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      Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was the one who pushed for Kai Havertz transfer and not boss Frank Lampard

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      CHELSEA owner Roman Abramovich reportedly took control in the transfer deal to bring Kai Havertz to Stamford Bridge.
      The 21-year-old joined from Bayer Leverkusen on a five-year deal on Friday in a move believed to be worth in the region of £70million.

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      Kai Havertz has penned a five-year deal at Chelsea after joining from Bayer LeverkusenCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Blues owner Roman Abramovich was reportedly desperate to land the German playmakerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      And according to the Express, Abramovich took the wheel instead of boss Frank Lampard in conducting business as he pushed to sign Havertz.
      They claim that the Russian billionaire and the Blues board were desperate to secure the signing of the German playmaker this summer.
      With other potential suitors such as Real Madrid not having the funds to sign Havertz this window due to the coronavirus pandemic, Chelsea wanted to land the player now.
      And fans of the West London club will be hoping Havertz doesn’t flatter to deceive like Andriy Shevchenko.

      The Express add that the former Ukrainian striker was the last big-money signing that Abramovich pushed for regardless of how the manager felt.
      After banging in 172 goals in 296 games for AC Milan, Shevchenko scored just 23 goals in 77 matches for the Blues.
      And Abramovich will be delighted that they managed to sign Havertz for £20m less than Leverkusen’s asking price.

      Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia – dubbed ‘the most powerful woman in football’ – has been influential in transfer negotiations.

      One of Abramovich’s most-trusted allies, the 45-year-old managed to recoup £175million for David Luiz, Oscar and Alvaro Morata.
      And Chelsea will also end up banking £143m from selling Eden Hazard to Los Blancos – £13m more than what was originally expected.

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      Chelsea flop Tiemoue Bakayoko close to £2.6m loan to AC Milan with Blues including £27m option to buy in transfer deal

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      AC MILAN ‘are now close’ to agreeing a £2.6million loan move to sign Tiemoue Bakayoko from Chelsea with a £27m option to make the deal permanent.
      The 26-year-old impressed in Italy two seasons ago during a year-long loan at the San Siro. 

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      AC Milan ‘are now close’ to agreeing a £2.6million loan move to sign Tiemoue BakayokoCredit: Reuters
      And after he made 23 appearances on loan at Monaco last term, Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is keen to shift the midfielder. 
      According to Fabrizio Romano, Milan are in the final stages of sealing a deal to sign Bakayoko which gives them the option to buy him for £27m after an initial loan fee.
      The Blues have already added Hakim Ziyech, Timo Werner, Ben Chilwell, Malang Sarr, Thiago Silva and Kai Havertz to their squad this year.
      It leaves Lampard is need of a summer clear out and Bakayoko is among those unwanted. 

      The Frenchman was part of Chelsea’s pre-season squad last term with plans to allow the Frenchman the chance to fight for his place. 
      But after a disappointing summer he was loaned back to Monaco, the club he was signed from for £40m in 2017.
      Having had two consecutive loan spells, Chelsea are now keen to sell him permanently. 

      But Milan are reluctant to strike a deal to pay out for him immediately, and will have the upcoming campaign to decide whether they will sign Bakayoko permanently.

      They are also closing in on agreeing a deal to extend Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s San Siro stay by a year – having joined the Italian’s on a one-year deal last summer.
      It comes after Milan announced the loan signing of Brahim Diaz from Real Madrid.

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      Chelsea plot two more transfers after Kai Havertz signing as Lampard targets new keeper and defensive midfielder

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      FRANK LAMPARD is set to keep his summer spending going as he targets a new keeper and defensive midfielder.
      The Blues boss has already welcomed Hakim Ziyech, 27, Timo Werner, 24, Ben Chilwell, 23, Thiago Silva, 35, and Malang Sarr, 21, into his squad.

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      Chelsea have targeted Rennes keeper Edouard Mendy

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      West Ham midfielder Declan Rice is a target for Chelsea
      But he is due to take his transfer business past £200million as he closes in on a club record deal for 21-year-old Kai Havertz.
      The playmaker left Germany’s Nations League squad to allow him to finish off the final stages of his £90m move.
      But according to The Telegraph, Lampard is still in the market for a stopper and defence-minded midfielder.
      SunSport revealed under-fire Kepa Arrizabalaga will fight for his place at Stamford Bridge, but it will not stop the club from bringing in competition.

      It is believed they have already had a £15million bid turned down for Rennes’ Edouard Mendy.
      And Lampard is also a fan of Ajax keeper Andre Onana, having been in contact with his representatives throughout last season.
      The Chelsea head coach has several options in midfield, helped by the fact N’Golo Kante appears ready to remain a Blue.
      But Declan Rice, 21, remains a top target for the club.

