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      Fans all say the same thing as Chelsea transfer target Josko Gvardiol scores sensational header for Croatia vs Morocco

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      FANS have all been praising Chelsea transfer target Josko Gvardiol after he scored for Croatia in the World Cup third-place playoff.The defender netted with a leaping header after Luka Modric’s cross to put his side in front against the African nation.
      Josko Gvardiol scored a brilliant header against MoroccoCredit: AP
      The defender has been impressive at the World CupCredit: Reuters
      Croatia faced Morocco in the clash after both sides lost their World Cup semi-final matches against Argentina and France.
      Despite taking the lead thanks to Gvardiol’s goal, it was quickly cancelled out as Moroccan defender Achraf Dari scored just less than two minutes later.
      Gvardiol has been one of the stars of the tournament with his impressive performances in the back line.
      The 20-year-old RB Leipzig star was already a wanted man, and his goal is a reminder of how good he can be.
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      Chelsea are one of the clubs tipped to be interested in signing the defender.
      After his goals, fans were quick to say how good he is on social media.
      One wrote: “Running out of words to describe how good of a footballer that Josko Gvardiol is.”
      A second commented: “Josko Gvardiol is the best centre-back in the 2022 World Cup”.
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      A third said: “Fine goal by a quality player”.
      A fourth added: “Josko Gvardiol’s goal is a prize that football gives him after an outstanding World Cup”.
      As well as Chelsea, Gvardiol has attracted interest from other Premier League sides such as Manchester City.
      The Citizens are said to be lining up a £110million move for the defender to strengthen their backline. More

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      Chelsea target Brazil wonderkid Vitor Roque, 17, but Athletico Paranaense striker has amazing £87m buyout fee

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      CHELSEA will try and sign Brazilian wonderkid Vitor Roque, according to reports.But the Blues may face a tough task to land the youngster – because he has a staggering £87million buyout clause.
      Chelsea want to sign Brazilian teenager Vitor RoqueCredit: Getty
      The 17-year-old Roque is one of the hot prospects for the future of Brazilian football alongside Endrick.
      Real Madrid pipped the Blues to land 16-year-old Endrick for £60m this week.
      But according to AS, Chelsea are leading the charge for Roque from Athletico Paranaense.
      However, Paris Saint-Germain are said to be very interested, Barcelona are keen and Real Madrid will also try their luck.
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      The rapid and bullish striker is attracting plenty of attention with his performances in the Brazilian Serie A, but with his dribbling ability he is equally effective on the wing.
      He made his debut aged 16 – although he was dragged off after just 18 minutes – before helping Ronaldo’s club Cruzeiro earn promotion to Serie A and then joined Paranaesne in April 2022.
      He has racked up seven goals in 36 appearances since the switch.
      Roque featured in the Copa Libertadores final – a 1-0 defeat to Flamengo – and is under contract until 2027.
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      But because he turns 18 in February, he will be eligible to move to Europe in the summer transfer window.
      Roque may well follow in the footsteps of compatriots Endrick, Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior by making the transfer aged 18.
      However, with all three of those heading to the Bernabeu, Chelsea will hope to buck the trend with the latest talent.
      And he would fit the new transfer strategy under Todd Boehly of snapping up exciting teenage players with the view of developing them into first-team stars.
      The likes of Eddie Beach (18), Carney Chukwuemeka (18), Gabriel Slonina (18), Omari Hutchinson (18), Zak Sturge (18) and Cesare Casadei (19) all signed for Chelsea in the summer. More

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      Chelsea transfer for striker Nkunku is ‘signed and sealed’ with RB Leipzig star to join Blues in summer for £53m

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      CHELSEA’s deal to sign RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku is “signed” and “sealed”, according to reports.The 25-year-old is expected to link up with his new team-mates in July and will cost the Blues £53m.
      Chelsea look set to win the race to sign Christopher NkunkuCredit: Getty
      Chelsea have been hoping to conclude a deal for the Frenchman for some time, with SunSport exclusively reporting in September of a “secret” medical.
      Nkunku underwent a the examination earlier that month with a view to signing for the Blues in 2023.
      And guru Fabrizio Romano has now given the transfer his “Here We Go” approval.
      The Italian journalist said: “Christopher Nkunku deal, signed and sealed — here we go now confirmed.
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      “All documents and contracts are also signed, it’s 100% close.
      “#CFC French striker can be considered new Chelsea player, starting from July 2023.
      “It’s all signed/sealed with RB Leipzig and player side.”
      Nkunku is currently out injured after missing the World Cup due to a leg problem sustained in training ahead of the tournament.
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      But the forward is expected to return in the second half of the Bundesliga season, where he’ll be hoping to continue his fine form.
      Prior to the break, the France international had scored 17 goals and registered four assists in 24 outings.
      He’ll have to go some way to beat his tally of 55 goal contributions from last term, but he’s well on track.
      Nkunku will become Graham Potter’s first signing as Chelsea manager. More

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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.
      Endrick has also been linked with Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City. More

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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