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      Chelsea join Liverpool in Konrad Laimer transfer race as they plot sensational triple raid on RB Leipzig

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      CHELSEA want to sign Konrad Laimer in a triple raid of RB Leipzig next summer, according to reports.The Blues have agreed to pay Christopher Nkunku’s £53million release clause – with the Frenchman undergoing a secret medical last month.
      Konrad Laimer is on Chelsea’s radarCredit: Willie Vass
      Christopher Nkunku and Josko Gvardiol are both on Chelsea’s radarCredit: Getty
      They are also keen to sign 20-year-old RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol – having bid £80m for the Croatian during the summer.
      According to Bild, Chelsea are now hunting a THIRD RB Leipzig star in an almost unprecedented raid.
      They claim that the Blues are eager to sign midfielder Laimer on a free transfer.
      Laimer, 25, is set to be out of contract at the end of the season and has no desire to sign an extension.
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      Bayern Munich tried to sign him during the summer, with former RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann eager to reunite with the Austrian.
      The Bundesliga champions bid around £21m for Laimer, although RB Leipzig refused to budge from their £26m valuation.
      Bayern are still keen to do a deal next year, but Chelsea could have an ace up their sleeve.
      The Blues are set to appoint Christopher Vivell as their new technical director.
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      Vivell worked at RB Leipzig before being sacked following a meeting with Chelsea – and could play a key role in convincing Laimer to join.
      Liverpool may also be in the mix, having previously shown an interest in Laimer.
      Blues owner Todd Boehly has already spent over £250m on transfers since buying the club from Roman Abramovich earlier this year – with the lavish splurge set to continue in 2023. More

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      Chelsea ‘take shock lead in Jude Bellingham transfer race as they tell Borussia Dortmund they WILL pay over £87m’

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      CHELSEA have reportedly told Borussia Dortmund they are willing to pay over £87million to sign Jude Bellingham.The 19-year-old England ace is one of the hottest prospects in world football, with his stock set to rise further if he stars at the World Cup.
      Chelsea reportedly want to sign Borussia Dortmund sensation Jude BellinghamCredit: EPA
      And he is set to be at the centre of an almighty transfer tussle next summer.
      Chelsea though appear to have taken a shock lead in the race for his signature.
      The Blues are prepared to bid close to £90m to land Bellingham, according to German outlet Bild via Sport Witness.
      Borussia Dortmund midfielder Bellingham is said to be viewed as the “dream player” to bolster Graham Potter’s midfield.
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      There has been reported contact between the clubs, but Dortmund are claimed to be holding out for closer to £105m.
      Additions in the middle of the park could be necessary with Jorginho and N’Golo Kante both out of contract at the end of the season and linked with moves away.
      There is long-standing interest in Declan Rice, but Chelsea now have prioritised signing Bellingham over his Three Lions team-mate.
      Although new owner Todd Boehly will face competition from the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City for his signature.
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      While SunSport exclusively revealed last week that Real Madrid are confident of luring Bellingham to the Bernabeu.
      Boehly is planning a raid on the Bundesliga as he continues to splash the cash after a big summer of spending.
      The American businessman is said to regularly meet RB Leipzig chief Oliver Mintzlaff for coffee in London.
      Boehly reportedly wants to sign both Christopher Nkunku and Josko Gvardiol from the German side. More

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      Chelsea owner Boehly ‘regularly meets RB Leipzig chief for coffee in London as Blues target Nkunku & Gvardiol transfers’

