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      Chelsea ‘reach agreement with Juventus for transfer of Denis Zakaria’ with boss Tuchel desperate for midfield cover

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      CHELSEA have reportedly reached an agreement with Juventus to sign Denis Zakaria on loan.The Athletic claims the Switzerland midfielder, 25, is undergoing a medical in Turin after the Blues made a late move on deadline day.
      Denis Zakaria is nearing a loan move to Chelsea from JuventusCredit: Rex
      Thomas Tuchel has been desperate to land an anchorman after Chelsea’s dire start to the season.
      And Zakaria is now expected to join the Blues on loan, with his wages being covered entirely.
      Chelsea will then have the option to sign Zakaria for £30million next summer on a five-year contract.
      Chelsea started the morning targeting a £43m deal for Ajax ace Edson Alvarez.
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      The Mexico star refused to train on Thursday as he pushed for a transfer.
      But Ajax sensationally blocked a deal, having already surrendered Antony to Manchester United this week.
      Reports claim Chelsea also made an enquiry for PSV Eindhoven’s Ibrahim Sangare, a target earlier this season.
      However, Zakaria is the midfielder making his way to Stamford Bridge tonight.
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      The former Borussia Monchengladbach ace only joined Juventus in January.
      He played 13 times last term and had featured twice in the new campaign under Max Allegri.
      But the arrivals of Paul Pogba and Leandro Paredes threatened to block Zakaria’s path to the first team.
      And he will now be hoping for more minutes under Tuchel in London.
      Chelsea are also looking to round off deadline day with a £12m move for Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
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      Marcos Alonso is expected to go in the opposite direction.
      And the Blues are also set to bid farewell to Billy Gilmour as he closes in on a £9m Brighton switch. More

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      Frenkie de Jong saga finally over with Man Utd and Chelsea snubbed by Barcelona midfielder who ‘never wavered’ on choice

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      THE Frenkie de Jong transfer saga is finally over – with the Barcelona midfielder staying put. The Dutchman, 25, was a high priority on the transfer wish lists for Manchester United and Chelsea throughout the summer.
      Frenkie de Jong will be staying put at Barcelona after a transfer sagaCredit: Getty
      Barcelona were open to selling the ex-Ajax man with a fee of around £73million agreed with the Red Devils and a £350,000-a-week contract on the table.
      However, De Jong snubbed United because he did not want to sign for the Europa League club while Chelsea, despite being able to offer Champions League football, were also unable to secure a deal.
      As reported by Fabrizio Romano, De Jong “never changed his mind” on his desire to stay at the Nou Camp.
      The 44-cap Netherlands international joined Barca in 2019 for £65m and expressed his delight at playing for his dream club.
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      However, the LaLiga giants – who already owe him millions in deferred wages – slapped him with an ultimatum to either leave or take a major pay cut.
      But despite the financial problems, Barcelona and De Jong appear to have repaired the damage to the relationship.
      The star, under contract until 2026, has featured in all three league games so far this season – albeit starting just once.
      Barca face Bayern Munich, Inter Milan and Viktoria Plzen in a brutal Champions League group.
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      After it became clear he would miss out on De Jong, new Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag turned his attention to Barca’s rival Real Madrid and splashed up to £70m on Casemiro to bolster his midfield instead.
      Christian Eriksen has also arrived at Old Trafford and Chelsea signed Carney Chukwuemeka.
      Ross Barkley was released while Billy Gilmour is poised for a £9m transfer to Brighton, leaving Thomas Tuchel short on midfield options.
      But reports suggest Denis Zakaria is having a medical in Turin over a loan move from Juventus. More

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      Chelsea ‘fail in Rafael Leao transfer bid after offering £69m plus players’ as AC Milan demand £130m release clause fee

