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      Chelsea goalkeeper starlet Karlo Ziger completes season-long loan transfer to Slovenian side NK Rudar Velenje

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      CHELSEA starlet Karlo Ziger has become the latest member of the Blues’ famous loan army.The Croatian goalkeeper, 20, has joined Slovenian Second League side NK Rudar Velenje until the end of the season.
      Goalkeeper Karlo Ziger has become the 13th member of Chelsea’s current loan armyCredit: Rex Features
      The Croatian has joined Slovenian Second League side NK Rudar VelenjeCredit: Getty
      It is the stopper’s second temporary switch away from Stamford Bridge.
      He previously had a brief spell at then non-league Sutton United in 2019.
      Ziger made his senior football debut in the one-game emergency loan.
      The FA Trophy clash may have finished 3-0 to Spennymoor but Ziger took home his team’s man of the match award before heading back to Chelsea.
      The ace shot to prominence amongst Chelsea fans when they noticed a new face on the bench as Krasnodar were dispatched in the Champions League last October.
      Ziger sat alongside veteran Willy Caballero as the Blues won 4-0 in his first venture into a senior squad.

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      The Zagreb-born teenager signed a pro contract at Chelsea in July 2018.
      That was due to expire this summer, but he was handed a 12-month extension after joining up with first-team training last term. 
      He is now the third keeper to leave the club for further experience on loan with Nathan Baxter heading to Hull City and Jamie Cumming going to Gillingham.
      It total, Ziger is the 13th player to be loaned out by the Blues so far this window.
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      Romelu Lukaku reveals he urged Kai Havertz to make Chelsea transfer ahead of Real Madrid during Europa League clash

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      ROMELU LUKAKU says he cannot wait to partner Kai Havertz in attack – and admits he helped convince the German to join Chelsea a year ago.The £97.5million striker is preparing to make his second Blues debut on Sunday against Arsenal after rejoining the club from Inter Milan.
      Romelu Lukaku insists he cannot wait to partner Kai Havertz in Chelsea’s attackCredit: Getty
      The Belgian admitted he told the German to join the Blues a year agoCredit: Getty
      The Stamford Bridge faithful are eagerly awaiting the prospect of the Belgian joining the German in Thomas Tuchel’s forward line.
      Lukaku, 28, has now revealed he has been a fan of his new team-mate since he faced him in the Europa League quarter-finals last August.
      And he claims he saw enough that night to convince him that he would be an ideal fit for Chelsea.
      He told the club’s official website: “I spoke to Kai Havertz when we played against each other in the Europa League, and I told him to go to Chelsea, I don’t know if he remembers that conversation.”
      Both men were on the scoresheet in that game but it was Lukaku’s Inter who beat the German side 2-1 to move into the semis.
      Chelsea soon moved to bring Havertz to West London a year ago and he has already cemented his place in the club’s history with his Champions League-winning goal against Manchester City in May.

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      Meanwhile, Lukaku also revealed Didier Drogba has helped him settle into life at Chelsea once again.
      The Belgian first arrived at Chelsea a decade ago and hit 113 goals for Manchester United, West Brom and Everton in England but none for the Blues.
      He revealed how he and Drogba have been in constant communication following his comeback, saying: “Our relationship means the world to me.
      “It’s not like we talk once a month, I talk to the guy every few days!
      “We have a group chat so we’re constantly communicating and I’ve been on the phone with him a bit more in the past two weeks.
      “I had a lot of questions to ask and he still knows a lot of people here so he really prepared me well with the last details.
      “Now I just need to get to know the players and the manager a bit better and just be available as quickly as possible for the team.”
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      How Chelsea could make £88m to fund Jules Kounde transfer by flogging six outcasts including Barkley and Drinkwater

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      CHELSEA remain locked in talks with Sevilla to bring centre-back Jules Kounde to Stamford Bridge.The 22-year-old is understood to be a serious target for Thomas Tuchel as he looks to bolster his backline.
      Chelsea could sell six fringe players in order to fund a move to sign top target Jules Kounde
      But having forked out £97.5million to bring Romelu Lukaku back to West London, the Blues may need to offload players in order to sign the French defender.
      According to transfermarkt, the Champions League holders could rake in as much as £88million by offloading six fringe players who are not in Tuchel’s plans.
      But that is only if Chelsea sell them at their current transfer value.
      Here SunSport takes a look at the six players that could be sold in order to fund a move to sign Kounde.
      Kurt Zouma – £29m
      Valued at £29m, the French centre-back, 26, chipped in with five goals in 36 games for Chelsea last season.
      But he has been deemed as surplus to requirements by Tuchel, with the club now looking to offload him seven years after he was signed.
      West Ham were understood to be keen to secure his services, but have been put off by his £120,000-a-week wage demands.
      French defender Kurt Zouma has been linked with a move away this monthCredit: Getty

