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      Under-fire Pochettino hints he could choose to QUIT Chelsea despite Boehly praise and ‘it won’t be end of the world’

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO hinted he could choose to QUIT Chelsea at the end of the season and it “won’t be the end of the world”.The Blues manager cryptically admitted “maybe we are not happy” as he stressed his future is not just up to the owners.Mauricio Pochettino has hinted he could quit ChelseaCredit: PAIt comes after Todd Boehly said he was happy with the team’s recent formCredit: GettyPochettino has been under intense pressure at Stamford Bridge after a largely underwhelming debut season.The former Spurs boss, who has 12 months remaining on his contract, struggled to get fans on side with the Blues spending much of the campaign in mid-table.But a recent upturn in form, sparked by Cole Palmer’s goalscoring heroics, has seen Chelsea shoot into the race for European football.And co-owner Todd Boehly appeared to suggest Pochettino’s job is safe, as he praised the Argentine’s “beautiful football” ahead of the club’s trip to Nottingham Forest this weekend.READ MORE ON CHELSEAHowever, Pochettino, 52, revealed his future is still very much up in the air.He said: “The most important thing is to keep going, working if we are all happy, not only the owners happy with us, or us,“With all the organisation the club is building here, because of them, we are all under assessment.”If we are happy, perfect. But it is not only if the owners are happy or the sporting directors are happy.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”If we are happy, you need to ask us, also, because maybe we are not happy and we accept the situation and we need to split.”It is not going to be the first time the coaching staff at the end of the season decide to not keep going.Chelsea’s plans for £1bn new stadium”But at this end, it is always the opposite way, it is always the owners or the sporting directors.”They can say tomorrow, maybe I can say, ‘I want to leave’. It is two parties making a decision. Because Chelsea is not happy, the owners or the sporting directors.”Maybe we are not happy because we arrive here with a job to do and in the end it has not happened as we expected.”I am not saying I am not happy, but it is always one side and maybe [we need to look at the] other side.”Pochettino did stress that he is already planning ahead for next season despite hinting at his exit.He added: “The way we work is to sit with the sporting directors.”We are already planning the pre-season tour, to start the pre-season here.”We have had some meetings and we are working with the responsibility to organise the next season and of course, working in the future.”How Pochettino can solve Chelsea’s midfield crisis thanks to the works of a 13th century poetBy Andy Dillon
      IT IS HIGHLY unlikely that Mauricio Pochettino is familiar with the work of Rumi.
      Whether the renowned Islamic poet and mystic had the tactical dilemmas facing Chelsea’s head coach in mind while dreaming up his scholarly works in 13th century Afghanistan, we will never know.
      It’s fair to say Rumi was not a regular in The Shed at Stamford Bridge.
      Yet one of his most famous quotations strikes right at the heart of Pochettino’s problems trying to transform his team into consistent challengers at the top end of the Premier League.
      It was Rumi who wrote so prophetically: “Two birds tied together. They will not be able to fly even though they have four wings.”
      He could have scribbled that on the back of his programme from so many of Chelsea’s games this season with regard to Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez.
      There is a feeling among regular Chelsea watchers that while it is a blow on a personal level for Fernandez to be ruled out for the rest of the season with his injury problem, it may yet turn to Pochettino’s advantage.
      For it allows Caicedo to roam that patch in front of his defence with greater freedom. Both players are exceptional individual talents.
      Read Andy Dillon’s take on Chelsea’s midfield in full.
      Or check out all of Andy Dillon’s articles.

      Boehly’s recent praise of Pochettino saw him say: “We’ve seen the last two and a half games, at least in the second half at Villa (2-2) and Tottenham and West Ham where we played just beautiful football.“It was so fluid, it was exactly the way we drew it up, when we came out of the back, built up and moved up the pitch.“It was very organised and the number of shots we had on board. In those games you could really start to see what we were working on coming together.If we are happy, you need to ask us, also, because maybe we are not happy and we accept the situation and we need to split.Mauricio Pochettino“Even the commentary has changed over the last two and a half games. I’ve never seen anything change so quickly.”READ MORE SUN STORIESIn a boost for Pochettino, captain Reece James is back in contention to play a role before the season ends.The defender was involved in first-team training this week, with Pochettino saying: “We need today to see but maybe he can be available.”Chelsea captain Reece James has returned to training in a boost for PochettinoCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea ‘reach verbal agreement’ over first summer signing as they close in on £27.5m transfer of wonderkid

