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      Armando Broja, 19, signs new five-year Chelsea contract with Thomas Tuchel ready to hand him first-team chance

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      CHELSEA prodigy Armando Broja has penned a new five-year contract.And the striker now looks set for a spot in Thomas Tuchel’s squad this season.
      Chelsea striker Armando Broja has signed a new five-year contractCredit: Getty
      Broja, 19, made his Blues debut last year under Frank Lampard.
      The Albania international spent last term on loan at Vitesse Arnhem, scoring 11 goals in 34 games.
      And after impressing Tuchel in pre-season training, Broja has now committed his future on a long-term deal.
      Chelsea are known to be in the market for a new forward.
      But with Olivier Giroud sold to AC Milan, and Tammy Abraham’s future uncertain, Broja now looks set to become a member of the senior group.
      The teen said: “I am really excited to be signing a new contract with Chelsea.
      “Having come through the academy here it was a special moment for me to make my first-team debut last year, before gaining further experience on loan at Vitesse last season.
      “I want to build on these foundations and I am really looking forward to progressing and making an impact at Chelsea in the years to come.”
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      Broja was among the scorers on Saturday as Chelsea beat Peterborough 6-1 in a pre-season friendly at Cobham.
      Broja came on in the second half before hitting the target.
      Abraham and Christian Pulisic also scored, but Hakim Ziyech took home the match ball with a hat-trick.
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      Chelsea to make £50m transfer swoop for Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski after failing to land Erling Haaland

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      CHELSEA will swoop to prise Robert Lewandowski away from Bayern Munich in a £50million deal.The Blues have tried in vain to persuade Borussia Dortmund to accept a players-plus-cash deal for £150m-rated hotshot Erling Haaland.
      Chelsea will make a £50m move for Robert Lewandowski from Bayern MunichCredit: Reuters
      The Blues have failed to convince Dortmund to sell Erling HaalandCredit: Getty
      That has forced the European champions to revive their interest in record-breaking Lewandowski as they try to give boss Thomas Tuchel the prolific goalscorer he wants.
      But Chelsea face a fight on their hands to bring Bayern to the negotiating table for the Poland international.
      The German champions want Lewandowski, 32, to sign an extension to his current deal, which does not expire until 2023.
      He broke Gerd Muller’s longstanding record for Bundesliga goals in a season by notching his 41st in the last minute of the final game of last season.
      But Lewandowski is keen for one last adventure before his illustrious career ends and would relish a move to the Premier League.
      Bayern are not unsympathetic to his desires but know that selling their talismanic striker, especially without a suitable replacement, would send a bad message.
      Manchester City had been linked with Lewandowski but Etihad sources last week ruled out a move.
      But Chelsea  have the financial resources to test the German club’s resolve. 
      Lewandowski turns 33 next month and even Bayern’s head could be turned by a big bid for a player whose price will plummet if he runs down his contract.
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      Chelsea head coach Tuchel now regards the Pole as his best option in a tricky transfer market.
      Tuchel watched Hakim Ziyech score a hat-trick as Chelsea kicked off pre-season with a 6-1 thrashing of Peterborough at their Cobham training HQ.
      The Blues, who finally sold Olivier Giroud to AC Milan yesterday, included forgotten man Danny Drinkwater in their side as well as the likes of Ross Barkley, Christian Pulisic, Tammy Abraham and Callum Hudson-Odoi.
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      Chelsea starlet Conor Gallagher, 21, WILL go on loan – with Crystal Palace and Newcastle fighting for midfielder

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      CONOR GALLAGHER will be allowed out on loan by Chelsea — with Crystal Palace and Newcastle scrapping for him.The midfielder, 21, had hoped to impress boss Thomas Tuchel after a season at West Brom but the door is open for him to leave again.
      Chelsea will loan Conor Gallagher this summer with Newcastle and Crystal Palace keenCredit: Getty
      Chelsea do not want to sell Gallagher, however. 
      The academy product had been training with Tuchel’s first team in the past week and played in the 6-1 pre-season win over Peterborough United.
      Palace are keen to take him for the season — and it also suits Toon chief Steve Bruce on that basis.
      But the Eagles have been priced out of a move for Denmark centre-half Joachim Andersen, 25, after he impressed for Fulham on loan last season. 
      Parent club Lyon want around £26million.
      Andersen has heard of potential Spurs interest but may now find they will look elsewhere.
      Defender Gary Cahill, 35, is  being eyed by Steven Gerrard’s Rangers, who could give him £35,000 a week.
      Palace want Cahill to stay and sign a new deal after his contract expired —  but the offer is less basic cash with extras for appearances.
      Gallagher came on as a second half sub as the Blues beat the Posh at Cobham.
      The visitors had opened the scoring but Tammy Abraham and Christian Pulisic gave Tuchel’s side the lead at the break.
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      Hakim Ziyech, also on as a substitute, scored a hat-trick with teenager Armando Broja also scoring.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea confirmed that Olivier Giroud has left the club.
      The French World Cup winner, 34, has moved to AC Milan after winning the FA Cup, Europa League and Champions League with the Blues.
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      Chelsea ‘will have to smash wage limit to sign Erling Haaland with Dortmund ace set to earn more than top earner Kante’

