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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

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      Chelsea ‘keen to kick-off contract negotiations with Mateo Kovacic amid superb form with Kante and Jorginho set to quit’

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      CHELSEA want to kick-off contract negotiations with Mateo Kovacic, according to reports.The Croatian has emerged as a key man in the heart of Graham Potter’s midfield in recent weeks.
      Chelsea want to extend Mateo Kovacic’s stayCredit: Getty
      Amid uncertainty surrounding Kovacic’s fellow midfield stalwarts N’Golo Kante and Jorginho, the Blues want to tie the 28-year-old down.
      Both Kante and Jorginho are set to be out of contract at the end of the season, with neither close to signing an extension at present.
      Kovacic, meanwhile, is contracted until 2024.
      According to the Standard, the Blues want to enter talks with the former Real Madrid man after the World Cup, with a view to getting a deal signed early next year.
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      They add that Kovacic would be happy to extend his deal, having settled well in West London.
      He lives in the capital with wife Izabel and their two-year-old son.
      Kovacic joined Chelsea on an initial loan deal in 2018, before making the move permanent a year later.
      He has played under Maurizio Sarri, Frank Lampard, Thomas Tuchel and now Potter at Stamford Bridge, making himself a key man for all of them.
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      The midfielder has made 197 appearances for Chelsea, most notably helping them win the Champions League in 2020.
      It was his fourth triumph in the competition, having won it three times with Madrid.
      Kovacic, who has won 83 caps for his country, suffered with knee problems earlier this season – but Chelsea are relaxed over his injury situation.
      Regular midfield partner Kante is set to be out for the next four months after suffering a recurrence of his hamstring injury.
      The Frenchman, 31, hasn’t featured since August.
      N’Golo Kante briefly returned to training earlier this month before suffering a setbackCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea ace Kai Havertz approached by Bayern Munich over transfer last summer but Blues star opted to stay

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      CHELSEA star Kai Havertz was reportedly approached by Bayern Munich over a transfer last summer.But the German remained faithful to the Blues by rejecting a return to his homeland.
      Chelsea star Kai Havertz rejected a move to Bayern Munich over the summerCredit: PA
      Sport Bild claims Bayern turned to Havertz after losing Robert Lewandowski to Barcelona.
      Despite landing Sadio Mane from Liverpool, club chiefs remained desperate to find someone capable of filling the No9 role.
      Bayern were strongly linked with a move for Tottenham star and England captain Harry Kane.
      But he remained committed to Antonio Conte’s project for this season.
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      Bayern eventually turned to Havertz, despite him netting just 14 times in all competitions last term.
      The 23-year-old was more prolific during his time at Bayer Leverkusen, scoring 38 goals in his final two years.
      And Allianz Arena chiefs felt Havertz ticked all the right boxes for Julian Nagelsmann’s fluid system.
      But despite seeing compatriot Timo Werner leave Chelsea for a return to RB Leipzig, Havertz opted to stay put.
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      He has since found himself utilised as a squad player under Graham Potter, scoring three times in 15 games.
      Havertz’s latest proved to be Chelsea’s winner against RB Salzburg on Tuesday.
      And he will be hoping for another start when the Blues travel to Potter’s former side Brighton on Saturday. More

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      Chelsea appoint Joe Shields as new transfer guru from Southampton to help find up-and-coming talent ahead of rivals

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      CHELSEA have confirmed the appointment of Joe Shields as their new transfer guru.The talent-spotter joins from Southampton after Ralph Hasenhuttl revealed the move earlier this month.
      Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of transfer guru Joe Shields from SouthamptonCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      And Shields’ official new role at Chelsea is Co-Director of Recruitment and Talent.
      He only joined Saints as chief scout in July after nine years at Manchester City.
      Shields raided his old side for top youngsters including Romeo Lavia and Gavin Bazunu.
      And Chelsea owner Todd Boehly hopes Shields can use his analytical skills to identify more top young talent.
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      Boehly and co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali said: “Joe is another great addition to Chelsea, and we’re thrilled to have him on board. 
      “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. 
      “Joe has a great track record and understanding of the game and emerging talent. 
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      “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. More

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      Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal boost as in-demand Lille ace Jonathan David reveals he’s keen on transfer to ‘massive club’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED, Chelsea and Arsenal have received a huge boost after Lille target Jonathan David admitted being keen on a “massive club”. The Canadian is a man in form and is attracting huge attention from some of the biggest Premier League clubs.
      Jonathan David’s stepped-up his performances this season and wows fans regularly in FranceCredit: Getty
      The star is consistently linked with a move away and did little to play down his own hopes of a move.
      He made it clear he dreamt of a trip to one of Europe’s most decorated leagues in the future, opening the door to a big move.
      David told Football Daily: “Yeah, you know for me, I was always watching European football on TV.
      “So, for me that was always the goal. For me it was, I only wanted to go to Europe.
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      “The next step is always growing, having more ambition, a bigger club I think. Every player wants to play for a massive club in their life. So I think if I had the chance to do it, I’ll go for it for sure.
      “I think they’re two different leagues [the Premier League and La Liga]. But I think I can adapt to both for sure. And I think with the experience that I’ve had here in France, it will help me a lot if I need to adapt to some place else a lot faster.
      “So yeah I think both leagues suit me.”
      Chelsea have been heavily linked with David, with reports suggesting the forward could be Graham Potter’s first season.
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      A big move would represent another step in the 22-year-old’s journey who move to Lille from Belgium side Gent in 2020.
      This season he has caught attention after scoring nine goals and assisting three in his first 12 Ligue 1 games.
      Lille sit 6th in the French division having won their last three. More