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      Ross Barkley – £18m
      The former Everton playmaker has reportedly been told to find a new club by Chelsea after being stripped of his squad number.
      Barkley, 27, spent last campaign on loan at Aston Villa where he scored three goals in 24 games.
      He appeared in Chelsea’s 13-0 friendly win against National League side Weymouth on Sunday where he grabbed himself a hat-trick.
      Ross Barkley has been deemed as surplus to requirements by German gaffer Thomas TuchelCredit: Getty
      Tiemoue Bakayoko – £18m
      The French defensive midfielder hasn’t featured in an official game for Chelsea since the 2017-18 season.
      He has spent the last three years on loan at AC Milan, Monaco and Napoli.
      And following his impressive performances in Naples last season, Lyon are claimed to be ready to bring the player back to Ligue 1.
      Tiemoue Bakayoko featured in pre-season for Chelsea, but is still understood to not be in Tuchel’s plansCredit: AFP
      Emerson Palmieri – £13m
      The Italy international is behind Ben Chilwell and Marcos Alonso in the pecking order at Chelsea.
      And the left-back has hinted he could soon be on his way out after declaring he wishes to play regular football.
      He told ESPN Brasil: “I know it’s not easy, but I’m hungry to play. I want to play, I know I can be out on the pitch, I’ve proved that.”
      Before adding: “I will really choose the best option. If it’s to stay at Chelsea, if it happens to Napoli or another team.”
      Emerson Palmieri is behind Ben Chilwell and Marcos Alonso in the pecking orderCredit: Getty
      Davide Zappacosta – £7m
      The Italian right-back has spent the last two seasons on loan at Roma and Genoa respectively.
      And it has been claimed that he is nearing another exit away from Chelsea with Serie A clubs keen to sign him.
      He impressed at Genoa last term, where he chipped in with four goals and two assists from his 25 outings.
      Davide Zappacosta has spent the last two seasons on loan in his native ItalyCredit: Getty

      Danny Drinkwater – £3m
      The 31-year-old was signed for a whopping £35million from Leicester in 2017, but he has been limited to just 23 games in all competitions.
      His last appearance came in the 2018 Community Shield defeat against Manchester City.
      And after failed loan spells as Burnley, Villa and Turkish outfit Kasimpasa, it remains to be seen if he will finally depart Chelsea on a permanent deal.

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      Roma announce £34m Tammy Abraham transfer from Chelsea as England striker teams up with Jose Mourinho

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      TAMMY ABRAHAM’S £34million move from Chelsea to Roma has been confirmed.And the England striker linked up with new boss Jose Mourinho straight away.
      Roma have signed Tammy Abraham from Chelsea for £34mCredit: Getty
      And the England striker has already met up with new boss Jose MourinhoCredit: Getty
      Mourinho personally called Abraham to convince him to make the moveCredit: Getty
      Abraham, 23, had been at Chelsea since he was seven.
      And although he played frequently under Frank Lampard, it soon became apparent Thomas Tuchel was not a fan as his game time plummeted.
      But the forward is looking forward to making an impact in Italy at a club that ‘really wants’ him.
      He said: “You can sense when a club really wants you – and Roma made their interest clear immediately. Roma is a club that deserves to be fighting for titles and trophies.
      “I’ve had the experience of winning major trophies and I want to be in those competitions again – so I want to help this team to achieve that and get to the level where Roma should be.
      “It’s a massive honour to be the number nine at this club and I just can’t wait to get started and to help the team.”
      Mourinho embraced his new star when he arrivedCredit: Getty
      Abraham underwent medical tests on Tuesday morningCredit: Getty
      And he got involved in his first Roma training session later on TuesdayCredit: Getty
      He was pictured laughing as he took to the training fieldCredit: Getty
      He was pictured in running and shooting drillsCredit: Getty

