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      Chelsea in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang transfer blow as Barcelona confirm his new shirt number amid Thomas Tuchel interest

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      BARCELONA have confirmed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s shirt number for the 2022-2023 seasonin a blow to Chelsea’s hunt for the striker.The Blues have reportedly identified Aubameyang as a top target as manager Thomas Tuchel is desperate to bolster his frontline.
      Barcelona have confirmed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will be wearing the No17 shirtCredit: @fcbarcelona
      Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is keen on a reunion with AubameyangCredit: Getty
      But Barca issued a clip on Instagram showing the striker posing in the team’s full kit and revealing he will wear the No17 shirt this season.
      According to Four Four Two, the West Londoners will decide this week whether to pursue a deal for the ex-Arsenal star or focus on alternative targets.
      Tuchel is short of options in attack and is keen on a reunion with Aubameyang, with whom he worked at Borussia Dortmund from 2015 until 2017.
      Chelsea landed Raheem Sterling from Manchester City but saw record signing Romelu Lukaku rejoining Inter Milan on loan after a hapless season.
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      Timo Werner has also returned to RB Leipzig following a £23.5million deal with the Bundesliga outfit after two difficult years at Stamford Bridge.
      Callum Hudson-Odoi has been made available for a loan move, while Hakim Ziyech has also been previously linked with a transfer to the Serie A.
      Aubameyang may have limited opportunities at the Nou Camp this season after Barcelona signed Robert Lewandowski.
      But the Gabon international has long been pursuing a career in LaLiga and appears keen to stick around.
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      The Blaugrana are set to decide whether to let the 33-year-old leave or whether to sanction a move for Memphis Depay instead.
      Barcelona manager Xavi seems keen to hold on to the ex-Arsenal star after his impressive performances last season but much will depend on the club’s financial status. More

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      Chelsea set to complete £67.6m Frenkie de Jong transfer with Barcelona agreement close in huge Man Utd blow

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      CHELSEA have reportedly won the race to sign Frenkie de Jong with the club close to agreeing a £67.6million deal with Barcelona.The news will come as a huge blow to Manchester United who had made the midfielder their No1 target this summer.
      Barcelona and Chelsea are in advanced negotiations over midfielder Frenkie de JongCredit: Getty
      Despite the 25-year-old claimed to be unwilling to depart the Nou Camp, Barca are pushing for him to leave.
      According to Sport, Chelsea and Barca are in advanced negotiations over a £67.6m transfer.
      They state that the Blues only opened talks a few days ago to sign the Dutch midfielder, but they have acted quickly in trying to secure his services.
      The Red Devils are understood to have already agreed a deal with the LaLiga outfit for De Jong, but he is refusing to make the move to Old Trafford.
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      But in a boost for Chelsea, they can offer the ex-Ajax maestro Champions League football, whereas United will be competing in the Europa League this term.
      However Sport have insisted that the final decision will come down to De Jong.
      They state that the player is aware the Spanish giants are prepared to sell him to ease their financial situation.
      That is despite president Joan Laporta and boss Xavi keen for him to stay at the club.
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      De Jong was offered an ultimatum by Barca last month to either accept a pay cut or be sold.
      Barcelona already owe De Jong £17m in unpaid wages after the midfielder agreed to defer the payment of his salary during the pandemic.
      It has even been said that the Spanish giants are threatening legal action against De Jong in their quest to get him to slash his wages.
      Still, Sport have insisted that it remains to be seen whether he will depart Catalonia before the transfer window shuts.
      The next few hours are believed to be crucial with Chelsea in constant contact agent with De Jong’s team as they look to convince him to make the move to Stamford Bridge. More

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      Chelsea confirm Timo Werner has completed his £23.5m transfer return to RB Leipzig after two seasons in England

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      TIMO WERNER revealed his joy after Chelsea confirmed the striker’s £23.5million return to RB Leipzig.The Germany striker, 26, never matched his Bundesliga form during two mixed seasons in the Premier League.
      Timo Werner is heading back to RB Leipzig where he had four successful seasons before joining Chelsea in 2020Credit: PA
      And he said: “I’m very happy to be able to play for RB Leipzig again.
      “I had a great time here between 2016 and 2020, when we performed brilliantly as newcomers in the league.
      “But I’m looking ahead, because both I and the club have developed in the past two years.”
      Werner was Chelsea’s top scorer in the Champions League and only Mason Mount played more for the Blues in 2020-21.
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      But he’s never won over current boss Thomas Tuchel.
      Werner, though, insisted: “I had two great years at Chelsea that I’m really grateful for and were crowned with the Champions League trophy.
      “The experience to play abroad in a new league really helped me and my career.
      “Now I’m looking forward to the new season with RB Leipzig and above all to meeting the Leipzig fans again, who mean a great deal to me.
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      “We want to achieve a lot and of course, I want to become the first Leipzig player to reach the 100-goal mark.”
      And the club’s technical director Christopher Vivell claimed “fantastic” Werner will take the Germans to “another level”.
      Newcastle had also been linked with the 53-cap ex-Stuttgart star.
      But Leipzig were always the favourites.
      Now Vivell believes he’ll “brings another dynamic to our attack thanks to his profile”.
      He added: “His speed and finishing is fantastic; he’ll bring our attacking game to another level and above all, make us even more unpredictable.
      “Timo is a Germany international. He has a lot of experience on the international stage and knows RB Leipzig very well – he’ll take on a leading role here.
      “We have a brilliant level of variety and depth in our attack and a lot of quality going forward.” More