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      CHELSEA have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Estevao Willian.The 17-year-old winger has been strongly linked with the Blues in recent months.Chelsea have reportedly reached a verbal agreement on personal terms with Estevao WillianCredit: RexReports in his native Brazil last week even claimed Chelsea were preparing an opening transfer bid for the teenager.Although an official offer has been tabled, the club are interested in signing Estevao.According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement on personal terms with the player.Talks are now planned with Palmeiras and a bid of £27.5million is expected, the report adds.READ MORE ON CHELSEAHowever, a bid has yet to be submitted and nothing is finalised, but the Blues remain the clear favourites to sign Estevao.Chelsea have been chasing a deal since January, according to Romano.The youngster, who has been nicknamed “Messinho”, made his debut for Palmeiras back in December whilst still aged 16.He has since scored three goals and provided one assist in 14 first-team appearances for the club.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCapable of playing behind the striker and in attacking midfield as well as on the right wing, he is already a Brazilian youth international.All of his appearances for Brazil’s under-17s came at the under-17 World Cup last year.Chelseas midfield struggles with Moises Caicedo and Enzo FernandezEstevao scored three goals and added three assists in five matches as his side reached the quarter-finals.He would be the latest promising South American youngster to move to Stamford Bridge if Chelsea can complete a deal.Ecuador international Kendry Paez has already agreed to sign from Independiente del Valle.The 17-year-old will arrive in West London in 2025, with his move held up until he turns 18 in May next year.Chelsea are preparing to launch a £27.5million for the Palmeiras wingerCredit: AFP More

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      Armando Broja could be first Chelsea star to leave this summer with Champions League giants in advanced transfer talks

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      ARMANDO BROJA could be the first Chelsea star through the exit door this summer – with Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund hoping to snap up the striker.Talks between the two clubs are at an advanced stage and Broja is also believed to be keen on the deal.Armando Broja is expected to leave Chelsea this summerCredit: GettyThe striker has barely featured for Fulham since joining on loanCredit: PAThe player has been on loan at Fulham since January but has barely featured, with just three sub appearances.Chelsea have been trying to offload the Albania centre forward permanently but their price tag of £50million has been rebuffed by potential customers.Dortmund want Broja but won’t pay anywhere near that fee and are set to pay around half that.But they believe he can do the business for them next season. He is under contract until 2028.READ MORE ON CHELSEABy finishing fifth in Germany’s Bundesliga they have secured Champions League football for next season, even if they fail to win the competition this season.Germany has been awarded an extra place by UEFA in next season’s tournament following the success of their teams in Europe.Dortmund have shown interest in Broja before but no deal materialised.It now looks as if the one-time Chelsea academy graduate will finally be on his way.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBroja spent the first half of the season with Chelsea before being loaned outThe Blues also need to start offloading players to comply with Profit & Sustainability Rules.They posted a loss of £90million for 2023 to go with a £121m loss the year before.Chelseas midfield struggles with Moises Caicedo and Enzo FernandezSporting director Paul Winstanley is now tasked with flogging £100m worth of talent to bring the figures back into line.Being home grown, Broja is considered pure profit in accounting terms because technically he cost nothing to buy as a one-time youth team player.He has scored only two goals this season – one in the Premier League for Chelsea and one in the FA Cup. But he also spent nine months out previously with a serious knee injury. More

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      Chelsea wonderkid ‘summoned to Cobham training ground’ as transfer battle for promotion-winning ace hots up

