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      Chelsea Champions League winner looks unrecognisable with dyed blonde hair and bulked up physique

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      THIS Chelsea Champions League winner has taken on a whole new look as he plays out the twilight of his football career.After six highly-successful years at Stamford Bridge, the 37-year-old is now playing in a totally different part of the world.
      This former Chelsea ace has bulked upCredit: INSTAGRAM
      The Champions League winner now sports blonde hairCredit: INSTAGRAM
      The Blues were privileged enough to have plenty of world class talents during their golden era of success – including the likes of Frank Lampard, John Terry and Didier Drogba.
      And this expert goal-getter, who is now sporting a new blonde trim and more muscular physique, played with all of them.
      Chelsea signed him as a youngster all the way back in 2006 for an initial £9million from Feyenoord.
      During his time at Stamford Bridge he perfected the art of being a super-sub – always looking good for a goal off the bench.
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      His final game as a Blue came from the start, however, with his tenure culminating in the Champions League final victory over Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena in 2012.
      He played 254 times in total for Chelsea, scoring 60 times and laying on 45 assists.
      The skinny Ivorian was released in the summer of 2012, joining French side Lille on a free contract.
      He would go on to play two seasons in France, before heading to Hertha Berlin – where he stayed for six years, ahead of a spell with Botafogo in Brazil.
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      The Ivorian ace has been hitting the gym to bulk upCredit: INSTAGRAM
      The 37-year-old has embraced a new styleCredit: https://www.instagram.com/salomonkalou/?hl=en
      Our new-look Chelsea icon is… Salomon Kalou.
      After over a year out of the game following his Botafogo release, Kalou signed for Arta/Solar7 in Djibouti earlier this year.
      During his time with the East African country he has played with former Arsenal and Barcelona star Alex Song.
      If his Instagram feed is anything to go by, he appears to be having a great time.
      He has shared a number of pictures of himself working out in the gym, his body noticeably bigger and stronger than it was during his Chelsea days.
      He has also ditched his familiar short cropped haircut for a snazzier, bright blonde do.
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      Kalou is dating stunning Brazilian Karina Ferreira.
      The happy couple welcomed a baby boy into the world in August and Kalou showed he is still a true Blue, decking his child out in Chelsea clothing.
      Kalou clutches the Champions League alongside Didier DrogbaCredit: Getty
      He is dating stunning Brazilian Karina Ferreira
      The happy couple welcomed a newborn child earlier this year
      Kalou sports a snazzy jumperCredit: https://www.instagram.com/salomonkalou/?hl=en More

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      Chelsea and Arsenal face battle to sign Leandro Trossard as Atletico Madrid plot transfer swoop for Brighton star

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      ATLETICO MADRID are reported to have entered the race to sign Brighton star Leandro Trossard.The Belgium playmaker has gathered plenty of admirers in the Prem with Chelsea and Arsenal thought to be at the front of the queue to sign him.
      Brighton Leandro Trossard has continued to impress under the club’s new manager Roberto De ZerbiCredit: Reuters
      Now Atleti boss Diego Simeone is reported to be interested in signing the Belgium starCredit: Alamy
      But the London rivals might now face some heavyweight competition from Diego Simeone’s LaLiga giants.
      The 27-year-old is out of contract in the summer and the Spaniards are looking into taking him on a free transfer, according to the Mirror.
      It looks like there is a good chance Trossard will leave the Amex at the end of the season after he admitted he would move to the right club.
      When asked about his future by the BBC, he said: “It’s difficult to say anything about that now and completely depends on which club would come.
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      “[It will depend on if] I feel good and things are good on a private level.
      “But I also know how good I am at Brighton, also with new coach Roberto De Zerbi it looks promising.”
      One huge thing in the Blues’ favour is the opportunity for Trossard to link-up again with his former Seagulls boss Graham Potter.
      But going against them is their jam-packed squad of stars competing for starts – and World Cup-bound Trossard’s stated position that he does not want to go somewhere to warm a bench.
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      The versatile winger has impressed with goals, assists and creativity at Albion since his arrival from Genk in 2019.
      He also has seven caps and three international goals and is determined to be part of the hugely talented Belgian squad who will again be dangerous dark horses at this winter in Qatar. More

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      Real Madrid flop Eden Hazard has played ZERO El Clasico minutes – missing every Barcelona game since Chelsea transfer

