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    Chelsea want £60m Raheem Sterling transfer EXCLUSIVE, Blues launch Kalidou Koulibaly bid, Jules Kounde latest – updates

    CHELSEA have reportedly launched a fresh bid for Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly, as their search for a centre-back goes on. The Blues are also keen on signing Raheem Sterling in a £60m deal, SunSport can reveal.
    The club’s new American owners are keen to make the Man City star the marquee signing of their new era.
    However, Sterling would like assurances that he will be a key player and not be placed on the bench by Thomas Tuchel.
    Meanwhile, Chelsea are said to be in advance talks with Jules Kounde, with a £56m fee believed to be enough to prize Sevilla’s hand.
    The Blues reportedly have a defensive shortlist consisting of the Frenchman, Juventus’ Matthijs de Ligt and PSG’s Presnel Kimpembe.
    Elsewhere SunSport can also reveal that Richarlison has told Everton he wants to leave but only for a team in the Champions League next season.
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    Chelsea quoted £60m for Skriniar
    Inter Milan have reportedly slapped a £60million price tag on defender Milan Skriniar.
    Chelsea are in the market for at least one centre-back this summer after Antonio Rudiger and Andrwas Christensen both quit the club.
    According to Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport, both Chelsea and Tottenham are interested in the 27-year-old.
    Skriniar, who is out of contract at San Siro next year, is also understood to be a target for Paris Saint-Germain.
    It’s claimed Les Parisiens have already had an offer worth £43m rebuffed, while Chelsea and Tottenham are yet to table proposals of their own.
    Three academy stars released
    Chelsea have confirmed today that three academy stars will leave the club this summer.
    George McEachran, Thierno Ballo and Karlo Ziger will all depart when their deals expire at the end of the month.
    They join Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen, Danny Drinkwater, Charly Musonda and Jake Clarke-Salter in bidding farewell to the Blues.
    Silva “sending texts” to Kimpembe
    Thiago Silva has reportedly been sending texts to Presnel Kimpembe in a bid to get the defender to join Chelsea.
    According to France Football journalist Olivier Bossard, Silva has been in contact with his old Paris Saint-Germain teammate.
    The veteran defender wants Kimpembe, 26, to join Thomas Tuchel’s project at Stamford Bridge.
    French international Kimpembe is one of a number of big name centre-backs linked with the Blues.
    Reinforcements in that position are expected following Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen’s respective departures.
    Jules Kounde is a top target, while Matthijs de Ligt has also been mentioned, as well as Kimpembe.
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    Simon Jordan: Sterling NOT world class
    Raheem Sterling could be on his way to Chelsea this summer as Todd Boehly kickstarts his reign at Stamford Bridge.
    But talkSPORT presenter Simon Jordan DOESN’T think Sterling fits into the world class category of player.
    The 27-year-old has scored 131 goals in 339 games for City, winning the Premier League four times.
    But Jordan said on talkSPORT: “I don’t think he’s a world class player. I think he’s a very good player, otherwise he wouldn’t play for his country.
    “I think he’s a good player. I don’t think he’s anywhere near as good as people somehow advance him to be.”
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    In case you missed it…
    SunSport exclusively revealed yesterday that Chelsea want to sign Raheem Sterling — but the Blues need to prove they will match his ambitions.
    The Manchester City star, 27, has been identified as a marquee signing for Chelsea’s new owners after their £4.25billion takeover.
    Sterling is entering the final 12 months of his contract and is open to all options — but wants to play regularly in the countdown to the winter World Cup.
    The winger does not want to sit on the bench and is eager to still be competing for trophies, if he is to leave champions City.
    Read more HERE.
    Blues in Koulibaly bid
    Reports in Italy claim Chelsea have launched a bid for Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly.
    According to newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Blues have offered the 30-year-old personal terms worth £8.5m-a-year.
    That works out at just over £160k-a-week.
    Napoli though are claimed to be demanding £34m for their star centre-back.
    But the Serie A outfit could be forced into a sale this summer with just 12 months left to run on Koulibaly’s current contract.
    Barcelona are also understood to be interested in a swoop for the Senegalese international.
    Credit: AFP
    Hayes shuts down EFL rumours
    Chelsea Women boss Emma Hayes has shrugged off rumours linking her to a role in the EFL with a men’s team.
    Hayes led Chelsea to a WSL and FA Cup double last season.
    But speaking on the links with a job in the football league, Hayes told Sky Sports: “That happens every week. I can’t comment on different rumours that keep coming out every week.
    “I’m committed to what I’m doing at Chelsea and my focus is having a break and getting ready for the pre-season when it comes around.”
    Blues planning busy summer
    Chelsea chief Petr Cech has revealed he is expecting a busy transfer window at Stamford Bridge.
    New owner Todd Boehly is set to back Thomas Tuchel with the funds to try and compete with Manchester City and Liverpool next season.
    Multiple signings could be on the cards, with Sevilla defender Jules Kounde strongly linked with a switch to the Premier League.
    When asked by Sky Sports if it’s set to be a busy summer, Cech said: “Yeah it will be, of course we plan, we prepare and we try to be as strong as we can next season.”
    Rich pickings for Everton ace
    Chelsea are prepared to pay £64million to sign Everton star Richarlison, according to Fichajes.
    But the Blues face stiff competition from Paris Saint-Germain for his signature.
    PSG are also claimed to be willing to pay £64m to secure his services.
    Richarlison has been linked with a Goodison exit after helping fire the Toffees to Premier League safety last season.
    SunSport exclusively revealed yesterday that the striker has told Everton he wants to leave the club this summer.
    Credit: AFP
    Bakayoko set for Chelsea return
    Chelsea forgotten man Tiemoue Bakayoko is set to return to Stamford Bridge this summer.
    The flop midfielder joined AC Milan on a two-year loan last summer.
    But, according to Sky in Italy, he will have his stay in Italy cut short and return to the Blues.
    The 27-year-old played 18 times for the Serie A champions, although the majority of his appearances came from the bench.
    Blues youngster pens new deal
    Chelsea prospect Xavier Simons has agreed a new contract at Stamford Bridge, according to football.london.
    The 19-year-old’s current deal had been due to expire this summer.
    Simons made his senior debut in the Carabao Cup win over Brentford in December.
    And the midfielder was thought to be a target for a number of Prem teams if he had left Stamford Bridge.
    Simons was not included on the list of players confirmed to be leaving Chelsea today.
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    Kounde keen on Sevilla exit
    Sevilla general director Jose Maria Cruz de Andres has confirmed Chelsea target Jules Kounde wants to leave the club to play in a “more competitive team”.
    SunSport exclusively revealed last month that the French defender is desperate to sign for the Blues this summer.
    And De Andres told Sport Witness: “Again, the player, I am sure, respects Sevilla FC. He is happy with us. In the case of Kounde, it is not a matter of money.
    “It’s a matter of him wanting to play in a more competitive team than Sevilla FC.
    “I am sure he is a player that is attractive for teams like Chelsea, FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich and these types of teams.
    “He wants to play in a more competitive team.”
    Ruben happy to stay
    Ruben Loftus-Cheek is reportedly happy to stay at Chelsea next season, despite not starting games week in, week out.
    The Academy product is happy with his role under boss Thomas Tuchel, according to football.london.
    A number of Serie A clubs have been said to hold an interest in the 26-year-old midfielder.
    But any switch to Italy would require Loftus-Cheek to take a hefty pay-cut to his current £150,00-a-week deal.
    Credit: Alamy
    Blues bid farewell to Andreas Christensen
    Chelsea have confirmed defender Andreas Christensen has left the club, along with three other players.
    The Blues have confirmed their retained list at the end of the season.
    Also leaving are Danny Drinkwater and Charly Musonda.
    Jake Clarke-Salter is also set to depart, with the defender thought to be set to join a Championship club on a free transfer.
    Elsewhere it has already been confirmed that Antonio Rudiger will be joining Real Madrid.
    Rudiger: Grealish will star at World Cup
    Antonio Rudiger has praised Jack Grealish after the Manchester City forward after coming off the bench in England’s 1-1 draw against Germany.
    And the defender has talked up England’s chances of glory at this year’s World Cup.
    Rudiger said: “Grealish gave the team a real impact. He is a very dangerous player and those sort of players are going to win you games.
    “The England squad has great quality. [Bukayo] Saka comes out, Grealish comes in.
    “I saw a lot of big, big names were on the bench. England have a lot to be optimistic about for the future.”
    He added: “Players like [Marcus] Rashford and [Jadon] Sancho didn’t even make the squad. You have a lot of depth and you have big players like Harry Kane, [Raheem] Sterling and Grealish.”
    Azpilicueta set for talks on future
    Cesar Azpilicueta is set to hold talks with Chelsea next week over his future, writes ANDREW DILLON.
    The club captain wants to leave but does not want to submit a transfer request out of respect to the club he has served for ten years.
    Barcelona are keen to sign the veteran right back but are reluctant to pay a transfer fee even though the player has 12 months left on his contract.
    Boss Thomas Tuchel has hinted that Chelsea’s longest serving player could be allowed to leave for nothing as a reward for his loyalty and key part in bringing huge success to the club.

