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      Chelsea FFP woes set to worsen with £72m flop to be sent back to Stamford Bridge after disastrous loan transfer

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      KEPA ARRIZABALAGA will leave Real Madrid when his season-long loan expires this summer.The 29-year-old joined Los Blancos in August after refusing a move to Bayern Munich.Kepa Arrizabalaga will leave Real MadridCredit: GettyReal Madrid wanted to sign him on a temporary basis to replace Thibaut Courtois, who suffered an ACL injury during pre-season.When he arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu, Kepa revealed he wanted to seal a permanent move at the end of the season.However, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano claims he will return to Chelsea instead.Kepa has been limited to just 18 appearances this season, with back-up goalkeeper Andriy Lunin taking his spot in the first team.Read More on FootballReal Madrid officials now want to reward Lunin with a new contract.They are also waiting for Courtois to return from his latest injury setback.Kepa’s return to Stamford Bridge could spell trouble for Chelsea, with the club needing to balance the books due to Financial Fair Play.The Blues could be forced into selling some key players – including Reece James and Conor Gallagher – this summer to comply with FFP regulations.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSKepa has fallen out of favour at Real MadridBut they will have to accept a huge loss to offload Kepa.The goalkeeper joined Chelsea in a £71.6million transfer from Athletic Bilbao in 2018.Andy Dillon and Will Pugh discuss where Chelsea’s transfer policy has gone wrong, the future of Conor Gallagher and The Blues’ spendingAnd according to Transfermarkt, he is now valued at just £12m.Kepa made 163 Chelsea appearances before leaving for Real Madrid.The Blues have since signed Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic. More

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      Man Utd ‘could take lead in Ivan Toney transfer race due to two concerns both Arsenal and Chelsea have’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could be in pole position to sign Ivan Toney this summer due to Arsenal and Chelsea cooling their interest in the forward.It’s understood that the London clubs are put off by concerns over Brentford’s asking price alongside concerns over his age profile.Arsenal and Chelsea have cooled their interest in Ivan ToneyCredit: GettyBrentford will likely ask for the £80million price tag they set on Toney, 28, in January this summer according to Ben Jacobs.United have shown an interest in Toney since January and see him as a viable option to provide competition for Rasmus Hojlund.Arsenal would prefer to bring in a younger profile of striker and may launch a bid for Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres this summer.The Lisbon side would expect any interested party to trigger the forward’s £86million release clause.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSOther options for Arsenal include RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, Brighton’s Evan Ferguson and Bologna’s Joshua Zirkzee.Brighton previously slapped a £100m price tag on Ferguson but his form has not justified that this season.The Irishman has six goals and one assist in his 27 Premier League appearances this season but at 19 has huge potential to improve.Should Arsenal, Chelsea or United opt not to pay the £80m for Toney this summer, he could wait until his contract expires in 2025 and move as a free agent.Most read in FootballToney has began to find form again following his banCredit: The SunTottenham have also shown an interest in Toney as a belated Harry Kane replacement, according to Fabrizio Romano.It’s understood that Toney, who scored his first goal for England last week, would like his future sorted before Euro 2024.Man Utd’s top targets for the transfer windowToney has four goals and one assist in his 11 Premier League games for Brentford this season. More

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      Brighton set record for biggest profit ever made by English club – and it DOESN’T include £115m Chelsea paid for Caicedo

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      BRIGHTON have notched record profits for an English club – despite Moises Caicedo’s £115million fee NOT being included.The Seagulls’ staggering figure of £122.8m has only been beaten anywhere once – by the £300m racked up at Barcelona in 2022-23.Moises Caicedo was sold just after Brighton raked in record profitsCredit: RexAlexis Mac Allister has thrived after his £35m move to LiverpoolCredit: RexYet Chelsea’s double swoop for Caicedo and £30m keeper Robert Sanchez last August came too late to make Brighton’s profit total.That’s because the annual finances were measured up to June 30 2023.By then, however, the Seagulls had already cashed in with four huge sales.Midfield anchorman Yves Bissouma kicked it off with his £30m move to Tottenham in June 2022.Most read in FootballTwo months later came the £60m exit of wing-back Marc Cucurella, who has since flopped at Stamford Bridge.The 2023 January transfer window saw winger Leandro Trossard switch to Arsenal for £21m.And last June Liverpool paid £35m for Argentinian World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister.Yet those big-name outgoings couldn’t stop Roberto de Zerbi from earning Brighton their highest-ever top-flight finish of sixth.Most read in FootballMarc Cucurella left the Seagulls for £60m but has struggled at ChelseaCredit: RexThe Seagulls were also unlucky losers against Manchester United by 7-6 on penalties in last season’s FA Cup semi-finals.Now Brighton insist the massive profits will spark more “significant progress” on the pitch.What is FFP? How Financial Fair Play is affecting Man Utd and Arsenal in January transfer windowChief executive Paul Barber said: “These accounts will of course catch the eye because of the headline number.”In a season when we made history on the pitch we took a huge step forward in terms of the long-held aim of becoming more sustainable and less reliant on [owner] Tony Bloom’s incredibly generous investment.”The Seagulls’ financial success contrasts with the plight of many of their Premier League rivals.Everton were docked six points for recording £125m losses up to 2021-22.And Nottingham Forest are appealing against having four points deducted for excessive losses up to 2022-23. More

