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      Arsenal and Chelsea defenders William Saliba and Malang Sarr withdrawn from France’s Tokyo Olympics squad

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      ARSENAL and Chelsea players William Saliba and Malang Sarr have both withdrawn from France’s Olympics squad.Saliba, 20, and Sarr, 22, were initially named in the party for the Tokyo Games.
      Arsenal’s William Saliba has withdrawn from France’s Olympic squadCredit: Rex
      The tournament at the Olympics is due to start on July 22.
      The final will take place on August 7, which would mean those involved would miss the majority of pre-season.
      Now the duo are amongst several names to pull-out of the final squad prior to kick off in the Far East.
      Saliba will now report back to the Gunners for their pre-season training under Mikel Arteta.
      Chelsea’s Sarr, who spent last season on loan at Porto, is another along with Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, 18, to withdraw.
      Saliba will now be trying to persuade Arteta that he has the talents to warrant a regular spot in his side.
      The defender still has not played in a senior game for Arsenal since his £27million transfer move from Saint-Etienne in 2019.
      He featured in their pre-season campaign a year ago.

      But he was overlooked by Arteta once the season got underway and was sent back to France.
      He left the North London outfit in January to spend the next six months on loan at Nice.
      Meanwhile Sarr is wanted by Fenerbahce.
      Sarr signed for Chelsea last summer, before joining Porto on loan.
      And he could depart on a temporary basis once again, with Turkish newspaper Takvim reporting Fenerbahce’s interest.
      Chelsea ace Malang Sarr has also pulled out of the squadCredit: Getty
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      Emma Hayes extends Chelsea reign with Women’s Super League champions confirming new contract for Blues boss

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      CHELSEA confirmed Emma Hayes’ tenure as their women’s team manager will continue with the Kingsmeadow gaffer signing a new two-year contract. The deal will see Hayes extend her stint to 11 years in charge of the WSL juggernauts who notched up a fourth double trophy win last term.
      Emma Hayes has agreed to extend her nine-year spell at Chelsea for an extra two yearsCredit: Getty
      Hayes led Chelsea to their first ever Women’s Champions League final last termCredit: Reuters
      The announcement comes almost two months after the London club reached their first ever Women’s Champions League final, where they were beaten by Barcelona.
      And it will be welcome news for Chelsea fans who have witnessed their club become the most successful WSL side since the division was established ten years ago. 
      Hayes, who took up the reins at Kingsmeadow in 2012, has led the Blues to 10 major trophy wins.
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      These include four WSL titles, two Women’s FA Cups and two Continental trophies, including this year’s league cup. 
      On her new contract, the Camden-born gaffer said: “Everyone knows what this club means to me. 
      “The work we’ve done together over the last nine years has been hugely rewarding, full of growth of the women’s game, accompanied with winning, which is one of the club’s key values. 
      “I really look forward to keep building on the successes we’ve already achieved and I’m delighted to have extended further.
      “It’s been a year and a half without fans, so I can’t wait to welcome them back to our home and share with them the wonderful team we’ve built together.” 
      Blues director Marina Granovskaia added: “We are delighted Emma has committed to stay at Chelsea.
      “History speaks for itself, and we are really proud of what she has achieved in the past nine years, not just at the club, but also for the growth of the women’s game. 
      “It is phenomenal and a real credit to Emma for her continued passion, hard work and dedication to the sport.”
      Hayes, who grew up in North London, started her football management journey in 2001 at US women’s club Long Island Lady Riders.
      The Blues chief went on to work as head coach of university side Iona College from 2003 to 2006. 
      And this was followed by a trophy-laden two-year spell at Arsenal Ladies as an assistant and academy director during the reign of legendary boss Vic Akers. 
      Hayes would join Chelsea in 2012 following another two-year stint in US women’s football managing Chicago Redstars. 
      Chelsea have won four back-to-back titles in six years under HayesCredit: Getty

