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      Chelsea star Loftus-Cheek slammed by Neville and Carragher for ‘not grasping chance’ and warn he’ll be sold for £25m

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      RUBEN LOFTUS-CHEEK has failed to take his opportunity at Chelsea, according to Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher.
      The 24-year-old burst onto the scene and was tipped for the top after a great run of form on-loan at Crystal Palace in 2017.

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      Ruben Loftus-Cheek has failed to impress both Gary Neville and Jamie CarragherCredit: Getty

      That was before he suffered a number of injury blows that sidelined him from March 2019 until this June.
      Now back to fitness, the England international midfielder was handed a chance to impress by boss Frank Lampard last night at Brighton.
      But despite the Blues’ new boys starring in the 3-1 win over the Seagulls, Loftus-Cheek was replaced on the hour mark by Ross Barkley with many criticising his performance.
      Sky Sports pundits Neville and Carragher were among those to be left unimpressed by his display.

      And the duo say the star can have no complaints if Lampard decides to cash in and offload him.
      Ex-Manchester United captain Neville said: “I thought, Loftus-Cheek, he’s been given his chance.
      “I thought he was really disappointing. I don’t think Loftus-Cheek can complain.
      “He’s been given games.

      “I don’t think he’s ever grasped his chance yet.
      “There’s going to come a point when they’re going to cash in and get £25million for him.”
      And former Liverpool defender Carragher agreed.

      He said: “When he was at Crystal Palace you thought ‘what a player’.
      “He’s got to say he wants to play every single week. He’s not grabbed his chance tonight.
      “If you get your chance you have to grab it. He’s had his chances now.”

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      Kepa is worse than rival Mendy in EVERY department as Chelsea near £28m transfer for Rennes goalkeeper

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      INCOMING Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy could make light work of Kepa Arrizabalaga – with superior stats in EVERY department last season.
      Comparisons between the Rennes star, 28, and the Blues’ current custodian, 25, do not come out well for the Spaniard.

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      Both men entered last season as first-choice for their team but Kepa was dropped on two occasions, resulting in 33 league appearances.
      Mendy, meanwhile, played 24 of the curtailed 28-game Ligue 1 season, having signed from Reims two days before their opening game.
      And yet, the Senegal international still kept more clean sheets than his new rival, producing nine shutouts to Kepa’s eight.
      Rennes only conceded 19 goals with Mendy in between the sticks, at a rate of 0.79 per game.

      Chelsea’s defence last season was notoriously dodgy, letting in 1.42 goals for every match Kepa played.
      In their Premier League opener at Brighton on Monday, the shot-stopper came unstuck in the face of Leandro Trossard’s long-range strike.
      But an earlier corner showed another of his vulnerabilities, as he unconvincingly came off his line and failed to punch the ball clear.
      In fact, Kepa only stopped 7.2 per cent of crosses last season, in comparison to Mendy’s 10.2 per cent.

      Mendy also comes out on top in save success rate, denying 78.4 per cent of shots he faced with Kepa back at 54.5 per cent.
      That meant the Chelsea No1 made only 1.6 saves per game, with third-placed Rennes calling their man into action 2.5 times per game.
      Despite the scare in his side’s 3-1 beating of Brighton, Frank Lampard insisted he has “very happy” with Kepa.
      The Blues boss said post-game: “I am very happy with Kepa. With the shot I’m not sure if he could’ve done any better.

      “But I saw a bit more confidence in how he was playing. Kepa is here, he’s our keeper and I’m happy with him.”
      Mendy is still expected to arrive with a £27.7million bid accepted, making him Ligue 1’s most expensive goalkeeper but far behind the position’s world record holder – £71m Kepa.
      With the Spaniard not expected to be sold, Chelsea will have two goalkeepers with great potential vying for one spot on the teamsheet.
      Lampard added: “If we are bringing in competition, it will be competition. That’s the nature of Chelsea and it goes throughout the squad.”

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      Chelsea could use Emerson Palmieri as bargaining tool to land Declan Rice in swap transfer from West Ham

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      CHELSEA will try to tempt West Ham into selling Declan Rice by using Emerson Palmieri as a bargaining chip, according to reports.
      The Hammers are determined to keep hold of Rice, 21, despite strong interest from Blues boss Frank Lampard.

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      West Ham are interested in Emerson Palmieri, but do not want to see Rice go in the other direction

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      Rice joined West Ham after being released by Chelsea as a 14-year-old

      Chelsea transfer chief Marina Granovskaia is considering offering full-back Emerson in part-exchange for the England international.
      The Athletic claims West Ham are only interested in improving their squad and do not want to see one of their key players head for the exit door.
      They would, however, be interested in a move for Emerson without him arriving as part of a swap deal.
      Reports last month suggested the Stamford Bridge outfit had slapped a £23million price tag on the Italy international.

