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      Chelsea holding sporting director interviews this week after collapse of Salzburg transfer chief Christoph Freund deal

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      CHELSEA will hold a round of interviews this week as Todd Boehly looks to name a new sporting director.The Blues held talks with RB Salzburg’s Christoph Freund last month.
      Todd Boehly became Chelsea owner back in June
      Freund was at Stamford Bridge less than two weeks ago for the Austrian outfit’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the Champions League.
      But the 45-year-old won’t be returning to West London on a permanent basis after he confirmed he’ll be staying with Salzburg.
      He said: “When a club like Chelsea is interested in you, it is a big honour not just for you, but also for the work of the club in general.
      “But I’ve come to the conclusion that FC Red Bull Salzburg is the best place for me.”
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      As a result co-owner Boehly – who was also looking at former Liverpool executive Michael Edwards – is still hoping to fill the role.
      The American has been working as an interim sporting director since buying the club in the summer.
      But according to The Athletic, a series of meetings are set to be held this week.
      The Mirror have claimed that PSG’s Luis Campos, Sevilla’s Monchi, Atalanta’s Lee Congerton, Benfica’s Rui Pedro Braz and Leeds’ Victor Orta are all in the running for the job.
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      Meanwhile, Chelsea geared up for their return to Champions League action with a crucial three points against Crystal Palace on Saturday.
      Graham Potter’s side are currently bottom of Group E after picking up just one point from their opening two fixtures.
      But the Blues will join leaders AC Milan on four points if they beat the Italian giants on Wednesday. More

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      Chelsea will FAIL TO QUALIFY for Champions League last 16 if they don’t beat AC Milan this week, warns Aubameyang

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      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG has declared Chelsea’s Champions League clash with AC Milan is a must win if they are to qualify from their group.Graham Potter’s side are bottom of Group E and without a win after their first two games in Europe this season.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubmaeyang has warned Chelsea ahead of the clash with AC MilanCredit: Getty
      Chelsea star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang claims they won’t qualify if they don’t beat AC MilanCredit: Getty
      Former boss Thomas Tuchel was sacked after their Champions League opener, a shock 1-0 defeat with Dinamo Zagreb, while Potter started his Chelsea tenure with a 1-1 home draw to Red Bull Salzburg.
      The Blues now host Milan, Aubameyang’s former club, at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday before heading to the San Siro next week.
      The Rossoneri are top of the group, three points clear of Chelsea ahead of the double-header.
      Aubameyang said: “Maybe we will get our first three points at home.
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      “I think this is really important – if we want to qualify we have to win the game.
      “These two games are key and we will have to show character like we did against Crystal Palace on Saturday and win those two games.”
      Aubameyang bagged his first Chelsea goal in the comeback win against Palace over the weekend.
      The ex-Arsenal striker fired home a superb first-time finish to level the scores and go into the Champions League meeting on a high.
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      Before joining Chelsea, the Gabon international had not played in a Champions League game since 2017, with Arsenal only ever reaching the Europa League during his time in north London.
      And the 33-year-old is relishing the big nights once more.
      He said: “Now I have them back again so I have to show what I am capable of doing.” More

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      Chelsea ‘join Arsenal in Dusan Vlahovic transfer race as Juventus win just three of first eight games’

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      CHELSEA have reportedly joined Dusan Vlahovic’s growing list of suitors. Arsenal are long-term admirers of the prolific 6ft 3in Serbia striker and may now face competition from their London rivals.
      Dusan Vlahovic already has five goals and an assist for Juventus this seasonCredit: AFP
      The 22-year-old is thought to have snubbed the Gunners by joining Juventus from Fiorentina for £66million in January.
      And despite an underwhelming start to the season for the Old Lady in which they have won just three of their first eight Serie A games, Vlahovic has continued to build his growing reputation.
      The star averages just about a goal-every-other-game for club and country.
      He has 14 in 30 games for Juve, a total which includes five goals and an assist from seven outings in this campaign.
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      Now Graham Potter’s Blues might go for him as they continue to look for an option to fill the Romelu Lukaku-shaped hole in their side left by the big Belgium striker’s return on loan to Inter Milan.
      Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are also keen, according to Il Bianconero.
      Last month, it was reported the Gunners are lining up a fresh bid for the star in January.
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was said to be pushing the club’s board to splash out more than £100m to land Vlahovic and his Juve midfield team-mate Fabio Miretti.
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      And with the Italian giants seven points off the pace in Serie A, and Arsenal top of the Prem, the Perm giants will be hoping they will prove an attractive proposition in the new year.
      Vlahovic made his name as the first player in Fiorentina’s history to score more than 30 Serie A goals in one season.
      He also has eight goals in 16 games for his country. More

