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      Chelsea star Marc Cucurella admits Barcelona transfer return dream despite sealing £63m Blues move just FOUR MONTHS ago

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      CHELSEA star Marc Cucurella has admitted he would love to play for Barcelona, despite only joining the Blues four months ago.Cucurella, 24, signed a six-year contract with Chelsea in the summer which saw Brighton receive £63million.
      Marc Cucurella revealed he wants to return to Barcelona one dayCredit: Getty
      Cucurella was a part of the club’s legendary academy set-upCredit: Getty
      In that time Chelsea have undergone some changes, including a managerial one which has seen Graham Potter reunite with Cucurella after replacing Thomas Tuchel.
      Despite this, Cucurella has not hit the ground running in his time at Chelsea and has struggled with hit-and-miss form for the club, though Potter has backed him to improve.
      This erratic form saw him miss out on a spot in the Spain squad for the World Cup.
      And while the Spaniard will be hoping to give his Chelsea career the jolt it needs when domestic football returns after the World Cup, he has spoken about his dream to one day return to boyhood club Barcelona.
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      Cucurella progressed through the club’s infamous La Masia academy but only managed one appearance in the senior team before leaving in search of more game opportunities.
      Speaking to Catalunya Radio, he said: “I didn’t get the chance to really play for Barcelona and I’ve always been gutted about that.
      “In the end, if I had the chance in future, I would value it. It would be very nice.”
      Cucurella has made 18 appearances this season, contributing two assists but is yet to net his first goal.
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      Since joining he has not been afforded the security of being played in a singular position, with his versatility coming back to haunt him in his struggles to embed at Stamford Bridge.
      The ex-Brighton defender has played as a centre-back in a back three, a left-back and a left wing-back. More

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      Aston Villa want Tammy Abraham transfer with Roma ‘ready to listen to offers for former Chelsea striker’

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      ASTON VILLA are reportedly interested in re-signing former loan striker Tammy Abraham.The English forward is currently in Italy playing for AS Roma after leaving Chelsea last summer.
      Aston Villa could be interested in signing AS Roma striker Tammy AbrahamCredit: Getty
      Recent form has cost the striker a spot at the World Cup with EnglandCredit: Getty
      Previously, Abraham has been considered “non-transferable” by the Serie A side, but it appears there has been a change in attitude towards the former Blue, according to Calciomercato.
      The Italian outlet has reported that the club are open to the idea of cashing in on the striker.
      Chelsea are believed to have a buy-back clause in his contract worth £68million, twice the amount Roma paid for him.
      However, the report suggests that it is unlikely that a return to Stamford Bridge is on the cards for the 25-year-old.
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      Villa could be a potential destination for Abraham as the report states: “Aston Villa takes care of it concretely, also because only in the Premier League can they afford an important engagement like Tammy’s”.
      Since moving to Italy, Abraham has had mixed success. Last season he scored 28 goals in 53 appearances in all competitions, but this campaign, he has only managed four in 20 games.
      It is quite a big drop in form, considering he help Jose Mourinho’s side to the Europa Conference League trophy last season.
      This form has seen him drop out of favour from England manager Gareth Southgate as he was omitted from the squad at the World Cup.
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      Villa manager Unai Emery would be interested in adding more firepower to their squad as Ollie Watkins and Danny Ings have struggled to find the net consistently.
      Abraham played for Villa in the 2018/19 season while the club was in the Championship.
      During this spell, he excelled as a youngster as he scored 26 goals in 40 appearances. More

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      Chelsea ‘lead Josko Gvardiol transfer race as rivals Juventus give up pursuit of RB Leipzig defender’

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      CHELSEA are reportedly leading the chase to sign RB Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol.The 21-year-old Croatia international, who can play left-back or centre-half, is currently on World Cup duty.
      Chelsea are leading the chase to sign RB Leipzig’s Croatian World Cup star Josko GvardiolCredit: Alamy
      Gvardiol, who has 14 caps, moved to Leipzig in 2020 but remained on loan with Dinamo Zagreb for another campaign.
      But he has since established himself in the Bundesliga side’s first-team and helped them to reach the Europa League semi-final before they were dumped out by Rangers last term.
      He has continued that fine form throughout the current season and has had a host of clubs chasing his services.
      Chelsea have held a long-term interest and plotted a swoop for him in the summer.
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      Juventus have also been keen, while Barcelona, Liverpool and Manchester City have also been linked.
      Now outlet TuttoJuve are claiming that Timo Werner’s return to the German club from Stamford Bridge could lead to the Blues taking “advantage” due to their good relationship with the Bundesliga outfit.
      The report also adds that Juventus are ready to end their interest as they are “unlikely” to even be able to “fight” against Chelsea for his signing.
      Gvardiol has already outlined his ambition to play in England – although his dream was to head to Anfield instead of Stamford Bridge.
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      He admitted last year: “From a young age, I watched Liverpool games with my dad and I grew up with just them.
      “When I took football more seriously, I started following them, and I definitely want the Premier League and Liverpool move one day.”
      He has played in both of Croatia’s opening two group games at the World Cup.
      Gvardiol and his team-mates are now hoping to seal a place in the knockouts by overcoming Belgium on Thursday. More

