Chelsea transfer news

ROMAN ABRAMOVICH’S assets have been FROZEN by the European Union – a week after the UK government did the same.And under the terms and conditions, it states that Chelsea are unable to sell tickets until a takeover has been complete.
As a result, the Blues are asking for Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final at Middlesbrough to be played behind closed doors.
Meanwhile, Kai Havert has revealed that he is willing to fund his own travel for the away fixture.
Keep reading to find out more on the situation surrounding Chelsea’s ownership problems.

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Police launch appeal for footballer
Police have appealed for information and eye witnesses after a former Scottish professional footballer died after being struck by a car on Sunday.
Paul Hampshire, 40, played for Raith Rovers, Berwick Rangers, and East Fife.
A Police Scotland statement read: “Road Policing officers in East Lothian can confirm that the man who died following a fatal collision on the A1 near Dunbar at the weekend, has been identified as 40-year-old Paul Hampshire.
“The incident took place around 1am, on Sunday, 13 March, and involved a black Ford Fiesta.
A statement from the family read: “It is with a saddened heart that Paul Hampshire, our beloved husband, dad, son, brother and uncle, has lost his life in a tragic accident.
“Paul was a devoted family man who was a larger than life character, an absolute legend and was loved by all who knew him.
“Thank you to everyone who has reached out with messages of condolence and support. It has meant so much to the whole family. We would now like time to grieve and would ask to be given privacy in which to do so.”
Inspector Brenda Sinclair, from Dalkeith Road Policing Unit, said: “Our thoughts are very much with Paul’s family and friends at this terrible time.
“Enquiries into the crash remain ongoing and we continue to urge anyone with information, or possible dashcam footage from the area, to call 101, quoting incident number 0269 of Sunday, 13 March, 2022.”

Middlesbrough reveal Chelsea fury
Middlesbrough slammed Chelsea’s “grossly unfair” request to play their FA Cup quarter-final behind closed doors at the Riverside Stadium.
The West Londoners have asked the FA to allow Saturday’s game to go ahead without fans “for matters of sporting integrity”.
But Middlesbrough will have none of it as they described Chelsea’s request as “bizarre” and “ironic in the extreme”.
That is why Boro released a statement insisting that they will resist that suggestion “in the strongest terms”.
Prem clubs Chelsea fears
Prem clubs fear that Chelsea’s new owner will gain a ‘competitive advantage’ over their rivals from Roman Abramovich wiping £1.5billion of debt.
Executives from rival Prem teams quizzed Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck over whether Abramovich’s promise to wipe the club’s debt would hand them a ‘competitive advantage’.
According to the Telegraph, Buck did his best to reassure rival executives that the benefits of being able to flog a debt-free Chelsea ‘far outweighed’ any downsides.
Buck, 76, also stressed that Abramovich would make no profit from the sale of the club.
He reiterated that money made from the deal will go to charity – although it is not yet known who in particular will benefit from the enormous sum.
Pep gets on his guard
Pep Guardiola reckons the Selhurst Park’s turf made things tricky for Manchester City during their surprise draw with Crystal Palace.
The Etihad gaffer, 51, made his comments after his title-chasers nabbed a point from their stubborn hosts with Liverpool breathing down their necks.
Guardiola told Sky Sports: “The way we played was amazing in a difficult stadium with the grass not perfect, we were there all the time, we had a good game.
“I think they played good. There are still many games to play, we have to win a lot of games but the way we played, there’s no regrets about the team.
“We would have preferred to win of course but the game was well played.
“We played to win the game, we created more, the stats were there.”
Ney-t in the mood
Neymar has been spotted at Barcelona’s airport after being brutally jeered by a section of Paris Saint-Germain’s supporters.
The Brazil striker was barracked by PSG boo boys during the French giants’ 3-0 trouncing of Bordeaux on Sunday.
Spanish outlet Sport reports the Ligue One forward was on his way to catch a flight to Paris today before his team’s clash with Monaco on Sunday.
And he appeared to be wearing a baseball cap, dark glasses and a face mask in a bid to make his departure low key.
Hav some of that
Kai Havertz has revealed that he is willing to pay out of his own pocket for travel to Chelsea’s away game.
The Blues are in turmoil due to sanctions placed on owner Roman Abramovich after he was named on a UK Government sanctions list related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
However, Chelsea’s German striker Havertz has claimed that he would have no issue paying his own way to an away fixture.
Replying to the question, the 22-year-old said: “I would pay no problem.
“That’s not a big deal for us. For us to get to the games is the most important thing.
“There are a lot of harder things in the world right now than us taking a bus or plane to an away game and I would pay it is no problem.”

