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    Chelsea ‘ready to launch transfer bid for Christopher Nkunku’ and rival Man Utd for RB Leipzig star’s signature

    CHELSEA are interested in signing RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku but will need to sell attackers first, according to reports.Nkunku had an astonishing season in Germany, scoring 34 goals and assisting 20 across all competitions.
    Chelsea may have to sell players before making a move for Christopher NkunkuCredit: AFP
    Those numbers saw him beat the liked of Robert Lewandowski to be named Bundesliga player of the season.
    And it did not go unnoticed by Europe’s elite, with a string of clubs ready to scrap for his signature.
    Manchester United are right at the front of the queue to sign the £84million-rated Frenchman, who is thought to be in talks over a new deal with Leipzig.
    Chelsea believe they can disrupt those talks and entice the 24-year-old to Stamford Bridge this summer.
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    However, according to Goal, they may have to sell players to raise transfer funds and make space in their squad for Nkunku.
    Thomas Tuchel faces a rebuild when the transfer market opens and signing defenders is his major priority, not new forwards.
    But that could change should the Blues sell Christian Pulisic amid interest from Juventus.
    Fellow winger Hakim Ziyech could also depart with Chelsea said to be open to offers for the Moroccan.
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    Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund are reportedly considering a move for Timo Werner despite his poor form in front of goal this season.
    Chelsea also look set to cash in on Armando Broja following his loan spell at Southampton this season – West Ham are plotting a move for the £25million-rated striker.
    If Chelsea do make a move for Nkunku they would face major competition from United after fans pleaded with their club to sign the star. More

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    Chelsea chief Boehly faces instant transfer headache as Tuchel fears catching Man City and Liverpool ‘almost impossible’

    THOMAS TUCHEL can finally plan more than a week ahead now the sale of Chelsea to Todd Boehly is official.But what the first-team coach sees as he looks up for the first time in three months might not make the best viewing.
    Thomas Tuchel knows rebuilding his defence will be a difficult task this summerCredit: Getty
    Todd Boehly is set to spend big after taking over the clubCredit: PA
    Getting the nod from the Government that a £4.25billion takeover by American Boehly can happen means certainty at last at Stamford Bridge.
    Even if the club was staying silent on it yesterday, there is a sense now of looking forwards rather than day-to-day.
    There are still loose ends to tie up but few doubt this deal will die now.
    Which means more work than ever for Tuchel just when the unassuming German deserves a break most having nursed Chelsea through the most difficult 12 weeks of its 117-year history.
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    UK Government sanctions handcuffed a club infamous for massive transfer spending and it remains banned from buying and selling, even talking about new contracts with existing players.
    Tuchel has postponed his summer holiday to hold trans-Atlantic planning meetings with Boehly and faces the biggest job of his career trying to reflate Chelsea’s flatlining presence in the Premier League.
    There is the obvious chasm at the heart of his defence with Antonio Rudiger having said his goodbyes.
    The last great hardman of English football has walked, robbing Chelsea of that physical intimidation at the back.
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    Replacing a player with the reflexes of Muhammad Ali, the bravery of John Terry and the pent-up aggression of a pensioner in a bus queue is a huge ask.
    Sevilla’s Jules Kounde is the man he wants but even if the Frenchman fits the bill, that is just one slot filled.
    Also gone is Andreas Christensen, less robust than Rudiger but vastly experienced after ten years attached to a club which places relentless demands on its personnel.
    Left-back Marcos Alonso wants out, captain Cesar Azpilicueta would not say no to moving back to Spain. The entire back line is melting away.
    Six weeks into next season, veteran centre-back Thiago Silva turns 38.
    Stylish as he is, at times the Brazilian looks it too. Tuchel has hard decisions to make.
    Boehly and the consortium he spearheads promise £1.75bn of investment over the next decade in their manifesto.
    As grand as it sounds, £175m this summer might not be enough to catch up with the two teams that finished above Chelsea in the league this season – Manchester City and Liverpool.
    Tuchel already fears it will be an ‘almost impossible’ job playing catch up, triggering suspicions things may get worse before they get better.
    Had Antonio Conte been appointed a few weeks earlier at a now resurgent Tottenham, there is every chance Spurs would have clinched third place at Tuchel’s expense.

    Two defeats in the last 13 games combined with Chelsea’s shaky form made it more uncomfortable than it should have been.
    And Conte is being given £150m for a team that needs tinkering with rather than large scale reconstruction.
    It is at the heart of his team where Tuchel also needs to perform surgery.
    It might not be as time-sensitive as the major overhaul at the back, but key midfielder Mason Mount must be nailed down to a new long-term contract.
    Mount, 23, was crowned Chelsea’s player of the year for the second year in succession after Sunday’s last-gasp win over relegated Watford.
    The dyed-in-the-wool Blue is central to the future. But if nothing is done this summer, he will kick off next season with less than two years left on his contract.
    Right-back Reece James has one more year than Mount to go but Boehly’s bean-counters can’t let that one slide either. James is considered one of the best in his position in the country.
    There is a sense in the Chelsea dressing room that the club left it too late to get Rudiger’s deal done and that drove him to go.
    Experienced playmaker Jorginho is another getting itchy feet, threatening another gap in the midfield.
    N’Golo Kante has been described as Chelsea’s ‘Mbappe, de Bruyne and van Dijk’ by gushing boss Tuchel. Yet the World Cup winning France midfielder has just endured a patchy season with injury and he is 31.
    And don’t forget Tuchel must also find a way to get the best out of £150m duo Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner up front.
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    Finance won’t just turn on like a tap once Boehly and majority shareholder Clearlake Capital get the keys to Stamford Bridge.
    It could be weeks before Chelsea are in a position to make formal moves for new players. Tuchel is set fair for the long-term but short-term is still a worry. More