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      The Blues said: “Tammy Abraham has today left Chelsea to join AS Roma in a permanent transfer, ending his long association with the Blues after coming through the ranks in our academy to represent our men’s first team.
      “In total, Abraham scored 30 goals in 82 appearances for the club at senior level, primarily over the last two seasons, and was part of the squad which triumphed in the Champions League and UEFA Super Cup this year.
      “Everyone at Chelsea thanks Tammy for his contribution at Stamford Bridge and wishes him the very best for the future.”
      Abraham will wear the No 9 shirt in Rome.
      He flew into Rome to finalise the deal on Saturday.
      The England international is believed to have signed a five-year contract worth £80,000-a-week – the same as he was on at Chelsea.
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      And it is understood Chelsea have inserted a £68m buy-back clause into the deal – which can be triggered in two years time.
      Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said: “Tammy will always be welcomed back at Stamford Bridge as one of our own.
      “We have all enjoyed watching his progress through our academy and into the first-team squad, and are grateful for his contribution to our successes at senior and youth level.
      “His many goals in a Chelsea shirt and, of course, his part in our Champions League triumph last season will never be forgotten.
      “I’m sure all Chelsea supporters will join me in wishing Tammy a long and successful career.”
      As they have done in the past, the Serie A side used Abraham’s announcement video to promote a missing persons charity.

      They tweeted: “Welcome to #ASRoma, @tammyabraham!
      “We are proud to support @ICMEC_official and other organisations around the world who are working tirelessly to bring missing children home.”
      The ICMEC is the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children and Roma’s tweet combined footage of Abraham arriving in Rome with a montage of missing people from across the globe.

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      Arsenal likely to be without Aubameyang and Lacazette for Chelsea clash and set to keep pair after Abraham’s Roma move

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      ARSENAL are likely to be without Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette for their London derby against Chelsea.But the Gunners are set to keep the pair after Tammy Abraham’s move to Roma.
      Arsenal are likely to be without Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette against ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Tammy Abraham is due to sign for Roma from ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Aubameyang, 32, and Lacazette, 30, were both sidelined in Arsenal’s opening day 2-0 defeat away to Premier League newcomers Brentford.
      They were both ill, and according to The Times, they might not recover in time to return to training for Chelsea’s visit.
      It is also claimed Arsenal were open to selling the duo, despite captain Aubameyang only signing a three-year deal, worth a reported £350,000-a-week, last year.
      But Frenchman Lacazette is now in the final year of his Emirates deal, and able to negotiate a free transfer away in January.
      Arsenal had registered an interest in Abraham, 23, who Chelsea allowed to leave after re-signing Romelu Lukaku, 28, for £97.5million.
      But the England striker has instead moved closer to a £34m switch to Roma, who are managed by former Blues boss Jose Mourinho.

      As a result, it leaves Arsenal unlikely to sell Aubameyang and Lacazette with no replacements being identified.
      They were linked with a move for Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez, 23, who is now expected to stay in Italy after Lukaku’s departure.
      Eddie Nketiah, 22, is also out with an ankle knock until next month meaning Arteta turned to Folarin Balogun, 20, against Brentford.
      But the ex-Gunners youth star failed to make an impact. Gabriel Martinelli, 20, is another option who could be moved from out wide to a central role.
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      Six times buyback clauses were triggered and whether they worked out as Chelsea insert £68m option in Abraham transfer