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      Boehly is ‘obsessed’ with Bellingham as Chelsea owner targets five major transfers in summer overhaul

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      CHELSEA co-owner Todd Boehly is believed to be open to another big spend next summer with Jude Bellingham top of his list.The American is said to be “obsessed” with the idea of signing the 19-year-old midfielder, though there is intense competition for his signature.
      Chelsea owner Todd Boehly wants to sign Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      Bellingham is currently at the World Cup with EnglandCredit: Getty
      Chelsea are also considering signing a new first choice goalkeeper with Kepa currently holding the glovesCredit: Getty
      The Blues’ midfield continues to be a problem for boss Graham Potter, and co-owner Boehly is driving the interest in England and Borussia Dortmund star Bellingham.
      Liverpool and Real Madrid are also among the favourites to land the former Birmingham City youngster.
      Boehly, however, does also have other areas to focus on.
      After a big-spending summer was followed by the axing of Thomas Tuchel earlier this year, the Blues are unlikely to be busy during the January window.
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      Potter is already planning for the next summer window, with a striker as the top priority.
      But while there are other areas in need of investment, Potter and Boehly are both considering an upgrade in goal.
      Potter has preferred Spaniard Kepa Arrizabalaga since moving from Brighton to Stamford Bridge, though the keeper missed the final weeks before the World Cup break due to a foot injury, meaning Edouard Mendy got a chance once again.
      Chelsea forked out £22million to sign Mendy from Rennes two years ago after the world record £71million deal for Kepa was deemed to have been a failure.
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      Kepa has shown improved form under Potter but is still not deemed to be at the world class level Chelsea require to compete at the top of the Premier League and Europe once again.
      The former Athletic Bilbao man has been one of the most expensive number twos during his time at Stamford Bridge.
      Kepa’s price tag and wage of around £150,000-a-week means he has been hard to move on, meaning the Blues may have to pay him off. The keeper’s contract runs until 2025.
      Given the cost of keeping both Kepa and Mendy, Chelsea may be open to seeing both leave at the end of the season.
      The Blues have former Fulham keeper Marcus Bettinelli on their books, while in August 18-year-old Gabriel Slonina agreed on a deal to join from Chicago Fire early next year.
      Chelsea are close to completing a deal for RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku to join next summer, despite the injury he picked up with France on the eve of the World Cup.
      The west Londoners remain keen on AC Milan’s Portuguese forward Rafael Leao, who scored in Portugal’s 3-2 World Cup win over Ghana. More

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      Man Utd blow with Chelsea ‘to reject Christian Pulisic loan offers in January and only accept permanent transfers’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Christian Pulisic with Chelsea set to reject loan offers, according to reports. The Red Devils are believed to be interested in the services of the American who has energised his season with impressive World Cup displays.
      Christian Pulisic is enjoying a good World Cup with the US so farCredit: Rex
      Pulisic had been struggling at club level with Chelsea but appears back to his best with the United States in Qatar.
      He provided a stunning assist for Timothy Weah’s goal against Wales before being awarded the Man of the Match against England, when he rattled Jordan Pickford’s bar with a brilliant effort
      Despite the Blues being reportedly happy to let him go, it appears clubs will now have to plump for a permanent deal.
      The Mail reports that Graham Potter’s side are not interested in any loan deal, which is what United favoured.
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      The 24-year-old would have represented a cheap and short-term attacking boost to United who will be eyeing a Champions League place once the domestic season resumes.
      He could have also served as a replacement to Cristiano Ronaldo after his dramatic and public falling-out with the club.
      Arsenal and Newcastle are both believed to also be interested in the attacker.
      When he first joined Chelsea, Pulisic was a breath of fresh air to Blues fans and produced a few stunning individual moments of quality.
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      But he has struggled in recent months and fell out of favour with both former boss Thomas Tuchel and the German’s successor.
      The winger, nicknamed ‘Captain America’ has started just three Premier League games this season and has only one goal in 18 appearances in all competitions.
      Pulisic, who signed for the club in 2019, is entering the final 18 months of his deal and there have been no noises around the club about a potential renewal. More