Chelsea FA Cup demands
Chelsea are demanding their FA Cup clash away at Middlesbrough is played behind-closed-doors due to their ban on selling tickets.
Blues chiefs had pleaded with officials to let them have some some fans at Saturday evening’s game.
But the club has now announced they were rebuffed in their efforts, meaning Thomas Tuchel’s team will have little support in the last eight clash.
There will be a small handful of Chelsea fans at the Riverside who bought early release tickets prior to Abramovich being sanctioned.
Where is Roman Abramovich now?
It is believed the Forbes-listed billionaire had been photographed in a VIP lounge at Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv, Israel airport on Monday.
And a jet linked to Abramovich landed in the Russian capital, Moscow earlier on this morning after some reports in Israel claimed he was heading to Turkey.
A video of the Chelsea owner removing his jacket surfaced the internet further adding to the speculation of the Russian’s travel plans.
Roman Abramovich is also in possession of an Israeli passport.
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Israeli restrictions have imposed on some private jets meaning that it could not have remained on the ground for more than 24 hours.
However, Abramovich’s £460 million yacht Solaris was spotted coasting the sees on Tuesday morning.
Chelsea supporter new owners demand
The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust has laid out seven demands to any prospective new owner hoping to buy the club from Roman Abramovich.
The statement read: “The CST are seeking commitments on a number of fundamental issues from prospective buyers of the club. These include:

The outstanding balance of the loan from the club to Chelsea Pitch Owners should be forgiven, so that Stamford Bridge is secured by and for Chelsea’s supporters.

“The relevant recommendations of the 2021 Fan-led Review of Football Governance are implemented, namely:

A golden share for fans to protect key items of club heritage.
Consultation with supporters through the creation of a democratically elected shadow board.
A continued support for Chelsea FC Women and Chelsea Academy, both highly successful entities in their own right.
A commitment from prospective owners to engage in regular, constructive dialogue with supporters on issues of supporter interest, including fair ticketing and stadium development.
A commitment from prospective owners to continuing and building on the legacy of the Chelsea Foundation’s outstanding community work.
A guarantee that there will be no attempts to exit existing sporting structures without the engagement of key stakeholders, with supporters at the forefront – this includes the European Super League.”

Haaland transfer saga continues
Erling Haaland will delay his move to Manchester City and the Premier League as Real Madrid eye up a move, according to reports.
The 21-year-old forward’s £64million release clause is active, meaning he looks set to leave Borussia Dortmund for one of the European giants in the summer.
Earlier this month it was reported that the Norwegian had signed a deal with Man City to join them at the end of the season in a £100million transfer.
Pep Guardiola is thought to be extremely keen on bringing the striker to the Etihad.
But now, according to Marca, Haaland is prepared to delay a move to the Prem until later in his career.
Dzyuba rejects Russia call-up
Russia captain Artem Dzyuba has REJECTED a call-up to the national team just weeks after blasting Premier League-based Ukrainian stars.
Boss Valeri Karpin instead decided to organise training with plans to play a game against the Russian U21’s side.
But Dzyuba turned the call-up down ‘due to the difficult situation in Ukraine.’
Russia have no fixtures scheduled for the upcoming international break after they were banished from the World Cup qualifying play-offs amid the invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.
Carr-ying the can
Jamie Carragher apologised to Chelsea supporters after criticising the Stamford giants’ approach to bringing in youth talent.
The Liverpool legend suggested the Blues youth level achievements were due to them poaching ‘the best players from every club within the country’.
The Sky Sports pundit, 44, faced a backlash from fans for the comments he made in regard to Chelsea’s Academy trophy success.  
In response via his Twitter account, the Anfield hero wrote: “Apologies, I got a little emotional.”
Calvert-Lewin gets speeding fine
Everton ace Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been fined £900 after he was caught driving eight miles over the speed limit in his Lamborghini.
The England star, 24, was clocked doing 58mph in a 50mph zone as he drove through Runcorn, Cheshire, in the flash motor.
He was due to stand trial at Chester Magistrates’ Court but changed his plea and admitted exceeding the speed limit.
No evidence was offered by the prosecution on a second charge of failing to give information relating to the identification of the driver.
Calvert-Lewin, who is understood to be on around £100,000 a week for the Toffees, was handed a £900 fine, £620 costs and a £90 surcharge.
His guilty plea meant to maximum fine of £1,000 was dropped by ten per cent.
Ronaldo’s new super car
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his match-winning treble against Tottenham by turning up to training in a new £200,000 super car.
The Manchester United ace turned heads at Carrington as he rocked up to the gates in an amazing Aston Martin DBS Superleggera convertible.
Ronaldo, 37, was already the talk of the town after his incredible performance to sink Spurs on Saturday.
The striker netted a brilliant hat-trick, including an 81st minute winner, to keep United’s top four hopes alive.
And Ronaldo celebrated in style by splashing out on a new luxury vehicle.
The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera boasts a 5.2 litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine, providing a mind-boggling 715 hp.
It has a top speed of 211mph, and can also go from 0-60mph in just 3.4 seconds.