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      CHELSEA owner Todd Boehly regularly meets RB Leipzig chief Oliver Mintzlaff for coffee in London, according to reports.The Blues appear keen to shop in Germany with a deal already in place to sign RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku.
      Todd Boehly is keen to build a relationship with RB LeipzigCredit: AFP
      Oliver Mintzlaff is ‘Head of Red Bull Soccer’Credit: AFP
      Christopher Nkunku is set to join Chelsea next summerCredit: Getty
      Josko Gvardiol is wanted by ChelseaCredit: Getty
      And over the summer Chelsea were interested in Josko Gvardiol but the Bundesliga side rejected their advances, however they are expected to go back in for him in the near future.
      Boehly reportedly wants to build a relationship between the West Londoners and the German outfit.
      Deals have already been done between the two clubs regarding Timo Werner and Chelsea are keen to do more.
      To help strengthen the bond between the two clubs from a business point of view the American has invited Leipzig’s CEO Mintzlaff to London twice for a meeting over a drink.
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      Bild report that in these meetings the transfers of Nkunku and Gvardiol have been discussed.
      The Frenchman, 24, appears set to arrive at Stamford Bridge next year for a fee of £53million and he has even undergone an early medical.
      Nkunku is a versatile attacking midfielder and has netted ten goals in 15 games this season, continuing his fine form from the last campaign where he scored a remarkable 35 times.
      As for Gvardiol, 20, the centre-back is known for being comfortable on the ball and he could cost Chelsea over £80million.
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      Despite his young age he has already made 109 senior club appearances, 57 of which have been for RB Leipzig following his move from Dinamo Zagreb.
      The transfer for Nkunku is reportedly nearly all done but Gvardiol’s move requires more work.
      But Chelsea are set to appoint Christopher Vivell as their new technical director following his departure from Leipzig which may help accelerate the deal.
      Vivell is set to be in charge of scouting and transfers at Chelsea, taking over from the role left by Marina Granovskaia and Petr Cech. More

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      Chelsea ace Jorginho’s agent breaks silence on Barca visit ahead of free transfer and admits trips to THREE other cities

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      CHELSEA star Jorginho may have his heart set on staying at Chelsea but that has not stopped his agent from hedging his bets. The midfielder’s representative João Santos has revealed he has held discussions about his client in FOUR cities.
      Jorginho might have his future away from ChelseaCredit: Rex
      They are Barcelona – where he was spotted earlier this week – Madrid, Valencia and Lyon.
      He said to TMW: “His contract is expiring in June but our priority is to negotiate with Chelsea, so we are on it.
      “Barcelona? Maybe I spoke about him or maybe about other players… I was there as also in Madrid, Lyon, Valencia — it’s my job.”
      Jorginho, who finished third in the Ballon d’Or in 2021, has been the subject of interest from a number of clubs with his future up in the air.
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      Barcelona have been monitoring the Italian as a potential successor to Sergio Busquets.
      Meanwhile, Juventus have been eyeing up both Jorginho and N’Golo Kante, but the board and manager Massimiliano Allegri have opposing views on who would be better for them.
      However, at his own admission, he wants to remain at Stamford Bridge and Chelsea beyond next summer.
      The 30-year-old first joined Chelsea from Napoli in 2014, following ex-boss Maurizio Sarri.
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      But after his departure, Jorginho stayed put and despite a rocky road finally managed to find his groove when Thomas Tuchel arrived.
      He was instrumental in helping Chelsea to win the Champions League that year and more recently has revealed a tattoo of the accolade.
      Even more recently, Jorginho helped Chelsea beat Milan at the San Siro despite a laser pointer being aimed at his eyes prior to converting a penalty. More

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      Chelsea transfer blow as AC Milan chief reveals Rafael Leao will hold new long-term contract talks before 2022 World Cup

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      AC MILAN legend and club director Paolo Maldini has confirmed Chelsea transfer target Rafael Leao will hold talks over a new long-term contract before the 2022 World Cup.The Blues have been tracking Leao, 23, after he helped Milan win their first Scudetto in over a decade last season.
      Leao will hold talks over a new Milan contract before the World CupCredit: Getty
      Club chief Maldini confirmed talks will take place, in a blow to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      The Portugal star reached double figures in goals and assists to aid Milan’s efforts in denying rivals Inter a second-straight league title.
      Chelsea were believed to have launched a bid worth £69million plus players.
      However, Milan turned the offer down as they were holding out for his £130m release clause.
      And it could become even more difficult for Chelsea, or any interested party, to sign Leao as he’s set for fresh contract talks, legendary Italy defender and Milan director Maldini has confirmed.
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      Talks will take place before the World Cup, which Leao is set to star in for Portugal.
      Maldini said: “There has been no approach or contact for Leao after September 1st.
      “We wanted to extend his contract one year ago — now we will try to seal Leao’s new deal in one month, before the World Cup break.”
      Chelsea got to have a closer look at the player in the Champions League group stages this season.
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      Graham Potter’s side beat Milan in both group stages fixtures to put themselves in pole position to top Group E.
      The more recent win came at the San Siro on Tuesday, which saw Jorginho net from the spot.
      Ex-Milan academy ace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang got the second.
      Milan have two games to secure a place in the knockouts, but they trail RB Salzburg by two points.
      A third-placed finish would see the Italian champions drop into the Europa League.
      However, Dinamo Zagreb are hot on their heels, level on points but behind on head-to-head.
      New Chelsea boss Potter has been publicly complimentary of Leao.
      Potter said earlier this month: “I’ve been really impressed with Rafael Leao whenever I’ve watched Milan games, he’s a top player.
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      “In terms of what happens in the future, who knows whether he can do this in Premier League or not.
      “He’s got the capability, for sure.” More

