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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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      Chelsea transfer target Erling Haaland returns to Borussia Dortmund training and is all smiles amid £150m bid rumours

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      ERLING HAALAND kicked off his pre-season training with Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday amid talk of Chelsea launching a mega transfer bid for the striker.The German side welcomed the Norwegian back after joking that he was on his way to England when sitting out an earlier fitness test.
      Erling Haaland was all smiles as he started training for the new season
      A video of his dribbling and control session was posted online before Haaland shared a thumbs-up photo to his Instagram.
      He captioned the shot: “Day one✔️ Ready for the journey 💪🏻.”
      The 20-year-old is reportedly strongly fancied by Premier League side Chelsea for a summer move.
      Borussia are intent on keeping Haaland, having already given Jadon Sancho the green light to join Manchester United.
      A price tag of £150million has been slapped on the Norway forward ahead of his release clause, thought to be set at £65m, becoming active next summer.
      Reports in Germany suggest Roman Abramovich is personally driving Chelsea’s bid for Haaland.
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      Tammy Abraham, Hakim Ziyech and Callum Hudson-Odoi are all said to be up for sale as the Blues build funds to meet Dortmund’s valuation.
      The young star is reported to have recently turned down the opportunity to commit his future to the Bundesliga giants.
      Earlier this month, it was claimed that talks were underway with Haaland’s camp while some have even said that personal terms negotiations are complete.
      A mega money move for West Ham’s Declan Rice could also be on the cards at Stamford Bridge.
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      Chelsea ‘ask Juventus about Federico Chiesa transfer and willing to pay £85m for Italy’s Euro 2020 star’

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      CHELSEA have reportedly been rebuffed by Juventus in their quest to sign winger Federico Chiesa for £85million.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.
      Italy star Federico Chiesa proved to be influential in the Azzurri winning Euro 2020Credit: Getty
      Chelsea have reportedly had an £85million offer for Chiesa knocked back by JuventusCredit: Getty
      Chiesa is currently halfway through a two-year loan spell in Turin from Fiorentina, with the Old Lady having 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 as that.
      According to Bild journalist Christian Falk, the West Londoners have identified the player as a key target with Thomas Tuchel looking to strengthen his side.
      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.
      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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      Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano followed up on Chelsea’s alleged offer by declaring that the Serie A outfit are not prepared to part ways with him.
      The Italian journalist tweeted: “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 [£8.5m] loan fee in 2020… and will pay €40m [£34m] to Fiorentina in 2022 as obligation to buy + €10m [£8.5m] add-ons.”
      As well as Chiesa, Chelsea are also determined to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland.
      Though it is understood that BVB will only let their prized asset go for £150million.
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      Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud set to complete £850k AC Milan transfer on Friday on £50k-a-week deal

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      OLIVIER GIROUD is reportedly set to undergo his AC Milan medical on Friday as he edges closer to departing Chelsea.The 34-year-old is understood to have agreed a deal until 2023 at the San Siro after falling out of favour at Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is reportedly closing in on a switch to AC MilanCredit: Rex
      Giroud is scheduled to arrive in Milan shortly to complete his medical
      The French striker was limited to just eight Premier League starts in the 2020-21 campaign, despite Timo Werner’s struggles in front of goal.
      He had been set to depart West London on a free transfer, only for the Blues to trigger a one-year contract extension in April to avoid losing him for nothing.
      And according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the 2018 World Cup winner is close to joining Milan for £850,000.
      They state that he will earn around £50,000-a-week at the San Siro, with the Rossoneri having the option to keep him at the club until 2024.
      It has also been stated that Giroud is due to shortly arrive in Milan ahead of his proposed medical on Friday.
      And just like at Chelsea, the ex-Montpellier ace is expected to compete for a starting spot and is likely to alternate with Zlatan Ibrahimovic up top.
      Giroud has spent the previous nine years in England after joining Arsenal in 2012 after helping La Paillade win the Ligue 1 title.
      In total, the centre-forward appeared in the English top-flight on 255 occasions – chipping in with 90 goals and 28 assists.

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      And he could be joined in Milan by Chelsea team-mate and compatriot Tiemoue Bakayoko.
      The 26-year-old, who has been shipped out on loan three times by the Blues, is set to return to Milan where he spent the 2018-19 campaign.
      Milan reportedly had an option to make Bakayoko’s loan permanent for a £35m fee two years ago but declined.

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      Chelsea defender Emerson Palmieri asks Jorginho about life in Naples ahead of potential Napoli transfer, claims agent

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      JORGINHO’S agent claims his Chelsea team-mate Emerson Palmieri has been asking him about life in Naples ahead of his proposed transfer.Emerson, 26, could be on his way to Serie A giants Napoli this summer and wanted his Italy team-mate Jorginho to give him a lay of the land, according to Joao Santos.
      Jorginho’s agent says Emerson has asked the midfielder what life’s like in NaplesCredit: EPA
      Football agent Santos claims that Emerson’s keen to know how the way of life is in the Italian city.
      And Jorginho was the best person to ask as he spent four seasons with the Serie A side from 2014-2018, before joining Chelsea.
      Speaking on Emerson’s curiosity, Santos tweeted: “Emerson asked him about the city of Naples and the way of living football in Naples.”
      The Azzuri duo strengthened their bond last weekend when they lifted the Euro 2020 trophy together with Italy, both starting as they defeated England in the final on penalties.
      They also scooped the Champions League with Chelsea a few months prior, putting them in a select group of players to achieve the remarkable feat.
      But Emerson’s playing time for the Blues has been hugely limited which could expedite his departure.
      Jorginho has become one of the team’s anchor’s while Emerson only made two Premier League appearances for the Blues last season.
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      And Napoli’s boss Luciano Spalletti seems certain his club will be the defender’s next destination.
      Asked about whether they are one of the clubs vying for Emerson’s signature, Spalletti cheekily replied: “I can’t say if I called Emerson to join Napoli or not.
      “Maybe yes, maybe it’s happened.”