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      CHELSEA have inserted a buyback clause in Tammy Abraham’s contract ahead of his move to Rome. As part of his £34million transfer to Italy, it’s been agreed that Chelsea can bring him back for £68m in two years time.
      Tammy Abraham will have a buyback clause inserted in his contract at RomaCredit: PA
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      Ian Rush
      Juventus bought Liverpool striker Ian Rush for £3.2m in 1986 which was a record deal involving a British club.
      The prolific finisher netted 13 goals in his one season at Juve before being bought back by Liverpool for £2.8m.
      His return to Anfield proved an inspired decision as Rush went on to become the club’s record scorer with 346 goals.
      Ian Rush enjoyed two record-breaking spells at AnfieldCredit: Getty
      Juninho
      The Brazilian playmaker was sold by Middlesbrough to Atletico Madrid for £12m in 1996 after sparkling on Teeside.
      Juninho came back on a loan spell before his third stint at Middlesbrough in 2002 and the legendary attacker helped the club win the League Cup in 2004.
      Juninho enjoyed three spells at MiddlesbroughCredit: PA:Press Association
      Alvaro Morata
      The Spain striker started off his career with Real Madrid and was sold to Juventus in 2014 for £15.8m.
      Real Madrid activated the buyback clause and brought him back to Spain for £23m two years later.
      Morata scored 20 goals as he helped Real Madrid win the 2016-17 title and Champions League with a final triumph over former club Juve.
      They then managed to flog him to Chelsea for £60m.
      Alvaro Morata during his second spell at Real MadridCredit: PA:Press Association
      Casemiro
      The Brazilian midfielder was sent on loan from Real Madrid to Porto in the 2014-15 season and the transfer was made permanent.
      But Real Madrid activated the buyback clause and he has proved a huge asset for them during their success under Zinedine Zidane.
      The tough-tackling midfielder played a key role in their three Champions League triumphs and LaLiga success.
      Real Madrid midfielder CasemiroCredit: Rex
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      Dani Carvajal
      Dani Carvajal was sold by Real Madrid to Bayer Leverkusen but the Spanish giants brought the defender back after less than a year.
      The decision has paid off with the right-back being a regular since 2013 and helping the club to European and domestic silverware.
      Carvajal has been a regular for Real Madrid since returningCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Gerard Deulofeu
      After an initial loan spell, Everton signed Gerard Deulofeu for £4.3m in 2015.
      But two years later, Barcelona decided they wanted their La Lasia academy product back and forked out £10.6m to trigger his buyback clause.
      They probably shouldn’t have bothered, with the Spaniard scoring two goals before being loaned to Watford in the January and then eventually sold to the Hornets.
      Deulofeu was only back at Barca for half a seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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      Chelsea keeping tabs on Jude Bellingham and see Dortmund star as Declan Rice transfer alternative

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      CHELSEA are reportedly monitoring Jude Bellingham as they plot a transfer swoop for the midfielder as an alternative to Declan Rice.The Blues have only made two signings up until now this summer window.
      Chelsea are eyeing a swoop for Borussia Dortmund’s Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      The Blues could move for the midfielder as an alternative to Declan RiceCredit: Getty
      Goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli arrived first on a free after leaving Fulham before Romelu Lukaku’s record £97.5m transfer from Inter Milan.
      But Thomas Tuchel is still looking for reinforcements and wants to add a midfielder and centre-back to his ranks.
      Sevilla defender Jules Kounde is their top target while Chelsea have also held a long-term interest in West Ham’s England midfielder Rice.
      Now that may be cooling as they allegedly switch their attention to Borussia Dortmund’s Three Lions ace Bellingham.
      Eurosport’s Dean Jones claims the Blues ‘have an eye’ on the 18-year-old after his impressive first year in the Bundesliga.
      Jones said on The Football Terrace podcast: “I’ve talked about Jude Bellingham in the past and that one becomes interesting.

      “And we’ll see what happens at Dortmund this season under Marco Rose.
      “I know he’s excited about the project there and he’s definitely getting better as a player.
      “But Chelsea do also have an eye on Jude Bellingham. If, for whatever reason, Declan Rice doesn’t work out.”
      Chelsea would likely face huge competition from Manchester United for the ex-Birmingham City man.

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      They thought they had managed to secure his signature 12 months ago after they gave him a tour of their Carrington training HQ.
      Bellingham even met the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson, but he instead opted to move to Germany with Dortmund.
      That switch has proven to be a successful one so far after he shone for them and helped Dortmund secure Champions League football and win the DFB-Pokal.
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      Man Utd joined by Chelsea and Man City in transfer race for 18-year-old Metz sensation Pape Matar Sarr

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been joined by Chelsea and Manchester City in a transfer race to land teenage sensation Pape Matar Sarr. The 18-year-old Metz midfielder could be heading for a move to the Premier League with United leading the clubs chasing his signature.
      Pape Matar Sarr has attracted interest from some of England’s biggest clubsCredit: AFP
      The 18-year-old burst on the scene with a series of impressive performances after breaking in to the Metz team.
      The Senegalese talent won his first cap for his country in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo in March.
      Sarr made 22 appearances in Ligue 1 last season for Metz, scoring three goals as his all-action displays alerted several European heavyweights.
      United have been tracking the rising star and the Red Devils are set to face competition from Chelsea and champions Man City.
      Sarr is capable of playing across the whole midfield and his versatility and athleticism has increased interest in him.
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      Sarr signed a five-year contract with Metz last season and the French club have bargaining power with the midfielder on a long-term deal.
      The Premier League clubs are reportedly willing to loan him back to Metz for the rest of the season if they can secure a permanent deal.
      The teenager could gain valuable experience of regular game time in France before adapting to English football.

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