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      Chelsea close in on signing injured France World Cup star Christopher Nkunku for £52m with medical ‘already done’

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      CHELSEA are closing in on the signing of Christopher Nkunku after striking an agreement over the transfer fee and the way the deal will be structured, according to reports. Nkunku, 25, has been linked with a move to Chelsea and is said to have already undergone a secret medical ahead of a transfer next summer.
      Christopher Nkunku is closing in on a transfer to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Nkunku suffered World Cup heartbreak after picking up an injury days before the tournamentCredit: Reuters
      That deal is now one step closer after Chelsea struck a deal with RB Leipzig for a £52million fee, according to Fabrizio Romano.
      The Blues have also agreed on how the payments of the deal will be structured, with clauses in place to make the payments for the deal easier.
      Romano adds a long-term deal is prepared to be signed from June 2023, with just the contract to be signed before the deal is finalised.
      Chelsea are also lining up a deal for team-mate Josko Gvardiol despite seeing an £80m bid rejected last summer.
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      Nkunku missed out on the World Cup after picking up an injury in France training just days before the tournament began.
      And in an additional blow to the Bundesliga Player of the Year, he will certainly be out until the New Year and may even need surgery after it was revealed he suffered ligament damage in his ankle.
      The injury came about after Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga went into a late challenge with him.
      Prior to the injury Nkunku was in electric form at club level.
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      The former Paris Saint-Germain ace had netted 17 goals and added four assists in 23 games in all competitions this season.
      This echoed his incredible form last season when he contributed to 55 goals in 52 games. More

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      Man Utd give trial to promising 17-year-old striker… and he’s already scored for Chelsea

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have handed a trial to a promising teenage striker.And the signs are bright for the youngster, who has already scored for rivals Chelsea.
      Man Utd have handed a trial to a young striker who has already scored for ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Man Utd are known for bringing through top prodigies at Carrington.
      The Red Devils boast numerous club-grown players in their ranks, including England World Cup star Marcus Rashford.
      And Alejandro Garnacho is the latest ace to get a crack at first-team action this season.
      But there is now a new kid on the block at Old Trafford.
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      According to the Manchester Evening News, United have handed a trial to highly-rated forward Princewill Ehibhatiomhan.
      The 17-year-old is available for nothing after leaving Reading on a free transfer.
      The Championship club were desperate to keep Ehibhatiomhan and offered him a new contract.
      But the ambitious teen turned it down to pursue chances elsewhere.
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      The Red Devils are taking a closer look at Princewill EhibhatiomhanCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Ehibhatiomhan first trained with Chelsea over the summer, scoring in pre-season matches against Leeds and Coventry.
      He then went to Southampton, where he hit the target against Crystal Palace and Fulham.
      And Ehibhatiomhan is now hoping he can find a home with United.
      He played for their U17s last week in the 2-1 Premier Cup win over Blackburn Rovers, but was unable to grab a goal.
      Ehibhatiomhan already has a strike for England’s U17s though, scoring in last year’s 2-0 win over Romania.
      And it now remains to be seen if United offer him a long-term deal before the January transfer market opens. More

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      Man Utd eye loan transfer for USA World Cup star Christian Pulisic but face fight from Arsenal and Newcastle

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly eyeing a January loan move for Christian Pulisic.The Chelsea star has caught the eye with his performances for USA at the World Cup.
      Christian Pulisic is a reported transfer target for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Despite struggling at club level, the 24-year-old has sparkled in his two games so far in Qatar.
      Pulisic provided the assist for Timothy Weah’s goal in the 1-1 draw against Wales and was named Player of the Match in the 0-0 stalemate with England.
      And United are open to bringing him to Old Trafford on loan in January, according to ESPN.
      But the Red Devils will face competition from both Arsenal and Newcastle if they do decide to pursue a move for the American.
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      United and Newcastle both enquired about his services in the summer, according to the Daily Mail.
      The Gunners are also said to be monitoring his situation.
      Pulisic has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge in recent months, and Chelsea could look to move him on in January.
      He is into the final two seasons of his contract after joining the Blues for £58million in 2019.
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      But he has mainly been used off the bench and has not been a regular starter under new boss Graham Potter.
      Pulisic has been named in the starting line up just three times in the Premier League this season.
      He has one goal in 18 appearances in all competitions this campaign for Chelsea. More