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      Chelsea ‘willing to send Timo Werner to Bayern Munich in swap transfer for Leroy Sane’

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      CHELSEA are interested in a swap deal involving Timo Werner and Leroy Sane ahead of next summer.That is according to Todos Fichajes, who report that the Blues are targeting Sane and are willing to let Werner go the other way to Bayern Munich.
      Chelsea star Timo Werner has been linked with a swap deal to Bayern MunichCredit: EPA
      Bayern Munich star Leroy Sane has been targeted by ChelseaCredit: Getty
      The striker has been among Bayern’s top targets for quite some time after his former RB Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann took over at the Allianz Arena.
      The Germany international endured a turbulent debut campaign with the Blues and has fallen down the pecking order following Romelu Lukaku’s record £97.5million return to Stamford Bridge.
      The west Londoners are reportedly looking to pounce on that opportunity as they could use the 25-year-old as leverage to sign former Manchester City star Sane.
      However, the German champions are not keen on letting the winger go after spending a hefty £38.4m in 2020, even though he has been relegated to a supporting role.
      Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel also insists Werner remains an integral part of the club despite recent reports suggesting he will soon leave.
      Tuchel recently said: “I am sure that we will find games and solutions where we play with both of them [Werner and Lukaku].
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      “We did already and Timo and Romelu can be a good fit together.
      “Timo loves to play around a reference up front and Romelu is clearly our reference up front being a tall and physical player.
      “The most important is he finds his rhythm and confidence and joy and makes his point and makes his way into the team.
      “The players are in charge to take their positions and fight for their positions and once they have it to not give it away.
      “We are very happy that he scored and played [for Germany in the international break] and on we go.
      “We have not too many players but we have players with high quality and high ambition and Timo is clearly a guy that we count on and that is absolutely necessary we have him on high level.”
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      Eden Hazard’s Real Madrid future in doubt as ex-Chelsea star ‘knows Vinicius Jr is ahead of him’ in pecking order

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      EDEN HAZARD is aware that Vinicius Jr is ahead of him in the pecking order at Real Madrid in a further blow to his Bernabeu career, reports suggest.Hazard has failed to live up to expectations ever since his staggering £90million move to Real from Chelsea in 2019.
      Real Madrid ace Eden Hazard’s future has become uncertainCredit: Rex
      Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr is ahead of Eden Hazard in the pecking orderCredit: Rex
      A string of injuries have limited the winger to a mere five goals and nine assists in 46 appearances across all competitions.
      According to Marca, the Belgium international is seeing a spot in Carlo Ancelotti’s starting line-up slipping through his fingers.
      That is because the 30-year-old is being outshined by Vinicius, who has enjoyed a stunning start to his season.
      The 21-year-old winger has already registered three goals in as many games and has earned Ancelotti’s trust.
      Therefore, the Italian manager seems to prefer a front three consisting of Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale and the Brazil international.
      Hazard is aware of this and understands his future at the Santiago Bernabeu has become quite uncertain.
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      This comes after Real spent the summer transfer window cutting down on spending following the coronavirus pandemic’s financial impact.
      Los Blancos are also determined to sign Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe either in January or next summer.
      Mbappe’s contract with PSG runs out in June and the star striker seems to be on his way to the Spanish capital.
      But the France international will cost a hefty fee, even as a free agent, and more room may have to be made in Real’s books.
      That makes Hazard’s future in Madrid even more precarious and so a move elsewhere could be on the cards.

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      Chelsea ‘will only relaunch Jules Kounde transfer bid in January if Sevilla slash asking price by almost HALF’

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      CHELSEA will reportedly only reignite their interest in Jules Kounde during the winter transfer window if Sevilla slash their demands for the defender.The Blues were keen to snap up the centre-back in the summer, but were reluctant to activate his £68million release clause.
      Chelsea failed in their quest to sign Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde in the summerCredit: Getty
      Both clubs were close to agreeing a £43m deal for the Frenchman, only for the LaLiga side to bump up their asking price following Kurt Zouma’s switch to West Ham.
      The failed transfer is said to have left Kounde furious with the Sevilla board after he had agreed personal terms with the West London outfit.
      But the 22-year-old could still get his move to Chelsea in January, but ESPN state that will only happen if the Spanish outfit lower their demands.
      They have claimed that Chelsea are only prepared to still pay £43m.
      Should Sevilla be willing to revive negotiations, then the Champions League holders won’t hesitate in making a swoop for the ex-Bordeaux ace.
      Speaking of Chelsea’s failed move for Kounde, Sevilla boss Julen Lopetegui confirmed that the Premier League giants didn’t offer a sufficient amount of money.