    Merson: Lukaku’s a bargain Belgian
    Paul Merson believes Arsenal are the perfect club to rescue Romelu Lukaku from his Chelsea nightmare.
    And the former Gunners star reckons his old team could land the Belgian for a cut-price fee.
    “Arsenal should make a cheeky £60m bid for Romelu Lukaku this summer,” Merson said in his column for the Daily Mirror.
    “Because if Chelsea are so desperate to let him go that they’re talking about loaning him to Inter Milan, surely they would take the money!
    “I know he hasn’t scored a lot of goals this season but Lukaku is an elite goalscorer. Arsenal play great football up to the edge of the box but then it often fizzles out.
    “Arsenal go through the lines. They want their striker on the edge of the box. It would suit him.”
    Lukaku scored just eight goals in 26 Premier League appearances last season following his £97.5m move back to Stamford Bridge.

    Kounde wants to be ‘competitive’
    Jules Kounde hopes he will be competing for major trophies once he completes his move from Sevilla to Chelsea.
    The 23-year-old centre-back is in advanced talks with the Stamford Bridge club about a transfer, and his current club’s chief executive has been explaining why a deal will be done.
    Jose Maria Cruz told Sports Witness: “The case with Jules Kounde is very similar to the case of Diego Carlos.
    “We have rejected [previous offers] because we thought that this player can improve his performances. It was better to wait because the market at the time was depressing. We thought that waiting a while would [help us] obtain more money.
    “In the case of Kounde, it is not a matter of money. It’s a matter of him wanting to play in a more competitive team than Sevilla.
    “I am sure he is a player that is attractive for teams like Chelsea, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and these types of teams. He wants to play in a more competitive team.”
    Big Blues offer for Koulibaly
    Chelsea hope to tempt Kalidou Koulibaly to Stamford Bridge with a whopping €10m-per-year offer, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
    The Napoli centre-back has previously spoken about his desire to finish his player career with the Italian club, but may be enticed by the contract tabled by the Premier League outfit.
    However, any deal would have to be financially beneficial to Napoli too, and the Serie A side are holding out for a transfer deal in the region of €40m.
    The 30-year-old Senegalese international has made more than 300 appearances in eight years with the Naples club.

    Kante available for reduced fee
    Manchester United are hoping to land Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante at a knocked-down price this summer.
    The Red Devils have been tracking the status of the French international, and plan to take advantage of the fact that only one year remains on his current deal at Stamford Bridge.
    Thomas Tuchel hopes to keep hold of his midfielder, but there are concerns within the club over his injury record.
    The Blues boss had previously said: “I think he is our key, key, key player; but key, key, key players need to be on the pitch.
    “He plays only 40% of the games. So it’s maybe a miracle that we arrived in third place.”

    Breaking: Blues bag Buchanan
    The men’s team may be struggling to get new signings over the line, but Chelsea Women have had no such difficulties.
    The ladies have this morning confirmed the signing of five-time Champions League winner Kadeisha Buchanan.
    The centre-back joins on a free transfer following the expiry of her contract at Lyon, and will take the number 26 shirt so famously associated with John Terry at Stamford Bridge.
    Blues consider alternative to Rice
    England star Declan Rice remains one of Chelsea’s top transfer targets this summer, but the Blues are considering alternatives if West Ham refuse to do business.
    The Hammers have slapped a £150m asking price on their main midfielder with the Stamford Bridge outfit so far proving reluctant to offer in excess of £75m.
    And now the Blues are threatening to look elsewhere.
    According to football.london, Chelsea scouts have been watching RB Leipzig’s Konrad Laimer for some time, and believe the 25-year-old could excel in England.
    However, they face competition from Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, who had been preparing to pounce for Laimer following the expiry of his current contract.
    Morning Chelsea fans
    SunSport have exclusively revealed how Chelsea are keen to sign Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling.
    The England international is understood to be considering his future with the player to become a free agent in 2023.
    With Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez to compete for a place in the starting XI, there is a fear that Sterling could be dropped to the bench.
    And the Blues would be willing to bring him to Stamford Bridge following their takeover.
    In other news, Ousmane Dembele has reportedly decided to join Chelsea over PSG this summer.
    The Barcelona winger will leave the Catalan giants when his contract expires in a matter of weeks.
    The chance to work with Thomas Tuchel again, as he did at Borussia Dortmund, has proved to be a big factor in his choice, claim the Mirror.
    Meanwhile, transfer guru Christian Falk has revealed Chelsea are targeting three centre-backs.
    Commenting on the Blues’ targets, Falk tweeted: “Chelsea have on their list for new defenders.
    “Presnel Kimpembe, Matthijs de Ligt and Jules Kounde.”
    And finally, Chelsea’s forgotten man Baba Rahman is wanted by a host of clubs this summer with Middlesbrough and Reading leading the chase.
    According to Ghanasoccernet.com, the two clubs are keeping tabs on the player.
    And another of Rahman’s former employers, Augsburg, are also reportedly in the chase to try and secure his signature.
    Chelsea in for Raheem Sterling
    EXCLUSIVE – Chelsea want Raheem Sterling — but they need to prove they will match his ambitions.
    The Manchester City star, 27, has been identified as a marquee signing for Chelsea’s new owners after their £4.25billion takeover.
    Sterling is entering the final 12 months of his contract and is open to all options — but wants to play regularly in the countdown to the winter World Cup.
    The winger does not want to sit on the bench and is eager to still be competing for trophies, if he is to leave champions City.
    Despite starting 32 games in all competitions last term he was left out of both legs of the Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid and the decisive last game of the season against Aston Villa. 
    The imminent arrival of Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez will make competition for forward places even tougher.
    Read more HERE.