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      CHELSEA will need to smash their wage structure to sign Erling Haaland this summer, according to reports.The Blues are very keen on the Borussia Dortmund striker as they look to bring in a new striker.
      Erling Haaland would become the top earner at Chelsea if he transfers this summerCredit: AP
      And according to The Athletic, if a deal did get over the line in the current transfer window, Haaland would likely become the top earner at Stamford Bridge.
      N’Golo Kante currently holds that title with his reported £290,000-a-week deal.
      But Haaland’s representatives – agent Mino Raiola and dad Alf-Inge – will be doing all they can to secure the striker the best deal possible.
      Raiola has already suggested he wants the Norwegian to be the first £1million-a-week footballer – and would earn a hefty fee in commission.
      Haaland returned to Dortmund pre-season training this week and it is expected he will stay with the club for the 2021-22 campaign.
      Chelsea would need to stump up at least £150m to tempt Dortmund to sell Haaland.
      The German giants have already landed £73m for Jadon Sancho and their qualification into the Champions League will earn them extra cash next season.
      A £150m purchase would not only obliterate their own record transfer – the £71.6m spent on Kepa Arrizabalaga – but be the biggest fee spent by a British club and third-highest of all time.
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      Haaland’s £64m release clause kicks into effect next summer which would open the door for plenty of Europe’s top clubs to make moves to sign him.
      The sale of Olivier Giroud to AC Milan means Thomas Tuchel has lost another of his No9 options – leaving Timo Werner and Tammy Abraham at his disposal.
      Kai Havertz was deployed in a false No9 position at times last season, too.
      N’Golo Kante is the highest-paid player in the Chelsea squad on £290,000 a week at Stamford BridgeCredit: AFP

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      Chelsea transfer target Federico Chiesa ‘untouchable’ at Juventus with Italy Euro 2020 hero wanted in £85m deal

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      CHELSEA transfer target Federico Chiesa is reportedly ‘untouchable’ at Juventus and will be going nowhere.The 23-year-old was one of the players of the tournament at Euro 2020 as he helped Italy win their first European Championship since 1968.
      Federico Chiesa helped Italy to win Euro 2020 – but will not be leaving JuventusCredit: Getty
      Chelsea have reportedly already had an offer rejected for the wingerCredit: Getty
      Chiesa is currently halfway through a two-year loan spell in Turin from Fiorentina.
      The Old Lady have an obligation to permanently sign him next year.
      That deal could be worth as much as £43million, and it has been claimed they have rejected an offer from the Blues almost twice as much.
      Bayern Munich and Liverpool have also both been linked with an interest in the star.
      But the winger is a key part of returning Juve manager Massimiliano Allegri’s plan for the club, according to Fabrizio Romano.
      He wrote: “Juventus have no intention to open talks with any club for Federico Chiesa. Chelsea, Bayern… there’s no chance. He’s considered ‘untouchable’.
      “Juve paid €10m loan fee in 2020… and will pay €40m to Fiorentina in 2022 as obligation to buy + €10m add ons.”
      Russian owner Roman Abramovich is willing to splash the cash this summer after Chelsea won the Champions League for the second time.
      And the Premier League giants are said to have tabled an £85m bid to sign the forward, though Juve refused to entertain the offer.
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      Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann previously spoke of his admiration for Chiesa, though he conceded that he could prove too costly.
      He remarked: “Chiesa is a great player, I think he’s extraordinary.
      “He’s very fast with very good dribbling and finishing, but he also has a very, very high pricetag.”
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      Chelsea star Olivier Giroud in Milan to seal £2m AC Milan transfer after agreeing two-year deal