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    UK government and Premier League APPROVE Todd Boehly’s Chelsea takeover, Kounde LATEST, Dembele UPDATE – latest

    CHELSEA’S sale to Todd Boehly WILL go through and has been given approval by the UK government and Premier League.Secretary of state for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Nadine Dorries said: “We are satisfied the proceeds of the sale will not benefit Roman Abramovich or other sanctioned individuals.”
    Abramovich will no longer be associated with Chelsea as a result.
    Unquestionably the best owner in the club’s history, the Russian oligarch’s ties to war-mongering Vladimir Putin have tainted his legacy.
    LA Dodgers owner Boehly, 48, will take the reins and look to get the Blues’ transfer window on course after months of uncertainty.
    Meanwhile, Jorginho could be heading to Juventus but the Italian giants are refusing to ‘spend big’ to land their target.
    And Barcelona’s chief has given a clear indication on the future of Ousmane Dembele who is heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.
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    Chelsea’s summer spending
    Thomas Tuchel will be chomping at the bit for Chelsea to spring into life in the transfer market – and he doesn’t have long left to wait writes Giacomo Pisa.
    Todd Boehly’s £4.25bn takeover now has Government and Premier League approval, meaning new signings aren’t too far away.
    Reports suggest Boehly is eager to back Tuchel in the upcoming window and will give the German around £200m to play with.
    Chelsea are even said to have drawn up an EIGHT-MAN centre-back shortlist to cope with the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.
    It’s expected to be a busy summer of incomings and outgoings at Stamford Bridge, and Tuchel’s line up could be very different come the start of the new season.
    Mount of a task
    Arsenal ace Nuno Tavares has claimed that Chelsea star Mason Mount is the toughest opponent he has faced while at the Gunners.
    Speaking about his most tricky opponent on the Counter Attack YouTube channel, Tavares said: “Mason Mount of Chelsea.
    “I think the positions, he knows the place he should be to make people feel uncomfortable and with the ball he has too much quality.
    “He has goals, you know, so I think Mason Mount”
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    Mount’s new contract
    Chelsea star Mason Mount is set to receive a new deal after Todd Boehly’s takeover.
    According to i, Mount will be the first player to benefit from the Blues’ new owners.
    The forward, who is reportedly on around £80,000-per-week, is expected to have his wages at least doubled under a new agreement that will be permitted once the takeover is officially completed.
    This comes after the Premier League and UK government approved Boehly’s £4.25billion takeover
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    Adrien Rabiot race
    Chelsea are set to offer £17million for Juventus star Adrien Rabiot ahead of the summer transfer window.
    The Blues are eyeing a cut-price fee for Rabiot, according to Tuttosport.
    N’Golo Kante and Jorginho only have one-year left on their contracts themselves, meaning midfield reinforcements may be necessary at Stamford Bridge.
    But money-bags Newcastle could rival the West Londoners to the signing of the France international.
    Juve not so keen
    Juventus aren’t planning to “spend big” for Chelsea star Jorginho ahead of the summer transfer window.
    That is according to Fabrizio Romano, who reports that Juve are prioritising moves for Angel Di Maria and Paul Pogba over the 30-year-old.
    The midfielder’s future at Stamford Bridge has become uncertain amid the ongoing takeover process.
    The Italy international’s contract expires next year and rumours suggested he is keen on a return to the Serie A
    Arms race for Broja
    Chelsea loanee Armando Broja is at the centre of a transfer war between Newcastle and West Ham.
    Broja impressed with a series of impressive displays at Southampton and has attracted the attention of other clubs before the summer window.
    According to Goal, the Hammers and the Magpies are attempting to sign the forward during the summer.
    Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is believed to be open to the Albania international returning to Stamford Bridge next season.
    But the 20-year-old may have options if he wants more first-team football next season
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    Tchouameni says goodbye
    Chelsea target Aurelien Tchouameni has said goodbye to his Monaco team-mates, according to journalist Julien Maynard.
    Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, claims Tchouameni is “dreaming” of Real Madrid.
    Romano tweeeted: “Aurelien Tchouameni has already communicated to his teammates the intention to join Real Madrid, as per @JulienMaynard. He dreams of Real”
    Go for it
    Ex-Chelsea ace Glen Johnson advised his former club to try and beat Barcelona for Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski.
    Johnson told Betting Odds: “In terms of the player himself, then yes. But business-wise, what that might do to [Romelu] Lukaku, if he’s not playing where’s he going to go, how much is he going to be worth.
    “They bought him for an awful lot of money. But at the same time, if they give him another six months and he doesn’t perform, then they might miss out on the top four. It’s a tough one.
    “While Lewandowski is available on the free, I think you have to try and sign him”
    Time to go?
