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      Wesley Fofana refuses to celebrate Leicester goal as he watches with girlfriend in stands amid Chelsea transfer interest

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      WANTAWAY Leicester defender Wesley Fofana was completely unmoved as he watched James Maddison’s opener against Southampton from the stands.The 21-year-old was left out of the squad that lost 2-1 to the Saints on Saturday with Brendan Rodgers admitting he wasn’t in the “right frame of mind”.

      Wesley Fofana watched on from the stands as Leicester lost 2-1 to Southampton on SaturdayCredit: Getty
      Fofana is desperate to join Chelsea having agreed personal terms with the BluesCredit: Getty
      French centre-back Fofana has informed the Foxes of his desire to depart amid interest from Chelsea.
      He has reportedly already agreed personal terms with the Blues, but Thomas Tuchel’s side are reluctant to match Leicester’s gigantic £85million asking price.
      With his future in doubt, Fofana was omitted from the matchday squad as he watched his team-mates suffer a second consecutive Premier League defeat from the stands.
      Maddison opened the deadlock in exquisite fashion from a free-kick, but, as the rest of the King Power were brought to their feet, a video posted on Twitter from Leicester fan @stulcfc showed glum Fofana planted in his seat.
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      Sitting next to his girlfriend, the youngster was unmoved as supporters around him celebrated.
      Captioning the clip, the Foxes fan quipped: “Fofana overjoyed at Maddison’s goal just now.”
      It could be the last time Fofana is at the King Power Stadium as a Leicester player before the transfer window slams shut on September 1.
      Rodgers’ men do not play in front of their own supporters until they face Manchester United at the start of next month.
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      The Northern Irish gaffer, who also dropped Arsenal target Youri Tielemans for the Saints clash, commented on Fofana after Leicester’s defeat.
      He said: “In terms of Wesley, it was a young player who is not in the right frame of mind to play at the moment. 
      “There’s a lot going on behind the scenes, which I understand. It’s a difficult moment for him. 
      “He’s a good kid who has been great for us while he’s been here.
      “But you can’t afford to be around your team-mates and playing a Premier League game if you’re not fully focused.” More

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      Chelsea and Everton join Man Utd in Ivan Toney transfer battle with Brentford braced for bids for striker

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      CHELSEA and Everton have joined Manchester United in the race to sign Brentford star Ivan Toney, according to reports.The Red Devils are set for a busy final ten days in the transfer market, as they desperately look to bolster Erik ten Hag’s squad following a shocking start.
      Ivan Toney is in demand this monthCredit: Getty
      United are keen on Bees striker Toney and could launch a bid before the end of the window, but they may not be the only ones.
      According to the Mirror, Chelsea and Everton also see the 26-year-old as the answer to their respective forward woes.
      The Blues are after a front man after flogging Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner – with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang their No1 choice.
      Personal terms have been agreed with the former Arsenal ace, but Chelsea are yet to settle upon a fee with Barcelona.
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      The poverty-pleading Catalan side want £21million for Aubameyang, a fee the Blues don’t want to pay.
      Chelsea have offered £15m plus Marcos Alonso and could move on to Toney if Barca don’t accept.

      Alternatively, boss Thomas Tuchel could still demand TWO strikers be brought in as he looks for extra firepower.
      As for Everton, Frank Lampard’s side have been hit by yet another injury to Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
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      In the England international’s absence, Anthony Gordon and Salomon Rondon have been tried up front, with neither able to inspire the Toffees to a first win of the season.
      Man United, meanwhile, are chasing moves for Eredivisie wingers Antony and Cody Gakpo.
      But should Cristiano Ronaldo leave, they could accelerate efforts to try and sign Toney.
      The Brentford ace has started the season on fire, scoring twice and providing two assists in three appearances. More

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      Man Utd set to miss out on Christian Pulisic transfer with Chelsea winger only open to joining Champions League club

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are set to miss out on signing Christian Pulisic from Chelsea, according to reports.The Red Devils began to consider a loan deal for the winger earlier this week.
      Pulisic is expected to reject a move to Man UtdCredit: Alamy
      New boss Erik ten Hag is keen to add to his attacking ranks following United’s disastrous start to the Premier League season.
      However, they may now have to consider alternative options as Pulisic is reluctant to make the switch.
      According to The Daily Mail, he wants to join a club that is competing in the Champions League.
      And if he cannot do this, he would prefer to remain at Stamford Bridge rather than make the move to Old Trafford.
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      Man Utd are now looking to pursue a deal for Ajax winger Antony.
      The Red Devils made another bid for the Brazil international worth £67.5million on Thursday, but it was rejected by the Eredivisie giants.
      Ajax reportedly want £84m for their star man – a fee which United chiefs would be reluctant to pay.
      PSV winger Cody Gakpo has since emerged as an alternative target.
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      The 23-year-old did sign a contract extension with the Dutch side earlier this year to keep him at the club until 2026.
      But, it is understood that PSV would be willing to listen to offers if a suitable approach is made. More