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      Chelsea optimistic about Reece James injury with defender to have scan on knee after suffering KO against AC Milan

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      REECE JAMES will have a scan on Thursday for the knee injury which has Chelsea and England chiefs worried.But it looks like good news for the defender, 22, who jarred his leg during Tuesday’s Champions League win in Milan.
      Chelsea staff are not worried despite initial concerns as James prepares for knee scanCredit: Rex
      Full back James was forced off after 62 minutes of the 2-0 victory – raising fears he could be out for some time with repercussions for his World Cup hopes next month.
      He will be fully assessed Thursday by Chelsea medical staff but the club is optimistic the problem is not as bad as first thought.
      England are already sweating on fellow right-back Kyle Walker who has undergone surgery recently. 
      And new Chelsea boss Graham Potter is without £70m centre-half Wesley Fofana with a knee injury already.
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      James played a key role in his team’s win which was the fourth in a row for rejuvenated Chelsea.
      But it was not without controversy and midfielder Mason Mount admits he is “gutted” for friend and former team-mate Fikayo Tomori who conceded a penalty and was sent off in the game.
      Mount and Tomori grew up together in the Chelsea academy as kid hopefuls.
      And the England star told the club’s official website that he felt sympathy for his old pal.
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      Mount said: “He’s obviously my mate, I’ve known Fik for a very long time and I felt for him in that situation, I was gutted for him.
      “I don’t think it was a sending-off. Was it a penalty? Maybe yes.
      “I’m an honest player and I want to try to score a goal and he pulled me back a little bit, but I feel for him for that decision. It’s a tough one.
      “I felt him trying to pull me back, but I was running to goal so I wasn’t going to go down and I felt like I could still have an opportunity to score.” More

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      Chelsea talent Charlie Webster, 18, has been called the ‘next Jadon Sancho’ and wowed Kevin De Bruyne in KDB Cup

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      GENERATIONAL talents are becoming the norm at Stamford Bridge.In the past few years, thanks to Frank Lampard, Thomas Tuchel and now Graham Potter, Chelsea’s youth talents are thriving in the first team.
      Chelsea wonderkid Charlie Webster is next off the conveyor belt at Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty
      Webster might get his opportunity in the Chelsea first team under Grahan PotterCredit: Getty
      Mason Mount wowed all and is the back-to-back Chelsea player of the season, while Reece James seems to be winning the bumper race to be Gareth Southgate’s first-choice right-back.
      And now, there’s another name you can add to the list of youngsters hoping to get their chance under Potter.
      England’s Charlie Webster, 18, is a rising star and has already been tracked by Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund.
      He’s been called the ‘next Jadon Sancho’, and with the Bundesliga giants losing the Three Lions winger last summer they might just make a beeline for Charlie.
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      MAKING AN IMPRESSION
      At just 15, Webster had Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne wowed by his ability.
      The setting was the prestigious KDB Cup – an international U15 tournament named after the Belgium ace – with the midfielder as the guest of honour.
      Players from clubs including Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and PSG were on show – all desperate to impress.
      It was Chelsea that ended up being victorious – beating Racing Genk on penalties after an exciting 2-2 draw.
      Star of the show was Webster, and his performances didn’t go unnoticed.
      Blues starlet Webster has been called the ‘next Jadon Sancho’
      Webster starred at the KDB Cup in 2019

