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      Olivier Giroud set to quit Chelsea by not renewing contract and will be available on free transfer this summer

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      OLIVIER GIROUD is reportedly set to depart Chelsea on a free transfer in the summer as he is reluctant to sign a new deal at Stamford Bridge.The 34-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season, and while the Blues would be open to extending his stay, the striker is claimed to be close to departing.
      Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is reportedly poised to leave at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      According to Goal, the French World Cup winner is unlikely to sign a new deal in West London after falling down the pecking order.
      Giroud – who has started just eight Premier League matches this term – has played just once in the top-flight since the 0-0 draw against Manchester United in February.
      And it has been said that the ex-Arsenal ace is considering his options regarding his next club as he looks for regular game time.
      Should Giroud remain at Chelsea, he would have to settle for another bit-part role, something he is unwilling to do at his age.
      Despite playing second fiddle to the likes of Timo Werner and Tammy Abraham, the former Montpellier star has still chipped in with 11 goals in all competitions.
      Giroud is likely to have no shortage of admirers, having been close to leaving the Champions League semi-finalists in recent windows.
      Juventus were keen to snap him up in January, but it is understood that he was not happy about the length of contract the Old Lady were offering.
      Roma also were believed to be interested earlier this year, while their rivals Lazio almost lured him away from England last summer.
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      But a move failed to materialise after Chelsea couldn’t find a replacement for Giroud.
      In an interview with Tuttosport, his Italian representative Vincenzo Morabito said: “Giroud was one step away from Lazio a year ago.
      “If Napoli had sold [Dries] Mertens to Chelsea, the Frenchman would have become Biancoceleste.”
      Giroud joined Chelsea from the Gunners in January 2018, where he has scored 39 goals in 115 matches.
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      Chelsea line up £90m Romelu Lukaku return as Blues accept defeat in Erling Haaland transfer pursuit

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      CHELSEA will step up plans to re-sign Romelu Lukaku in a £90million-plus deal.Inter Milan’s star is seen as the most achievable of boss Thomas Tuchel’s targets.
      Thomas Tuchel wants Romelu Lukaku to lead the line for Chelsea next season after the Blues accept defeat in the chase for Erling HaalandCredit: Getty
      Lukaku is on a list that includes Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland, but the young Norwegian star looks out of reach with Manchester City in pursuit.
      So the Blues are turning to a player with proven Premier League experience, firstly with them seven years ago, followed by spells at West Brom, on loan, Everton and Manchester United.
      Chelsea believe they need a strong centre-forward to lead the team next season.
      And frustration with current striker Timo Werner is also growing after Tuesday’s 1-1 Champions League semi-final first-leg draw at Real Madrid.
      The German, 25, missed a golden chance to score, just like he did at West Ham three days earlier.
      And the £48m forward is failing to convince Tuchel he is the man to spearhead Chelsea’s attack for the next few years.
      At 27, Lukaku is at his peak.
      He has scored 27 goals for Inter this term and is considered mentally strong enough to handle leading the line for a club like Chelsea next season.
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      Tammy Abraham, 23, failed to persuade Tuchel he is what Chelsea needs, despite being top scorer with 12 goals this season.
      He is being linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer with West Ham favourites to sign him.
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      Sevilla ‘willing to sell Jules Kounde to Chelsea ahead of Man Utd if they include Hakim Ziyech in swap transfer’

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      SEVILLA are interested in taking Chelsea playmaker Hakim Ziyech as part of the Blues’ bid for Jules Kounde, according to reports in Spain.French defender Kounde is rumoured to be one of the hottest properties of the summer transfer market.
      Jules Kounde has made himself a key player for title challengers SevillaCredit: Rex
      Hakim Ziyech is yet to cement his place in the Chelsea teamCredit: Getty
      A strong second season with Sevilla has helped put the LaLiga club in position for an unlikely late title challenge.
      And Manchester United are said to be monitoring the player, along with Chelsea.
      Spanish outlet El Gol Digital have claimed that Ziyech could be key to unlocking the deal.
      Selling the midfielder as part of Kounde’s move to West London could reportedly chop 50 per cent off the transfer fee.
      Ziyech has been a long-term target of the Andalusians since breaking out with Ajax and has not made himself a first-team regular at Stamford Bridge.
      Both Frank Lampard and Thomas Tuchel have used the Moroccan sparingly, awarding him only 13 starts in the Premier League.
      The 28-year-old came on as a substitute in Tuesday’s draw at Real Madrid, as he did during the weekend match against West Ham.
      Sevilla reportedly want £52million for 22-year-old Kounde.
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      It is said that including Ziyech in the deal would still mean paying £26m for the centre-back, even though he cost Chelsea £33m when signing last year.
      Tuchel is said to be plotting a huge summer spending spree to build a squad capable of winning the Prem title.
      Madrid defender Raphael Varane and Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland are just two of the big names linked with the club.
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      Zlatan Ibrahimovic signs one-year AC Milan extension to play into 40s but Chelsea target Donnarumma yet to agree deal

