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      AC Milan join Barcelona in transfer chase for Chelsea star Jorginho who could leave for FREE in summer

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      THE future for Jorginho is heating up after AC Milan reportedly entered the transfer race to sign him next summer.Chelsea star Jorginho is free to leave the club when if his contract is not renewed by next summer.
      Jorginho celebrates a man of the match award after Chelsea’s win over SalzburgCredit: PA
      Barcelona have been an interested party for some time now.
      However, despite Barcelona’s long-term interest in the Italian who has reportedly already made a transfer commitment to them, they are no longer the only ones with an interest.
      According to Spanish outlet Sport, Serie A champions Milan are best-positioned alongside Barcelona to sign the 30-year-old.
      They report the two clubs have “taken the lead” and made “important moves” to push a deal through.
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      Barcelona want Jorginho as a replacement for legend Sergio Busquets, whose own contract is running out next summer as well.
      The pair play the same position and are both good on the ball, with the “Barcelona DNA” demanding technically proficient players.
      But Sport’s report indicates his next move could come down to the contract offered to him.
      In this sense, the Blaugrana are at an instant disadvantage due to their already soaring wage bill, their precarious finances, and the relatively low tax level in Italy.
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      Previous reports have suggested that Jorginho has already rejected a contract proposal from Chelsea due to wanting a package worth £150,000 per week.
      Jorginho has previous experience in Serie A, spending his entire career in Italy prior to his Chelsea move in 2018.
      Four of those years were spent at Napoli, with ex-boss Maurizio Sarri coaxing him into the Chelsea transfer. More

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      How Chelsea could line up if Graham Potter gets top transfer targets Jude Bellingham and Leandro Trossard in overhaul

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      GRAHAM POTTER is looking to mould Chelsea in his image with the likes of Jude Bellingham and Leandro Trossard among his top transfer targets.The Englishman, 47, took over at Stamford Bridge from Thomas Tuchel following a £253million summer spending spree.
      Trossard’s contract at Brighton expires next summerCredit: Getty
      Bellingham is seen as the long-term midfielder for the BluesCredit: Getty
      Big money signings included Wesley Fofana from Leicester City and Marc Cucurella from Brighton.
      Money was also spent on snapping up serial Premier League winner Raheem Sterling and defender Kalidou Koulibaly.
      Despite working with a squad he inherited, Potter has got off to a good start to life at Chelsea.
      After ten games managed, he has six wins, three draws and one loss.
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      In fact, his first defeat came against former club Brighton, who stuck four past the Blues with Kai Havertz pulling one back for Potter’s men.
      Trossard scored in the demolition of Chelsea, and it may boost his chances of joining Potter at Stamford Bridge.
      The Belgium star, 27, has a contract at the Seagulls until the end of the season.
      He can either walk out for a smaller fee in January, or seal a summer free transfer.
      Trossard could play as a wing-back while Bellingham mans the midfield
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      Potter reportedly wants the £30m man as a wing-back option.
      Chelsea have tried the likes of Sterling, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Christian Pulisic on the flank of a five-man defence in recent weeks following an injury to Reece James.
      But once James returns, Trossard could play just ahead of him on the right.
      James could then play alongside Thiago Silva and Cucurella in a back three with Ben Chilwell on the left.
      Trossard would also provide good attacking support for Mason Mount, Sterling and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      Significant changes in midfield could also be coming in the next transfer window or two.
      The Blues very much remain interested in Borussia Dortmund and England wonderkid Jude Bellingham.
      The 19-year-old has taken another step up in his career by captaining Dortmund on a number of occasions this season.
      He is also a nailed-on starter for Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions at the winter World Cup in Qatar.
      Bellingham has also notched a number of important Champions League goals this term.
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      Chelsea ace N’Golo Kante continues to struggle with injury while Jorginho is out of contract in the summer.
      Bellingham could be a long-term partner for Mateo Kovacic.
      Juventus’ Adrien Rabiot has also been linked with a January transfers.
      The Frenchman was in talks with a switch to the Premier League in the summer but Manchester United couldn’t seal a move.
      Rabiot could partner Bellingham.
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      Wolves right-back Nelson Semedo is also being looked at.
      Semedo’s arrival could allow Trossard to play in a more advanced position.
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      Chelsea launch £30m Leandro Trossard transfer move with Graham Potter looking to raid old club Brighton for winger

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      CHELSEA are reportedly interested in signing Brighton winger Leandro Trossard for £30million.The 27-year-old Belgian has made a sensational start to the season for the Seagulls.
      Trossard has made a superb start to the Premier League campaignCredit: Getty
      He has scored seven goals in 12 Premier League matches, with only Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Aleksandar Mitrovic and Ivan Toney hitting the back of the net more.
      According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, his form has caught the attention of Chelsea who are keen to bring him to Stamford Bridge.
      Manager Graham Potter, who coached Trossard at Brighton before leaving for the Blues in September, is believed to want him as a wingback option.
      Chelsea have tried the likes of Raheem Sterling, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Christian Pulisic on the flank of a five-man defence in recent weeks following the injury to Reece James.
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      And Trossard could be the perfect fit to play in that role as he was previously utilised there when Potter was at Brighton.
      His current contract expires in the summer, although the south-coast outfit do have the option of extending his deal for an extra year.

      But he is not expected to be as expensive as Marc Cucurella – who moved from Brighton to Chelsea for £62m in the summer.
      However, the Blues are not the only club thought to be interested in Trossard.
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      Newcastle are also said to be keen on the Belgian star – who joined Brighton from Genk back in 2019.
      He has played a total of 116 games for the Seagulls, contributing 25 goals and 13 assists.
      Trossard has also been capped 21 times for the Belgian national team, netting five times.
      Just three points currently separate Chelsea and Brighton in the Premier League table, with Potter’s men in sixth and Roberto De Zerbi’s side in eighth. More

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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