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      I’m very happy’ – Jorginho delivers Chelsea huge transfer boost and hints he WILL sign new contract

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      JORGINHO insists he is “very happy at the moment” at Chelsea despite reported interest from Barcelona.The Italy midfielder, 30, is out of contract in the summer amid links to Spanish and Italian clubs.
      Midfield general Jorginho believes Chelsea is an ‘enjoyable’ place despite manager Graham Potter regularly tinkering with the sideCredit: Getty
      But the ex-Napoli hero says Stamford Bridge is a great place to be right now, even though boss Graham Potter has been tinkering with the team.
      Jorginho told Chelsea’s The 5th Stand: “I’m very happy at the moment.
      “We’re all very focused on what we need to do. 
      “I’m enjoying life here. I’m enjoying working with everyone and I think everybody says the same thing. It’s enjoyable to be at Chelsea.”

      Jorginho was left on the bench as Potter’s old club Brighton walloped the Blues 4-1 in the Prem at the Amex Stadium on Saturday.
      But he’ll hope to play on Wednesday night when Chelsea hope to seal top place in their Champions League group.
      Potter’s men just need to avoid defeat at home to Dinamo Zagreb, having already qualified for the knockout stage.
      Midfield anchorman N’Golo Kante, 31, and 38-year-old centre-back Thiago Silva also see their Chelsea deals expire at the end of the season.
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      Meanwhile, likely summer target Jude Bellingham has reportedly been valued at £130million by Borussia Dortmund.
      And Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha is said to be delaying a decision on a new contract, which could increase interest from Chelsea and Arsenal. More

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      Man Utd, Chelsea and Liverpool transfer blow as Borussia Dortmund will ask for Prem record £130m for Jude Bellingham

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND could demand a Premier League record fee of £130million for Jude Bellingham.Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool are battling Real Madrid for the England midfielder, 19.
      Dortmund’s England midfielder Jude Bellingham could be at the centre of a massive summer transfer battleCredit: Getty
      And Dortmund’s valuation has rocked Bellingham’s admirers as it was thought Prem clubs were considering bidding at around £87m.
      The playmaker is under contract until 2025 and the German giants hope to fend off any transfer war until at least the summer.
      And if Dortmund do get near the asking price reported by Bild, it still should be better value than the Prem’s three previous £100m-plus deals.
      Philippe Coutinho never reproduced his Liverpool form after Barcelona paid £121.5m for the Brazilian in January 2018.
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      That’s the current record fee involving an English top-flight club.
      England wideman Jack Grealish is not the key man for Manchester City that he was at Aston Villa, despite costing £105.75m in January 2021.
      And as with Coutinho, the Prem also got the best out of another entertainer before he switched to Spain for the third-highest sum.
      Eden Hazard has been beset by poor displays and fitness issues since  leaving Chelsea for Real Madrid at a cost of £103.50m in June 2019.
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      It’s Graham Potter’s Blues who appear to have made the clearest move yet from a Prem club for Bellingham.
      Chelsea reportedly told Dortmund they would go close to £90m, rather than target his Three Lions’ team-mate Declan Rice at West Ham.
      Stamford Bridge owner Todd Boehly is also said to be keen on RB Leipzig midfielders  Christopher Nkunku and Josko Gvardiol. More

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      Crystal Palace’s hopes of keeping Wilfried Zaha fading in huge transfer boost for Arsenal and Chelsea

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      ARSENAL and Chelsea’s interest Wilfried Zaha has been given a boost.That’s because he wants to wait and see where Crystal Palace finish before committing to a new deal.
      Arsenal and Chelsea target Wilfried Zaha is holding off on a new Crystal Palace deal… for nowCredit: Reuters
      Zaha is out of contract next summer and can begin talks with foreign clubs over a free transfer in January.
      There is interest closer to home too, with Arsenal and Chelsea both linked with the ex-Man United forward.
      As revealed by SunSport in September, Palace have already offered their star man a new contract.
      But Zaha, 29, is in no rush to agree anything.
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      In fact, the Ivory Coast international is happy to wait until the end of the campaign before sealing any new deal.
      Zaha currently earns £130,000-a-week at Palace.
      And a new deal would likely include a pay-rise, effectively tying Zaha down to Selhurst Park for the rest of his career.
      But Zaha is aware of interest in his services.
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      And he is personally keen to silence critics who claim he can’t cut it at the top after a dismal time at Man Utd in 2013.
      Zaha had his best-ever season last term, scoring 14 times in the Premier League.
      And he already has five goals this season under boss Patrick Vieira.
      It now remains to be seen where Zaha ends up as he contemplates his future.
      But speaking last month, Vieira admitted he is desperate for Palace’s star man to sign on.
      Vieira said: “Wilfried knows what the club think about him, and we know what he thinks about the club.
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      “There will be discussions taking place, but for myself and for the club what’s important is for him to play at this level and be consistent.
      “We will see what will happen. If he has a good day, the team will have a good day. He’s an important player on and off the field.” More

