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      Chelsea offered Victor Osimhen as part of sensational transfer that would see Romelu Lukaku join Napoli

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      CHELSEA can kill two transfer birds with one stone.The Blues are set to be offered Victor Osimhen if Napoli can take out-of-favour Romelu Lukaku plus cash as part of a proposed deal.Victor Osimhen is eyeing a move to Chelsea – but a few conditions must be met firstCredit: GettyChelsea have been in talks with Napoli over signing Osimhen, who handed in a transfer request to accelerate his exit this summer.In order to a get deal through the Serie A side might be open to accepting Chelsea’s Lukaku heading the other way.Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has claimed the Blues could agree on a Osimhen deal with Napoli using both cash and Lukaku. But the two sides differ on their evaluation of Lukaku. READ MORE ON CHELSEAStamford Bridge chiefs are keen to receive at least £40m for the Belgian striker, who has two years left on his contract.But Napoli value Lukaku at around £30m and Osimhen at around £100m.The Blues don’t want to pay Osimhen’s £110m release clause, and launched a failed move to loan the striker.Lukaku, 31, is still on £325,000 a week at Chelsea but has made clear that he only wants to be reunited with Antonio Conte.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSUnder Conte, Lukaku scored 47 league goals across two seasons to help Inter Milan win their first Serie A title in 11 years in 2020-21. He returned to Chelsea for £97.5m in 2021 but, after one unhappy season caused by a public dispute, has spent two campaigns on loan in Serie A.Chelsea have raked in staggering £1.6BILLION from transfers as top selling clubs of 21st Century are revealedMeanwhile Osimhen, 25, has been the subject of interest from Paris Saint-Germain and clubs in Saudi Arabia this summer. He scored 26 goals in 32 league games to help Napoli win Serie A two seasons ago.Osimhen has been left out of pre-season friendlies by Conte, who has taken a firm stance over his team’s star striker.Lukaku has been told to train with the under-21s at Cobham alongside Armando Broja and Trevoh Chalobah, who have also been listed for transfer. More

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      How Chelsea can line up FOUR different ways and never use same player twice with swollen squad reaching bursting point

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      CHELSEA’S inflated squad continues to grow as they splash the cash in the transfer market.The Blues have now signed 35 players and spent well in excess of £1BILLION on new arrivals since Todd Boehly took over in 2022.Todd Boehly has bankrolled 35 players joining Chelsea since he took over in 2022Credit: APNew blues boss Enzo Maresca has plenty of options to choose fromCredit: GettyNew manager Enzo Maresca has already seen his squad boosted by nine stars this summer alone.Arrivals such as Pedro Neto, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Tosin Adarabioyo have come through the doors at Stamford Bridge ready to make their impact.But they’ll have to ensure they’re in tip top form to earn their spot in the starting XI given the mammoth numbers filling the seats in the dressing room as things stand.While there are also some more names being linked with a switch to West London, meaning there could be even more additions before the transfer deadline later this month.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn fact, The Mirror have discovered that the Blues have so many players on their books that they could field FOUR separate teams without using the same player twice.Here SunSport breaks down how Maresca could field those teams this season and which players would have to slot in where…LINE-UP No.1Enzo Maresca has been implementing an interesting 3-2-4-1 formation at Chelsea during their pre-season preparations, with his creative tactics seeing club captain Reece James playing in midfield.The Pep disciple is a big fan of the inverted full-back meaning James finds himself in the middle of the park more than he does at the back.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIt would be new £20.7m shot-stopper Filip Jorgensen in net for the Blues in this instance with Wesley Fofana, Levi Colwil and Euro 2024 winner Marc Cucurella sitting in front of him as a back three.James’ midfield partner would be Enzo Fernandez, while a four in front of them would be made up of Cole Palmer, Moises Caicedo, Christopher Nkunku and new boy Pedro Neto.Pedro Neto joins Chelsea for £54million in transfer from Wolves Last season’s go-to centre-forward Nicolas Jackson would lead the line.That’s an XI of incredible stars which could feasibly line up in some of the biggest game of the season, and it still leaves out hundreds of millions of pounds worth of assets. Pedro Neto has joined Chelsea this summer from WolvesCredit: GettyLINE-UP No.2You’d be forgiven for thinking the next XI is Chelsea’s full strength side given the sheer number of big names on display and the millions splashed on bringing them to Stamford Bridge.Last summer’s goalkeeping acquisition Robert Sanchez would start between the sticks with Axel Disasi and Benoit Badiashile joining new arrival Tosin Adarabioyo at the back.Malo Gusto would play the inverted full-back role and Romeo Lavia – who has made just one appearance for the Blues since his £58m move – would partner him in the middle of the park.Carney Chukwuemeka and new signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall would operate just in front of the more defensive pair.The attacking trio would require Chelsea to follow through with their links to sign Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix, who they have been rumoured to buy after their deal for Samu Omorodion collapsed.Felix, who previously made 20 loan appearances for Chelsea, would occupy one flank with Mykhailo Mudryk on the other side.Teenage talent Marc Guiu would be the number nine in this line-up.Chelsea are exploring a permanent move for Joao FelixCredit: GettyLINE-UP No.3This is where Chelsea begin to look a little weaker when you stop being able to use players more than once.However, they still have strong enough depth to field an impressive XI that could do a job against a number of Premier League clubs.It’s Djordje Petrovic in net with a back three in front of him consisting of Ben Chilwell, a surplus to requirements Trevoh Chalobah and youngster Bashir Humpreys.In midfield Lesley Ugochukwu, Cesare Casadei and summer acquisition Renato Veiga would join Conor Gallagher, who’s proposed move to Atletico Madrid appears to be in doubt.Raheem Sterling and Noni Madueke would play wide with Armando Broja through the middle completing a strong front three that would be the envy of many top teams.Conor Gallagher’s switch to Atletico Madrid appears to be in jeopardyCredit: GettyLINE-UP No.4Things get murky here as Maresca would have to dip heavily into his youth ranks to make up the numbers, but it’s still possible.Marcus Bettinelli would be the presence in goal, with an inexperienced and youthful back three of Zak Surge, Josh Acheampong and Harrison Murray-Campbell sitting in front of him.New £19m teenager Omari Kellyman would join Cobham graduates Tyrique George, Tino Anjorin and Leo Castledine in midfield.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt would be an all South American party on the wings as Brazilian wizkids Deivid Washington and Angelo Gabriel would provide width to the team.While forgotten £97.5m man Romelu Lukaku is starting as striker with the Belgian, unbelievably, still on the books at Stamford Bridge.Romelu Lukaku is still a Chelsea playerCredit: Getty More