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      Chelsea star Christian Pulisic told to follow Timo Werner’s advice and QUIT club by Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher

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      CHRISTIAN PULISIC should follow in Timo Werner’s footsteps by QUITTING Chelsea.That’s according to Jamie Carragher, who reckons the American stands a better chance of becoming a top-level player at a “smaller” club.
      Jamie Carragher has advised Christian Pulisic to quit Chelsea for the sake of his careerCredit: Rex
      Carragher points to Timo Werner’s resurgence at RB Leipzig as an exampleCredit: Getty
      Pulisic, 24, is in his fourth season at Chelsea after a £58million move from Borussia Dortmund.
      But he is yet to take Stamford Bridge by storm after suffering numerous injury setbacks.
      And after failing to win over Thomas Tuchel, Pulisic continues to be an outside squad player under Graham Potter.
      Over the summer, the winger saw fellow misfit Timo Werner ditch Chelsea for a return to RB Leipzig.
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      The German has since scored eight goals this term – seven more than Pulisic.
      And Carragher believes the time has come for the USA captain to start considering his own future.
      Liverpool’s former captain claims Pulisic could reach greater heights as a player if he can be the star man for a lower-ranking club.
      Carragher points to Werner’s new-found form at Leipzig as inspiration for Pulisic.
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      But he admits flexible boss Potter could yet provide more opportunities after starting the forward in last night’s Champions League win at RB Salzburg.
      Carragher told CBS: “100 per cent [Pulisic should consider a smaller club].
      “A lot of footballers are different, I do scratch my head when I see certain players at clubs for a long time and they never really get into the team.
      “And that’s why I think Thierry [Henry] is saying he respects Timo Werner. Rather than just sitting on the bench another year or two he’s gone back to somewhere where he’s going to play week in, week out.
      “And I just think Pulisic is sort of at that stage now where there’s been a few managerial changes.
      “It looks like he’s getting more of a chance with Potter, but not just him, I think Graham Potter is a manager who changes it every game so everyone is getting a chance.
      “So he may feel like he’s getting more of an opportunity to prove to the manager he can be in that recognised 11.
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      “But he’s been there a few years now, it hasn’t quite happened for him for whatever reason, and maybe Dortmund is a level down from Chelsea who are a team who are trying to win the Champions League – we know Pulisic was part of that win.
      “But eventually you have to make that decision. I don’t think you can continue to be in that position that he’s been in for the last two or three years.” More

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      Chelsea in transfer battle with Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich for Palmeiras’ Brazilian wonderkid Endrick

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      CHELSEA are plotting a move for Palmeiras wonderkid Endrick, according to reports.There are believed to be several European giants tracking the 16-year-old.
      Chelsea and PSG want to sign Palmeiras wonderkid EndrickCredit: Reuters
      The youngster has broken into the Palmeiras first-team this season and is very highly rated by the Brazilian side.
      Chelsea have been interested in the striker for some time, according to Brazilian journalist Jorge Nicola.
      He also claims Endrick has a release clause of just £35million, though could be sold for less.
      Paris Saint-Germain are another side reported to be very keen on Endrick and are preparing a £25m bid.
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      Transfer chief Luis Campos was in Brazil over the weekend to speak to Palmeiras boss Abel Ferreira about the possibility of signing Endrick.
      Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Barcelona are also said to be showing an interest in the wonderkid and sent scouts to watch him in action.
      The forward has shown a lot of early promise this season with eight goals in 11 games in all competitions.
      Another Brazilian who moved from Palmeiras to the Premier League, Gabriel Jesus, was not as prolific as Endrick in Brazil’s Serie A, having scored four goals in 20 games in his debut season.
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      However, reports claim Endrick will not move to Europe before he is 18-years-old.
      That means the battle between Chelsea and PSG could rumble on unless his release clause is activated soon. More

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      Chelsea ready to send £12m keeper Gabriel Slonina out on loan transfer already after Kepa’s resurgence in goal

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      CHELSEA are ready to send reserve goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina out on loan amid Kepa Arrizabalaga’s resurgence. The Spanish keeper was once a laughing stock at Stamford Bridge and made a series of high-profile mistakes after his big-money move in 2018.
      Slonina may need to be patient for first-team opportunities at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      The goalie briefly developed a reputation as a penalty expert before an unfortunate incident in the League Cup final last season once again left him being ridiculed.
      But he has experienced a sudden return to form after returning from the Chelsea bench.
      An injury to out-of-form Edouard Mendy opened the door for Kepa to return.
      And while his opening performances were steady, Kepa really announced his return with a stunning string of saves against Villa.
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      His form has kept Mendy on the bench, and means Chelsea have two capable goalkeepers ready to rotate during the busy pre-World Cup schedule.
      The Evening Standard report that there is now the possibility of another loan move for Slonina amid Kepa’s upturn in form.
      The young American keeper signed a six-year deal in August and was one of a number of summer signings.
      Although he is highly-rated, it would likely be difficult for the 18-year-old to hold down a regular place in goal once he returns from his loan to the MLS in January.
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      He did train with the first-team for the first time this week under Graham Potter during a trip to London.
      The club are believed to be exploring loan options in the Championship or in Europe.
      Slonina is in contention to be in the USA squad for the World Cup and will be looking to impress in his final months at Chicago Fire.
      Kepa is also on a mission to work his way into his international squad for Qatar.
      The Spaniard’s recent form may have done him plenty of favours, with the performance against Villa followed up with decent saves in draws against Brentford and Manchester United. More