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      Chelsea star Conor Gallagher wanted back by Crystal Palace as Patrick Vieira makes £27m transfer bid for midfielder

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      CRYSTAL PALACE have launched a £27million bid in an attempt to sign Conor Gallagher from Chelsea, according to reports.Gallagher, 22, enjoyed a successful loan spell at Selhurst Park last season.
      Crystal Palace are pushing to sign Gallagher in a permanent transferCredit: Dan Weir / MatchDay Images Limited
      In 39 appearances for the Eagles he scored eight goals and assisted five, making him an integral presence in midfield.
      But now he could be set for a permanent return to South London.
      According to The Times, Crystal Palace have made a £27m bid for Gallagher.
      The Eagles are hopeful that both Chelsea and the midfielder will agree to a permanent transfer rather than a second consecutive loan.
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      Palace boss Patrick Vieira refused to rule out the prospect of a permanent transfer earlier this year.
      In May, he said: “Conor has been fantastic for us.
      “He felt like he is at home the way he has been performing for us. He understands the way that we want to play the game, and he brings his energy and his determination.
      “We know that he has to go back to Chelsea. Then, what will happen? We don’t know.
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      “But what is important is that he came for a year, and he worked hard and worked well, and he gave something to the team and the football club. It was a win-win.
      “He was really happy with us. He played really well, which allowed him to go to England.

      “He’s happy, so we are happy.”
      Gallagher was called-up to Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the first time during his loan spell with Crystal Palace, so he could opt for a return to increase his chances of a World Cup call-up.
      The midfielder has already made four appearances for Chelsea this season.
      Last week, he was sent off just 28 minutes into the Blues’ Premier League clash with Leicester after receiving two yellow cards.
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      Chelsea agree loan transfer for winger Callum Hudson-Odoi to Bayer Leverkusen with NO option to buy

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      CHELSEA have agreed to loan out winger Callum Hudson-Odoi for the season to German side Bayer Leverkusen.The 21-year-old forward, who has three England caps, is due to fly out to Germany on Monday to undergo a medical.
      Callum Hudson-Odoi is moving on loan to Bayer LeverkusenCredit: Getty
      Leverkusen wanted an option to buy the winger next summer added to in the deal, but Chelsea only wanted a straight loan. 
      Hudson-Odoi has yet to feature at all this season under manager Thomas Tuchel, since the arrival of Raheem Sterling.
      Chelsea are also keen to bolster their wide options with the additions of Anthony Gordon and Rafael Leao, making Hudson-Odoi surplus to requirements.
      Newcastle have also shown an interest in the England international but his £100,000-a-week salary has proved a sticking point.
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      Hudson-Odoi was subject to a bid from Bayern Munich two years ago but now looks set to move to the Bundesliga after all – despite signing a new contract when Chelsea rejected the German champions.
      He still has two years to run on that deal but is keen to play regular football, and should get that chance under Leverkusen boss Gerardo Seoane.
      After a hectic summer of transfer spending the Blues have been looking to offload forward players.
      Hakim Ziyech and Christian Pulisic have attracted interest from AC Milan and Manchester United respectively.
      Hudson-Odoi has never been out on loan before, having joined Chelsea when he was just seven years old.
      He was a member of England’s Under-17 team that won the World Cup in 2017, along with Phil Foden, Jadon Sancho and Emile Smith Rowe.
      He made his debut for the first team in 2017, aged 18, and has 72 first team appearances for Chelsea, with four goals.
      There was late interest from another German club – but the player’s preferred destination is Leverkusen.
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      Hudson-Odoi and his agents listened to all offers and spoke to a number of clubs before deciding Leverkusen presented the best option for his development.
      As many as 20 clubs – in England and in Europe – were thought to have been interested in signing Hudson-Odoi earlier this summer. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo agent Mendes returns to Chelsea for talks as Aubameyang deal stalls – but Tuchel still reluctant

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      MANCHESTER UNITED striker Cristiano Ronaldo could still join Chelsea with his agent Jorge Mendes reportedly returning to hold talks with the West Londoners.A move to Stamford Bridge was rumoured last month after Mendes met with new Blues owner Todd Boehly to discuss a potential transfer.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is still seeking an exit away from Manchester United in his quest to play Champions League footballCredit: AFP
      SunSport exclusively revealed how Boehly was keen to snap up the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
      But Chelsea ultimately pulled out of a deal to sign the 37-year-old with boss Thomas Tuchel turning down the chance to bring him in.
      It was recently claimed how Tuchel was told NOT to secure the services of the Portugal international by his German compatriot and ex-United interim manager Ralf Rangnick.
      After snubbing Ronaldo, Chelsea turned their attention to Barcelona’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in they hope they could lure him back to England after his Arsenal exit earlier this year.
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      However SunSport understands Tuchel’s hopes of a reunion with the 33-year-old is stalling over personal terms with Chelsea only prepared to offer him a one-year deal.
      According to the Independent, this has led Ronaldo’s representative to return to Chelsea to investigate whether they would resurrect a deal for the forward.
      But they state that as of the weekend, Tuchel still has reservations over Ronaldo.
      But Chelsea do hold an interest in Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, who is in the final year of his contract at Selhurst Park.
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      United manager Erik ten Hag has refused to guarantee whether Ronaldo will stay at United beyond the summer having started him from the bench in the club’s last two games.
      Asked if the Real Madrid legend will remain at Old Trafford, Ten Hag said: “I can’t say that.
      “We plan with him. We stick to the plan. We want him to stay. That is what I want.”
      Pressed on whether Ronaldo will still be a United player come Friday morning, Ten Hag could only add: “I hope so.” More