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      Ben Chilwell’s Chelsea future ‘in doubt’ with England star, 28, assessing transfer options just days before new season

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      BEN CHILWELL is assessing his options at Chelsea ahead of the closing weeks of the transfer window.The Blues full-back’s Stamford Bridge future is reportedly in doubt just days before the start of the new season.Ben Chilwell is assessing his options ahead of a potential Chelsea exitCredit: GettyChelsea begin their campaign at home to Premier League champions Manchester City on Sunday.However, Chilwell could be saying goodbye to supporters after four years in West London.According to talkSPORT, the 28-year-old would not be blocked from leaving the club as he assesses his options.Instead, Chelsea are prepared to let him leave if they receive a suitable offer before the window closes on August 30.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLManchester United were previously linked with a move for the defender earlier this summer.Chilwell had to settle for limited game time during pre-season as he struggled to force himself into Enzo Maresca’s plans.The new Chelsea boss has even admitted the former Leicester man does not fit his playing style.He currently faces competition at left-back from Marc Cucurella, who starred for Spain as they won Euro 2024.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSChilwell will also be hoping to force his way back into the England squad this season under new interim boss Lee Carsley.Gareth Southgate left the defender out of his side for the Euros after including him for the March friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.Ben Chilwell’s Unauthorized Home Renovations Spark DisputeChilwell had to settle for limited game time during Chelsea’s pre-season campaignCredit: GettyAs a result, he remains with one goal in 21 caps for the Three Lions.Chilwell has also scored nine times for Chelsea in 106 appearances since signing from the Foxes in 2020.He also penned a new deal in April 2023, with three years remaining on the contract.However, he struggled with injuries last season which limited him to just 13 league appearances.Chilwell’s woes included a lengthy hamstring injury and multiple knee issues during the campaign. More

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      Chelsea’s outrageous transfer spending spree put into context as they are compared to Premier League rivals