Vin the bag
Vinicius Jr responded in the best possible way after being racially abused by Mallorca fans… by celebrating in front of them.
The Real Madrid forward scored in Monday night’s 3-0 win away at the Iberostar Stadium to send Los Blancos ten points clear at the top of LaLiga.
But the victory has been marred with reports stating the 21-year-old was racially abused by the home supporters.
According to Spanish reporter Sergio Quirante, a section of fans aimed racist chants towards the Brazilian winger.
It has been claimed the incident happened as the former Flamengo forward was making his way to the tunnel at half-time.

Eriksen gets Denmark call-up
Christian Eriksen has been named in the Denmark squad for the first time since suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch nine months ago.
Eriksen, 30, will be back in international action in friendlies against the Netherlands and Serbia later this month – with the latter to be played at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen – the scene of his cardiac arrest against Finland last June.
The matches will mark the former Tottenham star’s first international appearances since Euro 2020.
After being saved by hero doctors, Eriksen was fitted with an ICD device.
Chelsea’s sponsorship woes
Chelsea have had to keep Three and Hyundai branding on their kits for recent matches, despite having been ditched by the two sponsors.
Both brands appeared as the Blues beat Norwich 3-1 on Thursday night and overcame Newcastle 1-0 on Sunday afternoon.
According to The Athletic, this is because Chelsea cannot afford to print a new kit.
They claim that to do so would breach the terms of the license given to them by the government to keep operating amid Abramovich’s sanctions.
Prem title race view
Glen Johnson is confident that former side Liverpool will lift the Prem title this season.
He said to Bettingodds: “I’d probably say Liverpool. They’ve quietly gone about their business, chipping away at games, winning every week.
“They’re conceding less and scoring at will. No one would have thought they would have shut the gap back in January.
“Obviously it sounded crazy, with City 12 points in front of them. But how they’ve closed that gap, I think Liverpool are the ones that are ascending.”
Bring Nun to Toon
Newcastle are reportedly planning a repeat of their £90million January transfer spree this summer.
And £60m-rated Benfica striker Darwin Nunez is at the top of Eddie Howe’s list.
I News claims the Uruguay international, 22, is Newcastle’s ‘prime’ target after they failed to sign him in the winter window.
Toon reportedly failed with a £50m offer for Nunez, who has 20 league goals in just 22 matches this season.
Ney more curses
Neymar has finally broken the ‘curse’ of his sister’s birthday by playing for Paris Saint-Germain at the weekend – but was booed as he did so.
The Brazilian has developed a curious habit of missing matches around his younger sibling Rafaella’s March 11 birthday.
In fact, Neymar went into this year having been absent from games in seven of the last eight seasons around Rafaella’s big day.
But that was not to be this time, as he lined up against Real Madrid and Bordeaux last week.