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      Man Utd boost as Hakim Ziyech ‘ready’ for transfer return to Ajax from Chelsea to open door for Antony Old Trafford move

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      CHELSEA midfielder Hakim Ziyech is reportedly keen on the prospect of a return to Ajax.The midfielder, 29, has been heavily linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer.
      Ziyech is keen to join AjaxCredit: Getty
      He arrived in London two years ago but has since failed to establish himself as a regular first team starter.
      Blues boss Thomas Tuchel is now open to offloading him on a permanent basis.
      Manchester United were interested in pursuing a deal, but they have since reverted attention back to signing Brazilian winger Antony.
      And now Ajax are interested in bringing him back to the Eredivisie.
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      According to Dutch outlet De Telegraaf, Ziyech is keen to re-join his former club.
      The Morocco international spent four years with the Dutch giants before joining Chelsea in 2020.
      During that time he scored 49 goals and assisted 81 in 165 appearances.
      If Ajax were to complete a deal for Ziyech, who is expected to cost just £8million, it could open the door for Man Utd to sign top target Antony.
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      The Red Devils had a £67.5m bid for the winger rejected earlier this week.
      But, with Ziyech set to make an arrival, the Eredivisie champions may be more inclined to accept a new offer.
      Man Utd chiefs have already established PSV winger Cody Gakpo as an alternative target if they cannot sign Antony.
      The Dutchman would be a more affordable option with PSV expecting just £34m for his services. More

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      Fans all say the same thing as Jamie Vardy reveals ‘easy’ decision to snub Man Utd and sign new Leicester contract

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      FOOTBALL fans are have slammed Manchester United for thinking they had “a chance” to sign Leicester City forward Jamie Vardy.Vardy agreed to extend his current deal at Leicester City to June 2024, ending Man Utd’s interest, saying it was an “easy” decision.
      United have been slammed by football fans for thinking they could sign VardyCredit: Getty
      Jamie Vardy has signed a new Leicester contract until 2024Credit: Getty
      The 35-year-old Leicester legend has already scored 164 goals in 387 appearances since signing from non-league Fleetwood Town for a bargain £1million in 2012.
      The veteran striker who celebrated 10 years with the club in May, also turned his back on potential interest from Chelsea to commit to Brendan Rodgers’ Foxes.
      And football fans have slammed Man Utd for thinking they had “a chance” to sign Leicester legend Vardy amid their own striker crisis.
      One fan tweeted: “Man Utd thought they’d have a chance.”
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      Another quipped: “Vardy was so worried about the United interest that he signed a new deal.”
      Others claim Vardy used United to get improved terms.
      They said: “Add Jamie #Vardy to the list of players who used a link to #United to get a bigger deal at his club.”
      The settled striker told LCFC.com: “I’m obviously over the moon. 
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      “Once I heard it was something the Club was looking at, there was only one thing that was going to happen, and I was going to sign it. The decision was easy.
      “I’ve been here long enough now that I feel like part of the furniture.
      “I think you can see with the way we’re trying to play, the way the Club’s wanting to go, that it’s going to be onwards and upwards.
      “Now it’s all about this season and finishing as high as we can.
      “My legs are still feeling great so I’ll carry that on helping the Club as much as I can, whether that’s scoring or assisting, that’s what I’m here to do.”
      Vardy, who is the Foxes top earner on £140,000 a week, has won the Premier League, FA Cup, Community Shield and Championship titles with Leicester.
      He was a key figure in the Club’s promotion to the top-flight in 2013/14, finding the net on 16 occasions, and played a vital role in the historic escape from relegation the following season.
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      Last season was a difficult one for Vardy, who only featured 25 times in the league due to niggling injuries.
      However he still finished the campaign as Leicester’s top Premier League scorer with 15 goals and two assists to prove to the Foxes board he was well worthy of a new deal. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea in Jude Bellingham transfer blow as Real Madrid set to use Casemiro windfall to land Dortmund star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea have reportedly been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Jude Bellingham.That’s because Real Madrid are set to land the Borussia Dortmund star using their £70million Casemiro windfall.
      Real Madrid are leading the race to sign Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      Real will use the £70m earned from Casemiro’s Man Utd move to fund their Bellingham bidCredit: Getty
      The Brazilian anchorman, 30, is on his way to Old Trafford after United struck an incredible deal with Los Blancos.
      Casemiro will finally solve Erik ten Hag’s problem in holding midfield.
      But Marca claims that by signing the superstar, United have effectively blocked themselves from getting Bellingham, 19.
      The England star, also linked with Chelsea and Liverpool, is a top target for Real.
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      Los Blancos were already targeting a move for Bellingham next summer.
      But with an extra £70m in the kitty from Casemiro’s exit, they are now more confident than ever of having enough funds to sign Bellingham ahead of United and Chelsea.
      Carlo Ancelotti sees the ex-Birmingham prodigy as the ideal third man for a new-look midfield with Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga.
      Toni Kroos and Luka Modric have a combined age of 68 and won’t be around for much longer.
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      And with Federico Valverde becoming a surprise fit on the right wing, it opens the door for a new central midfielder to arrive in 2023.
      Bellingham has been at Dortmund since 2020, with the Germans paying a staggering £25m fee despite the star being just 17 years old.
      Bellingham has gone on to score 11 goals in 93 games for his club.
      And he has since become a regular for Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions, winning 15 caps.
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      Bellingham is a shoe-in for England’s World Cup squad this winter.
      And he could soon find himself competing for top honours should a transfer to Real be realised next summer. More