      Lampard sees the England international as a potential solution for his defensive problems.
      But having played in front of the backline most of his senior career, opposed to centre-back, Rice could be contender for Chelsea’s packed midfield.
      The Blues are yet to bid for the West Ham favourite, but it is understood the Hammers rate him as high as £80m.

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      Kai Havertz ‘had heart set on Real Madrid transfer and is only joining Chelsea after coronavirus scuppered plans’

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      INCOMING Chelsea signing Kai Havertz reportedly favoured a move to Real Madrid before the coronavirus pandemic scuppered his dream.
      The Bayer Leverkusen playmaker is closing in on a £90million switch to Stamford Bridge after the 21-year-old completed a medical.

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      Kai Havertz is set to join Chelsea from Bayer Leverkusen in the coming daysCredit: AFP or licensors
      But it has been claimed that the Blues were not the German’s first choice, with the player favouring a move to the Bernabeu.
      According to Marca, Havertz was desperate to link up with Los Blancos, and is only joining Chelsea as Real do not have the funds to land him.
      They state that the plan was for Havertz to sign for Madrid this summer, but that soon became an impossibility due to Covid-19.
      It has been suggested that Bayern Munich also came in for him, but he rejected them out of his desire to wear the famous white jersey.

      And as a result of Real being unable to afford him, Havertz had no choice but to sit down with the West London outfit and negotiate a deal.
      During the talks, it is said that he was convinced to join the ambitious Chelsea project.
      His transfer to Chelsea is now expected to be officially announced in the coming days.

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      Havertz is in line to become the club’s top earner, with it understood he will pocket £310,000-a-week.

      He will link up with German compatriots Timo Werner and Antonio Rudiger, with the latter stating he has helped persuade him to join.
      Rudiger said: “I made my contribution to Timo. I hope that it will happen with Kai too.”

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      Inter’s transfer ‘assault’ for Chelsea star Kante can only begin after offloading flops with Eriksen’s future in doubt

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      INTER MILAN are reportedly planning a transfer ‘assault’ on Chelsea for star midfielder N’Golo Kante.
      But Antonio Conte will have to flog some of his squad first if he is to be reunited with the French midfielder.

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      N’Golo Kante is reportedly being chased by Inter MilanCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      CalcioMercato reports that Joao Mario, Dalbert Henrique and Ivan Perisic are the three most at risk of being shown the exit.
      But former Tottenham ace Christian Eriksen, Milan Skriniar and Marcelo Brozovic are all fighting for their Inter futures.
      Kante reportedly wants to fight for his spot at Chelsea despite interest elsewhere.

      Frank Lampard’s side are reportedly prepared to sell the midfielder for £80million this summer.

      But Kante has no intention to leave Chelsea as he is settled at the club, according to Goal.
      The 29-year-old wants to cement his spot in the squad after an injury-hit 2019/20 campaign.
      He scored three goals in 22 league appearances last term, but failed to make a single assist.
      Lampard has not instructed the club to sell Kante despite his huge summer spending spree.

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      Christian Eriksen has failed to light up Serie A since he joined Inter Milan from SpursCredit: EPA

      And he showed faith in the Frenchman as he handed him the captain’s armband for the game against Brighton.
      Conte signed Kante from Leicester in 2016 while he was in charge at Stamford Bridge.
      The Serie A boss has already snapped up Alexis Sanchez, Romelu Lukaku, Eriksen, Ashley Young and Victor Moses from the Premier League.
      And another former Prem player in the form of ex-Manchester City ace Aleksandr Kolarov is close to joining the club from Serie A rivals Roma.

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      Chelsea ‘told they must shell out £30m’ for potential Kepa Arrizabalaga transfer replacement Edouard Mendy

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      CHELSEA target Edouard Mendy is valued at more than £30million by Rennes, according to reports.
      Frank Lampard has been keen to add competition to the goalkeeper’s position amid Kepa’s underwhelming form.

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      Edouard Mendy is starting his second season with Ligue 1 club RennesCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

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      Kepa Arrizabalaga could be about to get some competition at Stamford BridgeCredit: PA:Press Association
      A world record fee for a shot-stopper, topping £71m, was forked out for the Spaniard in 2018.
      Yet the 25-year-old was dropped for Willy Caballero twice last season, sparking a transfer hunt in the summer.
      That has led Chelsea to Rennes star and Senegal international Mendy, 28.
      According to the Telegraph, the Ligue 1 club want at least £30m for their No1.

      Mendy was in goal for Rennes’ 1-1 draw with Lille on the opening weekend of their season, before missing the win over Montpellier due to personal reasons.
      He only joined the club last year after working his way up through the French divisions, including spells with Cherbourg and Stade de Reims.
      Kepa started Chelsea’s pre-season draw with Brighton on Saturday with Caballero coming off the bench, after signing a new contract in May.
      Given the funds already invested in Kepa, coupled with the player’s desire to stay and prove himself, a departure appears unlikely.

