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      ‘Very disappointed by it’ – Edson Alvarez frustrated by Chelsea transfer collapse and takes brutal swipe at Ajax

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      AJAX star Edson Alvarez has taken a brutal swipe at his club amid interest from Chelsea. The Mexican international revealed that the Blues came in for him over the summer and the Eredivisie side rejected the move.
      Edson Alvarez has made a dig at AjaxCredit: Getty
      This upset Alvarez, who has also been the subject of interest from Barcelona and Manchester United, and he hit out at Ajax suggesting are not a big club.
      He told ESPN: “I am very disappointed about it. But I am convinced that one day a big club will come.
      “We never expected Chelsea to put in another bid at the end of August. It was a difficult situation.
      “They [Ajax] didn’t have a player in my position. Of course I fought as far as I could [to leave]. I didn’t want to do that too much.
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      “Because I know the responsibility I have within the club. Ajax couldn’t do anything.”
      Some fans of the Amsterdam based side are unhappy with his the 25-year-old’s comments.
      He has been an integral part of the team making 16 appearances this season and he started all five of their Champions League ties.
      The defensive midfielder has a contract that runs until 2025 that may prevent him forcing a move out of Ajax.
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      The Dutch side sold Lisandro Martinez and Antony to United over the summer and were reluctant to sell anymore stars after unwillingly letting them go.
      Antony reportedly went on strike and begged the club to let him depart as he forced a move in the latter stages of the window.
      Ajax are set to drop into the Europa League after finishing behind Napoli and Liverpool in the Champions League group stage which may impact their ability to keep stars like Alvarez happy. More

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      Barcelona eye Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante as replacement for Sergio Busquets with France star a free transfer next summer

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      BARCELONA are considering a move for Chelsea star N’Golo Kante, according to reports.The Catalan giants are set to be in the market for a midfielder next summer, when Sergio Busquets leaves.
      N’Golo Kante has only played twice this seasonCredit: AFP
      The legendary Spaniard has outlined his intention to depart his boyhood club upon the conclusion of his deal.
      According to Spanish outlet Relevo, Kante is Barca’s No1 target to replace Busquets.
      The Frenchman has played just twice for Chelsea this season, having suffered a hamstring injury against Tottenham in August.
      He briefly returned to training earlier this month, before suffering a devastating setback that will rule him out of the World Cup.
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      Kante, 31, is set to be out for four months – further complicating his contract situation at Stamford Bridge.
      The 2018 World Cup winner’s current contract expires at the end of this season – and he wants a three-year deal with an option for a fourth to renew.
      Chelsea are reluctant to offer him that length of deal, given his injury woes.
      Kante is reportedly willing to join Tottenham or Arsenal if he doesn’t get the deal he covets in West London.
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      But he could also move to Spain.
      In their hunt to replace Busquets, Barca have been linked with Ajax star Edson Alvarez.
      Although they will have to compete with Manchester United and Chelsea for his signature.
      On Kante’s latest injury setback, Blues boss Graham Potter said: “Again he’s due to see a consultant at the weekend. It’s a setback so it’s not good news. But anything other than that, at this stage I can’t give you any more.
      “Historically, there are things which have happened which are a concern and we need to get the bottom of that.
      “It’s a setback in the last stage of his rehab so again that’s worrying. But all we can do is get the right diagnosis, the right consultation and then try help him get back to full fitness and enjoying his football.”
      Sergio Busquets is set to leave Barcelona at the end of the seasonCredit: AP More

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      ‘I want to go’ – Chelsea target Arsen Zakharyan confirms he’s keen on transfer and is determined to break into first XI

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      CHELSEA transfer target Arsen Zakharyan has confirmed he’s keen on a transfer to Stamford Bridge and is determined to make his mark on the first-team.The Blues were believed to be closing in on a summer transfer for the 19-year-old Dynamo Moscow midfielder.
      Arsen Zakharyan has admitted he wants to seal a transfer to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      However, a £12.6million transfer was BLOCKED by British sanctions placed on Russia.
      There was also the expected difficulty in obtaining a work permit for Zakharyan from the Home Office.
      Despite this, Zakharyan is determined to seal a dream transfer to Chelsea and break into the first-team.
      Zakharyan told Russia’s Comment Show: “My agents and my club have told me that a request has come from Chelsea.
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      “I have directly said my position is that I want to join Chelsea.
      “I know that there is a good competition in my position with Mount, Havertz, Gallagher, so I don’t mind going on loan to adapt to the European league.
      “I was stressed because I wanted this transfer.
      “Right now I have Chelsea and I want to go to Chelsea.
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      “I know that other clubs are interested in me, I am proud of that but I want to go to Chelsea.”
      The technical midfielder is enjoying a successful campaign.
      He has three goals and five assists across all competitions this term. More