    Former Chelsea ace Glen Johnson suggested Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso should be allowed to leave if they wish to.
    Johnson told Betting Odds: “Again, I think it all comes down to what the players want.
    “I’ve never been a fan of keeping players at clubs that don’t want to be there. It just doesn’t make sense.
    “I’m not saying that either of those guys are saying that by the way. They’ve won everything at Chelsea and now they might want to go back home to Spain, closer to their families and let them live their life in the sun for a bit”
    What’s next for Chelsea?
    The Premier League and UK government have agreed to Chelsea’s £4.25billion takeover by Todd Boehly’s consortium.
    However, since outgoing owner Roman Abramovich also has a Portuguese passport the Portuguese government needs assurances and the same goes for the European Union.
    The aforementioned need to be convinced that Abramovich will not benefit in any way out of the sale of the club following Russia’s unjust invasion of Ukraine and his alleged ties with president Vladimir Putin.
    Therefore, the takeover is not yet completed and the Blues are thus still not allowed to sell tickets, buy players or issue new contracts.
    But they’re very close to completing the procedure
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    Premier League’s Fab Five
    Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has revealed the five teams he believes will be fighting it out for the Premier League title next season – and it includes his own club but not Arsenal.
    Tuchel said: “It will be a super tough race. Manchester United will be in the race, Tottenham will be in the race with Antonio Conte for sure, and we want to stay in the race.
    “And Liverpool and Man City will do everything to even make their squads bigger. They set the standard so, so high and it will take the same to be competitive next season.
    “While like everybody else tries to close the gap to us…the two top teams are what they are, a benchmark of consistency. That’s the situation and from there on we do our very best to be competitive because this is what we want to be”
    Mount of a task
    Arsenal ace Nuno Tavares has claimed that Chelsea star Mason Mount is the toughest opponent he has faced during his time at the Emirates.
    Speaking about his most tricky opponent on the Counter Attack YouTube channel, Tavares said: “Mason Mount of Chelsea.
    “I think the positions, he knows the place he should be to make people feel uncomfortable and with the ball he has too much quality.
    “He has goals, you know, so I think Mason Mount”
    Tuch and go
    Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has taken a swipe at Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund by revealing his unique bond with the Blues’ supporters.
    Tuchel said: “It’s so nice to have this bond with the fans. I was not famous for that in my last clubs. I don’t know why it’s suddenly like this, but I’m very happy about it.
    “This game is a different game with fans, we always said it. It’s a different game.
    “If the stadium is empty, half empty or full, we need full stadiums, this makes the game exciting, emotional.
    “This creates something you can’t find without them. We are doing this for entertainment, for making our fans happy.
    “We are responsible for the spark, energy, and we want to provide a level of energy that they can feel it.
    “If you go to the stadium you [want to] feel this team giving everything, playing as a group of friends, not only just employees.
    “That’s the challenge. Once we do this the fans are happy and they feel it. This is where we want to continue”
    Last Gall for Conor?
    Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira has refused to rule out a transfer for Chelsea loanee Conor Gallagher.
    Vieira said of Gallagher, who is set to return to Stamford Bridge after the end of the season: “Conor has been fantastic for us.
    “He felt like he is at home the way he has been performing for us. He understands the way that we want to play the game, and he brings his energy and his determination.
    “We know that he has to go back to Chelsea. Then, what will happen? We don’t know”
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    James on Boehly
    Chelsea star Reece James has insisted that the club’s levels of ambition will not change under new owner Todd Boehly.
    James told the club’s official website: “It’s been a strange moment for the club with the change in owners.
    “It’s going to be different moving forward. The ambition is still going to be the same.
    “We’re a massive club in the world and our aim is to win every trophy we can”
    Declan Rice advice
    Former West Ham ace David James has advised Chelsea target Declan Rice to join Manchester City.
    James told Genting Casino: “The West Ham fan in me wants Declan Rice to stay there forever, we want to see scenes like Mark Noble leaving West Ham at the London Stadium.
    “There’s talk about Manchester United, but the way Declan Rice plays, he could play Fernandinho’s role at Man City. If he had a choice of Man City or Man United, it’s a no-brainer, you go to Man City.
    “He’s a fantastic player, he’s young, it looks like he wants to learn, he’s a regular England international, he ticks all the boxes for a team challenging for titles as opposed to one challenging for Europa League spots”
    Adrien Rabiot race
    Chelsea are set to offer £17million for Juventus star Adrien Rabiot ahead of the summer transfer window.
    The Blues are eyeing a cut-price fee for Rabiot, according to Tuttosport.
