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      Chelsea transfer blow as ‘AC Milan look to tie down Ismael Bennacer to new long-term contract’

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      CHELSEA have been dealt a transfer blow with AC Milan reportedly trying to tie Ismael Bennacer down to a new long-term contract.The 25-year-old holding midfielder is attracting plenty of attention by shining in the base of Milan’s midfield.
      Ismael Bennacer looks on course to sign a new deal at AC MilanCredit: Alamy
      However, as one of the first names on Stefano Pioli’s team sheet at the San Siro, the club are desperate to keep him.
      And according to Calciomercato, negotiations started a few months ago regarding an extension.
      Bennacer’s current deal runs until the summer of 2024 – just 18 months away.
      Talks were put on hold when the Rossoneri changed hands.
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      However, the club have received fresh hope with Bennacer signing with a new agent, Enzo Raiola, six weeks after ditching his former rep.
      Bennacer’s £42million release clause expired in the summer for the player described as one of the key leaders on and off the pitch.
      It is understood he has previously rejected an offer worth £50,000 per week – because he wants to at least double his current £28,000 weekly wages.
      And with both player and club keen to get a deal done, it comes as a stinging blow to Bennacer’s Premier League admirers.
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      Chelsea are interested with N’Golo Kante and Jorignho’s futures unclear while Manchester United have also been linked with the man who spent two years on Arsenal’s books but made zero appearances between 2015 and 2017.
      Liverpool, meanwhile, continue to be linked with a move for the 44-cap Algeria ace. More

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      Brazil World Cup star Richarlison reveals when ‘new Adriano’ Chelsea transfer target Endrick, 16, will move to Europe

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      RICHARLISON has weighed in on when he believes Brazilian star-boy Endrick will make his move to Europe.Endrick currently plays for Brazilian top division side Palmeiras, but is attracting interest from huge European clubs.
      Endrick helped Palmeiras to the Brazilian league title at just 16 years oldCredit: Getty
      The 16-year-old is said to be catching the eye of both Chelsea and Barcelona after after scoring three goals and bagging one assist in just seven league games this season.
      The youngster has recently come in for high praise across the world of football and Richarlison is the latest to give him a glowing review.
      The Spurs forward compared Endrick to one of the greatest Brazilian strikers of all time before saying when he thought he would make the move to Europe.
      He said: “Trust me, I can say that Endrick is impressive, he’s very strong and talented. He reminds (me) of Adriano.

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      “I watched him playing with Brazil and Palmeiras; I think in two years, he’ll arrive in Europe.”
      Barcelona boss Xavi also gushed about Endrick’s talent and explained that the Catalan giants have already opened communications with him.
      He said: “He can score, he can dribble, he has a brutal ability to make the difference.
      “He is a player from the present, who is already playing in the Brazilian league, and also from the future.
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      “It’s the type of player we need. He already knows the project we have at Barcelona and we are talking.
      “We hope he becomes our player. It depends on him. It always depends on the player.”
      Endrick is yet to have a senior appearance for Brazil, but has been playing for the u-17 squad, tallying an impressive five goals in only four games. More

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      West Ham fans convinced Declan Rice will leave after Man Utd and Chelsea transfer target reveals title ambition

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      ENGLAND star Declan Rice hinted at an imminent West Ham exit after admitting he is “100 per cent” hungry to win titles.And Hammers fans are now convinced he is on his way out with some of the Premier League’s biggest hitters, such as Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea keeping tabs.
      🗣 “You only get one career. At the end of you want to look back at what you’ve won.”Declan Rice outlines his ambition to win the biggest trophies and play in the best competitions pic.twitter.com/bDI7x5GtyR— Football Daily (@footballdaily) December 1, 2022

      West Ham star Declan Rice insists he wants to win titles at club levelCredit: Getty
      The midfielder’s stock continues to rise in the 2022 World Cup as he is among the Three Lions’ standout performers that have helped Gareth Southgate’s side reach the Last 16.
      And the 23-year-old has admitted winning titles has become a top priority as “you only get one career”.
      His hunger for trophies has increased while playing with the likes of Raheem Sterling, Jordan Henderson and Mason Mount, who have won Premier League and Champions League titles.
      That has opened the door wide to United, City, Chelsea and other suitors.
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      Rice said during England’s press conference when asked is he is hungry to win titles on club level: “Yeah, 100 per cent. For the last two or three years I’ve been saying that.
      “I’ve been consistently playing well for my club. I want to win trophies for my club.
      “You only get one career and you want to look back at what you’ve won and play in the biggest games. I am really ambitious and I want that.”
      And West Ham fans are now convinced Rice is going to leave the club.
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      Declan Rice has put Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea on alertCredit: Reuters
      One supporter tweeted: “Yep, I can’t see Declan Rice staying at West Ham…”
      Another posted: “Fair enough we’re s***e and he deserves better.”
      A third wrote: “As long its not Chelsea or Man U or even Liverpool. Happy with Man C.”
      This fan said: “I’d love him to stay forever, but the reality is, he’s too good for us and deserves to be winning everything. It’ll be a sad day, but no complaints.”
      And that one tweeted: “We all knew it was coming. Unfortunately @WestHam haven’t built around him well enough.
      “The days of the completely loyal footballer are long gone. Noble was the last of this breed. Good luck @_DeclanRice , it’s been an absolute pleasure.” More

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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