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      EDEN HAZARD has not played a single minute in El Clasico, despite being a Real Madrid player for three years. Madrid signed Hazard from Chelsea in 2019 in a huge £88.5million deal.
      Eden Hazard has been a shadow of the player he was at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Hazard looks set for another spell on the benchCredit: Rex
      However, since then Hazard has been blighted by poor form and persistent injuries.
      And following the weekend’s El Clasico, it has been revealed that Hazard has not featured in a single one since his transfer.
      Eight renditions of the infamous fixture have been and gone since Hazard’s arrival, and he has not featured for even a single minute out of the 720 minutes available from them.
      Indeed, there was hope once again that Hazard could finally find some form this season.
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      But a poor performance against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League saw Hazard hooked after 57 minutes and now looks set to keep him on the bench.
      The performance also saw the club’s ruthless fanbase boo off the former Chelsea talisman.
      Despite Hazard voicing his frustration over his lack of game time, Real boss Carlo Ancelotti hit back.
      He said: “Eden hasn’t had to speak to me because he knows the situation, that there’s a lot of competition. I think his situation is quite clear.”
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      The 31-year-old finds himself behind the likes of Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo in the pecking order.
      And both were involved as Los Blancos cruised to a 3-1 victory against Barcelona.
      While only one team achieved success on the pitch, both are set to see player accolades head their way after the results for the Ballon d’Or were supposedly leaked. More

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      Chelsea blow as former Liverpool transfer chief Michael Edwards set to spurn any job offer for some time out

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      LIVERPOOL’S former transfer guru Michael Edwards is ready to take this season away from the game despite being in great demand.Edwards quit the Kop and has been chased by Chelsea and foreign clubs.
      Edwards is set to take some time away from footballCredit: PA
      But the 43-year-old wants time to consider his options after a gruelling 11 years at Anfield.
      He left Merseyside last summer and has been heavily linked with taking up a role at Stamford Bridge.
      But that now seems highly unlikely given his reluctance to take any job for the time being.
      Edwards also worked with Portsmouth and later Tottenham, but made his name in Merseyside as a top talent spotter.
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      He brought the likes of Mo Salah, Sadio Mane, Virgil van Dijk and Allison to Liverpool.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea have undergone a number of changes at board level following the departure of Roman Abramovich and arrival of new owner Todd Boehly.
      Club director Marina Granovskaia and technical and performance advisor Petr Cech both left.
      And American Boehly appointed himself as temporary sporting director.
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      Manager Thomas Tuchel was then sacked early on in the season and replaced by Graham Potter.
      It came just weeks after a record-breaking transfer window in which the Blues spent more than £250million.
      Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella, Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly, Carney Chukwuemeka, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Gabriel Slonina and Denis Zakaria were all brought in over the summer. More

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      Everton’s contract talks with Anthony Gordon stall with winger asking for around £100k-a-week

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      ANTHONY GORDON’S contract talks at Everton are taking time to finalise.Toffees boss Frank Lampard is keen to reward the young attacker, who was a target for Chelsea in the summer.
      Anthony Gordon’s Everton contract talks are stalling over his mammoth wage demandsCredit: Getty
      But now it is about the money men sorting terms.
      The Gordon camp are looking for wages that reflect the £60million valuation that was on his head at the height of the interest.
      And they will be looking in the £100,000-a-week range for wages.
      Everton are also keen to give Gordon, 21, a pay hike after some fine performances.
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      The player’s current contract has over two years to run but is ticking down.
      Keeper Jordan Pickford is still waiting for a new deal too, although he is already on a big salary.
      And he only has a very limited group of clubs he could move to, with Manchester United linked.
      Meanwhile, Everton are reportedly looking at a deal for Napoli winger Hirving Lozano.
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      The Mexico international is out of contract in 2024.
      And his agent has hinted at a possible move to Goodison Park.
      Alessandro Monfrecola said: “Next June, Lozano will leave in my opinion.
      “Although he is delighted to be here, he has never hidden that he aspired to the top English clubs.
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      “I think he could land in Manchester United or Everton. This does not exclude that other English teams could enter the negotiation.
      “My personal prediction is that he will leave in June, but he is very happy here.” More

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      Liverpool send scouts to watch RB Leipzig star and Chelsea transfer target Christopher Nkunku

