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      N’Golo Kante set for a MONTH out with injury sustained against Tottenham in huge blow to Chelsea

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      N’GOLO KANTE faces a month out after the Chelsea midfielder hurt his hamstring in an inspirational display against Tottenham.The France anchorman, 31, is awaiting an MRI scan to see if he will miss up to FIVE Premier League games.
      N’Golo Kante was brilliant for Chelsea against Spurs until getting crocked late onCredit: Getty
      Midfield anchorman N’Golo Kante suffered what boss Thomas Tuchel called a ‘muscle injury’ and is now sweating on tests to see how long he’ll be outCredit: Rex
      The Blues fear he could sit out four weeks – missing matches against Leeds, Leicester, Southampton, West Ham and Fulham.
      Chelsea hope he’ll be back at the very latest for the home Premier League clash with Liverpool on September 18.
      Kante was taken off after 84 minutes of Sunday’s fierce 2-2 draw with Spurs at Stamford Bridge following treatment to his leg.
      At the time Blues’ boss Thomas Tuchel said “no good news” because his star performer had felt his hamstring problem “pretty strong”.
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      Arsenal were linked with a surprise move for Kante in July.
      But he’s started the season as the defensive kingpin in midfield for Tuchel.
      Kante, though, surely can’t afford an injury-hit season as he’s now in the last year of his Chelsea contract.
      As a high earner in his 30s, he could be vulnerable to the overhaul of the Blues’ wage bill by the club’s new owners
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      The former Leicester ace played just 26 times for Chelsea last term.
      But he’s returned from the summer break in supreme form.
      Ex-Crystal Palace loanee Conor Gallagher could be Kante’s replacement in the short term.
      But Tuchel is still chasing Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong, amid strong rival interest from Manchester United.
      And the Blues have reportedly agreed a £17million deal for Inter Milan’s 19-year-old midfielder Cesare Casadei. More

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      Chelsea ‘agree £17m Cesare Casadei transfer after striking deal with Inter Milan for 19-year-old midfielder’

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      CHELSEA have reached a £17million deal to sign Inter Milan ace Cesare Casadei, reports suggest.The Blues have been keeping tabs on Casadei, 19, throughout the summer transfer window and had two offers rejected by Inter.
      Chelsea have reached a £17million deal with Inter Milan for Cesare CasadeiCredit: Getty
      Chelsea are expecting Inter Milan ace Cesare Casadei for a medical in LondonCredit: Getty
      According to Sky Sports, the West Londoners finally reached an agreement with the Nerazzurri worth an estimate £12.6m, plus £4.2m in add-ons, for the midfielder.
      The highly-rated teenager is expected to leave for England on Wednesday and then undergo a medical the next day.
      Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has plenty of options in midfield and is still chasing Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong.
      Therefore, Casadei may be placed into the development squad or sent back to Serie A on loan.
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      The Italy Under-19 international has been with Inter since the age of 15 after joining from Cesena.
      The midfielder has since stood out for the Under-19s as he amassed a staggering total of 25 goals and seven assists in 66 appearances with the Primavera side.
      The 6ft, 1in ace was recently praised by Italian national team coach Maurizio Viscidi as one to keep an eye on.
      Viscidi told Gazzetta dello Sport he was particularly impressed by his attacking qualities in the box, which he rates better than current Italy internationals Nicolo Barella and Davide Frattesi.
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      The young Italian has registered three goals in 12 caps with his country’s Under-19 side.
      However, Casadei never managed to make a senior appearance under Simone Inzaghi or Antonio Conte before him. More

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      Wesley Fofana ‘tells Leicester to let him LEAVE for Chelsea transfer as he fears being priced out of £85m move’

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      WESLEY FOFANA has urged Leicester to let him quit for a move to Chelsea.That’s with the star fearing he’s being priced out of a switch to Stamford Bridge this summer.
      Wesley Fofana fears being priced out of a move to Chelsea by LeicesterCredit: Getty
      Thomas Tuchel is a huge fan of Fofana, says the Guardian.
      And he wants the Frenchman, 21, to lead a defensive revolution at Chelsea after losing Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.
      Leicester have already rejected two bids from the Blues, with the last reaching around £70million.
      The Foxes are adamant they are under no pressure to sell, despite failing to make one signing due to a lack of funds.
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      And they want at least £85m from Chelsea – a world-record fee for a defender.
      But the Blues are in no rush to offer that sum just yet.
      Chelsea are also targeting reinforcements in several other areas.
      And that could leave Fofana waiting in limbo for the rest of the month.
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      He is now said to be pushing hard for a Leicester move.
      And Fofana has begged club chiefs to do a deal with Chelsea as soon as possible.
      The ace isn’t the only Leicester centre-back being targeted this summer.
      Jannik Vestergaard has emerged as a target for Fulham, just one year after his move from Southampton.
      Leicester were hoping to pocket £12m for the Dane after accepting a bid from the Cottagers.
      But Vestergaard is thought to have rejected the offer, prompting Fulham to swiftly move for West Ham’s Issa Diop and Brighton’s Shane Duffy. More