      Indeed, Petr Cech expects the keeper to stay even though the club are “perhaps” set to sign competition.

      Speaking to Sport.cz, Chelsea’s technical and performance adviser said: “Kepa struggled last season, that is unquestionable.
      “But the club invested in him and gave him a long-term contract because they believe he has the qualities and attributes to be successful.”
      He added: “Additions will be made to the squad, perhaps even in goal, and this is what is being discussed now.
      “But nobody is giving up on Kepa and we all hope he has a great future.”

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      ‘Agent’ Antonio Rudiger admits trying to convince Kai Havertz to seal Chelsea transfer as £90m move nears

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      ANTONIO RUDIGER has been trying to convince Kai Havertz to join Chelsea.
      The 21-year-old is close to completing a move from Bayer Leverkusen worth £90million.

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      Antonio Rudiger admitted he has played his part in convincing Kai Havertz to join ChelseaCredit: Getty – Pool

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      Havertz is close to completing a move worth £90m from Bayer LeverkusenCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      And German team-mate Rudigier – who helped get Timo Werner over to Stamford Bridge – has done his best to talk Havertz into making the same switch.
      He said: “I made my contribution to Timo. I hope that it will happen with Kai too.”
      Chelsea boss Frank Lampard srcured deals for Werner and Hakim Ziyech last season and has added Thiago Silva and Ben Chilwell to his squad this window.
      Havertz has remained his No1 target throughout the summer, and Bild say the player completed a medical for the Blues on Sunday.

      It is set to become a British transfer record deal, after the Blues agreed an initial £72m fee to sign the starlet after months of haggling.
      Leverkusen can then recoup an extra £9m if certain performance-related bonuses are fulfilled, including Chelsea winning the Champions League.
      And the Blues will hand over a further £9m as an installment at a later date.
      It’s understood he will be on a staggering £310,000-a-week.

      Havertz would join Werner and Rudiger as Chelsea’s third Germany international.

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      Rudiger opened up on speaking to Werner prior to the striker signing from RB Leipzig, leading to the “Agent Rudiger” nickname bestowed upon him by some fans.
      He told Chelsea TV: “Like everyone, I’m very excited that he’s chosen Chelsea and I’m looking forward to working with him.
      “I did speak to him before because we have known each other for a long time.
      “We spoke a lot during the lockdown and he told me he was interested in coming to England. Of course then I did my bit, what I had to do.
      “I would say he’s a quiet, humble guy, always ready to do better.
      “I hope he adapts very quickly when he comes because as we all know this competition is different than others.”

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      Chelsea to seal Edouard Mendy transfer to challenge under-fire Kepa as Rennes target Areola as new keeper

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      CHELSEA have moved a step closer to signing Edouard Mendy after Rennes made contact to replace him with Alphonse Areola.
      Blues boss Frank Lampard wants Senegal international Mendy to provide competition for the inconsistent Kepa Arrizabalaga.

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      Chelsea have moved a step closer to signing Edouard Mendy
      And according to Lequipe, Rennes have already targeted PSG stopper Areola as their prime target to replace the Chelsea transfer target.
      The Frenchman, who is under contract until 2023, spent last season at Real Madrid providing back up for Thibaut Courtois.
      But he has been sent back to the French champions, who already have Keylor Navas as their No1.
      Areola is keen to move on as he bids to keep his place as France’s third-choice stopper for the European Championships next summer.

      The 27-year-old favours a move to the Premier League, having brought a house in London, but PSG are understood to be in talks with Rennes.
      A loan move is an option, which would allow Mendy to make the move to Chelsea.
      Lampard was said to be looking to replace Kepa with a mega-money moves with the likes of Jan Oblak and Marc-Andre ter Stegen initially reported.
      But as he prepares to make his sixth signing this year, with the impending arrival of Kai Havertz for £90million from Bayer Leverkusen, cheaper alternatives in goal are now being discussed.

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      Rennes have already targeted PSG stopper Areola as their prime target to replace Mendy

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      Kepa has had a change of heart and will now fight for his place at Chelsea

      And SunSport revealed Kepa has had a change of heart and will now fight for his place between the posts at Stamford Bridge.
      Mendy was identified as a more affordable option for Chelsea, and will go head to head with Kepa, instead of instantly replacing the 25-year-old.
      He helped Rennes qualify for the Champions League for the first time, with the modest French club finishing third in Ligue 1.
      Mendy kept 13 clean sheets, and conceded just 31 goals in 33 games last season.
      Chelsea’s French head of goalkeeping Christophe Lollichon recommended Normandy-born Mendy to Lampard.
      And the Blues are believed to have had an opening bid of £15m turned down by Rennes – with an improved offer due to be returned.

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