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      Ex-Chelsea star Marcos Alonso ‘agrees free transfer to Euro giant after being told Barcelona career is over’

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      EX-CHELSEA star Marcos Alonso has been told his Barcelona career is over.And the left-back is set to move to one of the Catalan club’s greatest rivals.Alonso’s Barca career appears to be overCredit: GettyAlonso, 33, has featured rarely for Barcelona this season, making just seven appearances in total.He joined the reigning Spanish champions from Chelsea in 2022.The club told Alonso they will not be renewing the player’s contract at the end of the season and he will again be a free agent.According to Spanish outlet Cadena Ser, an agreement exists for Atletico Madrid to sign the player on a free.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAlonso has struggled with injury this season and will face an uphill battle to prove his fitness at Atletico.He underwent surgery to improve a lumbar problem in January and was only discharged in March.Should Alonso make the move, he would be following in the footsteps of his father, Marcos Sr, who also played for Atletico and Barca.Sadly, Alonso’s father passed away in February last year.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAlonso came through Real Madrid’s youth academy and should he make the move to Atletico would be one of the few players to play for Spain’s big three: Barca, Real and Atletico.Alonso left Madrid to join Bolton, he then joined Fiorentina before spending some time on loan at Sunderland.Inside Chelsea flop Mateja Kezman’s amazing mountain resort in Serbia He’s best known for his spell at Chelsea, where he played 212 games, scoring 29 goals and registering 21 assists. More

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      Chelsea given massive boost in £65m transfer pursuit of Brazil wonderkid dubbed ‘Messinho’ as Barcelona pull out of race

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      CHELSEA have been boosted by Barcelona’s decision to pull out of the race to sign Estevao Willian, according to reports.The wonderkid, 16, has attracted interest from Stamford Bridge.Estevao Willian has been dubbed ‘Messinho’Credit: RexBarcelona have also been linked with the Brazilian starlet, but are now set to move in another direction.According to Spanish paper Sport, Barca will not move for the winger, dubbed “Messinho”, as they are trying to build the perfect environment around Lamine Yamal.Yamal, also 16, has already emerged as one of the Catalan giants’ best players.As Willian is the same age and plays in the same position, club chiefs feel that bringing him in could harm Yamal’s development.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHis club Palmeiras are set to demand at least £51million for his services.And it could even take as much as £65m to prise him away.It’s claimed that 70 per cent of any transfer fee will go to Palmeiras, with the remaining 30 pocketed by the player’s entourage.Willian would not be allowed to join his next club until he turns 18 in April 2025.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHe has so far made six senior appearances for his club, and also starred for Brazil at the Under-17 World Cup last year.The wonderkid has played alongside Selecao star Endrick, who scored the winner against England at Wembley last month.Simon Jordan slams ‘pathetic’ Chelsea fans for criticising Todd Boehly Endrick will join Real Madrid from Palmeiras when he turns 18 in July.Chelsea have made a habit of recruiting Brazilian wonderkids since Todd Boehly’s arrival in 2022.The Blues have swooped for Andrey Santos, Angelo Gabriel and Deivid Washington in recent seasons.Willian, 16, starred at the Under-17 World Cup last yearCredit: EPA More

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      Arsenal learn price of top transfer target Viktor Gyokeres as they get set to battle Chelsea for Sporting star