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      Chelsea star Ethan Ampadu set to join Serie A minnows Spezia on season-long loan transfer with £12.75m buy option

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      CHELSEA defender Ethan Ampadu is set to join Serie A side Spezia Calcio on a season-long loan, according to reports.Ampadu, 21, joined Chelsea from Exeter City in 2017 but has since failed to establish himself as a first-team regular.
      Ampadu is set to join Spezia on loanCredit: Getty
      He spent the last three seasons out on loan to RB Leipzig, Sheffield United and Venezia respectively.
      And he is now expected to be sent out once again before the transfer window slams shut next week.
      According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Ampadu is set for a return to Italy where he will spend this season on loan at Spezia.
      The defender will travel out to complete his medical and sign the contract early next week.
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      The deal will keep him at the club until June 2023, but there is an option to buy clause worth £12.75million included.
      Ampadu has made just 12 senior appearances for Chelsea over the past five years.
      But, he is set to fall further down the pecking order when Wesley Fofana joins from Leicester.
      The Frenchman has already completed his medical and Chelsea are expected to confirm the huge £75m signing next week.
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      Fofana will remain at Stamford Bridge until June 2028 after signing a six-year deal.
      He will join new boys Marc Cucurella and Kalidou Koulibaly in Thomas Tuchel’s defensive set-up. More

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      Chelsea turn transfer attentions to Wilfried Zaha with Crystal Palace ace targeted as Aubameyang alternative

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      CHELSEA are reportedly interested in signing Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace.Blues boss Thomas Tuchel is currently on the lookout for attacking reinforcements following the departures of Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner.
      Chelsea are interested in signing ZahaCredit: Mark Pain / Premium Sport
      Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the club’s top priority with a deal already in place.
      However, talks recently stalled over personal terms as Chelsea are only willing to propose a one-year deal while the former Arsenal man wants a contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2024.
      While Tuchel is pushing to complete the transfer before next week’s deadline day, he has also identified another target as a potential back-up if terms cannot be agreed.
      According to The Guardian, Crystal Palace forward Zaha has emerged on the club’s wishlist.
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      Zaha has less than one year remaining on his current contract with the Eagles, so he could be made available for a reasonable price.
      The Ivory Coast international, who re-joined Palace from Manchester United in 2015, has scored three goals in three games for Patrick Vieira’s side this season.
      But, he was left out of the squad for Saturday’s clash with Manchester City due to a leg injury.
      Chelsea are seeking a proven goalscorer with Armando Broja currently the club’s only out-and-out striker.
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      Kai Havertz and Raheem Sterling have been tasked with leading the line for the Blues so far this season, so adding Zaha to the mix will only increase attacking presence.
      Tuchel is also pushing to sign Anthony Gordon from Everton.
      The young winger has informed Frank Lampard that he wants to leave Goodison Park to join Chelsea.
      However, the Everton boss has valued him at over £100million.
      The Blues have already had four bids for Gordon rejected by Everton, who ideally want to keep him for at least one more year. More

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      Wesley Fofana undergoing Chelsea medical ahead of £70m-plus transfer from Leicester before signing six-year deal

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      WESLEY FOFANA will undergo his medical with Chelsea today before completing a £70million plus transfer to West London.The defender agreed personal terms with the Blues a few weeks ago.
      Wesley Fofana will undergo his medical with Chelsea today ahead of his £70m plus transfer to West LondonCredit: Getty
      But his move to Thomas Tuchel’s side was delayed by Leicester who initially refused to let Fofana leave.
      Leicester’s resilience nearly caused Chelsea to pull the plug on the deal.
      However, the Foxes finally agreed to sell the 21-year-old for £70m plus hefty add-ons on Friday night.
      Fofana was left out of the Foxes squad for their 2-1 loss to his new employers Chelsea on Saturday afternoon.
      Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers banished the French ace to train with the U23 squad ahead of the game because he missed a practice session.
      He was also given a frosty send-off by Foxes fans who sang an X-rated chant labelling him a “w***er” during the match as his exit loomed.
      But Fofana was shown love by soon-to-be team-mate Reece James before the clash.
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      James appeared to welcome Fofana to the club by copying his haircut with included a heart and squiggly lines.
      And James won’t have to wait much longer to link up with Fofana as he’s set to be unveiled by the Blues once his medical is complete today, the Daily Mail reported.
      Providing his medical test goes well, Fofana will remain at Stamford Bridge until 2028.
      Fofana will shore up a new-look defence for Chelsea along with new fellow new centre backs Kalidou Koulibaly and Marc Cucurella. More