    N’Golo Kante and Jorginho only have one-year left on their contracts themselves, meaning midfield reinforcements may be necessary at Stamford Bridge.
    But money-bags Newcastle could rival the West Londoners to the signing of the France international
    Chelsea target Bastoni
    Chelsea are keeping tabs on Inter Milan ace Alessandro Bastoni ahead of the summer transfer window.
    That is according to La Repubblica, who claim Tottenham are also interested in Bastoni, who played under manager Antonio Conte at Inter.
    It is believed the Nerazurri’s financial issues are still at large and the club are hoping to sacrifice just one player this time around.
    The centre-back is valued at £60m and the Blues are desperate for defensive reinforcement after losing Antonio Rudiger to Real Madrid.
    Andreas Christensen, Marcos Alonso and captain Cesar Azpilicueta are heading to Barcelona, while Thiago Silva is at the advanced age of 37
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    Mount’s new contract
    Chelsea star Mason Mount is set to receive a new contract after Todd Boehly’s takeover.
    According to i, Mount will be the first player to benefit from the new owners.
    The forward, who is reportedly on around £80,000-per-week, is expected to have his salary at least doubled under a new agreement that will be permitted once the takeover is officially completed.
    This comes after the Premier League and UK government approved the £4.25billion takeover
    Hazard Eden nowhere
    Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard has announced he will stay at Real Madrid next season despite enduring a torrid three-year stint at the Santiago Bernabeu so far.
    Hazard told VTM Nieuws ahead of the Champions League Final against Liverpool: “Everybody knows that I’ve a contract until 2024.
    “My first three seasons have not gone well, so I want to show everybody what I can do.
    “It’s always been a dream to play for Real. It still is”
    Boehly’s war chest
    New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is set to hand manager Thomas Tuchel a bumper £200million transfer war chest this summer.
    According to the Telegraph, some of the budget is expected to come from player sales, with the suggestion Hakim Ziyech, Christian Pulisic, Marcos Alonso and Timo Werner could all be flogged.
    It’s claimed the Blues have drawn up an eight-man centre-back shortlist following the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.
    Sevilla star Jules Kounde is top of the list, while there is also interest in RB Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol, Atletico Madrid’s Jose Gimenez, Villarreal’s Pau Torres, Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly and Leicester’s James Justin.
    In attack Manchester City star Raheem Sterling could be targeted if Werner, Ziyech or Pulisic leave.
    Midfield reinforcements are possible too, with West Ham’s Declan Rice and Monaco’s Aurelien Tchouameni both targeted.
    Xav some of that
    Chelsea have been handed a major transfer boost as Barcelona boss Xavi admitted Ousmane Dembele may have played his last game for the club against Villarreal.
    According to Get Football News Spain, the Spanish tactician said: “It could be his last game, but it could also be the last game for others.
    “I like him and he can help us in the future. It depends on the negotiations.”
    The Blues have been linked with the forward ahead of the summer transfer window
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    Jules Kounde situation
    Chelsea’s approved takeover is a major boost in their longtime bid to sign Sevilla star Jules Kounde.
    The Blues are in desperate need of defensive reinforcement after losing Antonio Rudiger to Real Madrid.
    Marcos Alonso, Andreas Christensen and captain Cesar Azpilicueta are on their way to Barcelona, while Thiago Silva is at the advanced age of 37.
    Transfer guru Andreas Korssund tweeted: “Jules Kounde is closing in on a move to Chelsea.
    “The Blues will conclude talks with Sevilla as soon as Boehly’s takeover is complete and they are ready to pay the required fee.
    “Personal terms have already been agreed and the Frenchman is only waiting for Chelsea”
    Nadine Dorries statement
    Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Nadine Dorries stated that the Government is satisfied the proceeds from Chelsea’s sale won’t go to outgoing owner Roman Abramovich.
    Dorries tweeted: “Last night the Government issued a licence that permits the sale of [Chelsea].
    “Given the sanctions we placed on those linked to [Vladimir] Putin and the bloody invasion of Ukraine, the long-term future of the club can only be secured under a new owner.
    “We are satisfied the proceeds of the sale will not benefit Roman Abramovich or other sanctioned individuals.
    “I want to thank everyone, especially officials who’ve worked tirelessly to keep the club playing and enable this sale, protecting fans and the wider football community”
    Government on Chelsea takeover
    The UK Government have issued a statement regarding their decision to approve Chelsea’s takeover by Todd Boehly.
    A statement read: “Late last night the UK Government reached a position where we could issue a licence that permits the sale of Chelsea Football Club.
    “Following the sanctioning of Roman Abramovich, the Government has worked hard to ensure Chelsea Football Club has been able to continue to play football.
    “But we have always been clear that the long-term future of the club could only be secured under a new owner”
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    How Chelsea could line up next season after £200m transfer spending spree with Sterling and Kounde in new-look XI