      Jorginho’s also been subject to transfer speculation over the last few weeks.
      But Santos reckons he’ll remain with the Blues until his contract ends in 2023.
      Although he did admit Juventus have enquired about the maestro’s availability and that if the right offer came from a major club, he and his client will listen to it.
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      Chelsea ‘hellbent on Erling Haaland transfer’ but three stars could be sold or used in swap deal for £150m Dortmund ace

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      ROMAN ABRAMOVICH is prepared to meet Borussia Dortmund’s asking price for Erling Haaland, according to reports.The Bundesliga side will reportedly accept an offer of £150million for the in-demand striker.
      Erling Haaland is believed to be keen on moving to Chelsea this summer
      Roman Abramovich is ready to spend whatever is necessary to land Haaland
      And Abramovich, who is determined to land the striker, is ready to make the necessary funds available, report German outlet Bild.
      The deal would break the British transfer record, and naturally Chelsea may need to offload some players to secure the move.
      Tammy Abraham has been linked with a move to West Ham this summer after falling out of Thomas Tuchel’s plans last season.
      He is one of several first-team players who could depart, along with Hakim Ziyech and Callum Hudson-Odoi.
      Ziyech only joined the club last year and has scored six goals in 39 games for The Blues.
      The highly-rated Hudson-Odoi has attracted interest from Bayern Munich, and Chelsea could now cash in.
      And according to Bild, the sale of that trio could raise around £90m, meaning Abramovich would only need to find £60m to finalise the Haaland transfer.

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      Tammy Abraham is one of several players who could leave Stamford Bridge this summer

      Olivier Giroud is another player heading for the exit door and he could be joined by Emerson Palmieri.
      That means Tuchel would need another striker, and landing Haaland would be quite the coup given the interest in him.
      The Norwegian star is said to be keen on moving to Stamford Bridge so it is possible a deal will be struck this summer.
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      Erling Haaland is already in England, jokes Dortmund chief as Chelsea transfer target misses pre-season fitness test

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND sporting director Michael Zorc joked Erling Haaland is ‘already in England’ as he missed pre-season training. Haaland was absent at Dortmund’s preparations for the start of the season, but it was laughed off by club chief Zorc.
      Dortmund chief joked Erling Haaland is ‘already in England’ as he missed pre-season trainingCredit: Getty
      He told Sky Germany: “Erling is already in England.”
      The Norwegian is among the strikers linked with Champions League holders Chelsea, who are on the hunt for a striker this summer.
      Timo Werner, 25, managed only 12 goals with Tammy Abraham, 23, and Olivier Giroud, 34, also facing uncertain futures.
      It is believed Dortmund goal machine Haaland, 20, has since emerged as their priority target.
      Some reports have suggested Chelsea have even started talks with his agent Mino Raiola.
      It is understood Dortmund have set a £150million price tag on the forward this summer, but Haaland has a £65m release clause come into play next year.
      If he remains at Dortmund, it will spark an even bigger transfer pursuit.
      It leaves Chelsea considering matching the fee the German side have laid out already.

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      But Dortmund are in no rush to sell Haaland, having agreed a £73m deal for winger Jadon Sancho, 21, to leave for Manchester United.
      Zorc added: “Nothing has changed. We are firmly planning with Erling for the new season.”
      Sancho is expected to complete his medical to United this summer before enjoying a well earned summer holiday.
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      Chelsea ‘preparing BIG Erling Haaland transfer offer but Dortmund holding out on £150m’, claims Jan Aage Fjortoft

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      CHELSEA are reportedly plotting a big-money move for Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland this summer.The striker is highly sought after with Real Madrid and Barcelona showing a keen interest earlier this year.
      Erling Haaland has a price tag of £150m this summer
      Manchester City and Manchester United could also make a move but it seems Chelsea are looking to pip their rivals to sign Haaland this summer.
      And the Blues are preparing a BIG offer for the Norwegian according to journalist Jan Aage Fjortoft.
      Dortmund have issued a hands-off warning to potential suitors but will reportedly accept a fee of £150million for their prized asset.
      Haaland is also believed to be interested in a move to Stamford Bridge.
      But with no deal on the horizon yet Thomas Tuchel has issued a transfer deadline date to both Haaland and Dortmund.
      The German hopes he can apply pressure on the two parties in order to secure a deal.
      But with Chelsea only willing to pay £135m for the attacker they may have to wait to get their man.

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      Haaland could be available for just £65m next year due to a release clause that will come into play, but that fee is likely to be met by other European powerhouses.
      A failure to land Haaland could mean Chelsea switch their transfer focus to Ben White or Jules Kounde as Tuchel bids to boost his defensive options.
      But with Olivier Giroud potentially on his way out it is perhaps likely the Chelsea boss will also want more firepower up-front.

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