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      Chelsea transfer blow as Frenkie de Jong ‘doesn’t want to leave Barcelona AT ALL’ despite contract dispute

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      FRENKIE DE JONG has dealt Chelsea a huge blow in the transfer market after telling them he doesn’t want to leave Barcelona, reports suggest.Chelsea looked set to hijack De Jong’s transfer to Manchester United, but now it appears they could suffer the same fate as their Premier League rivals by failing to land him.
      Frenkie de Jong is set to snub Chelsea for a Barcelona stayCredit: AFP
      The Dutchman’s future has been a hot topic this summer, with Barcelona reportedly trying to force him out of the club in order to prevent them breaking financial fair play rules.
      The Spanish giant’s attempts to register a number of new signings has been rejected by LaLiga owing to their excessive wage bill, which the sale of De Jong would pay for.
      They are even said to have threatened him with legal action to revert back to his pre-2020 deal after finding “evidence of criminality” around the contract given to him by the club’s old board.
      Regardless, De Jong has no plans to leave.
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      As reported by Sport, the 25-year-old told Chelsea owner Todd Boehly of his intention to stay days ago, with the American then calling him to try and convince him.
      However, De Jong reaffirmed his desire to see out his contract at Barcelona which runs until 2026, and “does not want a move in any form.”
      Barca boss Xavi and club president Joan Laporta have both expressed their wish to keep De Jong at the club, and the midfielder’s performance in their last game shows why.
      Former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has claimed to “know for a fact” that De Jong does not want a transfer to Man Utd.
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      But their disappointing performance against Brighton, particularly midfielders Fred and Scott McTominay, during Erik ten Hag’s first game will make their need for De Jong even more desperate.
      This being said, they have reportedly agreed a £15million deal to sign Adrien Rabiot from Juventus.
      Chelsea in contrast to United won their opening game against Everton.
      And despite a staggering outlay of over £160m on transfers, the club don’t appear to be finished yet.
      Deals for Leicester’s Wesley Fofana and former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are said to be in the works. More

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      Chelsea preparing record transfer fee for Wesley Fofana… but still £10m short of Leicester’s valuation for defender

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      CHELSEA are reportedly preparing to pay a world record transfer fee for Wesley Fofana.But they currently remain £10million short of Leicester’s asking price.
      Chelsea are ready to make Wesley Fofana the most expensive defender in historyCredit: Getty
      Fofana, 21, is at the top of Thomas Tuchel’s shopping list to bolster Chelsea’s backline.
      And new owner Todd Boehly is ready to fund a mega move after missing out on several stars including Matthijs de Ligt and Jules Kounde.
      Harry Maguire is currently the most expensive defender in world football, costing £80million when he left Leicester for Manchester United in 2019.
      However, Football London claims Chelsea are prepared to go even higher in their pursuit of Fofana.
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      The Blues are said to be drawing up plans for an eye-watering £85m offer, which will be enough to get Leicester talking.
      And the deal would make Fofana the most expensive defender in history.
      Yet Chelsea are currently some way off Leicester’s staggering price-tag.
      The Independent adds Chelsea’s latest offer fell £10m short.
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      But such is Tuchel’s desire to land Fofana, a new bid is set to be made shorty.
      The France U21 star joined Leicester from St Etienne in 2020 for £36.5m.
      He made an immediate impact with 38 appearances in his first season.
      But Fofana suffered a devastating long-term injury last term, and was only able to play 12 times.
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      He started in Leicester’s opening day draw against Brentford.
      And Fofana is understood to be pressing Brendan Rodgers into allowing him a Chelsea transfer this month. More

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      Chelsea striker Timo Werner lands in Germany with girlfriend as he closes in on £25.3m transfer return to RB Leipzig

