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      Pedro Neto set for Wolves transfer exit with Man Utd and Arsenal among host of Premier League suitors

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      WOLVES will finance Gary O’Neil’s summer transfer moves by selling one of their A-list stars.And it seems certain Portuguese wing-king Pedro Neto will be the next cab off the Molineux rank, with Saturday’s opponents Tottenham one of the clubs keen to do business.
      Pedro Neto could be set to leave Wolves in the summer transfer windowCredit: Rex
      O’Neil needs a summer transfer kitty to fund a new striker, centre-half and a new winger to replace Neto, in order to meet strict Profit and Sustainability Rules.
      At the moment Wolves are just about breaking even on PSR, therefore they must sell off one of their assets and 23-year-old Neto is the likeliest to leave.
      The truth is, if it hadn’t been for injuries, Neto would already have been snapped up by one of the Premier League’s top-six clubs a long time ago.
      Arsenal are long-term admirers of the little Portuguese winger, while Liverpool were ready to test the waters with a bid in 2021.
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      However, Neto suffered a crippling broken knee cap against Fulham in April that season which ruled him out for almost a year, killing any potential deals.
      There was a further setback for the forward at the start of the 2022-23 season when he suffered another crippling injury at West Ham in October which kept him out until the following March.
      Happily for Wolves he has now returned to his best form and is injury free again.
      If Mohamed Salah decides to follow Jurgen Klopp out of Anfield this summer, Neto would be an obvious candidate to replace him.
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      Manchester United have also reportedly held talks about the ex-Braga star.
      Meanwhile, Ange Postecoglu is expected to compete with Arsenal to try and lure Neto to North London.
      Wolves star Pedro Neto shows his skills on the training pitch
      Italian giants Juventus lead the continental interest in him, while Bayern Munich are well aware of the English market too.
      Whoever does win the race to sign the Portuguese international will have to smash Wolves’ transfer record in order to do so.
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      Manchester City paid the Molineux club a record £53million in September to land Matheus Nunes.
      But the bidding will need to start at £60m and could even top £70m if Neto has a strong end to the season and sparks a bidding war between clubs.
      Wolves boss O’Neil will be a reluctant seller.
      He recently revealed how he intends to wring every minute he possibly can out of a fully-fit Neto this season.
      Neto just too important for Wolves
      “I remember talking to him during a break in play at Manchester United and he was starting to look a little bit tired with 15 minutes to go,” O’Neil recently revealed.
      “I said: ‘You can look as tired as you want – you’re not coming off. You’re too good to come off! Get a couple of deep breaths in because it’s not happening’.
      “He came off an awful lot towards the end of games and I felt someone as quick as he is – and explosive as he is – it’s worth keeping him on.
      “When the opposition begins to get tired, it will open up for him and he will get some big opportunities. That’s why he never comes off.
      “The fitness staff said to me a few times during games: ‘Pedro’s numbers are quite high’.
      “I replied: ‘Yeah, that’s fine, we’ll rest him tomorrow’. He’s important to what we do.”
      Wolves open for deal
      But Wolves are realistic and owners Fosun want the club to be self-sustainable.
      They intend to follow Leicester City’s blueprint of selling off a major player every season to finance further moves in the transfer market.
      Importantly, Wolves recognise Neto deserves a chance to play at the very top level for a regular Champions League club.
      They realise they landed a top quality star when they plucked him from Braga for £16m in 2019.
      Lazio, where he played on loan before moving to Molineux, never got the best out of their young starlet who only made five first-team appearances in two years in Rome.
      Earlier in his career Neto turned down a move to Barcelona in favour of playing regular first-team football at Braga, so he has been known to all the biggest clubs since he was a teenager.
      But at 23 he now represents a buyer’s dream.
      His stats of two goals and eight assists in 15 games for Wolves this season are impressive enough.
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      But they would surely soar with one of the giants of the Premier League.
      As O’Neil said: “He is ready to show the world just how good he is and exactly what he has in his locker.”
      Neto has stood out for Wolves this season in the Premier League
      Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham are eyeing Wolves star NetoCredit: Rex More

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      Petr Cech reveals how long Chelsea will have to wait to win the Premier League again after seven-year title drought

