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      Real Madrid plan to offload FOUR top-earners including Hazard to land Chelsea star Rudiger in £200k-a-week free transfer

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      REAL MADRID are preparing to offload four star players as they look to bring in Chelsea centre-back Antonio Rudiger at the end of the season.Carlo Ancelotti has relied on David Alaba and Eder Militao as his first choice central defensive pairing for much of the 2021-22 campaign so far.
      Rudiger could be set to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Bale’s Madrid contract expires in the summerCredit: Getty
      But he is still keen to strengthen in that area of his squad and has identified Chelsea’s German stalwart as a potential target.
      Rudiger’s contract comes to an end at Stamford Bridge in the summer.
      This means he is free to sign a pre-contract agreement with another club as early as January.
      And, according to AS, Real could be in a position to offer him a £200,000 a week deal because of the absence of a transfer fee.
      They are also expecting to shift some huge wage earners from their books at the end of the campaign.
      These include Gareth Bale, Marcelo and Isco who will all become free agents in the summer.

      Hazard has been a total flop since arriving in SpainCredit: Rex
      And Eden Hazard, whose deal runs until 2024, could also be on his way out having netted just five goals in 53 games since arriving from Chelsea in 2019.
      Meanwhile, Fabrizio Romano reported earlier this month that Chelsea are continuing to try and negotiate a new contract with Rudiger.
      He said: “Chelsea are still negotiating with Toni Rudiger agents over new contract.
      “Talks ongoing – there’s currently no agreement on salary but it’s not over as Rudiger is so happy with Chelsea and Tuchel.”
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      Rudiger was superb under Thomas Tuchel in the second half of last season, playing an integral part in their Champions League triumph.
      But it looks as though the Blues could already be preparing for life without him following the announcement of Trevoh Chalobah’s new contract on Thursday.
      The 22-year-old has committed his future to Chelsea by penning a new four-and-a-half year deal which will keep him at the club until 2026. More

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      Chelsea boss Tuchel holds talks with Norwich over Billy Gilmour and could recall out-of-favour ace from loan in January

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      CHELSEA boss Thomas Tuchel has refused to rule out recalling Billy Gilmour from his loan spell at Norwich – just four months after the midfielder’s move to Carrow Road.Scotland international Gilmour joined the Canaries on a season-long loan in July but has been left on the sidelines in recent weeks.
      Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour joined Norwich City on loan in JulyCredit: PA
      But the Scotland international has been an unused sub in four of the Canaries’ last five matchesCredit: PA
      Gilmour, 20, hasn’t played since Norwich’s 3-0 defeat to Liverpool in September and has been an unused sub in four of the club’s last five league matches.
      And Blues boss Tuchel hasn’t ruled out recalling the midfielder, saying: “We will take the decision in January when it has to be made.
      “In general, I spoke with Daniel [Farke] about it and I was happy to meet Billy around the Norwich match at Stamford Bridge.
      “It was clear when we spoke about it that he wants more minutes and more game time at another club.
      “The challenge was clear that he needs to fight his way through and this is where he is right now.
      “Things are not going as he maybe wishes, or as we all wish for, but it’s not the moment now to already give solutions and cancel the whole project.

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      “Sometimes these weeks and months arrive when the situation seems to be stuck or is not going the right way.”
      Tuchel doesn’t want the young Scot to be disheartened by his lack of first-team football.
      He continued: “You have to hang in there, you have to show your quality and make sure you help your team, no matter where it is.
      “That sharpens your character and it will be a big chapter in your career and that’s the same with Billy.
      “For me right now it’s not the moment to give solutions for January and open talks to bring him back.
      Tuchel has urged the 20-year-old midfielder to ‘hang in there’
      “Now it is November, there are some months to go and a lot of time to prove he has enough quality to help Norwich be a better team.”
      Norwich will be back in action on Saturday afternoon, travelling to west London to take on Brentford.
      Chelsea, meanwhile, will next take to the pitch on Tuesday night when they face Malmo in their fourth Champions League Group H match of the season.
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      Chelsea keeper Kepa wanted by Juventus with Italians desperate for transfer as replacement for ex-Arsenal ace Szczesny