Merson’s damning Everton verdict
Everton’s run-in makes it difficult to see how they avoid relegation, according to former Arsenal man Paul Merson.
The Toffees currently sit perilously above the drop zone, ahead of 18th place Watford by virtue of goal difference.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Merson said: “I’m looking at Everton’s fixtures and the way they’re playing and I think they’re in big trouble. I think they’re the ones to go now.
“You’ve only got to look at their fixtures – they’re atrocious. I just can’t see how they stay up.”
Liverpool chase Celtic starlet Doak
Liverpool are reportedly set to poach Scottish wonderkid Ben Doak on a free transfer from Celtic.
The 16-year-old is yet to sign a professional contract at the Scottish giants and would only command a small compensation fee, which could be as little as £150,000.
And according to The Athletic, the Reds are set to win the race for Doak with the prospect of working with Jurgen Klopp proving pivotal.
Chelsea face losing starlets
Chelsea faces losing its next generation of stars unless the Government changes its mind on signing new contracts.
Several of the club’s brightest talents emerging from the academy are up for new deals and face an uncertain future under the current terms of the operating license.
UK Government sanctions placed upon Chelsea owner Roman Abramovic prohibit the signing of new players and also negotiations to keep existing ones.
Manager Thomas Tuchel is not only concerned about the effects on the first team but right down the pyramid at Stamford Bridge.
England Under-17 World Cup winner George McEachran, 21, is a budding talent whose contract is about to expire having been at Chelsea since the age of eight.
Teenage midfielder Xavier Simons, 19, is one of the most highly-rated in the U23 squad and is also due to hold contract talks soon.
Abramovich’s ‘blackmail and kidnap’ scandal
Roman Abramovich is said to have been part of a £2billion scam and had his wealth protected through blackmail and kidnap, a BBC Panorama investigation has found.
The Chelsea owner is reported to have made billions by buying an oil company from the Russian government in a rigged auction in the 90s.
Mr Abramovich paid around $250million for company Sibneft – but later sold it back to the Russian government for $13billion in 2005.
A document seen by the BBC claims the Russian government was cheated out of $2.7billion in the deal and adds Russian authorities even wanted to charge Roman Abramovich with fraud.
Yuri Skuratov, Russia’s former chief prosecutor, had investigated the deal involving Abramovich and Boris Berezovsky and their links to Boris Yeltsin, who was president at the time.
Luk no further
Romelu Lukaku is reportedly wanted by Barcelona in a shock transfer should the LaLiga giants fail to land Erling Haaland.
Barca are eyeing a rebuild with club legend Xavi in charge and they have their sights set on signing a marquee forward.
Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland is Barca’s No1 transfer target but president Joan Laporta has ruled the club out of any deal that would put them ‘at any further risk.’
And according to Spanish outlet AS, Chelsea striker Lukaku is the fourth choice option behind Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski.
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ROMAN ABRAMOVICH has had his assets FROZEN by the European Union, a week after the UK government did the same.The Chelsea owner has come under intense scrutiny for his financial involvement in Russia, who are currently at war with Ukraine.
The Blues will be allowed to finish the season whether they are sold or not.
And Thomas Tuchel will remain with the club until then, but has refused to give any commitment beyond the summer.
Meanwhile it has been reported that Roman Abramovich has given the green light to a sale of Chelsea with bids to be taken next week.
This is despite the Russian not being able to earn a penny from any sale due to sanctions.
Elsewhere, Romelu Lukaku is reportedly ready to take a pay cut to rejoin Inter Milan.

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Bernardo says City still in pole position
Bernardo Silva claimed City are still in a better position than Liverpool – despite giving their rivals a way back into the title race, writes CHARLIE WYETT.
After City’s stalemate at Selhurst Park, Jurgen Klopp’s team can move within a point of the top if they win at Arsenal tomorrow.
Silva , whose team entertain the Reds on April 10, said: “We should have scored but we didn’t. So yes, a very frustrating game but it is still a long way to go – nine games.
“We’re still in a good position. It’s still better to be in our position than Liverpool. They still have to play in our stadium as well. So yes, it’s going to be exciting.
“We actually controlled the game well apart from one or two times that we lost possession and the counter attacks they didn’t create much.”
Boss Pep Guardiola said: “We were 14 points ahead and they had two games less. They have one now. I said many times that there are many games to play. We have to win games.
 “We had our chances, we couldn’t convert them but sometimes it happens.
“There are nine more games to play. I know we have to win a lot of games but there are no regrets in the way we played and with the team. 
“It was an amazing performance in a difficult stadium with the grass not perfect and we were there all the time. We had a good game.”
Man City target Haaland tipped for Spain
Manchester City still face a battle for Erling Haaland as Real Madrid and Barcelona believe he prefers a move to Spain.
Pep Guardiola’s champs want to do a deal this summer to sign the Borussia Dortmund striker, who has a £64million release clause in his contract.
That puts City in pole position as their major rivals Madrid and Barca would rather wait for at least another 12 months.