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      He told Diario de Sevilla: “Kounde in the end has stayed because the club has decided that it was the right thing to do based on the evaluation of the offers they may have had.
      “For me, as a coach, that Jules stays is positive.
      “With the evolution he has had in these two years, it is positive, without any doubt.”

      Before adding: “We trust that he’ll continue to grow with us and, above all, perform, which is the most important thing.”
      Chelsea reportedly are also looking to prise French starlet Aurelien Tchouameni away from Monaco.
      However Juventus are believed to be in pole position to sign the midfielder following his standout performances in Ligue 1 and on the international stage.

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      Chelsea trail Juventus in Tchouameni transfer chase but Serie A giants fear France role will hike up Monaco star’s price

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      JUVENTUS are leading the race to sign Monaco’s Aurelien Tchouameni but could see his price tag go up, reports say. Chelsea have been among the clubs interested in the French midfielder, who signed for Monaco in 2020.
      Juventus are leading the race to sign Monaco’s Aurelien Tchouameni, according to reportsCredit: Rex
      But according to Tuttosport, Juve are the front runners in the pursuit for 21-year-old Tchouameni.
      He made 42 appearances last season, including 36 in the league and was even voted Ligue 1 young player of the year.
      Tchouameni’s impressive form earned him a call up to France’s first-team, debuting in a World Cup qualifier at the start of the month against Bosnia.
      He followed it up with two more appearances in games with Ukraine and then Finland.
      Tchouameni’s emergence in Didier Deschamps is said to have clubs fearing his price tag could now rocket.
      His international team-mate Paul Pogba was quick to praise his midfield partner and the maturity he has showcased.

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      Manchester United’s Pogba told RTL: “Very, very good. He’s not a boy, he’s a man.
      “It’s a pleasure to play next to him. He brings a lot of energy.
      “A lot of energy, extraordinary technical and physical quality.
      “We wish him to play a lot more games and that I am always by his side.”
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      Chelsea flop Timo Werner ’70 per cent likely’ to complete Bayern Munich transfer next summer amid links with Nagelsmann

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      TIMO WERNER is reportedly ’70 per cent likely’ to swap Chelsea for Bayern Munich next summer to reunite with Julian Nagelsmann.The 25-year-old only departed the Bundesliga last year to link up with the Blues from RB Leipzig, but he could be set to return to his native Germany.
      Chelsea striker Timo Werner is a reported target for Bayern Munich next year to replace Robert LewandowskiCredit: EPA
      Werner – without a goal from his three Blues outings this term – mustered just six Premier League strikes from 35 games last campaign.
      And with the West Londoners bringing in Romelu Lukaku for £97.5million, Werner’s chances in the first-team could be limited.
      According to German news outlet Sport1, all signs point towards a move to Bavaria where he could potentially replace Robert Lewandowski.
      The Poland international, 33, is understood to be keen for a fresh challenge away from Bayern after seven trophy-laden years with the Munich outfit.
      It has been said that former RB Leipzig boss Nagelsmann, now manager at Bayern, is in regular contact with Werner.
      He is claimed to be Bayern’s alternative to Erling Haaland should they fail to prise the £64m striker away from Borussia Dortmund.

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      Werner’s name has been discussed among the Allianz Arena hierarchy who would welcome him at the club.
      Should he join Bayern, Werner would not only be reunited with Nagelsmann, but also former Leipzig team-mates Dayot Upamencano and Marcel Sabitzer.
      Despite Werner’s struggles in front of goal for Chelsea, the 2021 Champions League winner has been in inspired form for Germany.
      The centre-forward scored in all three of Germany’s World Cup qualifiers during the international break.
      Though he was guilty of another horrendous miss from close range in Wednesday’s 4-0 win against Iceland.
      Prior to bagging his 19th goal for Germany, the ex-Stuttgart ace failed to tuck away a chance from around seven yards out.