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      Chelsea ‘agree £52.7m transfer deal for RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku’ with player set to join next season

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      CHELSEA have reportedly agreed a deal for RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku.The Blues brought attacking reinforcements in during the summer including Raheem Sterling and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      Nkunku is set to join Chelsea in the summer after the Blues triggered his release clauseCredit: AP
      But new owner Todd Boehly seems keen to add even more players following the change of manager – with Thomas Tuchel replaced by Graham Potter.
      And according to The Athletic, Chelsea are now set to seal the transfer of Nkunku after activating his £52.7m release clause – with the player having signed a pre-contract agreement.
      The move is expected to see him remain at Leipzig until the end of the 2022/23 campaign.
      This is because his release clause does not become active until the summer.
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      But Chelsea are spending a bigger fee in advance to secure his services before other clubs can hijack the deal.
      Nkunku has contributed 55 goals and 48 assists in 148 games for Leipzig.
      He joined the German side in 2019 after coming through the ranks at Paris Saint-Germain.
      The attacker has also received eight caps for France following his debut back in March.
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      And he looks set to be included in Didier Deschamps’ squad for the upcoming Qatar World Cup.
      It is believed that Chelsea beat a number of English clubs to Nkunku’s signature.
      Back in June, he was linked with a move to Manchester United as well as a return to PSG.
      When quizzed on the interest, he told Telefoot: “It’s no secret. There are clubs interested in me. 
      “Yes it’s flattering, but it’s also flattering to have a club like Leipzig do everything to keep me as well.
      “I’ll have to reflect and make a decision. The World Cup is on the way and that’s another factor to take into account.”
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      Meanwhile, Chelsea have had a difficult start to the season, winning just three of their opening six Premier League matches.
      But they began to turn things around on Saturday as new head coach Potter clinched a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace in his first league game in charge. More

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      Chelsea were desperate to keep Christoper Nkunku medical secret with attacker’s transfer still not 100 per cent complete

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      CHELSEA were hoping to keep Christoper Nkunku’s medical at the club secret, according to reports. The RB Leipzig star underwent a preliminary examination and the Blues were keen that nobody found out about their early transfer moves.
      Christopher Nkunku attracted interest from Chelsea and Manchester United over the summerCredit: Reuters
      But the news was leaked that the medical happened a few weeks ago.
      Journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that all parties involved wanted to keep the discussions with Chelsea secret and the deal remains a long way from done.
      Graham Potter’s side and the Bundesliga club are yet to agree a fee.
      Nkunku, 24, apparently has a £53million release clause in his contract that Chelsea may have to trigger.
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      The Frenchman has eight caps for the national team and can play as a striker and an attacking midfielder with his versatility appealing to Potter.
      Nkunku has netted eight goals in 12 games this season continuing his exceptional form from the previous year.
      Last campaign he scored an incredible 35 goals and registered 20 assists in 52 matches as RB Leipzig qualified for the Champions League and won the German domestic cup.
      Chelsea owner Todd Boehly supposedly wanted to show Nkunku that he is desperate to sign him with the weirdly timed medical and the American wants to build a relationship with RB Leipzig.
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      The West Londoners have already been strongly linked with their centre-back Josko Gvardiol with Chelsea reportedly bidding £80million for him in the summer but a deal couldn’t be agreed.
      Additionally, Timo Werner was sold back to the club from Chelsea in the last window.
      Boehly is expected to continue pumping money into the club just as he did for Thomas Tuchel prior to his sacking. More

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      Former Chelsea talent spotter Scott McLachlan wanted by Crystal Palace chief to lead growing football group around world

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      CRYSTAL PALACE’S American money man David Blitzer is headhunting former Chelsea super spy Scott McLachlan.Blitzer wants someone to lead his growing football group — with clubs in Germany, Spain and Belgium as well as Real Salt Lake in MLS.
      Crystal Palace are headhunting former Chelsea super spy Scott McLachlanCredit: AFP
      He is keen to recruit top players for them.
      McLachlan is the man he fancies for the role after he left his position at Stamford Bridge.
      The Scot was at Chelsea for 11 years and has a big knowledge of foreign players and emerging talent.
      Meanwhile, the Blues are still on the hunt for a sporting director, after RB Salzburg’s Christoph Freund ruled himself out.
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      So they have reportedly made contact with Luis Campos with owner Todd Boehly keen to hire him.
      Campos is currently employed by Paris Saint-Germain having made the move to Parc des Princes in June to become their football advisor.