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      PEDRO NETO became Chelsea’s 35th signing of the Todd Boehly era last week.The winger completed a £54million transfer to Stamford Bridge last week.Pedro Neto became Chelsea’s 35th signing of the Todd Boehly eraCredit: GettyRaheem Strerling was Boehly’s first signingCredit: GettyHe joins the likes of Cole Palmer, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku and Moises Caicedo in joining the Blues within the last year.Chelsea now boast a squad of 48 players – 35 of whom signed after Boehly took over in May 2022.Raheem Sterling was the American’s first addition just two years ago.Now SunSport have looked at every Premier League club and who they purchased 35 signings ago…Read More in FootballArsenal – Matteo GuendouziGuendouzi joined the Gunners from FC Lorient all the way back in 2017.He spent four years at the club, making 82 appearances, and went on two loan spells before moving to Marseille in 2022.The 25-year-old left the French side this summer to sign for Lazio.Matteo Guendouzi joined Arsenal in 2017Credit: Getty Images – GettyAston Villa – Tyrone MingsThe centre-back joined from Bournemouth in 2017 after an initial loan spell.Most read in FootballEvery Premier League team’s transfers 35 signings agoMings has since made 166 appearances but missed the majority of the 2023-24 campaign with a knee injury.Bournemouth – Jack StaceyThe 28-year-old signed for Bournemouth in a £4m transfer from Luton in 2019.He went on to make 98 first team appearances before leaving for Norwich last summer.Brentford – Mads RoerslavRoerslav joined Brentford when they were still in the Championship back in 2019.He is still at the club and has since made 123 appearances across all competitions.Brighton – Adam LallanaA move that many fans might remember, Lallana joined Brighton from Liverpool in a free transfer in 2020.Following Graham Potter’s move to Chelsea in 2022 he stepped in as assistant interim manager to Andrew Crofts.Lallana left Brighton this summer to join Southampton in a free transfer.Adam Lallana joined Brighton in a free transfer from LiverpoolCredit: GettyCrystal Palace – Vicente GuaitaGoalkeeper Guaita joined Palace from Getafe in 2018 and spent five years at Selhurst Park, making 154 appearances.The 37-year-old left last summer to return to Spain and now plays for Celta Vigo.Everton – Lucas DigneDigne was a big signing for Everton when he first joined from Barcelona in 2018.He signed for the Toffees in an £18m move and quickly established himself as first-choice right-back.He played 127 times for Everton but left in January 2022 to join Aston Villa.Fulham – Frank AnguissaAnguissa joined Fulham in 2018 but was sent on loan to Villarreal the following year when the Cottagers were relegated from the Premier League.He then spent a year on loan at Napoli before joining the Italian giants in a permanent transfer in 2022.Ipswich – Tete YengiAustralian striker Tete Yengi joined Ipswich from A-League side Newcastle Jets.Having signed for the Tractor Boys in 2021, he failed to make a single first team appearance before leaving for Livingston earlier this summer.During his time at Ipswich he was loaned out three times, to Vaasan Palloseura, Northampton Town and Kuopion Palloseura.Leicester City – Harry MaguireAnother high-profile transfer, Maguire joined Leicester from Hull in 2017 for just £12m.After two years at the King Power Stadium he then signed for Manchester United in a huge £80m transfer, making him the most expensive defender in Premier League history.Maguire has since made 207 appearances for the Red Devils and has 63 England caps and counting.Leicester made over £60m in profit from the sale of Harry Maguire, who joined from HullCredit: PA:Empics SportLiverpool – Roberto FirminoA fan-favourite among the Reds, Firmino spent eight years at Anfield after signing from Hoffenheim all the way back in 2015.He won the Premier League and Champions League during his time at Liverpool and made 362 appearances.He now plays for Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia.Roberto Firmino was a fan favourite at LiverpoolCredit: GettyManchester City – Aymeric LaporteLaporte signed for City in a £57m transfer from Athletic Bilbao in 2018.He won six Premier League titles, two FA Cups and the Champions League during his time at the Etihad before leaving for Saudi Arabia last summer.Aymeric Laporte joined Man City in 2018Credit: GettyManchester United – Eric BaillyBailly completed a £30m switch from Villarreal to Man Utd back in 2016.He made 113 appearances but fell out of favour when Erik ten Hag took over two years ago.The defender is now a free agent having left United upon the expiry of his contract in July.Eric Bailly spent eight years at Man UtdCredit: GettyNewcastle – Federico FernandezThe 35-year-old joined Newcastle from Swansea in 2018 and went on to spend four years at St James’ Park.After leaving he joined Spanish side Elche and has since played for Al-Duhail and Estudiantes.Nottingham Forest – Brandon AguileraCosta Rican midfielder Aguilera joined Forest in 2022 following the club’s promotion to the Premier League.He was loaned out twice by the club, to Estoril and Bristol Rovers, and made just three appearances for Forest before joining Rio Ave this year.Southampton – Theo WalcottWalcott became a Premier League icon during his time with Arsenal between 2006 and 2018.He eventually left the Gunners after falling down the pecking order and joined Everton.However, he returned to Southampton – his first club – in 2021.Walcott spent two years with the Saints before retiring from professional football last year.Theo Walcott retired after leaving SouthamptonCredit: APTottenham – Ryan SessegnonSessegnon was viewed as one of the most promising talents in England when Tottenham signed him from Fulham in 2019.However, he never quite established his spot in Spurs’ starting line-up.He suffered several injuries during his time at Spurs which hindered his time in the first team.Sessegnon rejoined Fulham this summer in a free transfer, signing a two-year deal.West Ham – Felipe AndersonThe winger spent three years with West Ham after joining from Lazio in a £36m transfer in 2018.He made 73 appearances for the Hammers and returned to Lazio three years later.Anderson now plays for Palmeiras in Brazil. Wolves – Matija SarkicSarkic joined Wolves from Aston Villa’s U23s in 2020 and spent three years at Molineux.He signed for Millwall last summer and became the club’s first-choice goalkeeper in the Championship.READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever, Sarkic tragically and unexpectedly passed away in June.The club paid tribute to him on the opening day of the Championship season at the weekend.Matija Sarkic joined Wolves from Aston Villa’s U23sCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea make £56m Joao Felix bid as Atletico Madrid ace says ‘yes’ to transfer that could save Conor Gallagher deal