    Rich pickings for Arsenal
    Arsenal will reportedly turn to Chelsea target Richarlison if they miss out on Gabriel Jesus.
    It has been claimed that the Everton ace would welcome a move to the Blues should he depart Goodison Park.
    But according to TeamTalk’s Graeme Bailey, the Gunners could look to tempt Richarlison into an Emirates switch.
    Speaking on the ‘Talking Transfers’ podcast about Arsenal’s pursuit of Jesus, he said: “I think there are legs in this one yet.
    “Arsenal are trying, there’s a chance, but I’d keep an eye on other players such as Richarlison – a player we know Arsenal like and have liked for a long time.
    “His people are close to Edu (Gaspar), so I think he’s a player whose name will come up again and he may end up being more likely than Jesus.”
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    Chelsea want £60m Raheem Sterling transfer EXCLUSIVE, Kounde, Kimpembe and De Ligt make ‘Blues’ defensive shortlist’

    CHELSEA are keen on signing Raheem Sterling in a £60m deal, SunSport can reveal.The club’s new American owners are keen to make the Man City star the marquee signing of their new era.
    However, Sterling would like assurances that he will be a key player and not be placed on the bench by Thomas Tuchel.
    Meanwhile, Chelsea are said to be in advance talks with Jules Kounde, with a £56m fee believed to be enough to prize Sevilla’s hand.
    The Blues reportedly have a defensive shortlist consisting of the Frenchman, Juventus’ Matthijs de Ligt and PSG’s Presnel Kimpembe.
    Elsewhere SunSport can also reveal that Richarlison has told Everton he wants to leave but only for a team in the Champions League next season.
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    Blues youngster pens new deal
    Chelsea prospect Xavier Simons has agreed a new contract at Stamford Bridge, according to football.london.
    The 19-year-old’s current deal had been due to expire this summer.
    Simons made his senior debut in the Carabao Cup win over Brentford in December.
    And the midfielder was thought to be a target for a number of Prem teams if he had left Stamford Bridge.
    Simons was not included on the list of players confirmed to be leaving Chelsea today.
    Credit: AFP
    Kounde keen on Sevilla exit
    Sevilla general director Jose Maria Cruz de Andres has confirmed Chelsea target Jules Kounde wants to leave the club to play in a “more competitive team”.
    SunSport exclusively revealed last month that the French defender is desperate to sign for the Blues this summer.
    And De Andres told Sport Witness: “Again, the player, I am sure, respects Sevilla FC. He is happy with us. In the case of Kounde, it is not a matter of money.
    “It’s a matter of him wanting to play in a more competitive team than Sevilla FC.
    “I am sure he is a player that is attractive for teams like Chelsea, FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich and these types of teams.
    “He wants to play in a more competitive team.”
    Ruben happy to stay
    Ruben Loftus-Cheek is reportedly happy to stay at Chelsea next season, despite not starting games week in, week out.
    The Academy product is happy with his role under boss Thomas Tuchel, according to football.london.
    A number of Serie A clubs have been said to hold an interest in the 26-year-old midfielder.
    But any switch to Italy would require Loftus-Cheek to take a hefty pay-cut to his current £150,00-a-week deal.
    Credit: Alamy
    Blues bid farewell to Andreas Christensen
    Chelsea have confirmed defender Andreas Christensen has left the club, along with three other players.
    The Blues have confirmed their retained list at the end of the season.
    Also leaving are Danny Drinkwater and Charly Musonda.
    Jake Clarke-Salter is also set to depart, with the defender thought to be set to join a Championship club on a free transfer.
    Elsewhere it has already been confirmed that Antonio Rudiger will be joining Real Madrid.
    Rudiger: Grealish will star at World Cup
    Antonio Rudiger has praised Jack Grealish after the Manchester City forward after coming off the bench in England’s 1-1 draw against Germany.
    And the defender has talked up England’s chances of glory at this year’s World Cup.
    Rudiger said: “Grealish gave the team a real impact. He is a very dangerous player and those sort of players are going to win you games.
    “The England squad has great quality. [Bukayo] Saka comes out, Grealish comes in.
    “I saw a lot of big, big names were on the bench. England have a lot to be optimistic about for the future.”
    He added: “Players like [Marcus] Rashford and [Jadon] Sancho didn’t even make the squad. You have a lot of depth and you have big players like Harry Kane, [Raheem] Sterling and Grealish.”
    Azpilicueta set for talks on future
    Cesar Azpilicueta is set to hold talks with Chelsea next week over his future, writes ANDREW DILLON.
    The club captain wants to leave but does not want to submit a transfer request out of respect to the club he has served for ten years.
    Barcelona are keen to sign the veteran right back but are reluctant to pay a transfer fee even though the player has 12 months left on his contract.
    Boss Thomas Tuchel has hinted that Chelsea’s longest serving player could be allowed to leave for nothing as a reward for his loyalty and key part in bringing huge success to the club.

    Merson: Lukaku’s a bargain Belgian
    Paul Merson believes Arsenal are the perfect club to rescue Romelu Lukaku from his Chelsea nightmare.
    And the former Gunners star reckons his old team could land the Belgian for a cut-price fee.
    “Arsenal should make a cheeky £60m bid for Romelu Lukaku this summer,” Merson said in his column for the Daily Mirror.
    “Because if Chelsea are so desperate to let him go that they’re talking about loaning him to Inter Milan, surely they would take the money!
    “I know he hasn’t scored a lot of goals this season but Lukaku is an elite goalscorer. Arsenal play great football up to the edge of the box but then it often fizzles out.
    “Arsenal go through the lines. They want their striker on the edge of the box. It would suit him.”
    Lukaku scored just eight goals in 26 Premier League appearances last season following his £97.5m move back to Stamford Bridge.