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      JUVENTUS are reportedly eyeing up a swoop to bring Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to Turin next year.The 27-year-old is a peripheral figure at Stamford Bridge having lost his starting spot to Edouard Mendy last season.
      Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is a reported target for Juventus in 2022Credit: PA
      Arrizabalaga, who is tied down in West London until 2025, has featured in just three games in all competitions this season.
      But despite his lack of game time, Juventus are said to be keen to secure his services to replace ex-Arsenal shot-stopper Wojciech Szczesny.
      According to Fichajes, boss Massimiliano Allegri is desperate to bring the Spain international to Italy.
      It is said that Juve have run out of patience with Szczesny, who has been plagued by inconsistent performances this term.
      And they have made signing Arrizabalaga their priority in 2022.
      However, the news outlet claims that the Old Lady will wait until the summer to do business and will not make a move for him in the winter transfer window.

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      Juventus are said to have always been interested in the goalkeeper – even during his time at Athletic Bilbao before he made the switch to England.
      However they could face competition from their Serie A rivals Lazio in the race to prise him away from the Premier League.
      A report from Corriere dello Sport has declared that former Blues boss Maurizio Sarri is keen on a reunion with Arrizabalaga.
      They state that Lazio and Chelsea held talks over a possible loan move in the summer, but the player decided to stay to fight for the No1 spot.
      Speaking last month, German gaffer Thomas Tuchel insisted that Arrizabalaga is ‘happy’ at Chelsea.
      He remarked: “He seems happy to me in the place that he is and the part he plays in this team.

      “He is pushing and he is fighting for his chances — but you cannot force situations.
      “Now I have the feeling with his mindset that he is here, with the calmness and the positivity he trains with and he gets the rewards and it came to him.
      “It was not necessary to prove to me he is a good keeper. I see this everyday.”
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      Romelu Lukaku left Inter Milan to DOUBLE salary at Chelsea but free-transfer Dzeko has filled gap, says club chief

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      CHELSEA doubled Romelu Lukaku’s salary when they secured his return to the club in the summer, according to an Inter Milan chief.The 28-year-old Belgian fired the Serie A giants to their first title in more than a decade earlier this year but then left to rejoin Thomas Tuchel’s men for a club record fee of £97.5million.
      Lukaku rejoined Chelsea in the summer seven years after leaving Stamford BridgeCredit: Rex
      Dzeko swapped Roma for Inter Milan before the 2021-22 seasonCredit: Getty
      Lukaku cited unfinished business as the reason for a second spell with Chelsea, where he failed to score in 10 appearances during his first stint.
      But Inter CEO Beppe Marotta insists the financial upside was the main driving force behind the striker’s decision to leave Inter.
      He told Corriere della Sera: “Lukaku left to double his salary, in Italy these figures can’t exist.”
      SunSport understands Lukaku is now on £325,000 a week, making him the club’s highest earner.
      The Serie A winner is thought to be on £15,000 more than Chelsea’s next best-paid player Kai Havertz.
      Meanwhile, Inter replaced Lukaku with former Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko.

      They were able to secure the Bosnian striker on a free transfer after his contract came to an end with fellow Italian side Roma.
      And he has hit the ground running at the San Siro, netting six goals in eight Serie A appearances so far.
      “Lukaku was sold for £97.5m and we bought Dzeko for free. On the pitch, there isn’t much difference,” Marotta added.
      Lukaku limped off during Chelsea’s victory over Malmo in the Champions League on Tuesday.
      And he is now set to be on the sidelines for up to a month, with teammate Timo Werner also suffering a knock.
      Former Chelsea man Joe Cole has now called on Havertz and Callum Hudson-Odoi to step up and fill Lukaku’s shoes.