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      CHELSEA have made a £56million bid for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix, according to reports.And the transfer could save Conor Gallagher’s transfer to Atletico as the English midfielder’s future remains in the balance.Joao Felix could be set for a return to ChelseaCredit: GettyConor Gallagher’s move to Atletico Madrid remains in the balanceCredit: GettyFelix, 24, spent the second half of the 2022/23 season on loan at Stamford Bridge, scoring four goals in 20 games.He returned to Diego Simeone’s side and then spent the last campaign on loan at Barcelona where he registered 10 goals and six assists in 44 appearances.Now, after four seasons, 131 appearances and 24 goals for Atletico, he could finally be set for a permanent switch.According to Ojogo, Chelsea have submitted an offer of £54m for the Portuguese international.READ MORE ON CHELSEAAn initial sum of £30m would be paid up front, with the remainder of the fee to be transferred at a later date.Fabrizio Romano understands Felix has said “yes” to a second stint at Chelsea as negotiations continue between the two clubs.It is also said to be a “crucial” factor in the completion of Gallagher’s move to Atletico.Chelsea looked set to offload academy product Gallagher in a £34m deal to ease the club’s concerns regarding Profit and Sustainability rules.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSGallagher featured in all but one of Chelsea’s Premier League games last seasonBut then a deal for Atletico striker Samu Omorodion to move the other way collapsed, putting the Gallagher deal in jeopardy.Now a bid for Felix has reignited hopes of the England international being offloaded.Chelsea have raked in staggering £1.6BILLION from transfers as top selling clubs of 21st Century are revealedGallagher, 24, has been at Chelsea for 16 years and broke through into the first team in 2019.He has played 95 games for the club, scoring 10 goals and providing 10 assists. More

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      Chelsea’s Lauren James and Aggie Beever-Jones and Manchester City’s Khiara Keating shortlisted for PFA award