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      CHELSEA wonderkid Omari Hutchinson has been “summoned” to the club’s training ground for talks over his future, according to reports.The attacking midfielder, 20, was an instrumental part of Ipswich’s promotion to the Premier League this season and was seen as one of the Tractor Boys’ most important players.Hutchinson was a key part of Ipswich’s promotion to the Premier LeagueCredit: GettyHis 11 goals and six assists in 50 appearances saw him rewarded with Ipswich’s young player of the season but Chelsea have wasted no time in getting him back to train with their first-team.The Athletic report that Mauricio Pochettino was particularly keen to get a look at Hutchinson in training before a decision is made on his future.He’ll begin training with the Blues again next week after being given some time off to celebrate Ipswich’s promotion.He’ll also have conversations with the club’s hierarchy as they look to plot out the young player’s future.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLWhen asked by Sky Sports if he would return on loan to Ipswich again next season, Hutchinson said: “I hope so.”I don’t know, we will see what the manager is saying and my agent. Right now, I am going to celebrate — I do not know what to do.”He is understood to enjoy a close relationship with Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna so his future will be tied to the Northern Irishman – who is wanted by other clubs.Huthcinson is attracting loan interest from across the Premier League, so a loan next season to another club cannot be ruled out.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIpswich are very keen to have the player back at Portman Road again next season.Despite his imminent return to Chelsea training, he will not be able to appear for The Blues again this season, as he is technically still on loan at Ipswich.A look at Chelsea’s forgotten wonderkidsOne thing complicating his Chelsea future is the number of options The Blues have that can operate behind the striker.Hutchinson would face competition from Cole Palmer, Raheem Sterling, Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke, Carney Chukwuemeka and Conor Gallagher in his favoured position next season – making Loan more likely.Chelsea’s need to comply with Premier League Profit and Sustainaility Rules (PSR) means he could be sold to the highest bidder should they decide he does not have a log-term future at the club.Hutchinson joined The Blues on a free from rivals Arsenal in the summer of 2022 – the Gunners will be entitled to a sell-on fee should Hutchinson be sold by Chelsea this summer.How Pochettino can solve Chelsea’s midfield crisis thanks to the works of a 13th century poetBy Andy Dillon
      IT IS HIGHLY unlikely that Mauricio Pochettino is familiar with the work of Rumi.
      Whether the renowned Islamic poet and mystic had the tactical dilemmas facing Chelsea’s head coach in mind while dreaming up his scholarly works in 13th century Afghanistan, we will never know.
      It’s fair to say Rumi was not a regular in The Shed at Stamford Bridge.
      Yet one of his most famous quotations strikes right at the heart of Pochettino’s problems trying to transform his team into consistent challengers at the top end of the Premier League.
      It was Rumi who wrote so prophetically: “Two birds tied together. They will not be able to fly even though they have four wings.”
      He could have scribbled that on the back of his programme from so many of Chelsea’s games this season with regard to Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez.
      There is a feeling among regular Chelsea watchers that while it is a blow on a personal level for Fernandez to be ruled out for the rest of the season with his injury problem, it may yet turn to Pochettino’s advantage.
      For it allows Caicedo to roam that patch in front of his defence with greater freedom. Both players are exceptional individual talents.
      Read Andy Dillon’s take on Chelsea’s midfield in full.
      Or check out all of Andy Dillon’s articles. More

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      Emotional moment Thiago Silva breaks down in tears on stage and has to be consoled at Chelsea awards ceremony

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      THIAGO SILVA was spotted in tears as he attended his final awards ceremony at Chelsea.The much-loved Brazilian had been announced as a Fluminese player just hours earlier.Thiago Silva broke down at tonight’s Chelsea end of season awardsCredit: X @TheLampardViewThe Brazilian wiped away the tears as he received a warm round of applauseCredit: X @TheLampardViewIt was confirmed earlier that Thiago Silva will join FluminenseCredit: InstagramHe is waving farewell to Chelsea after four years at the clubCredit: ReutersThe 39-year-old defender will return to the Brazilian club after confirming his exit from Chelsea.Silva was announced as a Fluminense player on social media with the tagline “The monster is back” before the Blues announced that he will link up with the team early and leave after the final game of the season.He then joined a number of his team-mates and stars from the Chelsea women’s team and academy in the Great Hall at Stamford Bridge tonight for the club’s end of season awards night.Unsurprisingly, it was Cole Palmer that was the evening’s big winner.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe England international has scored 24 goals and provided 13 assists since his £42.5m move from Manchester City last summer.And his displays earned him both the Men’s Players’ Player of the Year and Player of the Year prizes.But there was also a point in the night when Silva was brought up on stage, and it did not take long for his emotions to get the better of him.A supporter in attendance at the bash in West London shared footage shot on their phone that showed the fan-favourite wiping tears from his face while receiving a round of applause.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIt is not the first time that the star has broke down as he was also in tears when confirming his exit from Chelsea in an emotional video that was released in April.Silva was signed by former boss Frank Lampard from PSG.Thiago Silva breaks down in tears as he announces Chelsea exit but plans swift return with both sons still at clubHe went on to win the Champions League with Chelsea under Thomas Tuchel in 2021 and then added the Fifa Club World Cup and Uefa Super Cup.He is a firm favourite with the Stamford Bridge faithful but his outspoken wife Isabelle has given current head coach Mauricio Pochettino a hard time in recent months with her criticism of the team and the tactics.But he is still finding it a tough choice to depart despite admitting that he did not expect to enjoy such success at the club.He said: “When I started here, it was during the pandemic so there wasn’t any fans in the stadium.“But through social media, it became something very special to me and then when the fans started coming back to the stadium and life was getting back to normal, I started to feel a lot of affection and respect for my story and for my start here.Cole Palmer was a double winner at the Chelsea awards nightCredit: Getty“The way in which I came to the club, with the support of the club, I got to the club as a leader even though I didn’t feel like it, having arrived as the new guy.“It’s always difficult to integrate but bit by bit I became part of the group and Lampard played a big part in that. I am grateful to him for that.“Not even in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I could achieve such great things and win one of the best professional titles, the Champions League, at one of the biggest clubs in the world.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Goodbyes are for those that leave and don’t come back. I intend on coming back one day.”His new team-mates will include the likes of former Real Madrid star Marcelo, ex-Bayern Munich winger Douglas Costa and Marquinhos who is on loan from Arsenal.Thiago Silva’s career statsEvery team he’s played for and the trophies he’s won:
      RS Futebol, 2002-2003: 25 games, 2 goals
      Juventude, 2004: 36 games, 3 goalsPorto B, 2004-2005: 14 games, 0 goals
      Dynamo Moscow, 2005: 0 games, 0 goals
      Fluminense, 2006-2008: 143 games, 14 goals
      AC Milan, 2009-2012: 119 games, 6 goals
      PSG, 2012-2020: 315 games, 17 goals
      Chelsea, 2020-2024: 152 games, 9 goals
      Brazil, 2008-2022: 113 games, 7 goals
      Trophies: Brazilian Cup (Fluminense); Serie A, Italian Super Cup (AC Milan); Ligue 1 x7, French Cup x5, League Cup x6, Champions Trophy x5 (PSG); Champions League, Super Cup, Club World Cup (Chelsea); Copa America, Confederations Cup (Brazil) More