      And she would lead the side to their first Women’s FA Cup and league title win in 2015 and four back-to-back WSL crowns in six seasons. 
      Chelsea, who embarked on the Women’s Super League’s longest unbeaten run – going 33 games undefeated – are targeting their first major trophy win in Europe next term. 
      The Blues will be competing in the Champions League alongside domestic rivals Man City and Arsenal. 
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      Chelsea wonderkid Billy Gilmour to join Norwich on season-long loan transfer with deal complete when self-isolation ends

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      NORWICH have landed Chelsea whizkid Billy Gilmour on a season-long loan.The 20-year-old midfielder will sign for the Norfolk outfit when he completes his ten-day isolation period after testing positive for coronavirus at the Euros.
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      Scotland international Billy Gilmour is set to join Norwich on a season-long loan deal from ChelseaCredit: Reuters
      Norwich boss Daniel Farke has leaned on his good friend, and Blues manager, Thomas Tuchel to swing the deal in the Canaries’ favour after they worked together at Borussia Dortmund.
      And with N’Golo Kante, Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic all ahead of the youngster at Stamford Bridge, Tuchel has given the green light for Gilmour to earn some first team experience.
      Wolves had been linked with a loan move for Gilmour after the youngster played just five Premier League games during the 2020-21 season.
      Norwich have also managed to tie down Ben Gibson and Dimitris Giannoulis on permanent deals after successful loan spells.
      The club’s promotion to the Premier League triggered both players’ obligation to buy clauses and the Canaries have confirmed the duo have signed three-year deals.
      Gibson, 28, signed on loan from Burnley in September and made 27 Championship appearances before injury ended his campaign in March.
      Giannoulis joined on-loan from Greek side PAOK in January and played 16 times.
      And Farke said: “We’re very happy that both Dimitris and Ben are now permanent members of our squad.

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      Blues starlet Gilmour has made just 11 Premier League appearances in the last two seasonsCredit: Getty

      “Ben has been great from the moment he walked through the door.
      “His class and personality very much helped us stabilise our defensive behaviour.
      “With Dimitris, we were always fully convinced with his potential. He’s in a great age and already has a lot of experience.”
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      Declan Rice REJECTS two West Ham contract offers as he holds out on Man Utd or Chelsea transfer

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      DECLAN RICE has rejected two contract offers from West Ham.And that has sparked summer transfer interest from admirers Chelsea and Manchester United.
      Declan Rice has turned down two new contract offers from West Ham and could leave this summerCredit: Getty
      Rice, 22, is tied down at the London Stadium until 2024 with the option of an extra year.
      But the Hammers understandably want to tie down the £100million-rated midfielder to a longer, improved deal.
      And according to The Telegraph, they will table more offers for Rice to try and convince him to commit his future to the club he joined aged 14.
      However, the England international wants to hear what options he has away from East London this summer.
      Further reports add the money on offer would still see Rice paid less than Andriy Yarmolenko and what Javier Hernandez was on while he could earn significantly more elsewhere.
      Although Champions League football and silverware are more driving factors than money, West Ham must pay Rice as much as his talent and influence deserves or risk losing him.
      Chelsea, who released Rice immediately before he joined the West Ham academy in 2014, are keen to make a swoop.
      Frank Lampard wanted to bring him in a year ago but the club spent big money on the likes of Timo Werner and Kai Havertz instead.
      The information about Rice is true. This is because the contract offers have been below what Yarmolenko is currently on, what Hernandez was on and other well paid players. For the player to stay at the club and turn down big moves the pay needs to reflect his ability— ExWHUemployee (@ExWHUemployee) July 1, 2021

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      Declan Rice was outstanding for England against Germany

