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      Chelsea send injured England defender Reece James to Dubai as he fights to save World Cup dream

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      REECE JAMES has not given up on realising his England World Cup dream. The defender has flown out to Dubai in a last-ditch effort to help speed along his rehabilitation from a knee injury he suffered in Chelsea’s 2-0 win against AC Milan.
      Reece James remains hopeful he can beat the clock and make it to the World CupCredit: Simon Jones
      James suffered a knee injury on October 11Credit: PA
      The Chelsea star is in a race against time to prove his fitness and be picked for Gareth Southgate’s 26-man England squad to go to Qatar.
      James was given an eight-week timeline to fully recover from his injury, with the Three Lions squad due to be picked in half that time.
      Southgate is due to name his squad on November 10 but could face the hard choice of having to leave first-choice right wing-back James at home.
      James, 22, has been accompanied by fellow Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana.
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      Fofana is also hoping to save his World Cup dream and earn a call-up to the French national team – who are the reigning champions after winning in 2018.
      He is similarly suffering from a knee injury sustained against Milan, though the former Leicester star’s came during the 3-0 victory over the Italians at Stamford Bridge.
      In a club statement, Chelsea said: “Reece James and Wesley Fofana will continue their rehabilitation programmes this week in Dubai.
      “A member of the Chelsea medical department will accompany them.”
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      James had been in inspired form for Chelsea prior to the injury, and Graham Potter’s side are now clearly lacking the thrust and defensive nous he provides on the right flank.
      The fitness of Kyle Walker has already been a major cause for concern for England, and with James also facing an uphill battle to be fit it could see Kieran Trippier drafted into the first team.
      Meanwhile, Trent Alexander-Arnold could now find a place in the squad despite his less-than-stellar form this season.
      Bukayo Saka has also given England an injury boost after an injury scare during Arsenal’s 5-0 win over Nottingham Forest.
      In an exclusive interview with SunSport, James recently opened up about vile racist abuse he has previously received from online trolls.
      Wesley Fofana is accompanying James on the journey to DubaiCredit: PA More

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      Real Madrid on brink of Raheem Sterling transfer but lost out to Chelsea due to non-EU cap.. as THREE spots now open up

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      REAL MADRID reportedly came close to signing Raheem Sterling in a sensational summer transfer earlier this year before losing out to Chelsea.Sterling, 27, left Manchester City to join Chelsea in a £50million transfer in July.
      Sterling was on the verge of joining Real MadridCredit: Getty
      However, according to Spanish outlet AS, he almost signed for Real Madrid instead.
      Shortly after Man City agreed to sell him, Sterling was offered to the La Liga champions.
      While Real Madrid chiefs were keen on the move, they were also aware that it was impossible to complete because all three of their non-EU player spots had already been filled by Brazilian trio Eder Militao, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo.
      This also prevented then-Man City star Gabriel Jesus from joining the club.
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      As a result, Sterling swapped the Etihad for Stamford Bridge while Jesus made a £45m move to Arsenal.
      Despite already missing out on two key signings, Real Madrid were handed a huge boost on Friday as Vinicius, Rodrygo and Militao were all granted Spanish citizenship.
      All three non-EU player spots are now free as a result.
      Real Madrid fans are now convinced that this opens up the opportunity for the club to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund.
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      The Spanish giants are confident that they will win the transfer race for the 19-year-old next summer despite facing competition from the likes of Man City, Manchester United and Liverpool.
      Bellingham has scored nine goals in 19 appearances for Borussia Dortmund so far this season. More

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      ‘Difficult at a club like Chelsea’ – USA boss hints Christian Pulisic could quit and has his say on odd wing-back role

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      USA coach Gregg Berhalter has hinted Christian Pulisic could leave Chelsea due to the difficult circumstances of playing for the club.Pulisic has struggled for consistent form since his transfer to Stamford Bridge in 2019.
      Christian Pulisic impressed in his last game at wing-backCredit: Getty
      And under new boss Graham Potter the American has been converted into a new role at wing-back.
      However, this is not a move Berhalter agrees with for his captain.
      Speaking to The Times, he said: “I’ve seen his transformation as a person and as a player and it’s been really fun to watch. 
      “It’s difficult when you’re at a club like Chelsea and in any given summer they can bring in hundreds of millions of dollars worth of players and he keeps fighting to get his place.
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      “I’ve got a lot of respect for Christian and I think he’s done a fantastic job.
      “He’s not a wingback but, listen, every manager likes to try things and sometimes go, “OK this is how it can bring out the best in the player” and sometimes they’re absolutely right — you take a player like that and he’s a transformation at that position. 
      “Graham Potter is well within his rights to be doing stuff like this now, why not? Give it a try. Since he [Potter] has been there, they’ve been doing a good job.
      “What I see is every manager eventually trusts that he’s going to give 100 per cent effort in training and he’s going to be there for the team when they need him.”
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      Pulisic was linked with a move away from Chelsea over the summer to try and reignite his stuttering career, with Manchester United tying to secure a loan move for him.
      However, following an injury to Reece James that is set to keep him out of the World Cup, Pulisic has been drafted in as the replacement at right wing-back.
      And Pulisic chipped inn with an assist during his 75 minutes on the pitch against RB Salzburg in the Champions League. More