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      ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC has signed a one-year extension with Serie A giants AC Milan.The 39-year-old returned to Italy in January 2020 having enjoyed a two-year stint in the US with LA Galaxy.
      Ibrahimovic’s remarkable career is set to continue for another seasonCredit: Reuters

      And the Swede, now 39 years old, has been a revelation since beginning his second spell at AC Milan.
      Ibrahimovic has scored 28 goals in 45 games for the club, including 15 in 17 Serie A matches this season.
      And that form has earned him another campaign playing at the highest level with the European giants.
      Ibrahimovic said “the saga continues” as he announced his new deal on Instagram.
      It is thought the former Manchester United striker will be on a salary of around £6million.
      Meanwhile, a contract situation which remains unresolved at Milan is that of 22-year-old keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
      The former wonderkid made his debut at the tender age of just 16 and has been Milan’s first choice keeper ever since.
      In six seasons with the senior team, the giant Italian has played 245 times for the club.
      But with his contract expiring at the end of the campaign, Milan are desperate to tie him down to a new deal to ensure he does not leave on a free.
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      Donnarumma is one of the highest-rated keepers in EuropeCredit: Getty
      Chelsea have been linked with a move for the shot-stopper as boss Thomas Tuchel prepares for his first window as Blues manager.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga, the world’s most expensive in that position at £71.6million, isn’t even first choice for the Blues.
      And summer arrival Edouard Mendy has had a few shaky moments between the sticks during his first Premier League season.
      However, Chelsea will have to cough up wages of £175,000-a-week to lure Donnarumma to Stamford Bridge.
      AC Milan currently sit second in Serie A, ten points off table toppers and fierce rivals Inter with just six games remaining.
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      Leeds enter Nicolas Tagliafico transfer race with Chelsea and Man City also chasing £17.5m left-back

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      LEEDS have joined the chase for Ajax left back Nicolas Tagliafico.The Dutch side are resigned to losing the Argentina international this summer and sources in Holland suggest he could cost as little as £17.5million.
      Nicolas Tagliafico is being targeted by LeedsCredit: Getty
      Tagliafico, 28, has two years left on his current contract but is believed to have an agreement with Ajax that he can leave.
      The defender was linked with a move last summer, with Chelsea and Manchester City mentioned as possible destinations.
      Tottenham were also linked with the ace when compatriot Mauricio Pochettino was in charge in 2019.
      Uncertainty caused by the pandemic hampered plans in 2020 but Leeds are among the clubs ready to move for Tagliafico after the season ends.
      The left-back position is an area where boss Marcelo Bielsa wants to strengthen.
      Ezgjan Alioski, in theory a winger, has done a decent job on that flank of the defence this season.
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      But Bielsa wants a specialist and Tagliafico, with his hard-running style and technical ability, would fit well into Leeds’ system.
      The player himself responded favourably to reports last week from Italy that Inter Milan were interested in him.
      Former Inter and Argentina star Javier Zanetti was his childhood hero but the Italian club’s financial issues will restrict their power in the transfer market.
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      Five clubs Tammy Abraham could join with Chelsea striker left out in the cold by boss Thomas Tuchel

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      CHELSEA striker Tammy Abraham could be set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer after being iced out by boss Thomas Tuchel.The Blues striker has not been included in the Chelsea squad for their FA Cup semi-final clash against Manchester City this evening.
      Abraham could be set to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      And we have looked at five places the England man could end up if he decides to leave at the end of the season.
      Aston Villa
      Abraham spent a season on-loan with Aston Villa in the Championship in the 2018-19 campaign.
      He was superb in the second tier, scoring 25 goals in 37 league appearances.
      So he could well see it as an exciting move, although he will have to compete with Ollie Watkins for a starting place.
      Leeds
      Leeds remain light up front as they relay heavily on the services of Patrick Bamford.
      Abraham could be seen as a superb striker to keep Bamford on his toes as Marcelo Bielsa’s side look to solidify themselves as an attacking force in the Premier League.