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      Chelsea ‘favourites to sign Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot and transfer could be completed by January deadline’

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      CHELSEA are “favourites” to sign Juventus star Adrien Rabiot in the January transfer window, reports suggest.That is according to Fichajes, who claim Rabiot is an “express request” by the Blues’ manager Graham Potter.
      Chelsea are favourites to sign Juventus ace Adrien Rabiot in the January transfer windowCredit: Rex
      Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel also eyed the midfielder in the summer but ultimately got Denis Zakaria on loan from Juve on transfer deadline day.
      But the West Londoners look set to reignite their interest in the France international and appear to be in pole position for his signature.
      Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri doesn’t appear to have any objections and would give the go-ahead.
      Therefore, the Frenchman could be on his way to Stamford Bridge in the next couple of months.
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      The only thing left to sort out is whether the ex-Paris Saint-Germain ace would join on loan or on a permanent deal.
      But it’s claimed Chelsea could be rivalled Newcastle for the versatile midfielder.
      However, Potter is willing to offer out-of-favour star Hakim Ziyech to Juventus in exchange for his man.
      Chelsea need reinforcements in midfield with N’Golo Kante and Jorginho’s contracts expiring in June.
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      Rabiot was on the verge of joining Manchester United in the summer after the Red Devils and the Bianconeri agreed a fee.
      But United pulled out of a deal for the 27-year-old due to his sky-high wage demands. More

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      Chelsea interested in Nelson Semedo transfer with Wolves full-back targeted as back up to injured Reece James

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      CHELSEA have identified Nelson Semedo as a back up right-back to Reece James, according to reports.England international James, 22, is currently in a race to be fit for the World Cup after suffering a knee injury last month.
      Wolves right-back Semedo is being targeted by ChelseaCredit: Getty
      During his absence, Blues boss Graham Potter has been forced to use a variety of players on the right side of his defence.
      They have included Cesar Azpilicueta, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Christian Pulisic and Raheem Sterling.
      And that has coincided with a four-game winless run which culminated in a 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Brighton on Saturday.
      According to Give Me Sport, Wolves man Semedo is being considered as a potential target for Chelsea in the January window as they look to supply James with sufficient competition.
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      The former Barcelona man, 28, arrived at Molineux for £37million in 2020 and has made 75 appearances for the Premier League club.
      And he has shown his versatility by playing in both a back four and back five.
      But a hamstring problem over the summer has seen him fall out of favour under Bruno Lage, starting just seven games so far this season.
      And it means he could be enticed by a move to Chelsea – who would offer him Champions League football for the first time since he left Barcelona.
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      However, it remains to be seen whether Wolves will allow the Portuguese full-back to depart the club.
      Wanderers currently sit 19th in the Premier League table with just two wins from their opening 13 matches.
      And the prospect of a relegation battle could mean they are reluctant to let any players go before the end of the campaign. More

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      Chelsea send injured England defender Reece James to Dubai as he fights to save World Cup dream