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      Ex-Chelsea ace Oscar’s Flamengo transfer COLLAPSES at last minute as he releases statement after being pictured in shirt

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      EX-CHELSEA star Oscar saw a return to Brazil scuppered after club Shanghai SIPG reportedly decided against signing documents allowing the deal to go ahead. The two-time Premier League winner, 30, has spent the last five years playing in China for Shanghai following a £54million transfer.
      Chelsea hero Oscar has been pictured in a Flamengo shirt ahead of a proposed move from ShanghaiCredit: Getty
      Oscar sealed a £54m move to China aged 25Credit: PA:Press Association
      The Brazilian has spent the last five years in the Chinese leagueCredit: AFP
      However, Oscar was hoping to end his spell in Asia and sign for Brazilian side Flamengo.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, Oscar signed a contract with Flamengo on August 5.
      But Shanghai “didn’t sign final documents and so decided against verbal agreement”.
      Oscar even took pictures in the Flamengo top, confirming his desire to seal the move.
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      On the transfer breakdown, Oscar said: “I appreciate the interest of Flamengo and the fans, but it was not possible to do so at that moment. 
      “I wish the club the best of luck and all the friends I have there for the remainder of this season. Thank you all!”
      The Brazilian’s transfer to play in the Chinese league was one of many high profile moves.
      The likes of Didier Drogba, Nicolas Anelka and Robinho all sealed transfers.
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      But notably, Oscar was just 25 at the time and was at the peak of his powers at Stamford Bridge.
      A number of Europes elite were tracking his progress in 2017 and beforehand. More

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      Man Utd ‘are ready to launch Hakim Ziyech transfer bid’ with Erik ten Hag keen on reunion with Chelsea star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are prepared to launch an official bid for Chelsea midfielder Hakim Ziyech, according to reports.The Red Devils have struggled to tempt any of their top transfer targets to Old Trafford this summer.
      Man Utd are prepared to launch an offer for ZiyechCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag is still pushing to sign Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona, but the midfielder is reluctant to make the switch.
      And with the transfer window nearing its close, United chiefs are now seeking alternative midfield reinforcements.
      According to French football journalist Nabil Djellit, Man Utd are now set to launch an offer for Ziyech.
      The midfielder has been identified as one of Ten Hag’s priority targets, with claims suggesting that the board would be willing to meet his valuation as long as Chelsea are not too ‘greedy’ with their asking price.
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      Ziyech joined Chelsea in a £37million transfer from Ajax in 2020, but has since failed to establish himself as a regular starter in Thomas Tuchel’s squad.
      In 83 appearances for the club he’s scored 14 goals and assisted 10.
      He also played a key role in helping Chelsea to the Champions League title in 2021.
      However, following the arrival of Raheem Sterling, the Morocco international is now even less likely to feature in the squad this season.
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      And Chelsea are willing to accept a £24m loss in order to offload him.
      AC Milan are also in the race to sign Ziyech, with The Blues reportedly willing to accept £8m for his services. More

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      Chelsea ‘willing to wait until the end’ to complete Frenkie de Jong transfer with Barcelona ‘believing he will go’

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      CHELSEA are reportedly ready to wait until the end of the transfer window before moving for Frenkie de Jong.Sport claims the Barcelona star is a top priority for Thomas Tuchel this summer.
      Chelsea are ready to wait before making their move for Barcelona’s Frenkie de JongCredit: Getty
      But the Blues are willing to bide their time to drive the price down.
      De Jong’s priority is to stay at the Nou Camp.
      That’s despite Barca telling the Dutchman he must accept a 50 per cent pay cut while still being owed £14million in deferred wages.
      Manchester United are also keen on a deal for De Jong.
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      And Barcelona are ready to accept offers of £63million from interested parties, as they believe De Jong will NOT be their player next month.
      However, Chelsea are thought to be ahead of United in the race.
      And new owner Todd Boehly has already forged good relations with Barca chiefs after meeting for lunch last month.
      Yet the American knows that the longer De Jong’s saga rumbles on, the easier it will become to sign him.
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      Barcelona are desperate to ensure the playmaker’s wages are not included in the budget for the new LaLiga season.
      And should De Jong remain on their books come the end of the month, they would likely accept a lower bid from Chelsea.
      The midfielder isn’t the only player on Tuchel’s wish list for August.
      Everton have turned down two Chelsea bids for winger Anthony Gordon, with the latest reaching £45m.
      The Blues are also preparing a world-record £85m offer for Leicester defender Wesley Fofana.
      And they are set to return to Barcelona too with a bid for striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. More