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      Don’t buy him, he’s s*** – Chelsea owner Todd Boehly heckled by fan over transfer bid as Blues beat Leicester

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      TODD BOEHLY was heckled by a fan over Chelsea’s transfer business during yesterday’s clash with Leicester.The American was taking his seat to watch his side’s 2-1 win when a supporter shouted down to him.
      Todd Boehly was told not sign a certain transfer targetCredit: Twitter
      The American was heckled from the standsCredit: AP
      Boehly, 48, has taken a hands on role in Chelsea’s summer window – getting deals over the line for Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly, Marc Cucurella and a host of promising youngsters.
      But one supporter in question isn’t happy with the Blues’ pursuit of Everton ace Anthony Gordon.
      Chelsea have been linked with an eye-watering £60million swoop for Gordon – with the 21-year-old reportedly eager to join.
      Not all Blues fans are so keen, however, with one making his feelings perfectly clear to Boehly.
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      He harshly shouted down to him: “Todd! Don’t buy Gordon – he’s s***!”
      The Chelsea owner didn’t appear to look up or react.
      While the ten-man Blues edged past Leicester, Gordon scored in Everton’s 1-1 draw at nearby Brentford.
      Ahead of the match, Toffees boss Frank Lampard suggested that the winger is worth more than £100m.
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      He told Sky Sports: “He is our player and remains so, he is in the squad for tomorrow.
      “He is a huge player for us, I said it last week, not only is he of great value to the club financially, but more importantly of great value to the squad and to me.
      “They haven’t bid £60m so let’s not talk about a number that’s not there.
      “I can’t put a number on his value to the club. I’ve been fortunate enough to work with fantastic young players at Derby and Chelsea, seen them develop and become England internationals and Champions League winners, worth triple figures (£100m+) in terms of their personal values.
      “Anthony is in that bracket, he’s been a pleasure to work with and he’s ours. He’s an Everton boy, he plays for us and the crowd relate to him.
      “It’s understandable that people would be interested in him because of the level of player that he is. The facts remain the same.”
      Gordon believes that playing in the Champions League could help his England chances ahead of the World Cup – but Everton are determined to keep hold of him for at least another year.
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      Chelsea, meanwhile are set to announce the signing of Wesley Fofana in a deal worth £70m plus hefty add-ons.
      The Frenchman will pen a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
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      Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo transfer after ‘being advised by ex-Man Utd boss Ralf Rangnick’

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      THOMAS TUCHEL was reportedly told NOT to sign Cristiano Ronaldo by former Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick.Ronaldo was linked with a shock switch to Chelsea earlier this summer after telling the Red Devils that he wanted to leave.
      Ralf Rangnick reportedly told Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel not to sign Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Chelsea were linked with a move for the Manchester United ace earlier this summerCredit: Getty
      But while SunSport exclusively revealed that new Blues owner Todd Boehly was eager to bring CR7 to Stamford Bridge, Tuchel himself was not so keen on the idea.
      He was advised by good friend Rangnick not to pursue a deal for the Portuguese ace, according to the Sunday Times.
      Rangnick knows Ronaldo well, having managed the forward during his six-month spell as interim boss at Old Trafford.
      And despite the wantaway star being United’s top scorer last season, netting 24 goals in all competitions, the now Austria boss told Tuchel not to sign him.
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      Earlier this summer The Athletic claimed United had discussed the potential of selling Ronaldo in January – a month after Rangnick’s arrival.
      The German repeatedly told club chiefs in the winter that Ronaldo should be sold and replaced.
      Rangnick also said Ronaldo was not suited to the pressing style he attempted to implement during his miserable tenure in charge.
      Speaking after guiding the Red Devils to their lowest ever Premier League points tally, Rangnick said: “Cristiano Ronaldo, and I’m not blaming him at all, he did great in those games.
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      “But he’s not a pressing monster. He’s not a player, even when he was a young player, who was crying, shouting ‘hooray, the other team has got the ball, where can we win balls?’
      “The same with quite a few other players so we had to make some compromises at one stage, maybe we made a few too many – that’s also possible.”
      And it has now reportedly come to light that Rangnick told his old pal Tuchel that bringing Ronaldo to Chelsea was a bad idea.
      That’s despite reports earlier this month frim Sky claiming the Blues were still potentially interested in a move for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
      As well as Chelsea, the superstar forward has been linked with the likes of Bayern Munich and Napoli, as well as an emotional return to Sporting Lisbon, having told United he wanted out.
      But with just five days left of the transfer window, time is running out for Ronaldo to secure a move away. More