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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

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      Mason Mount ‘REJECTS’ Chelsea contract worth £200k a week as he wants same deal as Raheem Sterling

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      MASON MOUNT has turned down a £200,000 a week contract offer from Chelsea, according to reports.The England midfielder has just 18 months left on his deal at Stamford Bridge.
      Mason Mount has 18 months remaining on his Chelsea contractCredit: Reuters
      The Blues opened talks in September hoping to conclude things swiftly.
      But according to the Mail, Chelsea and Mount remain a long way apart in their valuations.
      The 23-year-old’s fellow Cobham academy graduate Reece James agreed a new deal worth £250,000 a week earlier this season.
      But Mount, who currently earns £85,000 a week, wants parity with Three Lions team-mate Raheem Sterling.
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      The winger, 27, moved to Stamford Bridge last summer on a deal reportedly worth £300,000 a week.
      Having established himself as a key man in West London and the club’s Player of the Year for the last two seasons running, Mount feels he deserves to be among their top earners.
      And a successful World Cup could also help to raise his stock.
      Mount was in great form as he helped England thrash Iran 6-2 on Monday, although endured a less successful evening during the 0-0 draw with the USA.
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      Amid Mount’s contract uncertainty, Liverpool and Juventus are reportedly interested.
      Earlier this week, the Three Lions star enjoyed a heartwarming moment off the pitch – meeting his three-year-old niece Poppy for the first time.
      The England star’s sister Stacey lives in Australia, a country that has been under strict Covid restrictions for much of the last few years.
      Mount was reunited with Stacey after Monday’s victory over Iran.
      After the thumping win, manager Gareth Southgate allowed his players to mingle with their loved ones in the stands.
      It was then that a beaming Mount was able to see his sibling and meet his little niece Poppy.
      And Mount grinned from ear-to-ear as he was finally able to give Poppy a hug.
      Mount, 23, reunited with loved ones after England’s win over IranCredit: Instagram @staceymount_muchmore More

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      Chelsea could save themselves millions in January transfer window by activating contract clause with forgotten star

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      CHELSEA could save themselves millions in January by activating a reported clause in a forgotten star’s contract.Life under new boss Graham Potter got off to a good start.
      Hudson-Odoi has a recall option in his Leverkusen loanCredit: Getty
      The Blues went on a nine-game unbeaten run, winning six of those fixtures.
      However, things have gone flat at Stamford Bridge in recent weeks, with Chelsea losing four of their last five fixtures, including a humiliating 4-1 defeat to Potter’s old team, Brighton.
      And Potter’s men have failed to score in their last three league fixtures against Newcastle, Manchester City and Arsenal.
      The poor form could see Chelsea dip into the transfer market in January.
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      But they could save themselves millions in attacking reinforcements by activating academy product Callum Hudson-Odoi’s – on loan at Bayer Leverkusen – recall option, according to Kicker.
      Hudson-Odoi, 22, joined the German side on loan in the summer, hoping to kick-start his career.
      The English winger has made nine appearances for Leverkusen this term.
      However, he has only managed to find the net once, while also failing to register an assist.
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      His fast footwork and raw speed could be of use to Chelsea, though, who have looked flat in attack.
      Hudson-Odoi has made 126 first-team appearances for Chelsea to date.
      In those games, he has managed 16 goals and 22 assists. More

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      Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech REFUSES to rule out January transfer exit after tough stint at Stamford Bridge

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      HAKIM ZIYECH isn’t ruling out a move away from Chelsea in January after the attacking midfielder’s game time has dried up in the capital.The Morocco international made his move to The Blues back in 2020 for a fee of £33.6 million.
      Ziyech managed 68 minutes against Man City in the EFL Cup earlier this seasonCredit: Getty
      He has had a frustrating time at Stamford Bridge since making the move from Ajax and has only played 90 minutes once so far this season.
      The former FC Twente man has managed 14 goals and 10 assists in all competitions for Chelsea, but his game time would suggest he isn’t part of Graham Potter’s plans.
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      Ziyech has been heavily linked with a move to AC Milan with both Tottenham and Manchester United rumoured to be interested too.
      The 29-year-old has also been linked with a move back to Ajax and was hesitant to rule anything out when asked about returning to the Eredivise in January by NOS.
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      He said: “It’s hard to say, difficult to say. We don’t know what will happen in winter. It’s football, so it’s difficult to say.”
      Ziyech is currently at the World Cup with Morocco and it’s unlikely anything will be decided before the end of the tournament.
      The star came out of international retirement to feature in Qatar after being recalled by Morocco boss Walid Regragui.
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      The Atlas Lions kicked off their campaign in Group F with a goalless draw against Croatia.
      Ziyech failed to impress in the stalemate losing more duels than any other player on the pitch.
      He and his team will have to be at their best against both Belgium and Canada if they’re to get out of the group and progress to the last-16. More