      He was awarded player of the tournament – winning a golden ball, as well as a signed De Bruyne shirt.
      One feels it could be the first of many awards headed Webster’s way in the future.
      A CULTURED MIDFIELDER
      In similar vein to Billy Gilmour, who joined Brighton in the summer, Webster is a cultured midfielder – good on the ball and smart in possession.
      However, unlike the Scot who prefers to dictate play from deep – Webster likes to get in the box and score goals.
      He started playing football at the Pezzaz Street Soccer academy, which have bases in Wiltshire and Hampshire, before joining Chelsea in 2016 at the age of 12.
      Coaches there believe he has a bright future in the game, and in the past Webster has spoken about his football dream.
      “Obviously, it’s to play for this brilliant club,” he told a reporter at the KDB Cup after starring for the Blues.
      Webster is a cultured midfielder, good on the ball and in possession
      In the past Webster has said it was his dream to play for “brilliant” ChelseaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      LEADING BY EXAMPLE
      Webster’s qualities have seen him earmarked as a leader.
      In 2019, he captained England’s U16 team in a match against Republic of Ireland – scoring his first international goal.
      He’s also played for the Three Lions’ U17s – coming off the bench in a 4-1 rout over the USA in 2020.
      And that was the same month Webster made his U18 Premier League debut for Chelsea against Southampton, followed by his U23 debut last April.
      Then in January 2021, Charlie signed his first professional contract with the club on his 17th birthday. Given his progress, you can imagine it’ll be the first of many.
      Webster has captained England at U16 levelCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea in shock talks to make Norwich’s Stuart Webber new sporting director as Todd Boehly continues huge changes

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      CHELSEA are targeting Norwich’s Stuart Webber as their next sporting director.Webber, 38, who has been sporting director at Carrow Road since 2017, is a leading candidate to take over at Stamford Bridge.
      Stuart Webber has spent five years at NorwichCredit: PA
      Todd Boehly oversaw Chelsea’s summer businessCredit: Getty
      During the summer, new Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly stepped in as interim sporting director to help lead the club’s transfer strategy after lead negotiator and director Marina Granovskaia left the club. She was followed by technical and performance adviser Petr Cech.
      Chelsea are aiming to appoint a sporting director before the World Cup begins in November and new manager Graham Potter will have a say in the process.

      With a deal for a technical director almost wrapped up – Christopher Vivell has agreed to join after his abrupt departure from RB Leipzig – Chelsea are now reigniting their search for a sporting director.
      Webber has earned a good reputation within football at Norwich, even though two successful promotions from the Championships were followed by two nightmare seasons in the Premier League.
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      Yet Norwich remain debt free and Webber has also been instrumental in improving the training ground facilities.
      He was previously sporting director at Huddersfield and has also worked for Wolves, QPR, Liverpool and Wrexham.
      Chelsea have already spoken to Michael Edwards over the vacant sporting director role but the former Liverpool chief remains adamant he will not return to work this season.
      Edwards, who left Anfield this summer after 11 years at the club, was among the primary targets of Boehly, who was thoroughly impressed with Edwards’ outstanding transfer record during his time at Liverpool.
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      Chelsea have already spoken to other respected figures such Paul Mitchell, Monchi, Tim Steidten, Victor Orta, Lee Congerton and Luis Campos.
      The west London club also thought they had a deal struck with Salzburg’s Christoph Freund but were met with a public rejection of their advance.
       The Blues had been hopeful that Freund could be convinced to join the club but Salzburg stood firm over their refusal to allow him to leave.
      If offered the job, Webber is likely to accept and move to Chelsea from Norwich.
      Webber, who appointed both Danial Farke and Dean Smith as managers, has received criticism in Norfolk not only for another nightmare Premier League campaign last term.
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      But also during last season, he was criticised for announcing his intention to climb Mount Everest.
      Webber’s wife, Zoe Ward, is also on the board at Norwich.
      Christopher Vivell is set to join as technical directorCredit: AFP More