      And fans were quick to have their say on social media.
      One quipped: “Keeper wasn’t even troubled enough to take a look.”
      Another remarked: “Three guarantees in life: Death, taxes and Werner missing open goals.”
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      Chelsea ‘monitoring Jules Kounde’ ahead of January transfer swoop after missing out on Sevilla defender in summer

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      CHELSEA are prepared to bid again for Jules Kounde in the hope of finally signing the defender in January, according to reports.Sevilla rejected an approach from the Blues late in the summer transfer window, despite the Premier League side being confident of sealing a deal.
      Jules Kounde remains a Chelsea target following his failed summer switchCredit: Getty
      Having signed a striker in Romelu Lukaku and bolstered his midfield with Saul Niguez’s deadline day move, Thomas Tuchel is said to want a new centre-back as a top priority.
      The sale of Kurt Zouma to West Ham and the end of 36-year-old Thiago Silva’s contract next summer has heightened the need for a new recruit.
      As reported by Evening Standard, Kounde remains a top target and will be tracked by Chelsea over the coming months.
      The France international, 22, has a £68million release clause and is under contract to 2024.
      But he was reportedly furious after he was denied a move to Stamford Bridge by Sevilla.
      The LaLiga side were said to be willing to do a deal for below his release clause but rejected Chelsea’s £42.8m offer.

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      Director of football Monchi has claimed that the Prem title challengers were given a deadline to launch their bid, which they missed.
      He said: “It was an important offer, considering the current world where there are so many hardships, but it did not meet our demands, conditions, or quantities.
      “I spoke to the player’s agent some time ago because the more time that passed, the more difficult it would be for him to leave. We put as a deadline the [August] 20th, and we extended that to the 25th.

      “We responded with a counter-offer with a deadline of last Friday night (August 27) and they have not responded.”
      Chelsea also hope to secure the long-term futures of defenders Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.
      Discussions over new contracts are underway with the German’s deal expiring in June.

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      How Chelsea saved over £19m-per-YEAR by offloading six fringe players including Tammy Abraham and Kurt Zouma

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      SAVVY spenders Chelsea have saved an incredible £19million per YEAR after selling six big earners this summer.The Blues paid a club-record £97.5million on Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku this month.
      Tammy Abraham joined Roma for £38.5m, saving the Blues £58k per weekCredit: Rex

      And they also handed over £4.5m to take Saul Niguez on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid.
      However, after offloading ELEVEN players on permanent deals, Chelsea pocketed £140m.
      That makes for a tasty profit of over £38m.
      And Blues chiefs are saving even more money as the exits of six significant earners means they can tuck away a further £19m this year.
      Olivier Giroud was earning £110,000-a-week before he was sold to AC Milan for £2m.
      Likewise, Victor Moses pocketed £75k each week before his £4.5m switch to Spartak Moscow.

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      Davide Zappacosta was another on big wages, making £70k a week until joining Atalanta for £8m.
      And although the likes of Tino Livramento and Lewis Bate were on academy-level pay before their exits, other former youngsters banked some serious dough for Chelsea.
      Tammy Abraham’s £38.5m move to Roma will save the Blues £58k per week.
      And Kurt Zouma’s £30m West Ham switch takes off £40k each week.
      Fikayo Tomori’s £30m AC Milan move saves a further £14k per week.

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      And it means between just those six players, Chelsea have freed up £367,000-a-week on the wage bill.
      That makes for a grant total of £19,084,000 per year.
      And the European champions can now put that away for a rainy day when reinforcements are needed.
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      Antonio Rudiger ‘open to leaving Chelsea on free transfer in summer after number of clubs reach out to defender’s camp’

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      CHELSEA are sweating over Antonio Rudiger’s future with the defender reportedly open to leaving for free next summer.Transfer expert Dean Jones claims a number of clubs have already made contact with the German’s representatives.
      Antonio Rudiger could leave Chelsea on a free transfer next summerCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      And Rudiger is ready to explore his options before responding to Chelsea’s latest contract offer.
      That could see Thomas Tuchel lose one of his most important players for nothing in 2022.
      And after the Blues failed to secure a deadline deal for Sevilla’s Jules Kounde, Chelsea’s squad will look light in defence should Rudiger depart.
      The German, 28, has been a revelation in Tuchel’s five-man defence, playing a key role in last term’s Champions League triumph.
      Rudiger has been at Stamford Bridge since 2017 after a move from Roma.
      And Chelsea are eager for him to spend his prime years in west London.

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      However, the Blues have so far failed to reach an agreement on a new contract for the centre-back.
      And Rudiger is now ready to leave Chelsea hanging as he waits on offers from other teams.
      Jones told LiveScore: “Tuchel has been so impressed with him, not only does he want him to stay, but he wants the club to prioritise the negotiations around it.

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      “He can’t really imagine his team right now without Rudiger to build upon.
      “There are a couple of clubs that are looking at Rudiger’s situation and have opened discussions privately between intermediaries to let him know what would be on the table.
      “And he’s reasonably open to considering a future away from Chelsea.”
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