Nothing wrong with the badge itself, but this trend of clubs changing their crest to a circle is getting old now.
      “Also, it looks like a rip off of Chelsea’s crest.”
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      Former Chelsea defender John Terry also liked the new crest, although it could simply be down to his ties to the Villans after coaching at the club rather than liking the Chelsea similarities.
      Not all fans were upset though with some defending the new design as they claim it is modelled after previous crests that the Premier League club has had.
      One said: “We had the round badge with the standing lion before Chelsea.”
      Another added: “They’ve used a variety of crests adopted by the club throughout mid-’70s, ’80s, and early ’90s as a template for the new design.
      “I think it looks great! Nice to see a club embracing their history when considering and designing new crests!”
      A third tweeted: “A modern take on the 82 home shirt would be lovely, similar to what United have done with this season’s kit.” More

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      Chelsea close in on new head of recruitment as Brighton place Paul Winstanley on gardening leave

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      CHELSEA appear to be closing in on another raid on Brighton – this time for head of recruitment Paul Winstanley.The Blues appointed Seagulls boss Graham Potter earlier this season after deciding to sack Thomas Tuchel.
      Graham Potter could be about to be joined by his old Brighton mate Paul WinstanleyCredit: Getty
      And now, according to The Athletic, Todd Boehly and co are poised for another South Coast snare.
      It is reported that Winstanley has been “placed on gardening leave” as talks progress with Chelsea.
      The 43-year-old is believed to have formally resigned from his role at the Seagulls.
      And he is expected to follow Potter to Stamford Bridge.
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      As well as their manager and now seemingly head of recruitment, Brighton also lost their technical director when Dan Ashworth left for Newcastle.
      Potter, meanwhile, is going through somewhat of a blip for the first time since he took over at Chelsea.
      The won five of his first six games in his new job – but hasn’t triumphed in the Premier League since beating Aston Villa 2-0 on October 16.
      The latest Prem defeat was a 1-0 loss to top-of-the-table Arsenal.
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      Potter is now whisking his Chelsea squad away for a warm weather boot camp just up the road from the World Cup.
      Those players not involved in the tournament are heading to Abu Dhabi for a ten day training trip so that new boss Potter can iron out tactical problems and get to know some of his players better.
      The plan is to leave early next month for around ten days and be back in England to coincide with the end of the World Cup on December 18.
      Todd Boehly could be set to complete ANOTHER raid on BrightonCredit: Alamy More

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      Chelsea ‘have held several transfer meetings with Endrick’ as they battle two European giants for his signature

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      CHELSEA have held several transfer meetings with Endrick as they aim to beat a pair of European heavyweights to his signature, according to reports.The Blues are among a host of elite clubs aiming to entice the Brazilian wonderkid from Palmeiras.
      Endrick is already high in-demand with Chelsea joining the queueCredit: Getty
      Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are set to compete with Chelsea to sign the 16-year-old forward.
      But according to the Standard, the Blues are aiming to steal a march on their rivals by meeting with Endrick in an attempt to woo him.
      The West Londoners are hoping that their exorbitant wealth can tempt Endrick to Stamford Bridge.
      This could prove to be a tricky task, however, with the wonderkid and his father Douglas working with representatives that are also on Vinicius Jr’s team.
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      Vini, 22, made a similar move from Brazil as a teenager in 2018.
      Endrick is expected to make a decision on his future early next year – but won’t move to his new destination until he turns 18 in 2024.
      The future superstar’s representatives are said to be prioritising a move that will help his development in the long-term.
      But having Chelsea, Madrid and PSG all in for him will secure a lucrative deal.
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      After a prolific spell in Palmeiras’ academy, Endrick made his senior professional debut during a 4-0 victory over Coritiba last month.
      The goals have quickly followed, Endrick netting twice from the bench against Athletico-PR – before marking his first start with a goal in a clash with Fortaleza.
      Prior to his senior bow, Endrick bagged a sensational 165 goals in 169 matches for Palmeiras’ academy sides.
      Endrick, 16, has already bagged three senior goalsCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea in Rafael Leao transfer boost as AC Milan star ‘demands club-record wages to stay at San Siro’