    THOMAS TUCHEL will be chomping at the bit for Chelsea to spring into life in the transfer market – and he doesn’t have long left to wait.Todd Boehly’s £4.25bn takeover now has Government and Premier League approval, meaning new signings aren’t too far away.
    How Chelsea could look next season after a £200m transfer spree
    Reports suggest Boehly is eager to back Tuchel in the upcoming window and will give the German around £200m to play with.
    Chelsea are even said to have drawn up an EIGHT-MAN centre-back shortlist to cope with the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.
    It’s expected to be a busy summer of incomings and outgoings at Stamford Bridge, and Tuchel’s line up could be very different come the start of the new season.
    Jules Kounde tops the shortlist of defenders, and the Sevilla man would slot straight in on the right hand side of a back-three if he is recruited.
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    Meanwhile on the other side the left-footed Josko Gvardiol is an option, having impressed at RB Leipzig.
    And in attack the Blues are claimed to be plotting an ambitious raid for Manchester City star Raheem Sterling.
    The 27-year-old is out of contract at the Etihad at the end of next season, and is an option if Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech or Christian Pulisic depart.
    There could be a fresh face in midfield too.
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    West Ham midfielder Declan Rice is highly thought of, but his £150m price-tag is likely to price the Blues out of a move.
    Monaco man Aurelien Tchouameni is an alternative, and is admired by those in high places at Stamford Bridge.
    A midfield duo of Tchouameni and Mateo Kovacic would be likely to strike fear into the hearts of any Premier League side.
    Especially with English duo Reece James and Ben Chilwell marauding down the wings either side of them.
    Alternatively there are other options for Chelsea should they miss out on any of their top targets.
    The Blues have also been linked with a cut-price swoop for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot.
    At just £17m he is certainly an attractive option.