      The midfielder has been in impressive form for England at Euro 2020Credit: Getty
      Thomas Tuchel also likes the midfielder and a deal would see the former Blues youngster reunited with best-mate Mason Mount at Stamford Bridge.
      United, meanwhile, would rival Chelsea for his signature as they try and bolster their midfield department.
      Rice gets on well with skipper Harry Maguire and Jesse Lingard, who shone on loan at West Ham last season, could be used as a makeweight in any potential deal.
      United have been linked with a £60m transfer in the past but West Ham would likely demand more than that.
      Rice, though, wants to be told of any formal offers and hopes the club who paid nothing for him would be willing to let him go.
      The Hammers vice-captain is currently on international duty at Euro 2020.
      He has formed a strong partnership with Leeds star Kalvin Phillips with a series of impressive displays, especially on Tuesday as England beat Germany to book their spot in the quarter-finals.
      Rice gets on well with Manchester United captain Harry MaguireCredit: Getty

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      Chelsea launch final transfer bid for Reece James’ sister Lauren after growing frustrated in talks with Man Utd

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      CHELSEA are reportedly set to make a summer swoop for Manchester United starlet Lauren James following their fourth cup double-winning season.  And Goal claims the WSL juggernauts’ bid is set to be their final offer with the league champs growing impatient with discussions to sign the striker. 
      Lauren James, 19, netted two goals in 10 WSL appearances last seasonCredit: Getty
      A move to Chelsea would Lauren James united with brother Reece who plays for the club’s Premier League side
      The London-born forward,19, is reported to be in negotiations over a move to Emma Hayes WSL-winning side who were defeated by Barcelona in last season’s Women’s Champions League final. 
      However, Goal says talks between United and the Kingsmeadow outfit, who won last term’s league title and Conti cup, have hit a hurdle in recent weeks. 
      Should a Kingsmeadow move for James come to fruition it would see the Red Devils starlet uniting with her England and Blues full-back brother Reece who is 21. 
      And it would see the pair become the only brother-sister duo to be playing for a top club competing in the Prem and the Women’s Super League. 
      James, 19, has been heavily linked with a potential switch to Chelsea following a series of impressive performances for Man United over the past three seasons.
      The forward has netted 22 times in 40 Red Devils appearances across all competitions since joining the newly structured club in July 2018. 
      And the player, who moved to United after spending four years at Arsenal, helped the side to win promotion to the WSL for the first time in their history.
      James, who received her first England call-up in November 2020 under former Lionesses boss Phil Neville, has been highlighted as a rising star by Uefa. 
      James is highly rated by former Man United Women’s boss Casey StoneyCredit: PA

      The WSL ace was one of ten players featured in the European football body’s 2021 ‘ones to watch list’.
      It is reported James is currently working with personal trainer Tom Joyce in a bid to maintain her  ahead of next season. 
      Earlier this year it was rumoured the forward was also a transfer target for French women’s football giants Lyon.
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      Chelsea ‘make transfer offer’ for Sergio Ramos with Real Madrid legend, 35, set to leave club on a free

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      CHELSEA have reportedly made an offer to Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos.The centre-half recently confirmed he will leave the Spanish giants at the end of the season as a free agent.
      Chelsea are reportedly in for Real Madrid legend Sergio RamosCredit: AFP
      Paris Saint-Germain are believed to be the frontrunners for his signature.
      But according to El Chiringuito, Chelsea are one of four clubs to have offered the 35-year-old terms.
      The others in the race are Manchester City, Bayern Munich and PSG.
      ESPN claim the veteran defender is going through the pros and cons of each potential move.
      It’s said that City are willing to offer Ramos a two-year contract at Eastlands, which they’d ‘reassess’ in the summer of 2023.
      Ramos, however, is said to have reservations about a move to Manchester.
      The four-time Champions League winner is reportedly concerned about the ‘impact’ a move to Manchester would have on his four sons, and wife Pilar Rubio.