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      CHELSEA have reportedly failed in their pursuit of AC Milan star Rafael Leao.The 23-year-old winger is considered one of the hottest talents in Serie A after helping the Rossoneri to the title last season.
      Chelsea are claimed to have failed in their pursuit of Rafael LeaoCredit: Getty
      His stunning form in 2021-22, which saw him score 14 goals and provide 12 assists in 42 games, led to interest from Chelsea.
      The Blues offered £69million for his services in recent talks with the Italian club, according to Sunday Times journalist Duncan Castles.
      The Serie A side are also claimed to have rejected Chelsea’s proposal to include players in exchange for Leao.
      AC technical director Paulo Maldini is believed to have blocked the club from selling their prized asset.
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      The legendary Italian defender is holding out for Leao’s £130m release clause.
      Talks between the two clubs are thought to have been ongoing.
      But the Blues have failed in their latest bid for the winger, and a move before tonight’s 11pm deadline now looks unlikely.
      New owner Todd Boehly has already splashed out over £250m on Wesley Fofana, Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly, Carney Chukwuemeka, Gabriel Slonina and Marc Cucurella.
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      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is also set to join from Barcelona before tonight’s 11pm deadline for another £12m, with Marcos Alonso set to go the other way.
      Elsewhere Ajax midfielder Edson Alvarez has gone on strike in a bid to push through a £43m move to Stamford Bridge.
      So while the Blues are set to be active in the transfer market right up until the deadline, Boehly appears to have failed in his pursuit of Leao. More

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      Kenedy finally set to leave Chelsea on permanent transfer after seven years as he closes in on Real Valladolid move

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      CHELSEA star Kenedy is on the verge of leaving the club on a permanent basis to sign for Real Valladolid, according to reports.The Brazilian has been spotted by Spanish outlet Marca arriving in Valladolid ahead of his transfer.
      Kenedy was training with the Chelsea first-team in pre-seasonCredit: Getty
      They claim that a deal has been agreed between Chelsea and the LaLiga side but personal terms still need to be agreed.
      Fran Sanchez, their sporting director, was reportedly in London recently to help secure the transfer.
      It will mean Kenedy’s long-term stay at Chelsea is over, he has been on their books for seven years after arriving for a fee of £6.3million from Fluminense.
      The 26-year-old made just 30 appearances for the Blues during that period scoring three goals.
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      He has spent most of his time away on loan having spells at Watford and Newcastle.
      The player is capable of playing at left-back or on the left-wing and already has LaLiga experience having been loaned out to Getafe and Granada previously.
      In total he has gone on loan five times – last season he was back in his homeland playing for Flamengo.
      Real Valladolid are one of the newly promoted side’s in Spain’s top flight and in their most recent game they were hammered by Barcelona 4-0.
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      The club’s majority owner is footballing legend Ronaldo.
      Kenedy is not the only player leaving Stamford Bridge today with Dujon Sterling set to join Stoke on a short-term deal.
      Meanwhile, Marcos Alonso could be set to join Barcelona as part of the transfer that brings Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Chelsea. More

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      Memphis Depay emerges as shock Chelsea transfer target after Man Utd links with Barcelona ready to rip up contract

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      MEMPHIS DEPAY has emerged as a shock transfer target for Chelsea, according to reports. The forward is ready to be let go by Barcelona if a deal can be struck in the next few hours.
      Chelsea could be in for a shock move for Memphis Depay from BarcelonaCredit: AP
      As reported by Fabrizio Romano, the Blues have emerged as late contenders to land the Dutch star.
      And Barca will rip up his contract and allow him to leave for free if personal terms can be agreed with Chelsea.
      Depay, 28, is surplus to requirements at the Nou Camp following the arrivals of Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha this summer.
      And with the club in financial ruin, getting Depay off the wage bill would be a welcome boost.
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      Depay scored 12 goals in 28 LaLiga games in his first season but has been an unused sub in all three matches so far this term.
      However, there are just a few hours to go until the 11pm deadline.
      It is said Depay – linked with a free transfer to Juventus or even a shock return to Manchester United earlier in the window – put in a request to leave the club on Wednesday.
      However, Barcelona will only sanction the termination of his contract if he can strike a deal with Chelsea in time as Thomas Tuchel looks to bolster his attack.
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      But Romano adds there are no advanced talks taking place at this stage.
      Chelsea’s primary focus is securing Depay’s Barcelona team-mate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      It is understood a £12million fee plus Marcos Alonso is in place to land the former Arsenal captain on a two-year deal with an option of a third.
      Aubameyang will land in London around 5pm to complete the final details of his Stamford Bridge switch, just seven months after being shipped out by Mikel Arteta at the Emirates. More

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      Billy Gilmour could leave Chelsea in permanent transfer with Brighton unable to loan midfielder