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      Speaking on BT Sport, he said: “Tuchel said that they’ve won matches without Timo and Romelu.
      “Players like Kai Havertz and Callum Hudson-Odoi, they’ve come on tonight, they impacted the game, can they do that again on Saturday?
      “All of a sudden you’re looking round and you can wait for Timo to get back, the manager’s not driving the physio mad by asking when’s he back, because you’re winning games and players are stepping up.” More

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      Chelsea set to snub Saul Niguez transfer after flop loan and target Marcelo Brozovic instead

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      CHELSEA have ‘no intention’ of making Saul Niguez’s loan move a permanent one and are instead exploring different targets for next summer. Saul signed late on transfer deadline day, with the Blues having the option to sign the 26-year-old permanently at the end of the season.
      Saul has struggled to make an impact since joining from Atletico MadridCredit: Getty
      And has started the last five Premier League games on the benchCredit: Getty
      But after playing just 146 minutes of football so far, Thomas Tuchel is now eyeing a move for Inter Milan midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, according to La Razon.
      Saul’s lack of playing time means ‘everything indicates’ he will be heading back to the Wanda Metropolitano in the summer.
      The 19-cap Spain international joined the Blues in a bid for more first team football, but has had limited opportunities at Stamford Bridge.
      He made his Premier League debut against Aston Villa on September 11, but was hauled off at half time after a torrid 45 minutes.
      The midfielder then played 76 minutes in the Carabao Cup clash against Aston Villa later that month, and came off the bench against Malmo in midweek.
      Saul’s return to Madrid will allow the Blues to press on with a deal for Croatian international Brozovic.

      The 28-year-old is out of contract with the Serie A champions in the summer.
      He is in talks with the San Siro side regarding a new deal but could be tempted by a move to the Premier League.
      The Blues are said to be monitoring negotiations between Brozovic and the Nerazzurri, and are ready to swoop in with a ‘hefty package.’
      The Serie A side are said to be short of cash despite selling Romelu Lukaku and Achraf Hakimi in the summer.
      It means they could be priced out of Brozovic’s £100,000-a-week wage demands.
      The Blues were previously linked with a move for Brozovic in 2016, but he decided to pen a new long-term deal at San Siro.
      Newcastle and PSG are also rumoured to be interested in a move for the Inter midfielder. More

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      Newcastle in ‘regular contact with Timo Werner’s agent as new owners target transfer for Chelsea striker’

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      NEWCASTLE are reportedly ready to test Chelsea’s resolve with a move for Timo Werner.German newspaper Bild claims the Magpies are ‘in regular contact’ with the striker’s agent as they prepare to splash the cash in January.
      Timo Werner is rumoured to be a Newcastle United targetCredit: Getty
      Newcastle became the wealthiest club in the world following a £300million takeover led by Amanda Staveley, husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi and the Saudi Public Investment Fund. 
      A wide range of stars have been linked with big-money moves this winter – with Toon currently embroiled in a relegation battle.
      But report in Werner’s homeland suggest the former Leipzig man might be top of the new owners’ wishlist.
      The 25-year-old joined Chelsea in a £48million deal in June 2020 but failed to set the world alight in the Premier League – netting just six times in his debut season.
      That led to the Blues splashing a club-record £97.5m on Romelu Lukaku this summer to lead their line instead.
      And Newcastle chiefs may hope Werner could be tempted to come and be their new main man instead.