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      Chelsea transfer boost as ‘Barcelona WILL sell Memphis Depay for just £4m’ after Dutch star returns from World Cup 2022

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      BARCELONA are willing to sell Chelsea target Memphis Depay for just £4million, according to reports.The Dutchman nearly departed the LaLiga side last summer, only for a transfer away to fall through.
      Memphis Depay was in action for the Dutch on MondayCredit: Rex
      He has since played just 131 minutes in all competitions, however, with Barca now eager to take whatever money they can for him in January.
      The Catalan giants are reportedly unhappy with how he handled a hamstring injury sustained in September.
      According to Spanish paper AS, Barcelona expected the issue to keep Depay sidelined for only four weeks.
      They add that Barca were fuming that six weeks later Depay remained “on leave” – asking to head back to Holland early ahead of the World Cup.
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      Depay’s injury woes have reportedly strengthened Barcelona’s desire to sell him – with a bid of just £4million claimed to be enough to secure his signature after the tournament.
      Chelsea have been linked with the former Manchester United attacker, as they aim to add firepower to Graham Potter’s attack.
      A switch would see Depay reunited with former Barcelona team-mate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – who made the same switch in August.
      Despite his injury troubles, Depay was named in Louis van Gaal’s 26-man Netherlands squad for the World Cup.
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      He was only deemed fit enough for the bench for his side’s opener, coming on with 28 minutes remaining in their 2-0 victory over Senegal on Monday.
      In Depay’s absence, Vincent Janssen and Steven Bergwijn started up top for the Dutch.
      Barca are hoping that a strong World Cup showing could help Depay regain some market value.
      His only goal this season came in a 3-0 victory over Elche back in September.
      Chelsea are desperate to improve offensively – sitting eighth in the Prem table having scored just 17 goals in 14 games – the lowest tally in the league’s top ten.
      Addressing his future on the eve of the tournament, Depay said: “I don’t know what will happen after the World Cup. The injury has been hard, but I’m already recovered and I’m enjoying the World Cup.
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      “We have a good team that can prove things. I don’t want to think about the past, I’m focused on the World Cup. I also don’t want to think beyond this competition. I don’t know what will happen after the World Cup.
      “I’m very happy to play again, very happy. It took me a long time to come back. It hasn’t been easy mentally, but I’ve worked hard to get there.” More

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      Chelsea set to snub free transfer move for Cristiano Ronaldo despite Todd Boehly wanting axed Man Utd ace last summer

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      CHELSEA are unlikely to make a daring move for Cristiano Ronaldo now he is a free agent.The Blues are second favourites behind Sporting Lisbon to pick up the pieces now the Portuguese superstar’s departure from Manchester United is confirmed.
      Chelsea are unlikely to make a move for Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Alamy
      Todd Boehly was keen on a swoop for the forward in the summerCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Chelsea were interested in Ronaldo last summer but it was mainly the dream of new owner and chairman Todd Boehly to land him as a marquee signing.
      It led to a clash of wills with former manager Thomas Tuchel who insisted at the time that defenders were the priority.
      Tuchel has since been replaced by Graham Potter as head coach – opening up possibilities a fresh attempt could me made for Ronaldo.
      A Blues source told SunSport: “Chelsea have gone cold on him.
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      “But if Todd Boehly decided to change his mind he would take some stopping.”
      Ronaldo’s contract has been terminated by mutual consent after his blockbuster interview with Piers Morgan.
      The 37-year-old said he has “no respect” for current Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.
      Ronaldo released a statement after the news was confirmed, saying he will always “love Manchester United”.
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      The forward wrote: “Following talks with Manchester United, we’ve mutually agreed to end our contract.
      “I love Manchester United and I love the fans, that will never ever change.
      “It feels like the right time to seek a new challenge. I wish Man Utd all the best.” More