      The 26-year-old is wanted by ex-Chelsea manager Antonio Conte at Inter Milan but the Italian giants are unwilling to spend that kind of cash.
      Despite spending over £200m this summer, Lampard remains keen to add West Ham’s Rice to his squad for a potential Premier League title tilt.
      The midfield anchorman was released by the Blues as a 14-year-old in 2014.
      A move back to the Bridge would reunite him with best friend Mason Mount, who he lined up alongside at youth level.

      Defensive midfielders N’Golo Kante and Jorginho have been linked with a move away from the London club.
      Chelsea are also understood to be closing in on the signing of goalkeeper Edouard Mendy from French side Rennes.
      The Blues kick off their 2020-21 Premier League campaign away to Brighton tonight.

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      Frank Lampard hits back at Jurgen Klopp and labels Liverpool boss a ‘hypocrite’ for criticising Chelsea summer spending

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      FRANK LAMPARD labelled Jurgen Klopp a hypocrite for criticising Chelsea’s summer spending.
      Boss Lampard insists his £200m spree is merely playing catch up with Premier League champions Liverpool following a transfer ban.

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      Frank Lampard has hit back at Jurgen Klopp over his transfer jibeCredit: Reuters

      Reds chief Klopp lost out to Chelsea in the £48m signing of striker Timo Werner and claims his team cannot operate like his Premier League rival.
      But Lampard said: “There’s no point doing the maths. We know that Liverpool have spent at a high level
      “With Liverpool, it’s a fantastic story of a club over the four and a half or five years that Jurgen Klopp’s been there where they’ve managed to get recruitment right to a really high level. 
      “The reality is most clubs that win the league in the modern day have recruited well and have recruited at quite a high level money wise.

      “You can go through the Liverpool players Virgil Van Dijk, Alisson, Fabinho, Naby Keita, Sadio Mane, Mo Salah – incredible players that came at a very high price.
      “Liverpool have done it over a period of time. What we have done is come off the back of a ban and tried to address the situation ourselves to help improve us. It’s par for the course. We all know that.”
      Werner opted to join Chelsea as one of FIVE major signings since February this year while the world has been in the economic grip of coronavirus.
      The club’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich is a multi-billionaire with deep pockets.

      Klopp said: ”For some clubs it is less important how uncertain the future is. Owned by oligarchs, owned by countries. We are a different kind of club.
      “We cannot change it overnight and say we want to be like Chelsea.”
      Chelsea have also had £150m sitting in the bank from the sale of Eden Hazard to Real Madrid last summer.

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      Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was labelled a hypocrite by Frank LampardCredit: PA:Press Association
      Liverpool signed centre half van Dijk from Southampton three years ago for a world record £75m. In 2018, keeper Alisson joined for £66.8m.
      Lampard insists he finds the cheeky dig amusing rather than annoying but we will soon find out whether it will sour already frosty relations between the clubs.
      Normally mild-mannered Lampard lost his cool during Chelsea’s 5-3 defeat at Liverpool last season in a ruck with the opposition bench.
      It is something he has been anxious to sort out by saying: “I’ll put that right next time I see Klopp.”
      Chelsea face the defending champions in their second game this Sunday.

      Lampard said: “I was less annoyed with it. I found it slightly amusing because I think when you talk about the owners of clubs, I don’t think it matters what line of business they come from.
      “We know they have an incredible coach. We know they have incredible players. The really smart thing Liverpool have done is believe in their coach and believe in their system for a number of years. 
      “It’s a great story but it’s a story where they’ve spent money on players. This summer we’ve spent money on players and now the hard work has to come.” More

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      Leeds eye permanent transfer for Chelsea wonderkid Conor Gallagher but Blues push for loan

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      LEEDS are hoping to sign Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher, according to reports.
      The 20-year-old impressed during loan spells at Charlton Athletic and Swansea City in the Championship last season and Aston Villa and West Brom have also made their interest known to the Blues.

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      Leeds want to sign Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher

      Leeds are pushing to buy Gallagher but Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is known to be a fan so a loan deal looks more likely.
      The Whites are so convinced of Gallagher’s suitability to Marcelo Bielsa’s system they would be willing to sanction a permanent move.
      But the Daily Mail reports the England Under-21 international is expected to sign a new contract at Stamford Bridge before being sent out on loan.
      Leeds have struggled in the transfer market since the signings of Robin Koch from Freiburg and Rodrigo Moreno from Valencia at the end of August.

      Potential deals for Josko Gvardiol of Dinamo Zagreb and Udinese’s Rodrigo De Paul have stalled in recent weeks.
      Leeds have offered £20million plus a 20 per cent sell-on fee for Croatian centre-back Gvardiol but Zagreb are said to be holding out for £23million up front.
      Leeds also face competition from RB Leipzig for the 18-year-old’s signature.
      Udinese meanwhile, are unwilling to enter negotiations for De Paul below the £37million mark but talks are ongoing.

      Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Julian Draxler and Barcelona’s Rafinha Alcantara have been identified as possible alternatives.
      Liverpool’s Harry Wilson has also been linked with a move to Elland Road.
      Leeds have however secured the signing of 18-year-old winger Crysencio Summerville from Feyenoord for £1.3million.

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      Chelsea boss Frank Lampard ‘tells winger Callum Hudson-Odoi’ he may be loaned out after transfer arrival of Kai Havertz

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      CHELSEA have told winger Callum Hudson-Odoi that he could be loaned out this season after the signing of Kai Havertz, according to reports.
      The England winger could struggle for game-time after the Blues brought in a number of new players this summer.

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      Callum Hudson-Odoi could be set for a loan move away from ChelseaCredit: Reuters

      Chelsea’s £72million signing Havertz has joined Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner this summer in an exciting attacking trio that could keep Hudson-Odoi struggling for first-team action.
      And according to 90min, Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has told the wide man that he could be sent out on loan.
      Hudson-Odoi started just seven Premier League games last season, after recovering from an achilles injury.
      But his manager is said to have questioned his attitude and performances in training this summer.

      The report continues that Lampard had already had concerns that Hudson-Odoi’s lack of form was down to a poor attitude.
      Hudson-Odoi earned rave reviews from his manager after signing a lucrative long-term contract, after Bayern Munich had made a bid to sign him.
      However, it is believed to realise his potential he may have to go on loan for more game-time experience, especially given he’s struggling to convince Lampard in training.

      Hudson-Odoi managed 33 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring three goals and assisting six.

      Most of those came during the opening few weeks of the season.
      However, he could be included in the opener against Brighton on Monday with Ziyech ruled out with a knee injury.

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      Chelsea boss Lampard rules out N’Golo Kante transfer amid Inter Milan links as star is ‘fundamental’ to his plans

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      FRANK LAMPARD says he has no interest in selling N’Golo Kante – because the World Cup winner is so important to his plans for Chelsea.
      Inter Milan have failed with two bids for the World Cup winning midfielder.

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      Frank Lampard insists he has no interest in selling N’Golo KanteCredit: Getty

      Antonio Conte is desperately trying to raise some cash to make a third offer in excess of £50million for the Frenchman.
      But Lampard maintains the 29-year-old is going nowhere.
      He said: “I think pretty much every club in the world would want N’Golo Kante.
      “I see those reports as well – he’s an incredible player.

      “I certainly don’t want to lose him, no.
      “He’s fundamental to what I’m trying to do.
       “We can talk about the attacking players that we have but someone like N’Golo and the work he does in midfield.”
      Lampard added: “It was a difficult year for him last year because of the injuries and he came into the season with an injury and it was a domino effect through the year, and it was probably a culmination of four or five years of game, game, game for himself.

      “I’m really excited to have him fit.

      “He looks fresh, he looks really fit and fresh at the moment, so no he’s a big deal for me.
      “Of course I want to keep N’Golo Kante.”
      Chelsea kick-off their Premier League campaign at Brighton on Monday.

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      Olivier Giroud ‘set for Chelsea stay amid Juventus transfer interest’ with no talks YET over move to Pirlo’s side

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      OLIVIER GIROUD is reportedly ready to stay at Chelsea and fight for his place having NOT held talks with Juventus.
      The Frenchman, 33, will compete with new signing Timo Werner, 24, and Tammy Abraham, 22, at Stamford Bridge next season.

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      Olivier Giroud is reportedly ready to stay at Chelsea and fight for his placeCredit: Getty ImagesIt led to reports in Italy suggesting he had agreed a two-year deal with Juventus, who have stalled in negotiations to sign Luis Suarez, 33, from Barcelona.
      But according to The Athletic, Giroud wants to remain a Blue and has not been in contact with the Serie A champions.
      It is claimed the World Cup winner understands his role as a senior leader at with the club and wants to stay and challenge for the Premier League title this season.
      And with Werner able to play on the left, it offers him and Abraham the chance to feature down the middle for Frank Lampard’s side.

      Giroud signed a new contract in May, that keeps him at Chelsea until next summer.
      The ex-Arsenal forward was largely unused in the opening half of Lampard’s first season as Chelsea boss.
      But injuries and a failed winter move away, gave the Frenchman the chance to reignite his Blues career. 

      Giroud went on to score eight league goals in 13 games after being reintroduced into the starting 11 in February.

      He featured in both France’s recent Nations League wins, starting in Sweden and then coming off the bench against Croatia.
      They won both games, with Giroud scoring from the spot in their 4-2 over Croatia – the team they beat in the World Cup final two years prior. More