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      Fluminense ANNOUNCE Thiago Silva signing on free transfer days after Chelsea confirmed 39-year-old’s exit

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      THIAGO SILVA has been announced as a Fluminese player.The defender will return to the Brazilian club just days after confirming his exit from Chelsea.Thiago Silva will join FluminenseCredit: InstagramThiago Silva will join the club after the final game of the seasonCredit: GettySilva won the Champions League title at ChelseaCredit: GettySilva, 39, was announced as a Fluminense player on social media with the tagline “The monster is back”.Chelsea revealed that Silva will link up with the team early and leave after the final game of the season.A statement read: “Chelsea have agreed with Thiago that he can join up early with his new teammates after signing a two-year contract with the Brazilian club.”Thiago will be allowed to train with Fluminense prior to his registration transferring on July 1.”READ MORE CHELSEA NEWSHe will join the Brazilian outfit on a free transfer following the expiry of his deal at Stamford Bridge.A social post by the club said: “The Beast is back! So happy to be home again after so many years!”The myth that fans consecrated.”He is not the only notable player to be in the squad of Fluminenese.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHis new team-mates will include the likes of former Real Madrid star Marcelo, ex-Bayern Munich winger Douglas Costa and Marquinhos who is on loan from Arsenal.Silva announced he was to leave Chelsea in an emotional video that was released in April.Chelsea’s top summer transfer targetsSilva was signed by former boss Frank Lampard and went on to win the Champions League with Chelsea under Thomas Tuchel in 2021.He is a firm favourite with the fans but his outspoken wife Isabelle has given current head coach Mauricio Pochettino a hard time in recent months with her criticism of the team and the tactics.When announcing that he would be leaving Chelsea he admitted that he did not expect to enjoy such success at the club. He said: “When I started here, it was during the pandemic so there wasn’t any fans in the stadium.”But through social media, it became something very special to me and then when the fans started coming back to the stadium and life was getting back to normal, I started to feel a lot of affection and respect for my story and for my start here.“The way in which I came to the club, with the support of the club, I got to the club as a leader even though I didn’t feel like it, having arrived as the new guy.”It’s always difficult to integrate but bit by bit I became part of the group and Lampard played a big part in that. I am grateful to him for that.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Not even in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I could achieve such great things and win one of the best professional titles, the Champions League, at one of the biggest clubs in the world.“Goodbyes are for those that leave and don’t come back. I intend on coming back one day.”Thiago Silva’s career statsThose numbers in full:
      RS Futebol, 2002-2003: 25 games, 2 goals
      Juventude, 2004: 36 games, 3 goalsPorto B, 2004-2005: 14 games, 0 goals
      Dynamo Moscow, 2005: 0 games, 0 goals
      Fluminense, 2006-2008: 143 games, 14 goals
      AC Milan, 2009-2012: 119 games, 6 goals
      PSG, 2012-2020: 315 games, 17 goals
      Chelsea, 2020-2024: 152 games, 9 goals
      Brazil, 2008-2022: 113 games, 7 goals
      Trophies: Brazilian Cup (Fluminense); Serie A, Italian Super Cup (AC Milan); Ligue 1 x7, French Cup x5, League Cup x6, Champions Trophy x5 (PSG); Champions League, Super Cup, Club World Cup (Chelsea); Copa America, Confederations Cup (Brazil) More