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      Ramos is believed to be on Paris Saint-Germain’s shortlist this summerCredit: AFP

      Ramos’ imminent exit from Madrid brings about the end of a 16-year love affair with Los Blancos.
      But according to Real president Florentino Perez, the former Sevilla man was offered a new deal at the Bernabeu.
      During an appearance on El Transistor, Perez said: “I had a tough time at Sergio Ramos’ farewell [event].
      “I love Sergio Ramos like a son.
      “I wasn’t with him at the [farewell] press conference because I’ve never been to a press conference with any player.
      “I have an adoration for Sergio Ramos, and I’m not going to talk about the bickering.
      “He has been a legend at Real Madrid and that’s what we Real Madrid fans are left with.
      “We offered him a contract, we gave him a deadline and he didn’t accept it.
      “He was thinking about other things and life goes on. He will do very well for sure, and this is his home.
      “I would be delighted if Sergio Ramos went to a club that offered him what we have not been able to offer him.”
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      Chelsea transfer blow as Achraf Hakimi’s agent confirms Inter star is set for PSG move

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      CHELSEA have been dealt a transfer blow with Achraf Hakimi’s agent confirming his client is set for Paris Saint-Germain.The right-back, 22, has been linked with a move away from the San Siro in recent months.
      Achraf Hakimi is expected to complete a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain from Inter MilanCredit: Getty
      But the Moroccan looks on course to link up with Mauricio Pochettino at the Parc des Princes rather than Thomas Tuchel in West London.
      His agent did not reveal a contract is signed just yet with the French giants – but hinted it is very close.
      Alejandro Camano told reporters: “We talked about several things, we can’t say yet that Hakimi is a new PSG player.
      “We talked about everything.
      “If Hakimi is sad to leave Inter? Those who leave Inter are always sad.”
      Hakimi spent 14 years with hometown club Real Madrid before joining Inter last summer on a five-year deal for around £36million.
      But just one successful season later – he racked up seven goals and ten assists in 37 Serie A appearances as the Nerazzurri won the league – the defender will move on.
      European champions Chelsea were interested and reportedly offered £52m plus Marcos Alonso.

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      But Poch has swooped with a £59.8m bid and that is expected to be enough to land the attack-minded wing-back.
      Camano also represents Inter striker Lautaro Martinez, who is another player linked with a move away.
      But he insisted the Argentina international striker is settled in Milan.
      The agent added: “Martinez stays here, now he’s in Argentina for the Copa America.
      “Lautaro is an Inter player, he has a two-year contract and is happy here.”
      Mauricio Pochettino looks set to add the attacking wing-back to his squad ahead of the new seasonCredit: AFP

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      Chelsea interested in Barcelona outcast Miralem Pjanic but face three-club transfer battle with Juventus and PSG

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      MIRALEM PJANIC is reportedly attracting interest from Chelsea, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain ahead of a Barcelona fire sale.The LaLiga giants are facing mounting debt and have been told to drastically cut their wage bill.
      Miralem Pjanic reportedly favours a move to JuventusCredit: Getty
      Samuel Umtiti, Philippe Coutinho and Martin Braithwaite are just some of the players linked with moves this summer.
      According to ESPN, midfielder Pjanic is among them.
      The 31-year-old signed only 12 months ago from Juventus in a contrived swap deal for Brazilian playmaker Arthur Melo.
      Yet he has failed to light up the Camp Nou and did not score a goal during their failed LaLiga title bid.
      Therefore Barcelona are said to be ready to accept a reasonable bid for Pjanic.
      Massimiliano Allegri signed the Bosnian for Juventus in 2016 and helped turn him into one of the world’s top central midfielders.

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      The Italian is now back in Turin for the new season and is reportedly interested in securing Pjanic’s return.
      But the Old Lady are thought to not be too keen on a permanent transfer with a significant fee.
      Whether a loan deal is of interest to Barcelona remains to be seen.
      Earlier in the summer, the player was said to want a move back to Italy.

      Chelsea and PSG have also been named by Le10Sport as considering a loan bid.
      Thomas Tuchel is preparing to spend big to turn his Blues team into Premier League title challengers.
      On the German’s wishlist is a new centre-back with Sevilla’s Jules Kounde strongly linked alongside Real Madrid star Raphael Varane.
      Former striker Romelu Lukaku has also been lined up but is not thought to be ready to leave Inter Milan.
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