Both the LaLiga giants are convinced Spain is the 21-year-old’s preference at this stage of his career.
City are likely to tell him his dream of playing in Spain — where he already owns a property — can still be realised in a few years’ time.
Haaland’s dad Alf-Inge, who played for City from 2000-03, is happy for him to follow in his footsteps.
Dortmund plan to have one last go at trying to talk Haaland into staying for another 12 months, by making him the best-paid player in their history.
That would play into Real’s hands as they want to sign Kylian Mbappe from PSG this summer.
EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea could lose next generation
Chelsea faces losing its next generation of stars unless the Government changes its mind on signing new contracts.
Several of the club’s brightest talents emerging from the academy are up for new deals and face an uncertain future under the current terms of the operating license.
UK Government sanctions placed upon Chelsea owner Roman Abramovic prohibit the signing of new players and also negotiations to keep existing ones.

Manager Thomas Tuchel is not only concerned about the effects on the first team but right down the pyramid at Stamford Bridge.
England Under-17 World Cup winner George McEachran is a budding talent whose contract is about to expire having been at Chelsea since the age of eight. Teenage midfielder Xavier Simons is one of the most highly-rated in the U-23 squad and is also due to hold contract talks soon.
A Blues insider told SunSport: “Everyone is focussed on the players in the first team who are out of contract but the ones we feel really sorry for are the youngsters.
“Now is the time when the boys start talking about new contracts with the club and everyone is in the dark. They are the ones coming through and if Chelsea are not allowed to sign new contracts with them it’s a huge blow to both parties.”
Carragher blasts ‘hypocritical’ Chelsea fans
Jamie Carragher has BLASTED Chelsea fans for being hypocrites while criticising the club’s bullying approach throughout Roman Abramovich’s reign.
The Liverpool legend was defending himself after being criticised for suggesting Manchester United should try to poach Thomas Tuchel given the Blues’ troubling situation.
🗣 “It’s a little bit hypocritical of Chelsea supporters.”@Carra23 discusses the recent backlash he has received over comments he made at Stamford Bridge, urging #MUFC to try and bring Thomas Tuchel to Old Trafford following sanctions placed on Chelsea. pic.twitter.com/XM7qIrlIeK— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) March 14, 2022

Carragher revealed he had a few “heated discussions” with Chelsea fans outside Stamford Bridge following their win over Newcastle. But he has stood by his initial statement, suggesting Chelsea have acted in exactly that manner for the previous 19 years.
Carragher said on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football: “The reason why I think it is a little hypocritical of Chelsea supporters is that if teams, whether that’s Manchester United with the manager, or people thinking they can get Chelsea players by taking advantage of the situation they’re in – Chelsea have been doing it for 20 years.
“We can throw our money about and we can get who we want.
“We’ll go and get Peter Kenyon [former United CEO]. We’ll go to Liverpool and destabilise that club for two summers [trying to sign Steven Gerrard].
“We’ll get Ashley Cole, Invincible, won everything at Arsenal. We’ll get caught tapping up, doesn’t matter we’ll pay the fine.
“They win the Youth Cup every year or they get in the final, not because they’ve got the best coaches or the best academy – because they’ve gone and taken the best players from every club within the country.
Crystal Palace 0 Man City 0
The Eagles are the only team not to concede against City in the Prem this season but Pep Guardiola’s men still went four points at the top after this draw.
City piled on the pressure and chances but Palace defended well and almost nicked a late winner.
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And ourt match report HERE.
H/T: Crystal Palace 0 Man City 0
Kevin de Bruyne hit the Palace bar in and end-to-end start to the second period.
But City got strongly on top from the hour mark.
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Government fans blast Chelsea fans’ pro-Roman chants
Chelsea fans have been ordered to STOP chanting their support of Roman Abramovich – with the UK Government calling it ‘completely inappropriate’.
Blues fans showed their backing for the Russian billionaire during Sunday’s 1-0 win over Newcastle at Stamford Bridge with chants and banners.
But Boris Johnson’s official spokesperson has slammed the behaviour amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

A spokesperson for the Prime Minister said: “We recognise the strength of feeling around people’s clubs…
“But that does not excuse behaviour which is completely inappropriate at this time.
“I think people can show passion and support for their club without resorting to that sort of stuff.”
Abramovich put Chelsea up for sale earlier this month – much to fans’ dismay.
The oligarch slapped a £3billion price-tag on the club but was quickly slapped with sanctions over his relationship with Vladimir Putin – who ordered the invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.
H/T: Crystal Palace 0 Man City 0
City wasted plenty of chances in this first-half stalemate.
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Barca ruled out of Haaland race
Barcelona have been dealt a huge blow in their pursuit of Erling Haaland with the crisis club told they are £120MILLION over their spending limit, writes DAVE FRASER.
LaLiga announced new spending limits for all 20 top-flight clubs on Monday.