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      CHELSEA have received a boost in their pursuit of Rafael Leao after the AC Milan star reportedly demanded club-record wages to stay. The forward’s contract runs until 2024 and he has attracted plenty of interest from major European clubs.
      Leao failed to impress in Milan’s two games against Chelsea in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
      The Blues are believed to be particularly keen on the 23-year-old who has gradually emerged as one of football’s most exciting attacking talents.
      But Milan will want big money for their star with his valuation being reportedly in the region of £105m.
      The power could be shifting back towards Chelsea however as Sky Italia report that the Italian club have a fight on their hands over Leao’s contract.
      The Portuguese hitman is reportedly requesting a huge hike in his wages to make him sign an extension.
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      His change in agent is believed to have complicated the situation for Milan who are keen to tie him down to a long-term deal.
      Sky Italia say Leao wants a wage increase from around £7.8m a year to £8.7m a year, money that AC Milan have never paid a player before in their history.
      There is also an issue with his former club Sporting Lisbon who are reportedly still owed £16.5m over a contract dispute going back to 2018.
      All of this could play into Chelsea hands with the London club linked to Leao for several weeks.
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      Blues boss Graham Potter struggled to hide his admiration for the ace when asked about him as Chelsea played Stefano Pioli’s side twice in the Champions League group stages.
      Potter said: “You can see Leao’s quality and skills, it’s obvious. But he is part of a strong team. We have to respect that [he is under contract].”
      Leao signed for Milan in 2019 from Lille and proved to a major part of the team who were crowned Serie A champions last season. More

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      Chelsea face losing Mason Mount on a FREE in 18 months just like ex-ace Rudiger with contract talks stalling

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      THIS time next week, Mason Mount will be on a plane with the England squad to the World Cup in Qatar.And as one of our brightest midfielders departs for the greatest shop window in global sport, Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly’s farewell wave could be way more significant than the American billionaire thinks.
      Mason Mount’s Chelsea contract runs out in 18 monthsCredit: Getty
      Talks over a new deal for the England midfielder have stalledCredit: REX
      Chelsea moved quickly to tie Reece James down to a new contract earlier this yearCredit: GETTY
      If things go really well, Mount will not be back on English soil until December 19 — leaving him with just over 18 months left on his Stamford Bridge deal.
      Talks are meant to be ongoing about a new one but so far there’s been no noise from the Chelsea boys about tying down one of their own for the foreseeable future.
      Meanwhile, his boyhood academy pal Reece James was nailed to the colours with a six-year deal at the start of the season.
      And incoming manager Graham Potter was handed a five-year deal by Boehly while sacked Thomas Tuchel was still clearing his desk at the training ground.
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      Mount did not have his best game in a Chelsea shirt during Sunday’s 1-0 home defeat against Arsenal.
      But he is not alone in that. Three times in the past month he has been Man of the Match for a team struggling to get to grips with the ideas of Potter.
      When players head off to major international tournaments they like their head space to be trained only upon the job at hand.
      Which means important negotiations between Mount and Chelsea are likely to be mothballed until the turn of the year at the earliest.
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      If Boehly is not careful, he will stray into Antonio Rudiger territory.
      The club and their fans are still smarting from the ludicrous dithering over a new contract, which ended with their best defender and biggest character leaving on a free transfer at the end of last season.
      The German went public and admitted that he would have loved to stay in England but when the terms he wanted failed to materialise, he skipped off to Real Madrid.
      And his fellow defender Andreas Christensen was also allowed to leave for nothing, landing Chelsea with a major rebuild job on their defence in the summer.
      Settling a contract for Mount should be one of the simplest tasks in Boehly’s in-tray.
      The boy has blue blood having been at Chelsea since he was six.
      Yet maybe that is what’s holding him back?
      Chelsea’s dithering saw Antonio Rudiger leave Stamford Bridge on a free transferCredit: REUTERS
      It’s only when you threaten to leave that many employers suddenly realise your true value to them.
      That’s not exclusive to football.
      And it’s not only Mount facing this awkward position under new owners at Chelsea, who consistently trumpet their passion for ‘long-termism’.
      Jorginho, currently holding the midfield together in the absence of injured N’Golo Kante, is in an even more uncertain position.
      The Italian’s deal expires at the end of this season and there has been total silence so far on progress towards one of the club’s key players signing an extension.
      Keeper Edouard Mendy is also in a stand-off with the club as he prepares to head to the Middle East with Senegal.
      Mendy will be a free agent next season and there is still no sign of a contract agreement in place.
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      Potter was talking tactics last week when he admitted that, when trying new things, you must be prepared to look like “an idiot”.
      Boehly is not there yet but if he is not careful, history will repeat itself with some of his best players and he won’t look quite the business genius who can make Chelsea great again. More