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      REECE JAMES has not given up on realising his England World Cup dream. The defender has flown out to Dubai in a last-ditch effort to help speed along his rehabilitation from a knee injury he suffered in Chelsea’s 2-0 win against AC Milan.
      Reece James remains hopeful he can beat the clock and make it to the World CupCredit: Simon Jones
      James suffered a knee injury on October 11Credit: PA
      The Chelsea star is in a race against time to prove his fitness and be picked for Gareth Southgate’s 26-man England squad to go to Qatar.
      James was given an eight-week timeline to fully recover from his injury, with the Three Lions squad due to be picked in half that time.
      Southgate is due to name his squad on November 10 but could face the hard choice of having to leave first-choice right wing-back James at home.
      James, 22, has been accompanied by fellow Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana.
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      Fofana is also hoping to save his World Cup dream and earn a call-up to the French national team – who are the reigning champions after winning in 2018.
      He is similarly suffering from a knee injury sustained against Milan, though the former Leicester star’s came during the 3-0 victory over the Italians at Stamford Bridge.
      In a club statement, Chelsea said: “Reece James and Wesley Fofana will continue their rehabilitation programmes this week in Dubai.
      “A member of the Chelsea medical department will accompany them.”
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      James had been in inspired form for Chelsea prior to the injury, and Graham Potter’s side are now clearly lacking the thrust and defensive nous he provides on the right flank.
      The fitness of Kyle Walker has already been a major cause for concern for England, and with James also facing an uphill battle to be fit it could see Kieran Trippier drafted into the first team.
      Meanwhile, Trent Alexander-Arnold could now find a place in the squad despite his less-than-stellar form this season.
      Bukayo Saka has also given England an injury boost after an injury scare during Arsenal’s 5-0 win over Nottingham Forest.
      In an exclusive interview with SunSport, James recently opened up about vile racist abuse he has previously received from online trolls.
      Wesley Fofana is accompanying James on the journey to DubaiCredit: PA More

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      Real Madrid on brink of Raheem Sterling transfer but lost out to Chelsea due to non-EU cap.. as THREE spots now open up

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      REAL MADRID reportedly came close to signing Raheem Sterling in a sensational summer transfer earlier this year before losing out to Chelsea.Sterling, 27, left Manchester City to join Chelsea in a £50million transfer in July.
      Sterling was on the verge of joining Real MadridCredit: Getty
      However, according to Spanish outlet AS, he almost signed for Real Madrid instead.
      Shortly after Man City agreed to sell him, Sterling was offered to the La Liga champions.
      While Real Madrid chiefs were keen on the move, they were also aware that it was impossible to complete because all three of their non-EU player spots had already been filled by Brazilian trio Eder Militao, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo.
      This also prevented then-Man City star Gabriel Jesus from joining the club.
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      As a result, Sterling swapped the Etihad for Stamford Bridge while Jesus made a £45m move to Arsenal.
      Despite already missing out on two key signings, Real Madrid were handed a huge boost on Friday as Vinicius, Rodrygo and Militao were all granted Spanish citizenship.
      All three non-EU player spots are now free as a result.
      Real Madrid fans are now convinced that this opens up the opportunity for the club to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund.
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      The Spanish giants are confident that they will win the transfer race for the 19-year-old next summer despite facing competition from the likes of Man City, Manchester United and Liverpool.
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      ‘Difficult at a club like Chelsea’ – USA boss hints Christian Pulisic could quit and has his say on odd wing-back role

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      USA coach Gregg Berhalter has hinted Christian Pulisic could leave Chelsea due to the difficult circumstances of playing for the club.Pulisic has struggled for consistent form since his transfer to Stamford Bridge in 2019.
      Christian Pulisic impressed in his last game at wing-backCredit: Getty
      And under new boss Graham Potter the American has been converted into a new role at wing-back.
      However, this is not a move Berhalter agrees with for his captain.
      Speaking to The Times, he said: “I’ve seen his transformation as a person and as a player and it’s been really fun to watch. 
      “It’s difficult when you’re at a club like Chelsea and in any given summer they can bring in hundreds of millions of dollars worth of players and he keeps fighting to get his place.
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      “I’ve got a lot of respect for Christian and I think he’s done a fantastic job.
      “He’s not a wingback but, listen, every manager likes to try things and sometimes go, “OK this is how it can bring out the best in the player” and sometimes they’re absolutely right — you take a player like that and he’s a transformation at that position. 
      “Graham Potter is well within his rights to be doing stuff like this now, why not? Give it a try. Since he [Potter] has been there, they’ve been doing a good job.
      “What I see is every manager eventually trusts that he’s going to give 100 per cent effort in training and he’s going to be there for the team when they need him.”
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      Pulisic was linked with a move away from Chelsea over the summer to try and reignite his stuttering career, with Manchester United tying to secure a loan move for him.
      However, following an injury to Reece James that is set to keep him out of the World Cup, Pulisic has been drafted in as the replacement at right wing-back.
      And Pulisic chipped inn with an assist during his 75 minutes on the pitch against RB Salzburg in the Champions League. More