And Barca have been told they must make FOUR TIMES as much on player sales and wage cuts than they’re allowed to spend in a huge blow to their summer plans.
The financially-strapped giants have been told they are £121m over the permitted limit – the only club to be red, with rivals Real Madrid allowed to spend up to £622m – a massive £743m difference.
Under LaLiga’s financial fair play rules, clubs over the limit must obey the 1:4 ratio to all transactions – meaning they must make four times what they spend.
For example, should they spend £63m on Haaland – his rumoured release fee – they would have to make a staggering £252m first.
LATEST: Crystal Palace 0 Man City 0
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LIVE: Crystal Palace vs Man City
Pep Guardiola’s champs will go six points clear of second-placed Liverpool in the Prem if they win at Crystal Palace (ko 8pm).
Here are tonight’s teams:
PALACE: Guaita, Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell, Kouyate, Schlupp, Gallagher, Olise, Mateta, Zaha
MAN CITY: Ederson, Walker, Stones, Laporte, Cancelo, Rodrigo, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Mahrez, Foden, Grealish,
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Abramovich faces new ‘corrupt deals’ claim
More murky details about the deals behind Roman Abramovich’s fortune have been uncovered, BBC’s Panorama team will claim at 8pm tonight.
The Beeb say their investigation has ‘uncovered new evidence about corrupt deals’ as Abramovich became a Russian oligarch.
The billionaire has had his assets frozen and is banned from being a Premier League director due to his links with Vladimir Putin.
His wealth came from buying an oil firm off the Russian government in a rigged auction in 1995.
He paid about £190million for Sibneft but sold it back to the Russian government for around £10nb in 2005.
Abramovich’s lawyers deny there was any criminality.

Roman Abramovich’s Dirty Money is on BBC1 at 8pm and then on the BBCiPlayer.

Utd linked with summer bid for Kane
Manchester United are plotting a summer move for Harry Kane, according to reports.
Kane, 28, is open to leaving Tottenham after failing to secure a move to Manchester City last year.
But with The Citizens now intent on signing Erling Haaland instead, United now have a chance to land Kane.

And the Red Devils are considering a fresh approach for the England captain, report The Mirror.
They may even be able to persuade him to move to Old Trafford by appointing Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino.
The Argentine has a strong relationship with Kane from their time together at Spurs, with Pochettino still keeping in contact with the striker.
Kane has remained patient for his blockbuster move but Daniel Levy could allow him to leave in the summer. It could be the last chance Spurs have to rake in a massive sum for Kane as he will only have two years left on his contract by then. He will also turn 29 in the summer so will gradually begin to lose value.
Up to 200 investors eyeing Chelsea
There could be as many as 200 investors interested in buying Chelsea, according to reports.
Sources have told Sportsmail there has been huge interest in taking the reins at the London-based Premier League giants.

Suitors are reported to have until this Friday’s deadline to submit a ‘detailed background report’ on all of their backers.
And in the new climate of greater scrutiny surrounding ownership of football clubs, interested parties are being asked to outline their ‘motives’ before they enter the bidding process.
American investment banking giant Raine are representing Chelsea on the sale of the club.
Sportsmail reports that Blues director Marina Granovskaia is also offering interested groups guidance during the process.
They add that bidders have been given a list of details they must submit with a ‘cash bid of close to £3bn’.
Their submissions will be made available to Raine, the Premier League and the government.
Abramovich looking dishevelled
Roman Abramovich broke his cover at a Tel Aviv airport today – moments before jetting off to Turkey.
The sanctioned Russian was spotted looking dishevelled in Israel’s Ben Gurion airport shortly before his jet took off for Istanbul.
Photos show the Chelsea owner sitting in the airport’s VIP lounge with a face mask pulled down over his chin.