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    Chelsea and Newcastle in Adrien Rabiot transfer battle as Blues prepare £17m offer for Juventus star

    CHELSEA are set to offer £17million for Juventus star Adrien Rabiot, according to reports. Todd Boehly’s £4.25bn takeover is nearly completion after receiving Government and Premier League approval, meaning the Blues will soon be back in the market for new players.
    Chelsea and Newcastle could reportedly battle it out to sign Juventus midfielder Adrien RabiotCredit: Getty
    And one potential target is French midfielder Rabiot.
    Chelsea are eyeing a cut-price fee for the 27-year-old, according to Tuttosport.
    The Italian outlet claim the Blues could table an offer of up to 17m for the former Paris-Saint Germain star who is out of contract in Turin at the end of next season.
    Midfielders N’Golo Kante and Jorginho only have one-year left on their Chelsea deals themselves, meaning midfield reinforcements may be necessary at Stamford Bridge.
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    But money-bags Newcastle could rival the Blues to the signing of Rabiot.
    The Magpies are also claimed to be keen with Eddie Howe set for another transfer window splurge.
    Rabiot could depart Juve this summer as the Italian club eye a squad overhaul.
    For the first time in 11 years the Old Lady finished a season without a trophy, and Max Allegri could only guide his side to fourth-place in Serie A.
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    Rabiot made 45 appearances in all competitions but failed to register a single goal all season.
    And Chelsea appear to be ready to pounce.
    Blues boss Thomas Tuchel is set to be handed a £200m war chest this summer to fund new signings.
    New owner Boehly wants the club to begin closing the gap to title challengers Manchester City and Liverpool, according to the Telegraph.
    A cut-price move for Rabiot would not damage the club’s kitty too much ahead of what is expected to be a busy summer at Stamford Bridge. More

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    Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel to receive £200m transfer war chest from Todd Boehly to fund summer overhaul

    NEW Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is reportedly set to hand Thomas Tuchel a bumper £200million transfer war chest this summer. Boehly and his consortium are on the brink of officially taking over the club after the £4.25bn deal received Government and Premier League approval.
    Thomas Tuchel could reportedly have up to £200m to spend this summerCredit: Reuters
    Todd Boehly’s takeover has been approved by the UK Government and the Premier LeagueCredit: PA
    But the Blues will need to make up for lost time in the transfer market.
    Sanctions placed on the club mean rivals have been able to conduct business with Chelsea’s potential targets.
    Boehly though is keen to close the gap to Manchester City and Liverpool so will hand Thomas Tuchel around £200m to get things started, according to the Telegraph.
    Although some of the £200m worth of funds is expected to come from player sales, with the suggestion Hakim Ziyech, Christian Pulisic and Timo Werner could all be flogged.
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    Cesar Azpiliceuta’s future is yet to be confirmed and the club are prepared to let Marcos Alonso leave if their valuation of the left-back is met.
    Player sales, plus a cash injection from Boehly, would give Tuchel plenty of funds to play with this summer.
    It’s claimed the club have drawn up an EIGHT-MAN centre-back shortlist following the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.
    Sevilla defender Jules Kounde is top of the list, while there is also interest in RB Leipzig left-footer Josko Gvardiol.

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    Other options include the likes of Atletico Madrid’s Jose Gimenez and Villarreal’s Pau Torres, plus Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly and newly called up England man James Justin.
    In attack Manchester City star Raheem Sterling could be targeted if Werner, Ziyech or Pulisic make way.
    The 27-year-old has just one-year left on his Etihad contract.
    Midfield reinforcements are possible too, with West Ham’s Declan Rice and Monaco’s Aurelien Tchouameni both appreciated.
    And once the takeover is complete the Blues can also work on handing out new contracts to current players.
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    Boehly’s Chelsea bid to be ‘approved’ in next 24 hours, Kounde LATEST, Dembele UPDATE – latest

    CHELSEA are nearing a completion of their Todd Boehly takeover as the government is expected to approve the deal within the next 24 hours according to reports.The government have received legal guarantees that Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich will not benefit from the sale.
    Which means that the £4.25 billion deal can finally be approved in the as soon as possible.
    Meanwhile, Jorginho could be heading to Juventus but the Italian giants are refusing to ‘spend big’ to land their target.
    And Barcelona’s chief has given a clear indication on the future of Ousmane Dembele who is heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.
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    Alonso to go
    Chelsea star Marcos Alonso is set to be the fourth defender to quit this summer.
    Captain Cesar Azpilicueta has reportedly worked out a two-year deal with Real’s rivals Barcelona.
    And Andreas Christensen is also on his way to the Nou Camp after agreeing a five-year contract with the Blaugrana.
    Alonso is about to follow his defensive compatriots to Spain to shore up a new-look defence for Barca.
    Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims the LaLiga titans are in advanced talks with the 31-year-old.
    Giroud and Tomori star in Serie A win
    Milan’s 3-0 win at Sassuolo on Sunday saw them win their first title in 11 years.
    Top scorer and former Blue Giroud and ex-Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori again shone as Stefano Pioli’s men ended one of the longest barren spells in the club’s history.
    AC went 15 games unbeaten after losing to Spezia on January 17.
    And most incredibly, they let in just six goals during that title-turning run.
    Giroud, Tomori and team-mates received their trophy on Sunday in jubilant scenes of celebration.