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      CHELSEA striker Timo Werner has arrived in Germany with his girlfriend ahead of a return transfer to RB Leipzig.The 26-year-old only left for Chelsea in a £47million transfer in the summer of 2020.
      Timo Werner arrived in Leipzig ahead of a return transferCredit: Pacific Coast News
      The German is close to ending his Chelsea nightmareCredit: Pacific Coast News
      The German will re-join Leipzig for nearly half the amount he was sold forCredit: Pacific Coast News
      But after struggling to score goals and nail down a starting spot, the German will return to Leipzig in a £25.3m transfer.
      Werner arrives for nearly half the amount he was sold for and he comes with a Champions League winners’ medal.
      The transfer will leave boss Thomas Tuchel even shorter in the striker department.
      Club record signing Romelu Lukaku has also left the club, but in a loan transfer to Inter Milan, who he helped win the Serie A in the 20/21 season.
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      The transfer of Raheem Sterling has helped soften the blow.
      Armando Broja is also now the only recognised striker at Stamford Bridge.
      Werner’s compatriot, Kai Havertz can also operate up top if asked.
      Chelsea could dip into the market for another forward with boss Thomas Tuchel admitting his side lack energy.
      Werner scored 23 times for ChelseaCredit: Pacific Coast News
      The 26-year-old leaves with a Champions League medalCredit: Pacific Coast News
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      Speaking following Chelsea’s opening day Premier League win over Everton, Tuchel said: “We can add, but we are open for everything.
      “We can use new energy, fresh legs and fresh input. I think we could use some more input and some more quality.” More

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      ‘What’s he done to deserve that?’ – Chelsea fans mocked for their DREADFUL song for new signing Kalidou Koulibaly

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      KALIDOU KOULIBALY has already stolen the hearts of the Chelsea faithful following his standout performance in their Premier League opener against Everton.The defender played 75 minutes alongside Thiago Silva and club captain Cesar Azpilicueta before being replaced by Marc Cucurella.
      Koulibaly has been handed a dreadful chant by Chelsea fansCredit: Rex
      Koulibaly won 100 per cent of his tackles, completed all of his dribbles, made 31 passes, one clearance, one interception and one last man tackle.
      But as a reward for his fine form, Chelsea fans have come up with DREADFUL chant.
      The chant goes: “Aaaaaaaaay Koulibaly, ooh aah, I wanna knoooow he’s from Senegal.”
      Some say it rivals the Blues’ famous “Chelsea, Chelsea, Chelsea, Chelsea, Chelsea, Chelsea” chant.
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      One fan responded on Twitter saying: “Can’t be real, no way man.”
      Another footy fan said: “That Koulibaly song. What’s the poor bloke done to deserve that?”
      The chant has also left fans asking for clarity.
      Responding to the video, another Twitter user said: “Are they asking us or telling us he’s from Senegal? Need some clarity here.”
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      Up next for Koulibaly will be his biggest test in a Chelsea shirt.
      The Blues face rivals Tottenham next on August 14.
      And Spurs arguably have the best front three in the Premier League.
      The trio Son Heung-min, Harry Kane and Dejan Kulusevski has the potential to run riot at Stamford Bridge. More

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      Chelsea in Edouard Mendy contract talks but there’s ‘significant distance’ between Blues and one of their lowest earners

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      CHELSEA have opened contract talks with Edouard Mendy, according to reports.But there is said to be significant distance between the two parties at this stage.
      Edouard Mendy is in line for a new contract if a deal can be struckCredit: Getty
      Mendy, 30, signed a five-year contract with Chelsea when he joined from Rennes in 2020.
      However, he is one of the lowest earners at Stamford Bridge despite his importance to the team.
      According to the Daily Mail, the goalkeeper was identified as one of the key players who should be prioritised for an improved deal by new owner Todd Boehly when he came in.
      And the report says the club have now started those negotiations.
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      Mendy is currently on around £52,000 per week, just about a third of the £150,000 his understudy Kepa Arrizabalaga earns.
      Brazilian pair Alisson and Ederson pocket similar figures to Arrizabalaga while David De Gea is way ahead with a staggering record £375,000 per week at Manchester United.
      Mendy has kept an impressive 49 clean sheets in 93 appearances for Chelsea, including in Saturday’s 1-0 win at Everton.
      He also managed a record-equalling nine as the Blues won the 2020/21 Champions League.
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      As well as his European success, Mendy has also won the Super Cup and Club World Cup with the Blues – and a runner-up medal from both the FA Cup and League Cup finals.
      On the international stage, the shot-stopper helped Senegal to Africa Cup of Nations glory in February.
      And he was rewarded for his stellar form by being named Uefa, Fifa and Champions League goalkeeper of the year – as well as the top stopper in the Afcon. More