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      CHELSEA’S Lauren James and Aggie Beever-Jones are among six WSL stars nominated for the PFA’s women’s young player of the year award.Manchester City goalkeeper Khiara Keating has also been shortlisted for the gong after winning last season’s WSL Golden Glove.Lauren James is one of the six nominees for this year’s PFA women’s young player awardCredit: GettyThe Blues forward finished as the second-highest scorer in the WSL last season helping Chelsea win a seventh league titleCredit: GettyAggie Beever-Jones is also on the shortlist for this year’s prize after impressing in front of goal for Chelsea last seasonCredit: ReutersThis year’s award winner is due to be announced next Tuesday at a ceremony in Manchester. Keating, 20, who emerged as a first team regular for her club last term, kept nine clean sheets in the women’s top-flight with City finishing runners-up in the title race.And her England team-mate James, 22, ended the 2023-24 season as the WSL’s second-highest scorer behind Man City’s Khadija Shaw.The Blues forward, who won the PFA’s young player award last year, registered 13 goals and two assists in 16 league games helping Chelsea win a fifth successive WSL title.Read More Football StoriesJames’ fellow Blue Beever-Jones, 21, has also been shortlisted for the first time in her career, after impressing in her senior breakout season for her club.The London-born striker, who made her senior England debut in a 2-1 Euros qualifier defeat of the Republic of Ireland last month, scored 11 times in 17 WSL appearances last term.Man City forward Jess Park, 23, is one of the three remaining players in the running for the PFA’s award.The versatile winger played an influential role in City’s attack during the second half of last term, after her attacking midfielder team-mate Jill Roord sustained a knee ligament injury in January.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHer four goals and five assists in 18 games helped Gareth Taylor’s side bag a Champions League place a season after they finished fourth and missed out on a spot in last term’s contest.  Manchester United duo Grace Clinton and Maya Le Tissier are the other two nominees for the women’s young player award.Arsenal release 2024-25 third kit with bold new colour as fans say ‘I speak for us all when I say we’re in love with it’ Clinton flourished during her season-long loan at Tottenham helping the team reach a Women’s FA Cup final for the first time ever this year.Her commanding displays in midfield at club level, which include four goals and four assists in 20 WSL games, also led to her receiving her first senior England call-up last October.Khiara Keating is one of two Manchester City players nominated by the PFA for their women’s young player gongCredit: GettyThe Liverpool-born midfielder went net on her senior Lionesses debut four months later in a 7-2 friendly win against Austria in February.Meanwhile Clinton’s Man United team-mate Maya Le Tissier started in all 22 of the team’s league games last season.The England defender, 22, helped the Red Devils win the Women’s FA Cup for the first time in their history when they beat Spurs 4-0 at Wembley in May. More

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      Fans slam Chelsea TV over ‘awful’ broadcast blunder after struggling to watch Inter Milan clash

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      FANS slammed Chelsea TV for their “awful” coverage of the pre-season friendly against Inter Milan. The Blues’ channel charged £5 to watch the match but viewers were distracted by the commentary. Lesley Ugochukwu levelled against Inter MilanCredit: GettyThat is because separate commentators from another channel could be heard over those of Chelsea TV.One said: “Chelsea TV (or whatever they identify now as) is awful. “You can always hear the other commentators in the background commentating for their channel.”Another asked: “Why can I hear a muffled Jason Cundy on the Chelsea stream?”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSSomeone replied: “You can always hear him and the other Chelsea tv commentator..don’t remember his name, can hear both their voices right now.”Another said: “Can’t hear it on any other broadcast, ever. Either too close or the equipment ain’t great. “Either way, bad for the club’s own media channel.”A late Lesley Ugochukwu leveller cancelled out Marcus Thuram’s opener as the sides could not be separated. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSChelsea fans were introduced to Pedro Neto for the first time since joining in a £54million move from Wolves. He stepped out in blue for the first time waved to fans at Stamford Bridge. Stamford Bridge locals reveal what life’s like More

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      Ivan Toney could be set for shock transfer abroad having been linked with moves to Arsenal, Man Utd and Chelsea

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      ENGLAND star Ivan Toney is a top target for Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli, according to shock reports.The Brentford striker has been heavily linked with an exit as he has just one year left on his contract.Ivan Toney is wanted by Saudi Pro League chiefsCredit: ReutersSunSport exclusively revealed that the Bees were initially ready to slash their asking price to just £30million for Toney.But after new striker Igor Thiago picked up a knee injury that is set to rule him out until December, the club were having a re-think about selling their main man.A host of Premier League clubs have been linked with a move for Toney – including Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham and West Ham.But reporter Fabrizio Romano claims there is interest from the Saudi Pro League.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe reports that Toney is one of the “main strikers being considered” by chiefs in the Middle East.Al-Ahli have supposedly had an interest since January.The report also claims that the player is “assessing his options” and is yet to make a decision on his future.But his choices could now be limited as United have signed Joshua Zirkzee, Spurs have completed a deal for Dominic Solanke and Niclas Fullkrug has joined West Ham.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSToney scored four goals in 17 games last season after serving an eight-month betting ban.He was also a member of the England squad that fell just short in the final to Spain.A move to Al-Ahli would see him team-up with ex-Prem stars Edouard Mendy, Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino.Man Utd transfer target Ivan Toney talks about his experience playing for England More