    Tuch and go
    Chelsea manager revealed he has a unique relationship with Blues’ supporters.
    Tuchel said: “It’s so nice to have this bond with the fans. I was not famous for that in my last clubs. I don’t know why it’s suddenly like this, but I’m very happy about it.
    “This game is a different game with fans, we always said it. It’s a different game.
    “If the stadium is empty, half empty or full, we need full stadiums, this makes the game exciting, emotional.
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    “This creates something you can’t find without them. We are doing this for entertainment, for making our fans happy.
    “We are responsible for the spark, energy, and we want to provide a level of energy that they can feel it.
    “If you go to the stadium you [want to] feel this team giving everything, playing as a group of friends, not only just employees.
    “That’s the challenge. Once we do this the fans are happy and they feel it. This is where we want to continue”
    James on Boehly
    Chelsea star Reece James has insisted that the club’s levels of ambition will not change under incoming owner Todd Boehly.
    James told the club’s official website: “It’s been a strange moment for the club with the change in owners.
    “It’s going to be different moving forward. The ambition is still going to be the same.
    “We’re a massive club in the world and our aim is to win every trophy we can”
    Jul in the crown
    Sevilla star Jules Kounde is edging closer to signing for Chelsea after agreeing personal terms over a switch to Stamford Bridge.
    Transfer guru Andreas Korssund has claimed that Kunde has agreed personal terms with the Blues, who are ready to meet the Andalusians’ £59million asking price.
    Korssung tweeted: “Jules Kounde is closing in on a move to Chelsea.
    “The Blues will conclude talks with Sevilla as soon as Boehly’s takeover is complete and they are ready to pay the required fee.
    “Personal terms have already been agreed and the Frenchman is only waiting for Chelsea”
    Darwin Nunez blow
    Chelsea have been dealt with a transfer blow amid their reported interest in Benfica star Darwin Nunez.
    That is because Real Madrid have joined the transfer war to land Nunez in the summer transfer window.
    According to Record, the LaLiga champions have identified the striker as a potential target after they missed out on Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe.
    The Uruguay international has stood out this season with a whopping 34 goals and four assists in 41 appearances across all competitions.
    He has also been linked with Arsenal and Manchester United
    New John Terry
    Chelsea youngster Levi Colwill has been enjoying an excellent season while on loan at Huddersfield and has been dubbed the “new John Terry”.
    Speaking earlier this month, Colwill, who is linked with Frank Lampard’s Everton, revealed he was delighted to be compared to the Blues’ hero.
    The defender said: “I’ll take it, I’m not going to complain. It’s not a bad thing to be called the new John Terry.
    “I haven’t made the comparison myself so the fans and media can make whatever comparisons they want to make, it isn’t going to affect me.
    “John Terry is a club legend and leader, someone every centre-back at Chelsea should look up to. A great guy and player. I’ve not had the chance to speak to him too much.
    “When he was around the academy building we’d have the odd little chat but it’d be more of a, ‘Hi, how are you?’, kind of thing, not on a personal level about football or things like that”
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    Lampard’s Levi keen
    Everton manager Frank Lampard is plotting a move for Chelsea’s brilliant youngster Levi Colwill, reports SunSport’s Alan Nixon.
    Lampard hopes his old club will help him out with a loan agreement for Colwill who was a key part of Huddersfield’s push to the play-off final.
    The Toffees’ top spies have been keeping tabs on the defender, who was briefly under Lamps’ wing at Stamford Bridge.
    The 19-year-old is due to go back to the Blues and may be needed for their first-team squad if it is drastically changed next season.
    But Everton want to offer him Premier League football after staying up, which gives them a chance of success
    Xav some of that
    Chelsea have been handed a transfer boost as Barcelona manager Xavi admitted Ousmane Dembele may have played his last game for the club.
    According to Get Football News Spain, the Spanish tactician said of Dembele: “It could be his last game, but it could also be the last game for others.
    “I like him and he can help us in the future. It depends on the negotiations”
    Arms race for Broja
    Chelsea loanee Armando Broja is at the centre of a transfer war between Newcastle and West Ham.
    Broja impressed with a series of strong performances at Southampton and has attracted the attention of other clubs before the summer window.
    According to Goal, the Hammers and the Magpies are both attempting to sign the forward up during the summer.
    Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is believed to be open to the Albania international returning to Stamford Bridge next season.
    But the 20-year-old could have options if he wants more first-team football
    Tuch and go
    Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has taken a swipe at Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund by revealing his unique bond with the Blues’ supporters.
    Tuchel said: “It’s so nice to have this bond with the fans. I was not famous for that in my last clubs. I don’t know why it’s suddenly like this, but I’m very happy about it.
    “This game is a different game with fans, we always said it. It’s a different game.
    “If the stadium is empty, half empty or full, we need full stadiums, this makes the game exciting, emotional.
    “This creates something you can’t find without them. We are doing this for entertainment, for making our fans happy.
    “We are responsible for the spark, energy, and we want to provide a level of energy that they can feel it.
    “If you go to the stadium you [want to] feel this team giving everything, playing as a group of friends, not only just employees.
    “That’s the challenge. Once we do this the fans are happy and they feel it. This is where we want to continue”
    Credit: GETTY IMAGES
    Smash and Gnab
    Real Madrid have joined a host of Premier League clubs in the transfer war to sign Bayern Munich star Serge Gnabry, who has been linked with Chelsea.
    According to Sport1, Gnabry is open to leaving the Allianz Arena as he doesn’t feel valued by the Bundesliga champions and Real are interested.
    The German is facing an uncertain future with his contract set to run out in 2023.
    It has been claimed that the winger has turned down a new deal to remain in in Germany.
    A Prem return has been touted, with former club Arsenal linked with a move to bring him back to the Emirates.
    Liverpool and Manchester United are also all rumoured to be keeping tabs on the Germany international
    Aur or nothing
    Real Madrid have opened talks with Monaco star and Chelsea target Aurelien Tchouameni.
    Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal are among the teams who had been targeting Tchouameni.
    Real will be hunting for high-profile summer signings after being snubbed by Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe.
    And journalist Santi Aouna reports that Los Blancos have been in contact and ready to make an offer for the highly-rated midfielder
    Alonso to go
    Chelsea star Marcos Alonso is set to be the fourth defender to quit this summer.
    Captain Cesar Azpilicueta has reportedly worked out a two-year deal with Real’s rivals Barcelona.
    And Andreas Christensen is also on his way to the Nou Camp after agreeing a five-year contract with the Blaugrana.
    Alonso is about to follow his defensive compatriots to Spain to shore up a new-look defence for Barca.
    Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims the LaLiga titans are in advanced talks with the 31-year-old
    Dean’s Mike drop
    Legendary referee Mike Dean ended his career in typically extravagant style and was was quickly overwhelmed with emotion as he blew his final whistle.
    Dean took charge of his last game on Sunday before retiring into a permanent VAR position.
    The iconic official had the pleasure of looking after Chelsea’s 2-1 victory against Watford at Stamford Bridge.
    And as he put the whistle to his lips for one last time, Dean gave a huge flourish with his arms before bringing proceedings to an end.
    But as soon as the whistle had returned to his pocket, he took a moment to quietly reflect