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      ARSENAL’S top No9 transfer target Viktor Gyokeres is set to be sold this summer for £68million by Sporting Lisbon.The Gunners will have to battle it out with Chelsea for the in-form striker as both Premier League sides are desperate for a talisman.Sporting are set to sell Arsenal’s top transfer target Viktor Gyokeres for £68m this seasonCredit: AFPGyokeres has been in top form for Sporting since moving from Coventry last July in a £20million deal. The 25-year-old has scored 37 goals and 14 assists in 50 games for club and country this season and for Sporting alone he has tallied 22 goals in 24 games.This has sparked interest from Arsenal who have been on the hunt for a powerful striker this year and Chelsea who have also been analysing his performances closely this season.The Swedish international goals have helped Sporting take the top spot in the Portuguese league above local rivals Benfica who they defeated in the cup to line up a potential double this term.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLClub officials are expected to cash in on Gyokeres by demanding £68m this summer.AC Milan have also been linked with Gyokeres but the forward is thought to prefer a move to the Premier League after starting his career with Brighton in 2018.Arsenal have been set on finding a No9 after going a season without a designated striker.They have been keen on Brentford and England star Ivan Toney and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen for some time now.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERBut The Athletic reporter David Ornstein has confirmed that the Gunners are no longer targeting the pair as Arsenal are more interested in Gyokeres alongside Benjamin Sesko and Evan Ferguson.Ornstein said: “The likes of Sesko & Gyökeres are well thought of. As is Ferguson but the price Brighton would want & the season he has had so far perhaps makes him less likely at the moment. I snapped Arsenal legend Cesc Fabregas with worst tackle of my life – I had to get his number and apologise afterwards”I don’t see it being an Osimhen or Toney. There will be other options too.” More

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      Chelsea set to sell Reece James AND Conor Gallagher in summer transfer window to bring in £100m and comply with FFP

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      CHELSEA are preparing to sell both Conor Gallagher and Reece James in a bid to comply with Financial Fair Play rules.The Blues have spent a staggering £1billion in transfers alone ever since the Clearlake Capital-led takeover in the summer of 2022.Chelsea will command £60m for Reece James this summerCredit: GettyChelsea ace Conor Gallagher’s contract runs out next yearCredit: AlamyChelsea are looking to raise £100m to comply with Financial Fair Play regulationsChelsea want to avoid surpassing the Prem’s £105m limit on allowable losses over a three-year period.And the West Londoners are now finding themselves at risk of breaching the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules just like Everton and Nottingham Forest.That is why chairman Todd Boehly could look to sell academy graduates who will command a large fee due to their status.According to The Sunday Times, Chelsea have decided to put both James and Gallagher up for sale as they look to generate well over £100million in additional revenue.That is to avoid surpassing the Prem’s £105m limit on allowable losses over a three-year period.Read More on ChelseaJames, 24, is a key member of Mauricio Pochettino’s squad but has been limited to a mere nine appearances so far this season due to an ongoing injury hell.The full-back underwent hamstring surgery in December and returned to first-team training at the beginning of this month.And Chelsea chiefs have slapped a £60m price tag on the England international as suitors have taken notice.The club’s hierarchy is in a bigger rush to sell Gallagher, 24, as his contract runs out in 2025.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERTherefore, the Premier League giants are at risk of losing the midfielder for free next year as he doesn’t appear keen on penning fresh terms at Stamford Bridge.However, Premier League rivals West Ham and Tottenham have expressed strong interest in the England international.Simon Jordan slams ‘pathetic’ Chelsea fans for criticising Todd Boehly Crystal Palace have also been keen to bring Gallagher back to Selhurst Park after his successful loan stint two seasons ago. More

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      Mauricio Pochettino insists Chelsea will win the Premier League and reveals exactly what they must change to do it

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO is adamant Chelsea will win the Premier League in the near future because his project is on track.Pochettino, 52, put together a very young side after being appointed as the Blues’ manager in the summer by attracting some of the world’s most promising talents.Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino insists his young team will win the Premier League one dayCredit: GettyPochettino insists Chelsea need to show confidence in their young talentCredit: GettyThe investment hasn’t paid off this season as the West Londoners are languishing in 11th place in the Premier League table with their own fans booing the Argentinean tactician and owner Todd Boehly.However, Poch has full faith in the process, which has seen Chelsea making it to the Carabao Cup Final and the FA Cup semi-finals.That is why the ex-Tottenham boss insists his team has what it takes to return to the top either with him or a different manager.However, the former Paris Saint-Germain head coach is adamant Chelsea need to show more patience and trust to let the young players grow.Read More on FootballPochettino said: “When we came here we knew the challenge would be to help — not just one or two [young players] — by maybe ten. “If we were not calm and didn’t analyse the project in the way we do, maybe today you would be talking to different coaches here.”We understood very well what it means to change the direction of the club. “Now it is completely different. We want the best for the club, for the owners, for the players and for our fans.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”Of course, we want to win the Premier League. Yes, one day we will. But if not, for sure another coaching staff will win it because this process needs to happen.”And it needs to happen in the best way — in the way that it is happening. Because if not, it will be impossible for the young players to grow.Could Jose Mourinho return to Chelsea?”All the data today puts us in the table in the top four. But for different reasons, we are not there.”In which areas do we need to improve? In small details that you can get with experience and time and playing together.”It is easy to find data and numbers when you want to kill someone. But also, when the data is good and reflects the team is doing well, we must trust in the process.” More