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      ‘You think Man Utd and Chelsea are in transition?’ – Spurs boss Antonio Conte slams claims rivals are a work-in-progress

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      ANTONIO CONTE has mocked the suggestion that Tottenham’s rivals are “in transition”.Chelsea and Manchester United are two of the clubs chasing down Spurs in the Premier League after the North London club’s impressive start to the season.
      Tottenham face a trip to Bournemouth tomorrow after back-to-back Premier League defeatsCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag is attempting to mould Man United in his image after the underwhelming Ole Gunnar Solskjaer eraCredit: Getty
      Graham Potter is still unbeaten in all competitions since taking over as Chelsea boss last monthCredit: Getty
      Whereas both of them appointed new managers over the last few month, Conte is approaching his first anniversary as boss at Tottenham after a rollercoaster 12 months.
      But the Italian manager, without a win in his last three, has rubbished suggestions that the clubs Tottenham are ahead of are works-in-progress.
      When asked if Spurs could take advantage of the two clubs this season, Conte said: “If Chelsea are in transition after they won the Champions League two years ago and last season they won the World Cup, United two years ago finished second.
      “If these clubs that can invest a lot of money are in transition, I don’t know who are the title contenders?
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      “In November, we were ninth. We were playing Conference League, and you think United and Chelsea are in transition? With [Cristiano] Ronaldo, [Raphael] Varane, [Jadon] Sancho, in transition? I hope to be in transition this way.”
      It has been a busy year for Conte as he attempts to make Tottenham competitive again.
      The ex-Blues boss brought in a raft of summer signings to build on the savvy business he did in his first window.
      And while the results have not been bad, some fans have been left unconvinced by the brand of football played by Spurs.
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      Manchester United begun a new era when Erik ten Hag formally took over.
      After a horror start, the Dutchman has steadied the ship as he looks close the gap between the red and blue half of Manchester.
      And Chelsea brutally sacked Thomas Tuchel in September and replaced him with Graham Potter.
      The managerial change came on top of off-the-field unrest as Roman Abramovich sold the club after almost 20 years of ownership to American Todd Boehly and the Clearlake Consortium. More

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      Jorginho ‘makes Barcelona commitment’ with Chelsea star ‘to refuse all transfer offers until hearing Catalans’ proposal’

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      JORGINHO has made a transfer commitment to Barcelona, according to reports.And it is said the midfielder will refuse everything until he hears the offer from the Nou Camp.
      Jorginho is interested in a move to Barcelona next yearCredit: PA
      Jorginho is set to become a free agent in the summer when his Chelsea contract expires.
      According to Sport in Spain, he is determined to hold back on making any decisions so he can assess the possibility of heading to Barca.
      However, he wants his future all sorted by January – but will have a month off in three weeks due to Italy’s failure to qualify for the World Cup.
      Despite the Spanish giant’s financial chaos – the club are in £1billion of doubt – and spending £150million in the summer, Barcelona are still hopeful of adding new additions in 2023.
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      Director of football Mateu Alemany has identified out-of-contract players as the ideal signings to bring them in on a cut-price deal.
      And 30-year-old Jorginho fits the bill.
      It is reported the Italian international’s agent Joao Santos has already met with Barcelona to discuss a possible deal.
      However, signing Jorginho depends on a variety of factors – namely the futures of midfielders Frenkie de Jong and Sergio Busquets and whether or not Barca go back in for Bernardo Silva.
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      There is also interest in Jorginho from Juventus – four-and-a-half years after the central midfielder left Serie A side Napoli to join Chelsea for £57.4m.
      In his four seasons at Stamford Bridge, he has racked up more than 200 appearances and won the Champions League, Europa League, Super Cup and Club World Cup – as well as the Euros with Italy.
      Jorginho could still stay at Chelsea, though, if the Blues make a new offer.
      He has already allegedly rejected one contract as he wants improved £150,000-a-week wages. More

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      Newcastle ‘set to offer Bruno Guimaraes whopping £200K A WEEK wages to stave off transfer interest from European giants’