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      Ex-Chelsea wonderkid, 30, who lifted Champions League trophy wakes up unemployed days after winning League Two title

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      EX-CHELSEA whizkid Todd Kane has suffered another of football’s brutal twists of fortune.The full-back, 30, who once lifted the Champions League trophy, helped Stockport clinch the League Two title last month but has been released.Todd Kane was with Coventry from 2021-23 and has now left StockportCredit: PANathaniel Chalobah, Todd Kane and Jamal Blackman helped Chelsea celebrate beating Bayern in the 2012 Champions League FinalCredit: GettyIt’s the latest blow for a player who had EIGHT loan spells while at Stamford Bridge from 2012-2017.He was a non-playing squad member as Chelsea beat Bayern Munich to win Europe’s top club competition in his first year but never made a senior appearance for the Blues.Yet the London giants rejected bids from Premier League rivals plus Ajax and Borussia Dortmund during that crazy seven-season stint.And that lengthy period of uncertainty at Stamford Bridge left Kane advising youngsters regularly loaned out by Chelsea to quit the club.READ MORE TOP STORIESHe only joined Stockport in March – after spending most of the season with  Gibraltan club Manchester 62.County beat Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham to the L2 crown by four points.But Kane was one of seven Stockport players freed and rendered unemployed at the end of their contract.However, if anyone is used to the ups and downs of football, it’s Kane.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIn his seven years with Chelsea, he was offloaded for temporary spells with Preston, Blackburn, Bristol City, Nottingham Forest, Nijmegen, Groningen, Oxford United and Hull.His career then seemed well set after his first permanent move to Championship side QPR in 2019 but he left for two years at Coventry in 2021.Chelsea icon’s daughter flashes underwear on camera before going braless in elegant black dress to leave fans speechlessAfter that, he’s even had a ninth loan time – at Charlton.And now he looking for a new club.Kane exclusively told the Sun three years ago how he wished he’d departed from Chelsea earlier.And he dished out astonishingly blunt advice for Stamford Bridge academy starlets who find themselves being constantly farmed out.He said: “Leave. I’ve had numerous bids from clubs coming in for me down the years but Chelsea would always just say ‘no’.“I’d tell any young lad now to move on if anyone is interested in you because if you’re good enough to play for someone else, you’re better off taking that opportunity.“When I was 19, I was rated as one of the best young right-backs in the country – and had I been at any other Premier League club back then I’d have been playing. Plenty of teams wanted to sign me.” More

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      Chelsea ‘set to make £65m transfer bid for Mudryk’s old team-mate’ but face battle with Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City

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      CHELSEA are lining up a £65million bid for Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Georgiy Sudakov, according to reports.Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool have all been keeping tabs on the Ukrainian this season.Georgiy Sudakov is being linked with a host of top Premier League clubsCredit: GettySudakov, left, was team-mates with Mykhailo Mudryk, right, at Shakhtar DonetskCredit: AFPHe has scored eight goals for club and country in the 2023/24 campaign, one of which came in a 3-0 win on Sunday.Now The Mail understand Chelsea have held discussions with the player’s representatives as they prepare to make a suitable offer for the man who has a £125million release clause.Shakhtar chief executive Sergei Palkin was also at Chelsea’s win over Everton last month and confirmed after the game that Sudakov will leave in the summer.He said: “This summer window, he has a big chance to move to some big clubs.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”We have had some contacts with big clubs and some are not negotiating with us directly but are getting a feel for the summer environment.”He will definitely move to a top European club this summer.”When I was at Chelsea versus Everton, many people asked me about Sudakov.”Sudakov, who is under contract until 2028, played alongside Mykhailo Mudryk at Shakhtar before he left for Stamford Bridge.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe pair are good friend, with Sudakov joking in the past that Mudryk is missing him in London.They are still team-mates for the Ukraine national team – where Sudakov has 14 caps.Ex-Chelsea and England wonderkid now unemployedMudryk has struggled since moving to England, scoring just six goals and assisting four in 56 appearances.But Mauricio Pochettino’s side are starting to show signs of improvement with a run of just one loss in their last 12 Premier League games.On Sunday, they thrashed West Ham 5-0 to move seventh in the table with three games remaining. More