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      ‘Very disappointed by it’ – Edson Alvarez frustrated by Chelsea transfer collapse and takes brutal swipe at Ajax

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      AJAX star Edson Alvarez has taken a brutal swipe at his club amid interest from Chelsea. The Mexican international revealed that the Blues came in for him over the summer and the Eredivisie side rejected the move.
      Edson Alvarez has made a dig at AjaxCredit: Getty
      This upset Alvarez, who has also been the subject of interest from Barcelona and Manchester United, and he hit out at Ajax suggesting are not a big club.
      He told ESPN: “I am very disappointed about it. But I am convinced that one day a big club will come.
      “We never expected Chelsea to put in another bid at the end of August. It was a difficult situation.
      “They [Ajax] didn’t have a player in my position. Of course I fought as far as I could [to leave]. I didn’t want to do that too much.
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      “Because I know the responsibility I have within the club. Ajax couldn’t do anything.”
      Some fans of the Amsterdam based side are unhappy with his the 25-year-old’s comments.
      He has been an integral part of the team making 16 appearances this season and he started all five of their Champions League ties.
      The defensive midfielder has a contract that runs until 2025 that may prevent him forcing a move out of Ajax.
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      The Dutch side sold Lisandro Martinez and Antony to United over the summer and were reluctant to sell anymore stars after unwillingly letting them go.
      Antony reportedly went on strike and begged the club to let him depart as he forced a move in the latter stages of the window.
      Ajax are set to drop into the Europa League after finishing behind Napoli and Liverpool in the Champions League group stage which may impact their ability to keep stars like Alvarez happy. More

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      Barcelona eye Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante as replacement for Sergio Busquets with France star a free transfer next summer

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      BARCELONA are considering a move for Chelsea star N’Golo Kante, according to reports.The Catalan giants are set to be in the market for a midfielder next summer, when Sergio Busquets leaves.
      N’Golo Kante has only played twice this seasonCredit: AFP
      The legendary Spaniard has outlined his intention to depart his boyhood club upon the conclusion of his deal.
      According to Spanish outlet Relevo, Kante is Barca’s No1 target to replace Busquets.
      The Frenchman has played just twice for Chelsea this season, having suffered a hamstring injury against Tottenham in August.
      He briefly returned to training earlier this month, before suffering a devastating setback that will rule him out of the World Cup.
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      Kante, 31, is set to be out for four months – further complicating his contract situation at Stamford Bridge.
      The 2018 World Cup winner’s current contract expires at the end of this season – and he wants a three-year deal with an option for a fourth to renew.
      Chelsea are reluctant to offer him that length of deal, given his injury woes.
      Kante is reportedly willing to join Tottenham or Arsenal if he doesn’t get the deal he covets in West London.
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      But he could also move to Spain.
      In their hunt to replace Busquets, Barca have been linked with Ajax star Edson Alvarez.
      Although they will have to compete with Manchester United and Chelsea for his signature.
      On Kante’s latest injury setback, Blues boss Graham Potter said: “Again he’s due to see a consultant at the weekend. It’s a setback so it’s not good news. But anything other than that, at this stage I can’t give you any more.
      “Historically, there are things which have happened which are a concern and we need to get the bottom of that.
      “It’s a setback in the last stage of his rehab so again that’s worrying. But all we can do is get the right diagnosis, the right consultation and then try help him get back to full fitness and enjoying his football.”
      Sergio Busquets is set to leave Barcelona at the end of the seasonCredit: AP More

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      ‘I want to go’ – Chelsea target Arsen Zakharyan confirms he’s keen on transfer and is determined to break into first XI