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      How Chelsea could line up with Harry Maguire as they make shock transfer enquiry over Man Utd captain

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      CHELSEA could be lining up in a bold new way next month.That’s because they are reportedly chasing a shock deal for Manchester United captain Harry Maguire.
      Chelsea are lining up a stunning move for Man Utd captain Harry MaguireCredit: EPA
      The England centre-back has emerged as a target for Thomas Tuchel before deadline day.
      United are hoping to land Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic on loan.
      But the Blues want to take advantage by raiding Old Trafford for Maguire.
      They are struggling to get a deal done for Wesley Fofana, with Leicester holding out for an eye-watering £85million fee.
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      And Maguire has emerged as an alternative target.
      He is reportedly facing the axe for United’s upcoming clash against Liverpool.
      Erik ten Hag has already splashed out on Ajax’s Lisandro Martinez.
      And the Dutch boss could now sanction a stunning switch.

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      Should Maguire join Chelsea, he would likely slot straight into Tuchel’s three-man defence.
      That may be ahead of Cesar Azpilicueta, with Thiago Silva and Kalidou Koulibaly already nailed-on to start.
      But Maguire is unlikely to be the only new faces in the side.
      Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong remains in Chelsea’s sights, especially now that N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic are both out injured.
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      As for the attack, Chelsea have agreed personal terms with De Jong’s teammate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      However, Barca are holding out for £25m, while Chelsea are only prepared to pay £15m. More

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      Chelsea make sensational transfer enquiry for Man Utd captain Harry Maguire as part of Christian Pulisic deal

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      CHELSEA have sensationally enquired about the availability of Harry Maguire, it’s claimed.The Manchester United captain came up during talks over a move for Blues forward Christian Pulisic, report the Daily Mail.
      Harry Maguire has come in for criticism at Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters
      It is not clear what Manchester United’s stance was when Maguire came up.
      The England International has endured at torrid time of late.
      He has skippered his team to two dreadful defeats so far this season, including the humiliating 4-0 loss to Brentford.
      The Manchester Evening News reported that he will be dropped for Manchester United’s next game when bitter rivals Liverpool visit Old Trafford on Monday night.
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      Chelsea have spent the summer rebuilding their back line.
      Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger left for Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively. Malang Sarr has gone on loan to Monaco and there continues to be speculation that Marcos Alonso will also depart.
      Kalidou Koulibaly has been brought in from Napoli and Marc Cucurella has joined from Brighton.
      But there remains room to reinforce the back line further.
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      And with Thiago Silva on the verge of turning 38, a move for Maguire, 29, would go a long way to addressing Chelsea’s defence for the long term.
      Chelsea have also been pursuing Leicester’s Wesley Fofana, but with the Foxes putting a valuation of £85million on the 21-year-old Frenchman the deal has stumbled.
      The Mail report that Fofana remains the priority and that he’s requested to be left out of Leicester’s squad for their game against Southampton this weekend as he agitates for a move.
      Manchester United have been linked with a move for Christian PulisicCredit: Getty More