He can bee seen peering at his phone while glancing overhead.
It’s understood the billionaire drove from his £65million mansion towards the airport earlier in the day.
And his luxury Gulfstream G650ER jet – registered LX-Ray – landed in Turkey just after 3pm this afternoon.
Abramovich, who also holds Israeli and Portuguese citizenship, was among seven Russian billionaires added to the British sanctions list on Thursday as part of efforts to isolate President Vladimir Putin over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
This morning, Israel’s Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said the country’s financial, banking and aviation authorities were looking into the issue of Russian oligarch’s in the country.
In a statement made while on a visit to Slovakia, which borders Ukraine, he said: “Israel will not be a route to bypass sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States and other Western countries.”
‘Man Utd will want Tuchel’
Manchester United will want Thomas Tuchel and the Chelsea boss could be interested, says Jamie Carragher.
The Red Devils are on the search for a new manager to take over in the summer and have been heavily linked to Mauricio Pochettino and Erik ten Hag.
But now Chelsea’s future has been thrown into uncertainty it is possible Tuchel would be open to jumping ship.
He has stated there is no way he will leave before the summer and is committed to the club but Carragher argues he may not be telling the whole truth about how he feels.
Carra told Sky Sports: “I think it is realistic in that if you are Manchester United why wouldn’t you ask that question?
“Unfortunately with the situation that Chelsea find themselves in, other clubs will be looking at their situation in terms of players or managers going forward, that’s the nature of the beast.
“He’s one of the best managers in world football and United are looking for one but I think he’s come out and said that he’s committed to the club and I’m sure that’s what he’s got to say.
“But there are uncertain times for Chelsea because you don’t know what the ownership is going to be towards the end of the season. He’s 100 per cent the most important person you have to keep in place as a new owner. In terms of Thomas Tuchel, they have a guy – and there’s very few of them in world football – who can compete with Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola.”
Roman at Tel Aviv airport
Under-pressure Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been pictured at Tel Aviv airport VIP lounge as his private jet reportedly heads for Istanbul.
Government sanctions are making it tough for the Russian oligarch to sell up.
But it’s thought Chelsea could have new owners by the end of the month.

Blues give ticket update
Chelsea have provided an update on the ticketing situation surrounding their upcoming Men’s and Women’s matches.
Last week the club was banned from selling match tickets as part of the sanctions placed on Chelsea as a result of Roman Abramovich having his assets frozen.

Chelsea have revealed they are in talks with the Government and pressing for them to allow tickets to be sold ahead of big ties in the Champions League and FA Cup.
A club statement on the current situation reads: “We are pressing the Government to allow our supporters to have access to tickets.
“Meetings are taking place daily in search of a resolution. In addition, the Premier League and FA are also discussing with the Government the sporting integrity issues raised if they do not permit fans to attend.
“We are aware of the high level of frustration our supporters are facing over this issue, and we are doing everything we can to resolve it as soon as possible.”
Forest hopes chopped by injuries
Nottingham Forest have been rocked by a double injury blow ahead of Sunday’s glamour FA Cup quarter-final tie with Liverpool, writes GRAEME BRYCE.
Defensive duo Max Lowe and Steve Cook are out of tomorrow night’s promotion tussle with QPR at the City Ground and will also miss Sunday’s showdown with Jurgen Klopp’s in-form Liverpool.
Both players limped off during Saturday’s 4-0 home win against Reading and manager Steve Cooper confirmed the pair face six weeks on the sidelines in a crushing double-whammy for the Championship side.
Cooper confessed: “The Reading victory came at a cost with the two injuries.
“Both are out for six weeks.
“It is a blow for us and the two lads but we just have to get on with it and utilise our squad.
“Unfortunately these things happen and it is important we look after the boys who are injured and don’t dwell on it too long, or it becomes an even bigger problem.”
There was some good news for Forest fans after it was confirmed homegrown midfielder Ryan Yates has penned a new deal until 2025.
Raphinha ‘hunted by Barca, Chelsea and Liverpool’
Barcelona are leading the race to sign Leeds star Raphinha, with Chelsea and Liverpool also interested, according to reports.
The Brazilian forward, 25, has been in superb form this season and is expected to leave the relegation battlers in the summer.