    Kounde wants to be ‘competitive’
    Jules Kounde hopes he will be competing for major trophies once he completes his move from Sevilla to Chelsea.
    The 23-year-old centre-back is in advanced talks with the Stamford Bridge club about a transfer, and his current club’s chief executive has been explaining why a deal will be done.
    Jose Maria Cruz told Sports Witness: “The case with Jules Kounde is very similar to the case of Diego Carlos.
    “We have rejected [previous offers] because we thought that this player can improve his performances. It was better to wait because the market at the time was depressing. We thought that waiting a while would [help us] obtain more money.
    “In the case of Kounde, it is not a matter of money. It’s a matter of him wanting to play in a more competitive team than Sevilla.
    “I am sure he is a player that is attractive for teams like Chelsea, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and these types of teams. He wants to play in a more competitive team.”
    Big Blues offer for Koulibaly
    Chelsea hope to tempt Kalidou Koulibaly to Stamford Bridge with a whopping €10m-per-year offer, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
    The Napoli centre-back has previously spoken about his desire to finish his player career with the Italian club, but may be enticed by the contract tabled by the Premier League outfit.
    However, any deal would have to be financially beneficial to Napoli too, and the Serie A side are holding out for a transfer deal in the region of €40m.
    The 30-year-old Senegalese international has made more than 300 appearances in eight years with the Naples club.

    Kante available for reduced fee
    Manchester United are hoping to land Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante at a knocked-down price this summer.
    The Red Devils have been tracking the status of the French international, and plan to take advantage of the fact that only one year remains on his current deal at Stamford Bridge.
    Thomas Tuchel hopes to keep hold of his midfielder, but there are concerns within the club over his injury record.
    The Blues boss had previously said: “I think he is our key, key, key player; but key, key, key players need to be on the pitch.
    “He plays only 40% of the games. So it’s maybe a miracle that we arrived in third place.”

    Breaking: Blues bag Buchanan
    The men’s team may be struggling to get new signings over the line, but Chelsea Women have had no such difficulties.
    The ladies have this morning confirmed the signing of five-time Champions League winner Kadeisha Buchanan.
    The centre-back joins on a free transfer following the expiry of her contract at Lyon, and will take the number 26 shirt so famously associated with John Terry at Stamford Bridge.
    Blues consider alternative to Rice
    England star Declan Rice remains one of Chelsea’s top transfer targets this summer, but the Blues are considering alternatives if West Ham refuse to do business.
    The Hammers have slapped a £150m asking price on their main midfielder with the Stamford Bridge outfit so far proving reluctant to offer in excess of £75m.
    And now the Blues are threatening to look elsewhere.
    According to football.london, Chelsea scouts have been watching RB Leipzig’s Konrad Laimer for some time, and believe the 25-year-old could excel in England.
    However, they face competition from Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, who had been preparing to pounce for Laimer following the expiry of his current contract.
    Morning Chelsea fans
    SunSport have exclusively revealed how Chelsea are keen to sign Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling.
    The England international is understood to be considering his future with the player to become a free agent in 2023.
    With Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez to compete for a place in the starting XI, there is a fear that Sterling could be dropped to the bench.
    And the Blues would be willing to bring him to Stamford Bridge following their takeover.
    In other news, Ousmane Dembele has reportedly decided to join Chelsea over PSG this summer.
    The Barcelona winger will leave the Catalan giants when his contract expires in a matter of weeks.
    The chance to work with Thomas Tuchel again, as he did at Borussia Dortmund, has proved to be a big factor in his choice, claim the Mirror.
    Meanwhile, transfer guru Christian Falk has revealed Chelsea are targeting three centre-backs.
    Commenting on the Blues’ targets, Falk tweeted: “Chelsea have on their list for new defenders.
    “Presnel Kimpembe, Matthijs de Ligt and Jules Kounde.”
    And finally, Chelsea’s forgotten man Baba Rahman is wanted by a host of clubs this summer with Middlesbrough and Reading leading the chase.
    According to Ghanasoccernet.com, the two clubs are keeping tabs on the player.
    And another of Rahman’s former employers, Augsburg, are also reportedly in the chase to try and secure his signature.
    Chelsea in for Raheem Sterling
    EXCLUSIVE – Chelsea want Raheem Sterling — but they need to prove they will match his ambitions.
    The Manchester City star, 27, has been identified as a marquee signing for Chelsea’s new owners after their £4.25billion takeover.
    Sterling is entering the final 12 months of his contract and is open to all options — but wants to play regularly in the countdown to the winter World Cup.
    The winger does not want to sit on the bench and is eager to still be competing for trophies, if he is to leave champions City.
    Despite starting 32 games in all competitions last term he was left out of both legs of the Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid and the decisive last game of the season against Aston Villa. 
    The imminent arrival of Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez will make competition for forward places even tougher.
    Read more HERE.

    Rich pickings for Arsenal
    Arsenal will reportedly turn to Chelsea target Richarlison if they miss out on Gabriel Jesus.
    It has been claimed that the Everton ace would welcome a move to the Blues should he depart Goodison Park.
    But according to TeamTalk’s Graeme Bailey, the Gunners could look to tempt Richarlison into an Emirates switch.
    Speaking on the ‘Talking Transfers’ podcast about Arsenal’s pursuit of Jesus, he said: “I think there are legs in this one yet.
    “Arsenal are trying, there’s a chance, but I’d keep an eye on other players such as Richarlison – a player we know Arsenal like and have liked for a long time.
    “His people are close to Edu (Gaspar), so I think he’s a player whose name will come up again and he may end up being more likely than Jesus.”
    Baba rahman set to depart
    Chelsea’s forgotten man Baba Rahman is wanted by a host of clubs this summer with Middlesbrough and Reading leading the chase.
    According to Ghanasoccernet.com, the two clubs are keeping tabs on the player.
    And another of Rahman’s former employers Augsburg, are also reportedly in the chase to try and secure his signature.
    Even though he has barely been there, Chelsea handed the player a new three-year extension last summer.
    And that will ensure that they will still be able to command a decent transfer or loan fee for him.