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      CHELSEA transfer target Arsen Zakharyan has confirmed he’s keen on a transfer to Stamford Bridge and is determined to make his mark on the first-team.The Blues were believed to be closing in on a summer transfer for the 19-year-old Dynamo Moscow midfielder.
      Arsen Zakharyan has admitted he wants to seal a transfer to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      However, a £12.6million transfer was BLOCKED by British sanctions placed on Russia.
      There was also the expected difficulty in obtaining a work permit for Zakharyan from the Home Office.
      Despite this, Zakharyan is determined to seal a dream transfer to Chelsea and break into the first-team.
      Zakharyan told Russia’s Comment Show: “My agents and my club have told me that a request has come from Chelsea.
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      “I have directly said my position is that I want to join Chelsea.
      “I know that there is a good competition in my position with Mount, Havertz, Gallagher, so I don’t mind going on loan to adapt to the European league.
      “I was stressed because I wanted this transfer.
      “Right now I have Chelsea and I want to go to Chelsea.
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      “I know that other clubs are interested in me, I am proud of that but I want to go to Chelsea.”
      The technical midfielder is enjoying a successful campaign.
      He has three goals and five assists across all competitions this term. More

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      ‘You think Man Utd and Chelsea are in transition?’ – Spurs boss Antonio Conte slams claims rivals are a work-in-progress

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      ANTONIO CONTE has mocked the suggestion that Tottenham’s rivals are “in transition”.Chelsea and Manchester United are two of the clubs chasing down Spurs in the Premier League after the North London club’s impressive start to the season.
      Tottenham face a trip to Bournemouth tomorrow after back-to-back Premier League defeatsCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag is attempting to mould Man United in his image after the underwhelming Ole Gunnar Solskjaer eraCredit: Getty
      Graham Potter is still unbeaten in all competitions since taking over as Chelsea boss last monthCredit: Getty
      Whereas both of them appointed new managers over the last few month, Conte is approaching his first anniversary as boss at Tottenham after a rollercoaster 12 months.
      But the Italian manager, without a win in his last three, has rubbished suggestions that the clubs Tottenham are ahead of are works-in-progress.
      When asked if Spurs could take advantage of the two clubs this season, Conte said: “If Chelsea are in transition after they won the Champions League two years ago and last season they won the World Cup, United two years ago finished second.
      “If these clubs that can invest a lot of money are in transition, I don’t know who are the title contenders?
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      “In November, we were ninth. We were playing Conference League, and you think United and Chelsea are in transition? With [Cristiano] Ronaldo, [Raphael] Varane, [Jadon] Sancho, in transition? I hope to be in transition this way.”
      It has been a busy year for Conte as he attempts to make Tottenham competitive again.
      The ex-Blues boss brought in a raft of summer signings to build on the savvy business he did in his first window.
      And while the results have not been bad, some fans have been left unconvinced by the brand of football played by Spurs.
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      Manchester United begun a new era when Erik ten Hag formally took over.
      After a horror start, the Dutchman has steadied the ship as he looks close the gap between the red and blue half of Manchester.
      And Chelsea brutally sacked Thomas Tuchel in September and replaced him with Graham Potter.
      The managerial change came on top of off-the-field unrest as Roman Abramovich sold the club after almost 20 years of ownership to American Todd Boehly and the Clearlake Consortium. More

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      Jorginho ‘makes Barcelona commitment’ with Chelsea star ‘to refuse all transfer offers until hearing Catalans’ proposal’

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      JORGINHO has made a transfer commitment to Barcelona, according to reports.And it is said the midfielder will refuse everything until he hears the offer from the Nou Camp.
      Jorginho is interested in a move to Barcelona next yearCredit: PA
      Jorginho is set to become a free agent in the summer when his Chelsea contract expires.
      According to Sport in Spain, he is determined to hold back on making any decisions so he can assess the possibility of heading to Barca.
      However, he wants his future all sorted by January – but will have a month off in three weeks due to Italy’s failure to qualify for the World Cup.
      Despite the Spanish giant’s financial chaos – the club are in £1billion of doubt – and spending £150million in the summer, Barcelona are still hopeful of adding new additions in 2023.
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      Director of football Mateu Alemany has identified out-of-contract players as the ideal signings to bring them in on a cut-price deal.
      And 30-year-old Jorginho fits the bill.
      It is reported the Italian international’s agent Joao Santos has already met with Barcelona to discuss a possible deal.
      However, signing Jorginho depends on a variety of factors – namely the futures of midfielders Frenkie de Jong and Sergio Busquets and whether or not Barca go back in for Bernardo Silva.
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      There is also interest in Jorginho from Juventus – four-and-a-half years after the central midfielder left Serie A side Napoli to join Chelsea for £57.4m.
      In his four seasons at Stamford Bridge, he has racked up more than 200 appearances and won the Champions League, Europa League, Super Cup and Club World Cup – as well as the Euros with Italy.
      Jorginho could still stay at Chelsea, though, if the Blues make a new offer.
      He has already allegedly rejected one contract as he wants improved £150,000-a-week wages. More