    Premier League’s Fab Five
    Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has revealed the five teams he believes will be fighting it out for the Premier League title next season – and it includes his own club but not Arsenal.
    Tuchel said: “It will be a super tough race. Manchester United will be in the race, Tottenham will be in the race with Antonio Conte for sure, and we want to stay in the race.
    “And Liverpool and Man City will do everything to even make their squads bigger.
    “They set the standard so, so high and it will take the same to be competitive next season.
    “While like everybody else tries to close the gap to us…the two top teams are what they are, a benchmark of consistency.
    “That’s the situation and from there on we do our very best to be competitive because this is what we want to be”
    Last Gall for Conor?
    Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has refused to rule out a transfer for Chelsea loanee Conor Gallagher.
    Vieira said of Gallagher, who is set to return to Stamford Bridge after the end of the season: “Conor has been fantastic for us.
    “He felt like he is at home the way he has been performing for us. He understands the way that we want to play the game, and he brings his energy and his determination.
    “We know that he has to go back to Chelsea. Then, what will happen? We don’t know.
    “But what is important is that he came for a year, and he worked hard and worked well, and he gave something to the team and the football club. It was a win-win.
    “He was really happy with us. He played really well, which allowed him to go to England. He’s happy, so we are happy”
    Juve not so keen
    Juventus won’t “spend big” for Chelsea star Jorginho ahead of the summer transfer window.
    That is according to Fabrizio Romano, who believes Juve are prioritising moves for Angel Di Maria and Paul Pogba over the 30-year-old.
    The midfielder’s future at Stamford Bridge has become uncertain amid the takeover drama.
    The Italy international’s contract expires next year and rumours suggested he is keen on a Serie A return
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    Boehly at Stamford Bridge
    Incoming Chelsea owner Todd Boehly was at Stamford Bridge for the club’s final Premier League match of the season.
    Boehly was sitting at the stands with his sidekick Hansjorg Wyss and watched the Blues beat Watford 2-1 on Sunday.
    Outgoing owner Roman Abramovich, though, was absent as the takeover nears completion.
    Kai Havertz opened the scoring and Dan Gosling equalised before Ross Barklay scored the late winner
    More from Bellingham
    Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham is grateful of the Bundesliga club, which is why he is keen to stay despite Chelsea links.
    Bellingham added: “I have my destiny in my hands and I know that if I try hard and trust the people around me, I can move forward. I came from England as a young talent.
    “There was not much pressure. The first season went well. There were also matches where I sat on the bench and sometimes I did not play at all.
    “I think my development this year has meant that I have played a bigger role in every game except two. I am very grateful to Dortmund for the way they have nurtured my talent.
    “I think a lot of the credit goes to the coaching staff and the staff who keep the noise around me. In this way I can only focus on winning matches, because that’s what I’m here for”
    Bellingham issues transfer blow
    Chelsea have been dealt a major transfer blow in their bid to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham after he stated he is staying in Germany.
    Bellingham has been linked with the Blues as well as Manchester United ahead of the summer transfer window.
    Speaking to Ruhr Nachrichten BVB, Bellingham said: “The only future I think about is the next game for Dortmund.
    “I look forward to next season. I look forward to it finally starting. But yes, I will be here next season and I will be ready.”
    Chelsea takeover near completion
    Todd Boehly’s Chelsea imminent £4.25billion takeover may be completed this week.
    According to The Guardian, the UK Government are now confident Roman Abramovich’s £1.6bn Blues’ loan won’t go to the Russian oligarch or his family.
    Delays have been blamed on debt owed by the Blues’ parent company Fordstam Ltd to Jersey-based Camberley International Investments – a company suspected of links to Abramovich.
    But talks intensified after fears of a May 31 sale deadline not being met.
    Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel will be delighted if the takeover is sealed within days as he’s admitted the uncertainty has been a huge headache for his planning
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    Morning, Chelsea fans
    The Blues’ takeover is in crisis – over Roman Abramovich’s PORTUGUESE passport.
    The Government was ready to sign off a £4.25bn buyout by Todd Boehly’s consortium.  
    But the EU is holding back approval due to objections over deposed owner Abramovich.
    It’s still likely the sale can scrape through – but the Blues are sweating on it.
    Ironically the setback comes just as the Government finally seemed confident  Abramovich’s £1.6bn Blues’ loan would NOT go to him or his family.
    That reassurance paved the way for a takeover this week – until the stumbling block over sanction-hit Abramovich’s passport.
    Stamford Bridge manager Thomas Tuchel is desperate for a deal to be sorted out – after admitting the delay is hampering his plans.
    Transfer-wise, Chelsea have again been linked with Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde.
    And Juventus remain keen on Jorginho but ‘won’t spend big’ on the Italy midfielder.
    Finally, Reece James hailed the Blues’ troubled season as a success.
    The England wing-back said: “We got to two finals and lost on penalties.  
    “Our aim is to win every competition we play in. We’re good enough .
    “It’s been a difficult season. But we finished the season strongly, qualifying for the Champions League. 
    “Obviously picking up two trophies at the start of the season and the club World Cup as well.”
    Reece rates tough Chelsea season a success
    Reece James believes Chelsea coped with a tough season but wants to avoid a repeat, writes ANDY DILLON.
    The defender has met incoming new owner Todd Boehly briefly and says the American is as ambitious as the players and boss Thomas Tuchel.
    Chelsea lost two cup finals and finished third in the Premier League despite massive upheaval with the enforced sale of the club and James is proud of the achievement – but won’t accept the same again.
    He said: “No. We got to two finals and lost on penalties. On another day maybe we win and the season is even better. I don’t know how many competitions we play in but it’s more than two. 
    “Our aim is to win every competition we play in. We’re good enough, so there’s no reason why we can’t do it. 
    “It’s been a difficult season. We started very well, we were leading the Premier League, then injuries happened and we found ourselves in a difficult position.
    “But we finished the season strongly, qualifying for the Champions League next season. Obviously picking up two trophies at the start of the season and the club World Cup as well.”
    Chelsea sale hitch over Roman’s PORTUGUESE passport
    Chelsea have been plunged into an 11th-hour sale crisis – because of Roman Abramovich’s PORTUGUESE passport, writes MARTIN LIPTON.
    SunSport understands the Government is finally prepared to sign off the proposed £4.25bn deal to the consortium led by Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly.
    But Whitehall chiefs are pointing to objections from the European Union that could SCUPPER the entire deal.
    And, while it is still expected that an agreement can be reached, there is a genuine risk of Chelsea not being given the EU go-ahead.
    SunSport has been told that the Government believes Abramovich has now given sufficient undertakings for the Treasury and DCMS to sign off the takeover.
    The Russian billionaire has provided legally binding guarantees over the £1.6bn loan which helped fund the club over the past 19 years and promises that none of it will go to him or his family.
    That was seen as the last impediment to a sale, clearing the way for Boehly to take the helm.
    But now Government sources claim senior EU officials have yet to accept the terms of the deal.
    Abramovoich has also been sanctioned by the EU over his alleged backing for Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
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    Chelsea ‘draw up EIGHT-MAN centre-back shortlist to fix defensive woes and enter transfer race for Raheem Sterling’

    CHELSEA have reportedly drawn up an EIGHT-MAN shortlist to solve their centre-back crisis.And the Blues are also plotting an ambitious raid on Manchester City for Raheem Sterling.
    Jules Kounde heads an eight-man shortlist to solve Chelsea’s defensive crisisCredit: Getty
    The Blues are also looking at a potential deal for Man City star Raheem SterlingCredit: Getty
    The Telegraph claims incoming owner Todd Boehly will bankroll several big-name signings this summer.
    Thomas Tuchel’s priority is to fix the defence with Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen leaving on free transfers.
    Cesar Azpilicueta is also likely to depart, leaving the Blues light on numbers.
    And Chelsea are now looking at eight stars to solve their woes.
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