    Salah and Foden big winners
    Mohamed Salah has won his second PFA Premier League Player of the Year award after his sensational 2021-22 season, with Phil Foden retaining his Young Player gong.
    The Liverpool star, 29, joins a prestigious list of legends including Cristiano Ronaldo and Thierry Henry to win the annual award more than once.
    Salah tied Son Heung-min for the Golden Boot with 23 goals last season.
    His heroics led the Reds to within minutes of their second Premier League crown, but for Manchester City’s heroics late in the season finale.
    The Egyptian star joins Ronaldo, Henry, Mark Hughes, Alan Shearer, Gareth Bale and Kevin de Bruyne as the only stars to win the award more than once.
    Meanwhile, Foden becomes the fifth person to win the Young Player of the Year gong two years in a row.
    The Man City and England ace, 22, follows Ryan Giggs, Robbie Fowler, Wayne Rooney and Dele Alli in winning back-to-back PFA Premier League Young Player of the Year awards.
    Creme de la Prem
    The PFA Premier League Team of the Year has been announced – with runners-up Liverpool dominating the star-studded XI.
    Jurgen Klopp’s Reds fell agonisingly short in a thrilling final day of the 2021-22 season, ultimately coming up one point – and just a matter of minutes – short.
    The Anfield side played superbly all season – and their squad has been rewarded with no fewer than FIVE stars making the campaign’s best XI.
    Take a look at the team below.

    Rudiger hails Eden Hazard
    Antonio Rudiger will link up with former Chelsea teammate Eden Hazard at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
    Hazard has not had it easy in Spain with injuries preventing him hitting the heights he did in the Premier League.
    On this, Rudiger said: “I am very happy to coincide with Eden again, now in Madrid.
    “I know these have been very hard years for him, with many injuries and problems.
    “But I still hope that the Madrid fans can see the Hazard that I played with, because he was without a doubt one of the best footballers in the world.”
    Pul the other one
    Christian Pulisic has shown off his drastic new look after dying his hair blond.
    The Chelsea star, 23, is currently away on international duty with the USA – helping his side beat Morocco and secure a creditable draw against Uruguay.
    Pulisic sported his natural brown hair for both matches – before turning up for training with a new blond look.
    The Blues ace – tipped with a summer move away from Stamford Bridge – uploaded a sneak peek at his new do on Instagram.
    Pulisic captioned the snap: “New hair who dis?”
    But the Blues star was quickly trolled by his team-mates, including Mateo Kovacic.
    The Croatian jokingly replied to the post with two facepalm emojis, to which Pulisic replied: “I did it just for you.”

    Chelsea’s defensive targets reveals
    Transfer guru Christian Falk has revealed Chelsea are targeting three centre-backs.
    Thomas Tuchel is in the market to bolster his defence with Antonio Rudiger agreeing a deal to join Real Madrid.
    Meanwhile Andreas Christensen is poised to link up with Barcelona when his contract expires at the end of the month.
    Commenting on the Blues’ targets, Falk tweeted: “Chelsea have on their list for new defenders.
    “Presnel Kimpembe, Matthijs de Ligt and Jules Kounde.”
    Chelsea eye up Gabriel Jesus
    Arsenal are battling London rivals Chelsea in the race to sign Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus.
    The Gunners are claimed to be leading the race to prise the Brazilian away from the Etihad this summer.
    But they face competition from the Blues, with Thomas Tuchel said to be a huge admirer of the ex-Palmeiras ace.
    German reporter Christian Falk tweeted: “Thomas Tuchel would also like to work with striker Gabriel Jesus.”
    Utd and Chelsea battle for Sangare
    Chelsea and Manchester United are set to fight it out over PSV Eindhoven star Ibrahim Sangare ahead of the summer transfer window.
    That is according to a report from Sky Sports that claims that the Premier League duo are eyeing Sangare, who is believed to have a €35million (£30m) release clause in his contract.
    The Blues and United are set for quite a bidding war as the midfielder has also been linked with Liverpool as well as Newcastle.
    However, the 24-year-old appears keen to move to the Premier League and is convinced he will be playing in England next season.
    The Ivory Coast international was a regular for PSV last season as he registered four goals and four assists in 49 appearances across all competitions.
    Sangare helped Eindhoven win the Dutch Cup by beating new United manager Erik ten Hag’s Ajax in the final.

    Jul in the crown
    Chelsea reportedly remain desperate to snap up Jules Kounde from Sevilla this summer.
    The Blues agreed a deal with the Spanish side last year, only for the transfer to fall through after the LaLiga outfit demanded more money.
    But the West London outfit have retained their interest in the player as they look to finally secure his services.
    Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano tweeted: “Jules Kounde deal, still priority for Chelsea. Tuchel wants him.
    “Talks are well advanced on player side, while Sevilla are still waiting to receive the opening bid for the French centre-back.
    “Price tag will be around €65m [£55m], less than €80m [£68m] release clause.”
    Milan Skriniar next club odds
    Chelsea are leading contenders to sign Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar.
    That’s according to bookmakers Betfair, who’ve installed Thomas Tuchel’s side as 3/1 favourites to clinch his signature.
    But Tottenham are outsiders at 6/1, a fraction behind Manchester United (5/1).
    Though tipped to leave, Skriniar has stated that he intends to continue with Inter in Italy.
    He said: “My future is at Inter.
    “I have a contract and nothing has changed. The transfer rumours come out every six months, every year. But there’s nothing specific – I’m satisfied with Inter.”
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    Chelsea announce release list with four further stars released including Andreas Christensen and Charly Musonda

    CHELSEA have announced the clubs release list for the end of the 2021/22 season.Following a season which saw The Blues win the Club World Cup and reach the FA Cup and Carabao Cup finals there have been a number of stars released following contract expiries.
    Christensen leaves Chelsea after 10 years with the clubCredit: PA
    Drinkwater was anything but a regular player for ChelseaCredit: PA:Press Association
    Among the most notable names on the list are Andreas Christensen, Danny Drinkwater, and Charly Musonda.
    Of these 24-year-old Christensen made the most profound impact on the first team – winning six trophies with the Blues including the Champions League when he came on off the bench for an injured Thiago Silva in the final.
    The centre-half made 161 appearances for the Chelsea first team, scoring two goals and registering two assists.
    He ends a 10-year association with Chelsea and is now expected to join Barcelona.
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    Drinkwater joined Chelsea from Leicester City two seasons after helping Leicester City win an unprecedented title in 2015/16, but made just 23 appearances in his time at Stamford Bridge.
    In a heartfelt and brutally honest assessment of his time at the club, Drinkwater described the £35million transfer as “a business move gone wrong.”
    The 32-year-old said: “Me, the club and fans are hugely disappointed with the outcome there is no doubt about that.
    “Injuries, how I have been treated, mistakes I have made, issues of the pitch, lack of game time… the list of excuses could be endless but I would not and can not change what’s happened.
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    “Footballs a fantastic sport but this for both parties was a business move gone wrong, it’s as black and white as that.”
    Musonda’s time at Chelsea will ultimately go down as another victim of Chelsea’s ruthless loan system.
    The 25-year-old joined The Blues Academy as a scholar in 2013 and was part of Youth teams which won a number of accolades including the FA Youth Cup and Under-21 Premier League.
    The attacking midfielder made just seven appearances in the first team, spending the majority of his time as a senior player either out on loan or side-lined by injury.
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    24-year-old Jake Salter-Clarke was also on the list, appearing just twice for Chelsea’s senior team across a 16-year association with the club.
    He was on loan with Coventry in the Championship last season where he appeared 31 times.
    Antonio Rudiger was also noted at the beginning of Chelsea’s list, but a transfer to Real Madrid had been confirmed for him earlier this month.
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    How Chelsea could line up next season with Raheem Sterling and Ousmane Dembele along with Jules Kounde transfer

    CHELSEA are set to look a little different next season after a big summer of ins and outs at Stamford Bridge.Now that Todd Boehly’s takeover is complete, boss Thomas Tuchel will be desperate to start shaping his squad to try and close the gap with Manchester City and Liverpool.