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      NEWCASTLE could offer Chelsea and Real Madrid target Bruno Guimaraes £200,000 A WEEK to stay.The fourth-placed Magpies have astonishing win stats when the Brazil midfielder plays.
      Newcastle might offer Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes a huge new contract amid interest from a string of top rivalsCredit: Getty
      And the Evening Standard claim Newcastle chiefs are keen to discuss a massive new contract with the 24-year-old.
      The Toon anticipate huge interest in the eight-cap ace, starting in January.
      And Guimaraes has emerged as the key man in Newcastle’s rise into the Champions League spots.
      His all-action style has brought seven goals and three assists from 27 games since joining halfway through last season.
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      And Newcastle’s win rate is 58 per cent with him – just 21 per cent without.
      Guimareas cost £40million from Lyon ten months ago but has settled into the Premier League incredibly smoothly.
      A string of European giants have been linked with the Rio-born grafter.
      But so far it’s Chelsea and Real whose interest seems most serious.
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      The Blues are said to have already enquired about him.
      That’s partly because Chelsea’s 30-plus midfielders N’Golo Kante and Jorginho are out of contract in the summer.
      But Guimareas claims he wants to become a Newcastle “legend”.
      He recently said: “To change country, to change leagues, and in a World Cup year as well, it was a really hard decision.
      “But I think it was the right one. I’m so happy. It’s an amazing step. I feel like a Geordie now.” More

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      Todd Boehly reveals his Chelsea philosophy including transfer dealings in major shake-up to Roman Abramovich era

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      TODD BOHELY has revealed Chelsea are using a fresh “modern and data-driven philosophy” under his ownership.Boehly, 49, opened up on his policies as the Blues confirmed the appointment of Joe Shields as new transfer guru.
      Chelsea owner Boehly has revealed a ‘modern and data-driven philosophy’ at the clubCredit: Alamy
      The announcement of their incoming co-director of recruitment and talent sees the post-Roman Abramovich era shake-up continue.
      Boehly said: “We have a clear plan and will adopt a modern and data-driven philosophy, focused on elite emerging talent.
      “We’re assembling a deep and collaborative management team who are eager to build a continued sustained winner at Chelsea. ”
      The American owner announced the arrival of former Southampton and Manchester City transfer chief Shields on Thursday.
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      He will officially join the West London club when his role with the Saints is over.
      Chelsea are said to be chasing some of the globe’s hottest youngsters.
      They are reportedly in the race for Jude Bellingham, while keeping tabs on Lille ace Jonathan David and Palmeiras’ Brazilian wonderkid Endrick.
      And Boehly hopes Shields can use his analytical skills to identify more top young talent.
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      He added: “Joe is another great addition to Chelsea, and we’re thrilled to have him on board.
      “He has a great track record and understanding of the game and emerging talent.
      “We know we have another strong leader and a team player who will help us continue to build our world-class football organisation.”
      Shields becomes Chelsea’s second big appointment in as many days.
      That’s after Monaco guru Laurence Stewart was hired in a newly-created transfer role.
      There could be a third announcement shortly, with ex-RB Leipzig chief Christopher Vivell set to join as technical director.
      And Chelsea are hopeful of landing a new sporting director too after holding interviews earlier this month.
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      Fans at Stamford Bridge were left shocked when the club announced Thomas Tuchel’s departure despite having led the Blues to Champions League glory just over a year previously.
      Now Boehly and Graham Potter are joined by Shields and Stewart as they lead a Premier League charge. More

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      Liverpool and Real Madrid in Jude Bellingham transfer snub with English wonderkid considering STAYING at Dortmund

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      LIVERPOOL have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Jude Bellingham with the midfielder considering staying at Borussia Dortmund, according to reports.There has been plenty of speculation about the England star’s future.
      Erling Haaland has asked Jude Bellingham to join him at Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      Several high profile clubs have been linked to Bellingham including Chelsea and Real Madrid.
      But according to journalist Kevin Hatchard no club has a plan in place to lure Bellingham away from Dortmund.
      The 19-year-old has impressed this season and could even stay at the German giants despite the mounting interest.
      Dortmund offer Bellingham a guarantee of regular football and are set to progress in the Champions League, which should appeal to the wonderkid.
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      The former Birmingham City star is also valued highly by Dortmund boss Edin Terzic, who revealed Bellingham is happy where he is.
      Terzic also believes Bellingham will be a key part of the England midfield for years to come and has tipped him to be a big hit at the World Cup.
      Success with England will see interest in Bellingham soar with Manchester United already believed to be keeping tabs.
      United invited Bellingham to their training ground for talks before he moved to Germany and with Erik ten Hag aiming to improve his midfield a bid could be on the cards.
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      Manchester City are also considering a move for Bellingham with his former team-mate Erling Haaland telling him to complete the switch.
      Bellingham’s contract runs out in June 2025 and Dortmund are trying to tie him down to a new deal. More