      Wolves
      The ambitious West Midlands club want to land the two-cap England forward in an £18million swoop.
      Wolves may take him on loan first but would like to turn the move into a full-time deal.
      AC Milan
      The Italian giants rejected the chance to sign Abraham in the 2019 summer window, but could be tempted back into a move for the striker.
      AC Milan cited his inexperience at top flight level as the reason why they decided not to go in for him, something they should no longer be concerned about.
      West Ham
      The Hammers will be in the market for a striker in the summer, especially if they secure European football.
      Michail Antonio remains West Ham’s only fully-fledged No9 and his niggling injuries have left them light up top for much of the season, despite their superb campaign.
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      Chelsea to rival Man Utd for transfer of Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane with Frenchman yet to agree new deal

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      CHELSEA have joined Manchester United in the race for Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, according to reports.The 27-year-old French centre-back has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford at the end of the season as he prepares to enter the final year of his contract with the Spanish giants.
      Varane could be set for a move to the Premier League this summerCredit: Getty
      And Real will be keen to cash in on the World Cup winner rather than watch him leave for a free next summer.
      BILD journalist Christian Falk understands Chelsea are keen to acquire Varane’s signature as they look to bolster their defensive options.
      Club captain Cesar Azpilicueta will turn 32 years old at the start of next season, while it is not yet known whether the Blues will take up the option of Thiago Silva sticking around for a second campaign.
      And Kurt Zouma has found it difficult to sustain a solid run in the team due to inconsistent form.
      However, Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel may still feel he does not need to add to his defence following an impressive start to his reign at Stamford Bridge.
      Since the German arrived at the end of January, his side had conceded just two goals in 14 games before they were thrashed 5-2 at home by West Brom on April 3.
      If Chelsea do step aside, that would open the door for Man Utd to snap up Varane as a long-term partner for Harry Maguire.
      With continued doubts over the likes of Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof alongside captain Harry Maguire, boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks likely to go shopping.

      The Red Devils looked into signing the French centre-back three years ago but were told it would cost more than £100million.
      Madrid value him in the £60m bracket, but that figure is still likely to be viewed as high, particularly with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the transfer market.
      United legend Gary Neville said Varane should be the club’s No1 transfer target this summer.
      Varane has played 36 times for Zinedine Zidane’s side this season but missed both legs of their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool after testing positive for coronavirus.
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      Chelsea ‘in pole position’ to land Jules Kounde and could offer one of five stars in swap transfer for Sevilla defender

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      CHELSEA are reportedly willing to offer Hakim Ziyech to Sevilla in a player-plus-cash deal to bring Jules Kounde to Stamford Bridge.The Blues are understood to be in the market for a centre-back in the summer, with AS stating that Thomas Tuchel has identified the 22-year-old as an option.
      Sevilla defender Jules Kounde is a target for many clubs in the summerCredit: Getty
      SunSport exclusively revealed last month that Manchester United were eyeing up a move for Kounde to pair him alongside Harry Maguire.
      But Spanish media have claimed that the West Londoners are in pole position to secure the Frenchman’s services.
      They have declared that Chelsea are unwilling to activate his £69million release clause, and will instead try to drive the price down by offering one of five players as well as cash.
      Moroccan playmaker Ziyech – who only joined the Premier League side from Ajax last year – is said to be one squad member Chelsea would be open to letting go.
      The 28-year-old has failed to live up to expectations since moving to England.
      He has chipped in with just one goal and three assists in 17 top-flight games, with his last strike coming in the 3-0 win away at Burnley in October.
      Other players who could reportedly be used in any swap deal are Tammy Abraham, Cesar Azpilicueta, Michy Batshuayi and Tiemoue Bakayoko.
      Kounde is widely regarded as one of Europe’s most promising defenders since bursting on the scene at Bordeaux during the 2017-18 season.
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      The France youth international is in his second campaign in Seville, where he helped Julen Lopetegui’s side win the Europa League last campaign.
      He was heavily linked with a switch to Manchester City last year with the Citizens having a £46million offer rejected, leading them to sign Ruben Dias from Benfica.
      Speaking at the time, Sevilla chief Monchi said: “An offer from English football has arrived, we have assessed it and rejected it.
      “Although it is more than double the investment we made 12 months ago, we consider it to be insufficient. If more offers arrive, we will assess it and decide, as we always do.
      “We are not afraid to sell, because that is what we have done over the last two decades and that is what has allowed us to grow.
      “It is our model, selling in order to grow. But we want to sell for a significant amount so that we can reinvest those amounts in new players who in turn improve the squad.”
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