    Raheem Sterling could join the BluesCredit: Sunday Times
    Before improving last season’s squad with star additions like Raheem Sterling or Ousmane Dembele, the German will need to replace players lost.
    Antonio Rudiger, named in the PFA Team of the Year yesterday, has departed for Real Madrid, while Andreas Christensen is off to Barcelona.
    Captain Cesar Azpilicueta could follow Christensen to Catalonia alongside Marcos Alonso, while Romelu Lukaku is keen for a return to Inter Milan.
    Amid this backdrop, Chelsea have an enormous task on their hands improving their squad for next year.

    One area they won’t have to worry about is goalkeeper, with Edouard Mendy having enjoyed another stellar campaign.
    Keeping Reece James and Ben Chilwell fit will be a key task for Tuchel, who will need to decide on back-ups for the duo, with Emerson Palmieri returning from his loan at Lyon.
    Thiago Silva will remain a stalwart at the back despite turning 38 later this year, but who partners the Brazilian is still up in the air.
    Tuchel is likely to stick with his back three formation, particularly if the Blues fail to sign Declan Rice to protect the defence.
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    Chelsea are determined to sign Jules Kounde from Sevilla to bolster their backline, while highly-rated RB Leipzig left sided centre-back Josko Gvardiol is of interest.
    Levi Colwill could stake a claim following his impressive loan spell at Huddersfield, while Trevoh Chalobah will hope to push on.
    N’Golo Kante is the Blues’ Mo Salah or Kevin De Bruyne, according to Tuchel at least.
    Should the Frenchman stay fit, he will still be an important figure in the heart of Chelsea’s midfield.
    Mateo Kovacic will still be around, although the Blues may look to cash in on Jorginho.
    Mason Mount could finally be deployed in a deeper role after largely having to play in Tuchel’s front three, while Conor Gallagher may be given a shot after an excellent loan spell at Crystal Palace.
    Chelsea’s attack could be a far more exciting prospect next season, should they get deals over the line for wingers Sterling and Dembele.

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    The Blues are the main contenders to sign both stars, with the latter available on a free.
    A duo of Sterling and Dembele would cause havoc within opposition defences, and the wily Kai Havertz could profit on space and chances created to bag a hatful of goals..
    Ousmane Dembele has been strongly linked with ChelseaCredit: AFP
    Jules Kounde is a key target for the BluesCredit: Rex More

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    Chelsea draw up mouth-watering three-man transfer shortlist for new defender with De Ligt, Kimpembe and Kounde targeted

    CHELSEA have THREE of Europe’s highest-rated centre-backs on their summer transfer shortlist, according to reports. Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen’s departures mean Thomas Tuchel is in serious need of defensive reinforcements.
    Sevilla defender Jules Kounde is a top target for Chelsea this summerCredit: Getty
    Juventus star Matthijs de Ligt is also claimed to be on the Blues’ shortlistCredit: Getty
    Paris Saint-Germain’s Presnel Kimpembe has been linked with a switch to Stamford BridgeCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
    And there are three big names being targeted by the German manager, according to Sport Bild.
    One of those is Sevilla star Jules Kounde, who has been continuously linked with Chelsea over the past year.
    SunSport exclusively revealed last month that the 23-year-old is keen to join the Blues and help vill the voids in Tuchel’s defence.
    Elsewhere Paris Saint-Germain centre-back Presnel Kimpembe AND Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt are rumoured to be on Tuchel’s shortlist.
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    German newspaper Bild go on to report that Tuchel ‘would like to work” alongside wantaway Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus.
    But it is in the heart of defence where the Blues are eyeing statement signings.
    Spanish paper Mundo Deportivo claim Kounde has a £76.5million release clause in his Sevilla contract, and negotiations between the two clubs are said to be underway.
    With both Rudiger and Christensen leaving – and uncertainty regarding the futures of Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso – Tuchel may well look to bring in more than one defender this summer.
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    Both Kimpembe, 26 and De Ligt, 22, are claimed to be targets.
    The Blues have already been linked with Dutchman De Ligt, who has spent the last three seasons with Juve following his £77m move from Ajax in 2019.
    Kimpembe, meanwhile, is a product of the PSG academy and has played over 200 times for the French giants.
    Blues boss Tuchel has reportedly been told he will have total control over transfers under new owner Todd Boehly.
    To help fund moves in other areas of the pitch, SunSport revealed Inter Milan hope to strike a salary-sharing deal with Chelsea to take Romelu Lukaku back to Italy.
    Inter are ready to cough up just over a third of Lukaku’s roughly £325,000-a-week pay after his turbulent first season back at Stamford Bridge. More

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    Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele ‘accepts Chelsea transfer offer and set to join for FREE after snubbing PSG’

    CHELSEA have won the race to sign Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele after he accepted Chelsea’s offer, according to reports. The Frenchman will join on a free transfer from Barcelona where his contract is expiring.
    Dembele has had an up and down time at BarcelonaCredit: AFP
    Dembele, 25, is said to have rejected a bid from French Champions Paris Saint-Germain in order to join Thomas Tuchel’s side.
    According to Le10sport, PSG wanted to recruit Dembele but he has instead chosen to reunite with former coach Tuchel at Chelsea.
    Tuchel coached Dembele when he was still a teenager at Borussia Dortmund.
    PSG have wanted to recruit Dembele ever since he exploded into life from Ligue 1 side Rennes.
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    Dembele joined Barcelona from Dortmund in 2017 for a colossal fee of £125million.
    He has since gone on to make 150 appearances for the Blaugrana, scoring 32 goals and registering 34 assists in that time.
    However, persistent injuries have dented his career in Catalonia massively, and the club tried to force him out during the January window in order to get some money for him.
    This ultimately failed and boss Xavi reinstated him in the second half of the season – when the majority of his 13 league assists this season have come.
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    Chelsea weighing up Raheem Sterling transfer bid with Europe’s top clubs keeping tabs on Man City star