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      Hilarious moment Arsenal players SURROUND former star Aubameyang as they celebrate winner against Chelsea

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      ARSENAL players SURROUNDED former captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in their wild goal celebrations against Chelsea.Mikel Arteta’s men returned back to the top of the Premier League following a 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge.
      Aubameyang was surrounded by ex-team-mates after Arsenal scored against ChelseaCredit: Rex
      Arsenal players celebrated their winner against Chelsea around former pal Aubameyang

      Defender Gabriel stabbed home from point-blank range to wrap up three points.
      And as Arsenal players went off to celebrate with the travelling Gunners fans, they surrounded their former captain Aubameyang, who now plays for Chelsea.
      One fan said on Tik Tok: “Aubameyang is one of the most unlikeable football players I’ve ever seen.”
      Another said: “Aubameyang wished he was part of the celebration.”
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      Aubameyang started the game but was unable to make an impact, and he was subbed off for Armando Broja with less than half an hour to go.
      In the build-up to the match, a BT Sport promotional video of the Premier League fixture caused quite the stir.
      He said: “Arsenal, nothing personal. I’m back. I’m blue. I’m ready. Let’s go.”
      Aubameyang, of course, left Arsenal in explosive fashion at the start of the year following a bitter falling out with manager Arteta.
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      The Gabon striker, 33, joined Barcelona, where he was an instant success.
      But following the summer arrival of Ballon d’Or 2021 runner-up Robert Lewandowski, Aubameyang was shipped out of the Camp Nou, returning to London, but the blue side to play for Chelsea – a move that didn’t go down well with Arsenal fans.
      Aubameyang made no secret of his opinions on Arteta, saying the Spaniard couldn’t handle big players.
      In a viral video, Aubameyang said on Arteta: “Big characters and big players…he [Arteta] can’t deal with it.
      “He needs some young players who don’t say anything. They listen.” More

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      Champions League draw sparks Prem fixture chaos with NO remaining spots for Liverpool, Chelsea, Spurs and Man City games

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      PREM chiefs were left with a further fixtures headache after the Champions League last 16 draw.League bosses had hoped to be able to catch up some of the outstanding matches postponed in the wake of The Queen’s death in September.
      Liverpool are facing a fixture pile up following the Champions League drawCredit: EPA
      Manchester City still need to play their postponed home game against TottenhamCredit: Getty
      Tottenham’s trip to Manchester City and Liverpool’s visit to Chelsea were both called off over the mourning fortnight.
      But with Spurs and Liverpool pooled in the same “half” of the Champions League draw for TV purposes, those matches cannot now be rescheduled until the back end of March.
      If Tottenham and City had been paired together, it would have allowed them to play their postponed game at the Etihad in February or early-March.
      But the draw means there are now no free weeks until approaching the end of the season.
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      That’s because their last-16 ties will be played across four weeks, with the Carabao Cup and the possibility of FA Cup replays filling up that period.
      At least City’s game against Arsenal, which was postponed so the Gunners could fit in their delayed Europa League tie with PSV, can now be pencilled in for the week starting February 13, with the match due to be screened by Amazon Prime rather than BT Sport.
      Manchester United, two fixtures behind, have no vacant dates so far available for their matches against Crystal Palace and Leeds.
      This comes after Erik ten Hag’s side could only finish second in their Europa League group, meaning they have two extra games to come against Barcelona in the play-off round.
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      United needed to beat Real Sociedad by two goals and were on course to do exactly that when Alejandro Garnacho swept home his first professional goal.
      But the Red Devils could only match the Spanish club’s 1-0 win at Old Trafford back in September and paid the ultimate price when they were drawn against Barca. More