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      OLIVIER GIROUD is in Italy to seal his £2million move to AC Milan from Chelsea.The Frenchman, 34, was pictured arriving in the fashion capital of the world on Thursday wearing a Milan-branded face mask.
      Olivier Giroud is in Italy to put the finishing touches on his £2million AC Milan transferCredit: AFP
      Giroud has agreed a two-year contract to leave Chelsea this summerCredit: AFP
      And having already agreed personal terms on a two-year contract, Giroud’s transfer is expected to be confirmed on Friday.
      Chelsea gave permission for Giroud to fly to Italy after accepting a £2m offer from Stefano Pioli’s side.
      The Blues triggered an automatic year-long extension in Giroud’s contract earlier this year to prevent him from joining Milan on a free transfer.
      But with all parties still eager to do business, Chelsea have got a nominal fee and Giroud will now be lining up in Milan’s famous red-and-black kit.
      It remains to be seen how the World Cup winner fits into Pioli’s starting XI, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic already at the club.
      However, it appears that both could play in the same team after Milan legend and technical director Paolo Maldini branded Giroud a ‘champion’.
      He told DAZN yesterday: “Giroud should arrive tomorrow. Olivier is a champion and a fresh winner of the Champions League.
      “He is a very reliable player, what we were looking for since we need experienced players like him.
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      “We are the youngest team in Serie A. A young striker could also arrive.
      “The idea is to lay the foundations for the team and then perhaps wait for the final phase of the transfer market.”
      Giroud becomes the SECOND Chelsea star to join Milan this summer after Fikayo Tomori made his loan move permanent for £25m.
      Meanwhile, the Blues are also set to part ways with another centre-back in Marc Guehi.
      The former Swansea loanee is joining Crystal Palace, with Chelsea retaining a sell-on clause as part of the deal.
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      Chelsea transfer target Robert Lewandowski has ‘clubs putting out feelers’, confirms unhappy Bayern boss Nagelsmann

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      BAYERN MUNICH star Robert Lewandowski has clubs ‘putting out feelers’ over a transfer.That’s according to his new boss Julian Nagelsmann, who is unhappy that the striker’s future in Bavaria remains uncertain this summer.
      Clubs are ‘putting out feelers’ over a transfer for Bayern Munich star Robert LewandowskiCredit: Rex
      New Bayern boss Julian Nagelsmann is unhappy Lewandowski’s future remains uncertainCredit: Getty
      Lewandowski, 32, is reportedly considering his options after seven trophy-laden seasons with Bayern.
      Chelsea are thought to be interested, despite making £150million-rated Borussia Dortmund ace Erling Haaland their No1 target.
      And Lewandowski has also been linked with Manchester City as an alternative to Tottenham star Harry Kane.
      Lewandowski’s Allianz Arena contract runs until 2023.
      And club chiefs are hopeful he will stay despite seeing head coach Hansi Flick leave.
      However, new gaffer Nagelsmann has revealed that Lewandowski is yet to fully commit himself due to interest from other teams.
      The former RB Leipzig boss said: “I think it’s normal for someone who scores so many goals that almost every club puts out a feeler.
      “I think on one hand Robert knows what he has in Munich, what he has in this team.
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      “I’ve already spoken to him and texted him. I’m not very fond of the first official act with a player being to immediately discuss his contractual situation.”
      Lewandowski joined Bayern from Dortmund in 2014 on a free transfer.
      And he has gone on to score an incredible 294 goals in just 329 appearances.
      Minus his first season at Bayern, Lewandowski has netted at least 40 goals each term.
      And the 2019/20 campaign saw the Poland international hit the target 55 times, resulting in him being named Uefa Player of the Year.
      Lewandowski has also won numerous trophies with Bayern, including seven Bundesliga titles and last year’s Champions League.
      But with big clubs circling, it remains to be seen if Lewandowski sticks around for even more silverware.
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      Jack Grealish poses in new Aston Villa kit giving fans hope he’ll snub Chelsea and Man City transfer interest

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      JACK GREALISH has treated Aston Villa fans to a cheeky strip tease.And it has left many of them feeling rather excited about Villa’s chances of keeping their iconic skipper out of Manchester City’s clutches.
      Jack Grealish pictured wearing the Aston Villa’s new 2021-22 Kappa kit
      Pessimistic Villa fans feared they would never see Jack Grealish in their club’s colours again
      Pessimistic Villa fans feared they would never see Grealish in their club’s colours again when he headed off for England duty, amid rumours Pep Guardiola was preparing to launch a £100million bid after the Euros.
      However Grealish surprised and delighted his Villa fanbase when he was pictured wearing the club’s new 2021-22 Kappa kit when it was launched yesterday.
      The club’s poster-boy was shown in snaps with his feet up at Villa Park modelling the new look, while declaring his love for his hometown club in a promotional video.
      “Everyone knows what claret and blue means to me,” commented the England midfielder.
      “I’ve been a Villa boy all my life, and I love playing for this club.”
      That was enough to convince fans the only walking Jack will be doing this summer is on the catwalk!
      The Villa faithful took to social media, with one fan commenting: “No way they’d promote him this much if he’s off. Never in doubt.”
      While another believer added: “So, Jack’s staying then. Knew it all along.”

      Unfortunately for Grealish’s army of Villa fans, the snaps of their hero were taken several weeks ago, before the midfielder joined up with Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions.
      In fact City fans remain convinced they are on course to increase the amount of Sky Blue Grealish will be sporting this term.
      City also released their new home kit yesterday with many commenting that they expect to see it being worn by the Villa skipper by the time the new season kicks off.
      One Tweeted: “Classic kit! @JackGrealish you’ll look good in this one.”
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