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      CHELSEA target Christopher Nkunku is being checked out by Liverpool in case his move from RB Leipzig to Chelsea stalls.Kop chiefs sent a top spy to look at the French forward, 24, in Tuesday’s 2-0 Champions League win over Celtic.
      Liverpool have sent scouts to watch Chelsea target Christopher Nkunku in actionCredit: Getty
      But even Anfield insiders fear they have missed the boat.
      Chelsea are well down the line with their move for Nkunku — even though lots can change between now and the end of the season, when a deal is lined up to go through.
      Newcastle’s head of recruitment Steve Nickson was also at the Celtic game.
      But he was keeping an eye on the Scottish side’s 21-year-old midfielder Matt O’Riley, who is also liked by Crystal Palace.
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      Nkunku isn’t the only RB Leipzig star in Chelsea’s sights.
      Reports claim the Blues remain eager on teammate Josko Gvardiol.
      Former boss Thomas Tuchel wanted the Croatian defender last summer.
      An offer was put in with a view to Gvardiol joining next year.
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      But Leipzig rejected Chelsea’s bid before handing the centre-back a new deal.
      However, the Blues would still like to bring Gvardiol to Stamford Bridge.
      It’s reckoned Todd Boehly is having regular meetings with his Leipzig counterparts to get a deal done.
      And Chelsea could end up paying a mammoth £80million as they look to rebuild their defence under Graham Potter. More

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      How Chelsea could line up vs Aston Villa with Reece James OUT injured but Hakim Ziyech in line for return to squad

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      REECE JAMES will miss Chelsea’s trip to Aston Villa on Sunday but Hakim Ziyech could return to the squad after illness.Chelsea academy graduate James, 22, went off injured in the 2-0 Champions League win over AC Milan on Tuesday.
      Azpilicueta could start with James nursing a knee injury
      James could miss the World Cup and will see a specialist this weekendCredit: Getty
      Ziyech is returning from illnessCredit: Getty
      However, the injury to the right-back’s knee could be worse than originally feared, according to the Daily Mail.
      And England international James could miss the World Cup as a result.
      Responding to the report, Blues boss Graham Potter revealed James is set to see a specialist over the weekend.
      Potter also said James “felt not too bad” on Thursday, and wants to avoid “looking into the doomsday scenario” until there’s official confirmation.
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      Regardless of James’ visit to the specialist, he will miss Chelsea’s trip to Villa Park.
      Chelsea head into the fixture unbeaten under Potter.
      The Blues are sat fourth in the Premier League, but are eight points off table-toppers Arsenal.
      James’ absence could allow Trevoh Chalobah to start his fourth game of the season as part of a back three alongside Thiago Silva and Kalidou Koulibaly.
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      The trio will protect Kepa Arrizabalaga in between the sticks.
      Cesar Azpilicueta could operate at wing-back, where James would typcially play.
      Ben Chilwell is continuing his return to regular first-team football in a boost to his World Cup chances.
      Potter could look to shake things up in midfield and go with Mateo Kovacic and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
      N’Golo Kante remains out with a hamstring injury.
      Mason Mount will keep his place and in a twist, Hakim Ziyech could be handed a start, providing support to Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang.
      Ziyech missed the trip to Milan through illness.
      Alternatively, Marc Cucurella could start in the back three ahead of Koulibaly.
      San Siro goal-scorer Jorginho could keep his place, partnering Kovacic.
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      Armando Broja could be handed a rare start having scored in his last appearance against Wolves.
      And Christian Pulisic could come in for Ziyech if the Moroccan isn’t fit enough to start.
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      Chelsea CONFIRM new head of recruitment as transfer guru Joe Shields joins from Southampton in major boardroom shake-up

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      CHELSEA have appointed Southampton’s Joe Shields as their new director of recruitment.The Blues have reshaped both their hierarchy and transfer strategy following Todd Boehly’s takeover.
      Joe Shields is Chelsea’s new director of recruitmentCredit: Twitter
      Bruce Buck, Marina Granovskaia and Petr Cech have all left Chelsea so far.
      Now the West Londoners have brought in Shields from Southampton after his impressive work at Saints and Manchester City before them.
      Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl let slip the news in his pre-West Ham press conference, saying: “He came in August and he left in October.
      “It’s not a big loss for this club because the impact he had in the six weeks was not the biggest.
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      “We are not in the situation where we fall into depression.”
      The Blues’ new owner is believed to have been particularly impressed with the signing of Romeo Lavia, who moved to St Mary’s from City last summer.
      Lavia arrived with three other young talents Juan Larios, Sam Edozie and Gavin Bazunu.
      Shields only joined Southampton as chief scout in July after nine years at the Etihad working in City’s scouting and recruitment department.
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      The experienced scout has also previously worked at Crystal Palace and Fulham in similar roles.
      But his departure angered Southampton, who were left furious with how Chelsea handled their approach.
      The Stamford Bridge club are still searching for a new technical director.
      The latest name linked is ex-RB Leipzig chief Christopher Vivell after he was sacked by the Bundesliga club.
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      The Blues are also looking for a new sporting director and Norwich’s Stuart Webber is among their candidates.
      Chelsea are back in action on Sunday as they take on Aston Villa in the Premier League. More