      Arsenal were linked with hiring the ex-Lille talent spotter in June 2021 following his huge success in Ligue 1.
      Meanwhile the ex-Portuguese gaffer held talks with Newcastle last year following their Saudi-backed £300million takeover.
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      And according to The Times, it is now Chelsea’s turn to try and persuade Campos in swapping France for England.
      It has been said that Boehly has already spoken with Campos about him coming to Stamford Bridge to work with new boss Graham Potter.
      And the American businessman wants Campos to spearhead their spending spree in the winter transfer window.
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      Liverpool line up £10m transfer for new Colombia wonderkid Jhon Duran, 18, from MLS but face competition from Chelsea

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      LIVERPOOL are chasing Colombia’s latest skilful star Jhon Duran as the Kop plan for the future.Speedy attacker Duran, 18, has just made his breakthrough into the national side after impressing in MLS with Chicago Fire.
      Liverpool are keen on new Colombia wonderkid Jhon DuranCredit: Getty
      Duran plays on the right but is tipped to move into the middle later in his career and he has the pace and trickery that fit the Anfield model.
      Liverpool already have the teenager’s compatriot Luis Diaz on the left side and Duran could be moved for quickly because of growing interest in him.
      Duran only came into the Chicago side this season and clubs in Spain and Germany are on his trail.
      His fee would not scare any of his admirers and may be around £10million plus extras.
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      Fire recently sold keeper Gabriel Slonina, also 18, to Chelsea for a similar price and would expect the same for their next discovery.
      Todd Boehly’s Blues spies are among those checking on Duran and with so many American owners in the Premier League, the Chicago cub is a name being discussed in high places.
      There would be no work permit issues either as Duran is now a full cap under new coach Nestor Lorenzo, having made his debut against Guatemala last week.
      His compatriot Diaz was in action as Liverpool drew 3-3 with Brighton on Saturday afternoon.
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      The Seagulls raced into a shock 2-0 lead through Leandro Trossard’s double, before a Roberto Firmino brace either side of half-time brought it back to 2-2.
      Adam Webster’s unfortunate own goal completed Liverpool’s turnaround, but there was still time for one last twist.
      Trossard completed his hat-trick late on to share the spoils, with Jurgen Klopp’s men falling 11 points behind the league leaders. More

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      Graham Potter ‘open to offering Romelu Lukaku another chance at Chelsea with pair set for talks over striker’s future’

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      ROMELU LUKAKU’S Chelsea career might not be dead and buried just yet.New boss Graham Potter is reportedly open to giving the £97.5million flop another chance at Stamford Bridge.
      Romelu Lukaku is on loan at Inter Milan from Chelsea for the campaignCredit: Getty
      Graham Potter is reportedly open to giving the striker a chance next seasonCredit: PA
      Lukaku, 29, was shipped off on loan to Inter Milan in the summer after underwhelming in his first season back with the Blues.
      The striker said it was “like coming home” after he ended his Stamford Bridge nightmare.
      But now Potter is set to hold talks with the Belgian ace regarding his future, according to ESPN.
      Discussions are reportedly set for the end of the season, when Lukaku’s loan with the Serie A giants expires.
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      The striker is claimed to be keen on making his temporary stay at San Siro a permanent one.
      But Inter do not have an option or obligation to sign him back for good.
      And Potter is thought to be open to Lukaku returning to the Premier League if no permanent deal is agreed.
      Lukaku scored 30 goals in 44 games the season before signing for Chelsea in a 3-5-2 system – Potter’s formation of choice.
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      Although a second loan stint back at Inter next season does remain another possibility.
      The striker quickly fell out of favour under Thomas Tuchel after arriving for nearly £100m, and hit out at the former manager in a highly controversial interview with Italian TV.
      Lukaku has struggled for injury since his loan switch back to Inter in the summer.
      He has played just three games so far this season, scoring one goal. More