    CHELSEA are interested in signing Manchester City star Raheem Sterling, according to reports.The Blues are aiming to bridge the gap with City and see Sterling as a perfect addition.
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    The England ace, 27, is fresh from winning his fourth Premier League crown with Pep Guardiola’s side – starting 23 of the 38 games along the way.
    According to the Telegraph, Europe’s top clubs feel that Sterling could be available this summer.
    The winger has one year remaining on his City contract.
    Sterling has yet to confirm a decision regarding his future, but teams at home and abroad feel that they may be able to convince him to join them.
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    Under new owner Todd Boehly, the Blues are aiming to recruit a new star attacker ahead of next season.
    Ousmane Dembele and Christopher Nkunku are on their shortlist, while Robert Lewandowski and Sterling’s City team-mate Gabriel Jesus have been mentioned.
    In addition to Chelsea, Real Madrid are monitoring Sterling’s situation closely and could make a move.
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    Barcelona also like the former Liverpool man, while Bayern Munich could turn their attention his way should they fail to sign current Reds forward Sadio Mane.
    Blues boss Thomas Tuchel is set to take a lead role in the club’s summer recruitment.
    As well as a forward, the Blues will target new defenders following the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.
    Sevilla’s French ace Jules Kounde is high on their wishlist of replacements.
    Inter Milan’s Milan Skriniar and Croatian wonderkid Josko Gvardiol, who plays for RB Leipzig, have also been mentioned. More

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    Richarlison keen on £65m Chelsea transfer EXCLUSIVE, Blues ‘want Lautaro Martinez-Lukaku swap’, Ousmane Dembele latest

    RICHARLISON has told Everton he wants out, with Chelsea being one of the clubs he is interested in joining, SunSport can reveal.The Brazilian is interested in a move to Chelsea, Real Madrid or PSG, but not Arsenal.
    Meanwhile the Blues are reportedly willing to let Romelu Lukaku head back to Inter Milan if Lautaro Martinez goes the other way.
    Such a deal may be hard to stomach for the Italians given the strikers formed a partnership that won them the league convincinhly in 2021.
    Chelsea are also said to be in pole position to sign Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele as Paris Saint-Germain have now dropped out of the race.
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    Three Premier League sides want Monaco man
    Beniot Badiashille is on the radar of Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle.
    The centre-back is France’s Under-21 captain and featured 34 times for Monaco last season.
    Badiashille seems to be open to a move previously saying: “We all know the competitiveness of the Premier League, it is a fantastic league that of course, is very interesting and we all love the games.”
    Chelsea’s transfer budget
    New owner Todd Boehly is set to hand Thomas Tuchel a £200million transfer budget for the summer, the Metro are reporting.
    The American is trying to get the new era off to a good start and allegedly wants Tuchel to replicate the success of Pep Guardiola at Man City and Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.
    They also suggest Tuchel could be given full control of Chelsea’s transfer strategy.
    This comes as reports emerge stating the future of the club’s director Marina Granovskaia is in doubt.
    Kepa could take pay cut for Lazio move
    Blues keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is reportedly ready to take a pay reduction in order to secure a move to Lazio.
    Kepa, 27, has fallen out of favour after his big money move from Athletic Bilbao since the arrival of Edouard Mendy.
    Lazio are managed by ex-Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri.
    Chilwell spotted with model
    Chelsea wing-back Ben Chilwell has again been spotted dining out with Netflix model Holly Scarfone.
    The pair were seen holding hands as they dined at the plush Nice Guy restaurant last week.
    Last night the couple were seen at at LAVO Ristorante in Los Angeles.
    There they could tuck into a £70 steak or a £110 seafood platter!
    Ben Chilwell was joined by Holly Scarfone
    Chelsea interested in Fofana
    Thomas Tuchel’s side are keen on Leicester’s Wesley Fofana, according to RMC Sport.
    The 21-year-old centre-back missed much of the season that just finished due to injury.
    It is rumoured that the Foxes will demand a fee of £68million with Man Utd also keeping their eyes on the Frenchman.
    Boehly held back £100million
    New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has held £100million from the price to buy the club in case of “unforeseen liabilities”.
    Chelsea are confident no financial rules have been broken.
    In a statement Chelsea said: “It is not unusual in these types of transactions, particularly deals completed in an accelerated time frame, to withhold an amount related to any unforeseen liabilities that may arise from transactions that occurred prior to the sale.”
    Todd Boehly purchased the club for £4.25billionCredit: PA
    Inter Milan fire sell alerts Chelsea
    According to The Times, Inter Milan could sell four key players this summer; Alessandro Bastoni, Milan Skriniar, Nicolo Barella and Lautaro Martinez.
    As reported yesterday, Chelsea could want Martinez in return for loaning Romelu Lukaku back to the Italian side.
    Chelsea are also keeping tabs on Skriniar and Bastoni.
    Man Utd and Spurs have also been alerted to this potential mass auction.
    Chelsea in for Richarlison
    In a SunSport exclusive, Richarlison wants to leave Everton.
    The Brazilian attacker would command a fee of around £65million.
    Chelsea, PSG and Real Madrid are all in his sights.
    Everton could need to offload him as they are cutting costs after narrowly escaping a charge of breaking Premier League financial fair play rules it is unlikely the club will stand in his way for the right price.
    Majority owner Farhad Moshiri has overseen losses of £372m over the past three years and has now ordered that the club’s wage bill is slashed over the next two years by up to 70 per cent.
    Kounde won’t be ‘marquee signing’
    Chelsea are interested in Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde, just as they were this time last year.
    If a deal is to be completed this time around, then according to Daily Star journalist Paul Brown, it could not be the biggest name brought in.
    He told GiveMeSport: “I don’t think it’s [Kounde] the marquee signing that the owners will try and point to to say, ‘look, we’re back, we’re making a splash.
    “I think they’ll try to sign somebody else, whether it’s a forward or a midfielder; I think they are looking for, and need, a bigger name to try and make everyone sit up and say, ‘wow these guys mean business.’”
    Chelsea keen on Skriniar
    It was reported yesterday in the Italian press that Chelsea were demanding Lautaro Martinez in return if they loan out Romelu Lukaku.
    However, the Blues are also keen on Milan Skriniar and Alessandro Bastoni, via Gazzetta dello Sport.
    The centre-back duo are both wanted by a host of Premier League clubs such as Spurs and Manchester United.
    Rudiger welcomed by Real Madrid
    Antonio Rudiger has played his final game in a Chelsea shirt with him set to join Real Madrid this summer.
    The defender told Marca: “I received many offers, but I only considered Real Madrid and Chelsea.
    “Ancelotti has called me to tell me how happy him and the whole squad is that I’m joining them.”
    The German has signed a deal that runs until June 2026 with the Spanish and European champions.
    Good morning Chelsea fans
    Chelsea are reportedly ‘confident’ of landing Barcelona ace Ousmane Dembele.
    Dembele will be a free agent at the end of this month and Tuchel – who he worked with at Borussia Dortmund – is clear that he can get the best out of the winger.
    Blues fans however, have been left fuming by the look of their potential new shirt after an image was leaked online.
    Chelsea duo Reece James and Christian Pulisic bid Saul Niguez farewell after he announced his return to Atletico Madrid.
    The West London club reportedly want Lautaro Martinez if they loan Romelu Lukaku back to Inter Milan
    A Chelsea statement was issued after the sad death of kit man Eric Asiedu.
    Tributes poured in for Eric.
    Got the Blues over the new shirt?
    Chelsea fans have been left fuming by the look of their potential new kit after an image was leaked online.
    A photo appeared of the Blues’ possible new home shirt with a white collar and with Three still as their sponsor.
    Fans were not happy with the design, one simply said: “horrific.”
    Another claimed: “that looks horrendous.”
    More supporters used words like “ugly” and “terrible”.
    Others took aim at the manufacturers saying: “it’s time to dump Nike.”