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      BRIGHTON are reportedly looking to secure Billy Gilmour on a permanent transfer after being prevented from getting him on loan.The Scottish international midfielder, 21, burst onto the first-team fold at Stamford Bridge under Frank Lampard back in 2019.
      Brighton are plotting a move for CHelsea’s Billy GilmourCredit: Getty
      But he slipped out of the picture following Thomas Tuchel’s arrival in the hot-seat and was sent out on loan to Norwich City last term.
      However, Gilmour struggled to make an impression as the Canaries suffered relegation and found himself back at Chelsea this summer.
      The ace has only appeared 11 times in the Premier League for the West London club but continues to be a regular for his country.
      He was included in the Blues’ party for their pre-season tour to the USA but was then among a group of players that were allowed to leave and link-up with their development squad part way through.
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      Gilmour was then initially not given a squad number but was given the number 35 shirt earlier this week.
      He was then named on the bench for Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat at Southampton but was an unused substitute.
      CBS Sport journalist Ben Jacobs has now stated that Tuchel was due to meet with the player today to determine whether to allow him to leave permanently as they expect an offer from Brighton to arrive.
      The Seagulls originally only wanted to sign Gilmour on a season-long loan, according to the Daily Mail.
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      But any move has to be permanent.
      That is because Brighton already have defender Levi Colwill on loan from Chelsea and are unable to lend another player from the club.
      Now it remains to be seen whether Tuchel will give him the green light to depart the club despite his midfield injury crisis. More

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      Chelsea defender Dujon Sterling undergoing medical at Stoke ahead of loan transfer after talks with new boss Alex Neil

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      CHELSEA defender Dujon Sterling is set to have a medical at Stoke ahead of a potential loan move, according to reports.The 22-year-old has held talks with new Potters boss Alex Neil and is ready to join the club.
      Dujon Sterling played well on loan at Blackpool last seasonCredit: Getty
      Stoke have just appointed Alex Neil as their new managerCredit: Getty
      Reports from The Athletic claim a number of other clubs in England and abroad wanted to sign him but he has opted for Stoke.
      The right-back has experience in the Championship having previously been loaned out to Wigan and Blackpool in the second tier.
      Sterling has been a highly rated youngster for a number of years and was part of the England Under-19 squad that won the Euros in 2017, also making the team of the tournament.
      In Chelsea’s academy he won two FA Youth Cups and an Under-18 Premier League title.
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      Despite his talent he has made just two appearances for the Chelsea first-team, playing for a total of 15 minutes in cup matches.
      With his first-team chances blocked by the likes of Reece James and owner Todd Boehly’s heavy summer spending, another loan move is needed.
      Sterling joins a number of other youngsters to leave Stamford Bridge on loan during this transfer window.
      Ian Maatsen has joined Burnley on loan, Tino Anjorin is at Huddersfield and Levi Colwill was sent to Brighton as part of the deal that brought Marc Cucurella to the Blues.
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      Thomas Tuchel does not just want departures on deadline day with a move for Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang close to completion.
      It would see left-back Marcos Alonso head to the Nou Camp as part of the deal.
      As for Stoke, they sit 16th in the Championship table after a slow start to the season that resulted in manager Michael O’Neill being sacked. More

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      Ross Barkley lined up for immediate Premier League return days after Chelsea exit as Southampton line up free transfer

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      SOUTHAMPTON are leading the chase to sign free agent Ross Barkley, according to reports.The former England international was released by Chelsea earlier this week.
      Ross Barkley is a free agent after leaving Chelsea this weekCredit: Getty
      Barkley, 28, agreed to tear up his £110,000 a week contract in order to find a fresh challenge.
      And it appears he could be set to stay in the Premier League with Southampton planning to offer him a deal, report the Daily Mail.
      Ralph Hasenhuttl is reportedly keen to add midfield cover following the injury to Romeo Lavia in the 2-1 win over Chelsea on Tuesday.
      But the Saints could have to fight off interest from Rangers to sign Barkley, according to Alan Nixon.
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      The Gers would be able to offer the star Champions League football and regular game time – something he has lacked in recent years.
      In fact, Barkley made just 100 appearances for the Blues after signing for £15million from Everton in 2017.
      He joined Aston Villa on loan for the 2020-21 campaign but contributed just three goals in 24 games.
      And after featuring just six times in the Prem last season Chelsea decided to get rid.
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      Chelsea are set for a busy deadline day which could see Marcos Alonso leave for Barcelona in a swap deal with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      Thomas Tuchel also remains interested in AC Milan winger Rafael Leao though his asking price is proving a sticking point.
      Chelsea are also looking to bolster their midfield with the addition of Edson Alvarez, who has gone on strike at Ajax in a bid to push through a move. More