And Barcelona lead the race for Raphinha with his agent Deco already working on a deal, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The LaLiga giants are yet to launch an offer with Leeds facing the drop.
Jesse Marsch won his first match in charge of the Yorkshire side in this third game after Joe Gelhardt bagged a crucial, last-gasp winner against fellow strugglers Norwich.
But with Leeds still locked in a fight to avoid relegation, Barcelona know they could be able to land Raphinha cheaply in the summer.
Barca have the added advantage of Deco being Raphinha’s agent.
The former Portugal star spent four years at the Nou Camp as a player and still works as a South America scout for the Spaniards.
Saudi Media NOT linked to country’s rulers
Potential new Chelsea owners Saudi Media have NO direct ties to the Saudi Arabian rulers, writes JOSHUA JONES.
And they plan to invest heavily into the women’s team as they look to continue their success in the WSL and in the cups.

Saudi Media have reportedly bid £2.7billion for the Stamford Bridge club and want to renovate the ageing stadium.
The Blues are desperate to complete a quick sale following the sanctions placed on them and current owner Roman Abramovich due to his links with Russian president Vladimir Putin.
Headed by Chelsea fan Mohamed Alkhereiji, the private consortium are receiving ‘support in finding funding and backers’ from Mohammed bin Khalid Al Saud.
Khalid Al Saud is chair of the Saudi Telecom Company, which is a state-owned company in which the Public Investment Fund owns shares.
Chelsea could be sold this month
Chelsea could be sold by the end of March, according to the American investment firm in charge of arranging a buyout.
The Blues will need a new Government licence for the sale after owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned and his assets frozen.
The deadline for bids has been delayed until this Friday, with more than 20 serious parties reportedly interested.
American investment firm Raine Group sent a letter to potential buyers on Saturday insisting it would be ‘moving forward with the sale process’.
Lowdown on Saudi billionaire eyeing Chelsea buy-out
In just over a day, Chelsea have gone from being financially paralysed to potentially saved – thanks to Mohamed Alkhereiji, writes DAVE FRASER.
Roman Abramovich put the Blues up for sale earlier this month but was quickly hit with sanctions due to his ties to Russian president Vladimir Putin. Initially, the oligarch was banned from selling the club.

But after Abramovich agreed to forgo any proceeds made from the sale of Chelsea, the government allowed him to push on with his bid to move on from the West London club.
And already a bid has come in, with private consortium Saudi Media Group – led by Alkhereiji – submitting a £2.7billion offer.
Abramovich had hoped for £3bn, but could accept the offer in the interest of a quick sale.
Rivalling British billionaire Nick Candy and a number of other parties including Hansjorg Wyss and Todd Boehly, Alkhereiji is just the latest to take an interest in running the Stamford Bridge show.
Who is Mohamed Alkhereiji?
Alkhereiji is a Saudi Arabian businessman… and Chelsea fan.
He runs the Saudi Media Group – the party behind the £2.7bn bid – and is CEO of the parent company Engineer Holding Group, founded by his father, Abdulelah Alkhereiji.
Alkhereiji has ties to the UK, though, having studied at the Cass Business School in London and also spending three years working at Deutsche Bank.
HERE’S OUR FULL LOWDOWN ON ALKHEREIJI
Chelsea set to keep Barca target Cesar
Cesar Azpilicueta’s potential free transfer from Chelsea to Barcelona has hit a snag, writes GARY STONEHOUSE.
The Blues are currently unable to offer any new deals to their players or sign any new ones due to the sanctions imposed on owner Roman Abramovich.
Spaniard Azpilicueta was one of several stars at the club who were due to become free agents when their contracts expire in June.
Reports have been building for months that the 32-year-old Chelsea skipper was set to return to his homeland with Barcelona.
However, he will no longer be a free agent at the end of the season, according to Marca.
They claim that an automatic one-year extension in Azpilicueta’s deal has now become active.
Jorginho: It’s a good challenge
Jorginho insists Chelsea’s players are fully focused on matters on the pitch despite the ongoing uncertainty engulfing the football club off the field.
Speaking to the Chelsea website after the dramatic conclusion to Sunday’s 1-0 home win over Newcastle, the Italian said: “I thought we believed until the end and that is our group, it is our mentality.
“That is what we have been showing all the time now, we keep focussed, work hard and fight and push until the end. We deserved the win. It was a great result, atmosphere and great for the fans.
“It is a good challenge, to be honest, because we’re all human and when there’s so much going around it is not easy.
“We try to isolate sometimes, we try to focus on what we need to do because we are also professional as you could see we know our targets and we know what we’re here for. We’re fighting for that.”
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