    Blues lining up Dembele
    Chelsea are reportedly in pole position to land Barcelona ace Ousmane Dembele.
    Dembele will be a free agent at the end of this month.
    And he’s opted to head to Chelsea to link up with former boss Thomas Tuchel who he worked with at Borussia Dortmund, according to Le10Sport.
    PSG were in contention to sign the winger but dropped out of the race in the last few days.
    CBS Sports report: “Thomas Tuchel has made it clear that he sees Ousmane Dembele as a player he knows and can get the best out of.
    “There is confidence at Chelsea due to PSG pulling out.”
    Saul over
    Chelsea duo Reece James and Christian Pulisic bid Saul Niguez farewell after he announced his return to Atletico Madrid.
    Pulisic said: “Gonna miss you Hermano”.
    And James chimed in with: “My Spanish brother, love you always.”
    Dembele ‘set for Chelsea transfer’
    Chelsea are reportedly in pole position to land Barcelona ace Ousmane Dembélé.
    Dembele will be a free agent at the end of this month.
    And he’s opted to head to Chelsea to link up with former boss Thomas Tuchel who he worked with at Borussia Dortmund, according to Le10Sport.
    PSG were in contention to sign the winger but dropped out of the race in the last few days.
    And a closer Luk at Romelu’s 2020/21 season with Inter
    …and now let’s look at Romelu Lukaku’s 2020/21 Serie A winning season with Inter Milan as he reportedly dreams of a return to the San Siro.
    44 GAMES 
    30 GOALS
    10 ASSISTS
    3565 MINUTES
    24 Serie A goals in 36 games, from 55 shots on target.
    Played a part in 40 per cent of Inter’s total league goal tally.
    Four Champions League goals in five games.
    A closer Luk at Romelu’s 2021/22 season
    With Romelu Lukaku reportedly dreaming of a return to the San Siro to play for Inter Milan next season, let’s take a look at his stats for the Blues last season…
    44 GAMES
    15 GOALS 
    2 ASSISTS
    2748 MINUTES
    8 Premier League goals in 26 games, from 15 shots on target.
    Played a part in 12 per cent of Chelsea’s total league goal tally.
    Two Champions League goals in six games.
    Chelsea tribute to kit-man
    A Chelsea statement was issued after the death of kit man Eric Asiedu.
    It read: “It is with great sadness that Chelsea Football Club has learned of the passing of our colleague Eric Asiedu.
    “Eric was a hugely popular figure at our Cobham training ground in his role as Academy kitman, always going about his work with an infectious smile and wonderful positivity. He will be sadly missed by us all and the pain of his sudden passing will be felt by many.
    “Affectionately known as ‘boss’ by players and staff alike, Eric went above and beyond to develop strong relationships with those he worked with in the Under-18 age group.
    “He was a caring mentor and confidant in the dressing room to players taking their first tentative steps into full-time football, while carrying out his daily duties in meticulous fashion.
    “A humble and warm character, Eric joined Chelsea FC in April 2013, his presence and personality proving integral to the values of our Academy culture. He has been a constant on the sidelines during a great many of our youth team successes over the years.”
    It added: “Eric’s passion for the job, the players he supported, and his love for Chelsea was evident for all to see and will be sorely missed. All at Chelsea send our deepest condolences to Eric’s family and friends at this most difficult time.”
    Or will Lukaku and Martinez be reunited?
    If Romelu Lukaku does end up back at Inter Milan and Chelsea do not wangle Martinez, the couple will reunite.
    The Argentine netted 21 times in Serie A last season improving his tally of 17 he got alongside Lukaku when they played up front together.
    The pair that season registered a combined 41 goals and Simone Inzaghi’s side could want the deadly duo reunited.
    In his infamous interview with the Italian press back in December that angered Thomas Tuchel and many Chelsea fans, Lukaku hinted at wanting to play with Martinez again.
    He said: “Lautaro Martinez coming here with me at Chelsea in the future?
    “No… Lautaro, you can stay in Milan, I’ll be back there.”
    Blues after Martinez
    Chelsea reportedly want Lautaro Martinez if they loan Romelu Lukaku back to Inter Milan, writes Alex Smith.
    The Belgian striker only arrived in west London last summer after a £97.5million return to Stamford Bridge.
    However, Lukaku has made his intentions clear a number of times and would like a return to Inter.
    Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport are reporting that Chelsea are demanding £21million for them to consider loaning the striker back to the Italian side.

    As part of the deal they could also look to include an Inter player – and have taken an interest in 24-year-old star Martinez.
    The Argentine netted 21 times in Serie A last season improving his tally of 17 he got alongside Lukaku when they played up front together.
    Chelsea fans new kit horror
    Chelsea fans have been left fuming by the look of their potential new kit after an image was leaked online.
    A photo appeared of the Blues’ possible new home shirt with a white collar and with Three still as their sponsor.
    Fans were not happy with the design, one simply said: “horrific.”
    Another claimed: “that looks horrendous.”
    More supporters used words like “ugly” and “terrible”.
    Others took aim at the manufacturers saying: “it’s time to dump Nike.”

    Chelsea kit man passes away
    A host of Chelsea legends and current stars have paid tribute to academy kit man Eric Asiedu following his death.
    The club confirmed the sad news on Wednesday that the much-loved backroom member had passed.
    Former Chelsea captain John Terry took to Twitter to pay his respects, writing: “RIP ERIC Heartbreaking news today. BOSS you will be deeply missed.”

    Dembele ‘set for Chelsea transfer’
    Chelsea are reportedly in pole position to land Barcelona ace Ousmane Dembélé.
    Dembele will be a free agent at the end of this month.
    And he’s opted to head to Chelsea to link up with former boss Thomas Tuchel who he worked with at Borussia Dortmund, according to Le10Sport.
    PSG were in contention to sign the winger but dropped out of the race in the last few days.
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