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      Barcelona willing to sell three players including Man Utd and Chelsea target Aubameyang to fund £84m Silva transfer

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      BARCELONA are reportedly willing to sell three players in order to fund a suitable bid for Bernardo Silva.The cash-strapped Catalan giants have already spent big this summer.
      Barcelona are attempting to fund £80m to sign SilvaCredit: Getty
      Xavi has introduced six new players to his squad, including Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde and Raphinha, taking the club’s total net spend to around £140million.
      But, now the Barca boss is eager to sign Manchester City midfielder Silva, who is valued at around £84m, despite the club’s financial status.
      According to Spanish outlet AS, Barcelona chiefs are willing to sell three players to fund the transfer.
      Those names include Memphis Depay, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Sergino Dest.
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      Depay has been told by Xavi that he is surplus to requirements at the club.
      As a result, his representatives are now attempting to negotiate a contract termination which would allow him to leave on a free transfer, creating space on the club’s wage bill.
      Juventus are now closing in on a deal for the winger, who also received interest from Tottenham.
      Meanwhile, Aubameyang could also be set for a move away, with Manchester United and Chelsea both battling for his signature.
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      On Monday, SunSport revealed that The Red Devils were set to join the race to sign the former Arsenal skipper.
      Erik ten Hag is eager to sign some attacking reinforcements before the transfer window closes.
      And with Cristiano Ronaldo pushing for an exit, Aubameyang could prove to be the perfect replacement.
      However, Thomas Tuchel is keen on the prospect of bringing him to Stamford Bridge following the departures of Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner.
      Dest has also been linked with a move to Old Trafford.
      Man Utd chiefs are reportedly prepared to offer Diogo Dalot as part of a swap deal to sign the right-back.
      Barcelona could also raise a large sum of money by selling Frenkie de Jong.
      The Dutchman has been at the centre of this summer’s biggest transfer saga.
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      Man Utd have been pushing to sign him since the transfer window opened in June, but the midfielder is reluctant to make the move to Old Trafford.
      Barcelona currently owe De Jong £17m in unpaid wages, but officials have offered him an ultimatum by suggesting that he either slash his wage demands or leave. More

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      How Chelsea could line up with four new stars after stunning £223m spree on aces including De Jong and Aubameyang

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      CHELSEA could line up with a bold new look if they pull off £223million-worth of transfers before deadline day.Thomas Tuchel and Todd Boehly have already splashed the cash on several signings including Raheem Sterling (£47m), Kalidou Koulibaly (£33m) and Marc Cucurella (£62m).
      Chelsea could line up with a bold new look if they make four signings including Pierre-Emerick AubameyangCredit: AFP
      That’s an incredible total of £142m.
      But that total figure could rise to an astonishing £365m if Chelsea land their remaining targets.
      Top of the list for Tuchel is a new centre-back.
      And Leicester’s Wesley Fofana is in his sights.
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      The centre-back, 21, is regarded as one of Europe’s top defensive prospects.
      He can play in a back three or a back four.
      But Chelsea will have to pay a world record fee for a defender to prise Fofana from Leicester – £85m to be exact.
      Next on the list for Tuchel is a new striker – and his main target is Aubameyang.
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      The pair are still great friends after working together at Borussia Dortmund.
      Yet despite only joining Barcelona on a free transfer from Arsenal earlier this year, Chelsea will have to cough up £25m for the hitman.
      But Aubameyang’s prowess makes him the ideal man to lead the line for Chelsea.
      Tuchel would also like a new midfielder, and Frenkie de Jong could now be set to swap Barcelona for London.
      How Chelsea could end up looking after another spending spree
      The midfielder requires around £14m of unpaid wages to be handed over by his new side.
      But the transfer fee alone for De Jong comes to £63m.
      Even so, the Dutchman’s versatility in midfield makes him an ideal anchorman or pivot player in Tuchel’s system.
      Finally, Chelsea are targeting a winger after missing out on Raphinha.
      And Everton’s Anthony Gordon has been the subject of a failed £40m.
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      It will take at least £50m for Chelsea to succeed in their pursuit.
      But Gordon can play either wing and will provide a new option for Tuchel up top. More