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    Anthony Gordon told to reject Chelsea transfer by Frank Lampard as he’s only been Everton regular for a year

    FRANK LAMPARD has told Anthony Gordon he should stay at Everton – because he’s only been a first-team regular for a year.Chelsea are poised for a fourth attempt to land the winger before this week’s transfer deadline.
    Lampard has urged Gordon to stay at EvertonCredit: Getty
    The winger has been linked with a move to ChelseaCredit: PA
    It will take a bid of £70million-plus for Everton to even consider selling the 21-year-old.
    But Lampard, who made his own big money move as a player when he left schoolboy club West Ham for Chelsea in 2002, suggested Gordon owes the Goodison side a debt of loyalty at this stage of his career.
    Lampard, who insisted Gordon is “in the squad, for sure” for Tuesday’s game at Leeds, said: “Anthony wouldn’t, couldn’t and shouldn’t do react badly and have his head turned with me. 
    “I think he knows that and there’s no doubt about it.
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    “And I’m not playing the hard one. It’s just that it would be so alien to what I would expect of him. I just know that’s not him. 
    “At the same time, he’s not robot and you know all this attention is difficult. 

    “I understand – I was that ambitious, hardworking young player and that’s the beauty of Anthony – he’s hard working and wants to be better.
    “He wants to do what he did at Brentford, which is score goals, work for this team and that’s why he’s a delight to work with. 
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    “There was never any idea that he’d react in any other way. 
    “That was my approach when it happened to me. 
    “But I played three and a half, maybe four seasons for West Ham. So there’s my answer to Anthony – he’s only played one for us.”
    Lampard added: “Anthony’s character is great. 
    “He’s a huge player for us, it’s as simple as that. We are getting to the end of the window now but Anthony is a huge player for us and will be this season.” More

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    Man Utd and Chelsea transfer target Frenkie de Jong spotted at airport ‘flying to London’ amid Barcelona exit talk

    FRENKIE DE JONG is travelling to London ahead of a potential move to Chelsea.The Dutchman has been linked with the exit door from Barcelona all summer, with Manchester United leading the race for his signature early on.

    Frenkie De Jong arriving at the airport in BarcelonaCredit: @10JoseAlvarez @elchiringuitotv
    De Jong has been linked with a transfer to Chelsea and Manchester UnitedCredit: @10JoseAlvarez @elchiringuitotv
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    But now after appearing on the bench for the second time this season De Jong appears to be set to seal a transfer to the Premier League.
    De Jong, 25, was pictured at an airport where a plane was scheduled to take off to fly to London.
    It has previously been reported Chelsea struck an agreement with Barcelona over a transfer fee of around £63million.
    New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has already splashed a massive amount of cash on improving Thomas Tuchel’s squad, with over £180m already spent.
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    Deals for Leicester’s Wesley Fofana and Everton’s Anthony Gordon are also in the works, with the former flying to the US to complete a medical ahead of a move which could reach a world record fee for a defender.
    United also reportedly struck an agreement but their efforts to ensure De Jong reunited with Erik ten Hag have thus far proved fruitless.

    However, despite the transfer interest of these clubs De Jong’s movements are reportedly not transfer related.
    Samuel Marsden has reported the Barcelona squad were given a few days off following their 4-0 victory over Real Valladolid.
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    He maintains the most likely scenario regarding De Jong’s future is him staying at Barcelona, with no change to his salary conditions.
    Further reports have suggested De Jong’s reason for travel is the wedding of International team-mate and current Man United star Donny van de Beek, who gave him an invitation. More

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

    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.
    Thomas Tuchel’s side went on to win the match 2-1 despite the disadvantage. More

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    Chelsea agree loan transfer for winger Callum Hudson-Odoi to Bayer Leverkusen with NO option to buy

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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