      It is thought Staveley, who is a Newcastle board member, is looking to make use of her contacts in the sport with Werner sharing the same representatives as current Toon defender Fabian Schar. 
      Werner has undergone a revival this term with Blues boss Thomas Tuchel including Werner and Lukaku in his starting line-up against Southampton last weekend.
      And the Germany star netted in the Prem leader’s 3-1 win against the Saints.
      The club are also thought to be keen on Man United stars Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial.
      Werner put in a solid performance for Germany against North Macedonia netting a braceCredit: Rex
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      Real Madrid want Chelsea transfer target Aurelien Tchouameni as ‘ideal replacement for Casemiro’ from Monaco for £30m

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      REAL MADRID are reportedly ready to go toe-to-toe with Chelsea in a battle to sign Monaco midfield star Aurelien Tchouameni. Spanish outlet Marca claims the LaLiga leaders see the France ace as a potential successor to Casemiro with the Brazilian turning 30 in February. 
      Real Madrid are rumoured to be keen on a move for Aurelien TchouameniCredit: Sportphoto24/Marco Canoniero
      Carlo Ancelotti’s club have already made moves to try and bring Tchouameni’s compatriot Kylian Mbappe to Spain next year, much to the annoyance of Paris Saint-Germain. 
      Tchouameni has enjoyed an outstanding beginning to this season, making 15 appearances for Monaco and netting in their 3-0 win against Bordeaux.
      The Ligue 1 starlet has impressed on the international stage, covering the midfield slot next to Paul Pogba in N’Golo Kante’s absence. 
      His efforts drew praise from the Man United star who hailed the player for having ‘extraordinary technical and physical quality’ in a Ouest-France interview. 
      The former Bordeaux youngster helped Les Bleus triumph for the first time ever in the Nations League, making a full 90 minute appearance in the team’s 2-1 defeat of Spain in the contest’s final. 
      Marca claims Madrid could face a battle for Tchouameni’s signature from a few of Europe’s other big clubs alongside Chelsea. 

      It is thought Juventus have an interest in the player with Liverpool rumoured to be keeping an eye on the £34million-rated star. 
      And this year the player, who has been on target twice for his club in France’s top-flight, was referred to as a ‘complete, modern midfielder’ by club-mate Cesc Fabregas. 
      Reports claim Chelsea may well have taken note of Didier Deschamps opting to use Tchouameni as cover for Kante in midfield. 
      In the summer The Athletic claimed The Blues, who face Brentford on Saturday, felt the 21-year-old would benefit from another season in Ligue 1. 
      Madrid have battled with their budgets being affected by the impact of Covid-19. 
      Tchouameni has impressed with his performances for France and MonacoCredit: Rex
      However, the club hopes to be in an improved financial situation next summer.
      And the Daily Mail claims Touchameni and Mbappe remain the Bernabeu outfit’s top targets for 2022 with the PSG striker potentially available on a free transfer.  
      Tchouameni has notched up 53 Monaco appearances in addition to the 37 he made at Bordeaux as a teenager before his January 2020 switch. 

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      Andreas Christensen optimistic about new Chelsea contract after resurgence following ‘tough’ Frank Lampard spell

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      CHELSEA defender Andreas Christensen has insisted he is ‘happy’ at the club and that talks over a new contract ‘look good’.The 25-year-old Dane, who has been sensational for the Blues since Thomas Tuchel arrived in January, will become a free agent in the summer if he does not sign a new deal at Stamford Bridge.
      Christensen has been sensational for Chelsea this yearCredit: Getty
      But Christensen remains confident he will be staying at Chelsea beyond the end of the season.
      As reported by TV3 Sport, the centre-back said: “It’s hard to say how things will end up.
      “There is a lot of talk. I will not say too much, but I think it looks good.
      “I am happy to be at Chelsea.”
      Christensen was out of favour during Frank Lampard’s spell as manager of the club.
      And the defender has now admitted that he found it ‘tough’ while the former England midfielder was in charge at Stamford Bridge.

      But now things appear brighter and he believes strongly that Chelsea is ‘the right place’ for him to continue his career.
      Christensen is currently away on international duty with Denmark where he is hoping to secure his country’s qualification to next year’s World Cup in Qatar.
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      The Danes travel to face Moldova on Saturday and then host Austria three days later.
      Meanwhile, European champions Chelsea have gone into the international break top of the Premier League table.
      Next up for Tuchel’s side is a trip to Brentford on Saturday, October 16 as they look to continue their impressive start to the domestic campaign. More