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      CHELSEA legend Petr Cech reckons his former club won’t be able to challenge for the Premier League title for at least another two years.The Blues are without a Prem crown since 2017 when they last won it under Antonio Conte, with Manchester City and Liverpool the only champions since.
      Petr Cech believes Chelsea can challenge for the Premier League title againCredit: Getty
      But Chelsea legend Cech believes it will take two more years until they win the titleCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Co-owner Todd Boehly hoped to get the West Londoners back on top after buying the club from Roman Abramovich in the summer of 2022, and has since spent over £1billion in transfers alone.
      However, Boehly saw his team finish 12th during his debut campaign – and things have barely improved this season with Mauricio Pochettino’s men still languishing in 10th.
      Nevertheless, Cech, who was the club’s technical and performance adviser for three years until his departure shortly before the American chairman’s arrival, is confident there is light at the end of the tunnel for Chelsea.
      But he admits it will take some time, and the legendary goalkeeper believes things won’t start to change until the 2025-26 season.
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      And much will depend on how Pochettino’s players fare this campaign in the rest of this term, as a strong finish could work as fuel for next term where a top-four bid would be more realistic for the young and inexperienced side.
      Cech told Sky Sports: “If you speak about a league title, this season is not going they way they wished for.
      “If they can have a really good strong end of the season and build up for the next season, maybe that’s the season where Chelsea can climb up the table, challenging for top four.
      “The season after, is the first realistic year for Chelsea to challenge for the title.
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      “The takeover itself is a big change. You have a new owner with a new vision, a new style, a new way they want the club to be run.
      “That takes some adaptation, it includes the players and everybody working for the club. These things take time.
      Chelsea fans beg Petr Cech to return to club after spotting what he did in Sky Sports studio during Crystal Palace clash
      “The team was built a certain way but since I’ve left, there was a complete remake of the squad and it’s challenging for everybody when you have a lot of changes.
      “Some of the players probably came in with huge expectations, with a lot of money being spent of them, which creates even more pressure.
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      “When the results aren’t there, this squad is really young and I think they sometimes find it hard to live up to those expectations.
      “Looking at the games over the last month, you don’t see the spine or the core of the team.
      “The goalkeeper has been changing, the defence has been changing, the midfield and attacking players are changing too.
      “That shows there is a lot of potential, but the coaches haven’t found the right formula yet to find the core.” More

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      Bayern Munich ‘made shock last-gasp transfer bid for Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk in January’

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      BAYERN MUNICH had a last-minute approach for Mykhailo Mudryk rebuffed by Chelsea last month, according to reports.The Ukrainian, 23, joined the Blues in a £97million deal from Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2023.
      Mykhailo Mudryk has struggled to make a big impact at ChelseaCredit: Alamy
      But he has since struggled to leave his mark at Stamford Bridge.
      Mudryk has made 19 Premier League appearances this season under Mauricio Pochettino, scoring three goals and laying on a further trio of assists.
      He has been out of favour in recent weeks, however, failing to start any of the Blues’ last five Premier League games.
      According to The Athletic, Bayern Munich considered a swoop for Mudryk last month.
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      The German giants required reinforcements on the wing after being hit by Kingsley Coman’s injury.
      Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano adds that Bayern called Chelsea to enquire about Mudryk’s availability.
      He the claimed that Thomas Tuchel’s side were met by an immediate “no” from Chelsea.
      And that the Blues are “happy” with Mudryk.
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      Bayern eventually decided to bring forward Bryan Zaragoza’s move from Granada.
      In December they agreed a deal worth around £12.8million to sign the Spanish international at the end of the season.
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      Following Coman’s injury, they opted to pay en extra £3.4m to bring forward the move.
      Bayern had a busy January window, also recruiting Eric Dier and Sacha Boey from Tottenham and Galatasaray respectively.

      Despite their new additions, the reigning champions fell 3-0 to Bayer Leverkusen last weekend.
      The result left them trailing Xabi Alonso’s unbeaten side with just 13 games remaining. More

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      Chelsea fans beg Petr Cech to return to club after spotting what he did in Sky Sports studio during Crystal Palace clash

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      PETR CECH could not contain his passion as he celebrated Chelsea’s win at Crystal Palace from the Sky Sports studio. The Blues legend watched as his former club came from behind at Selhurt Park to win 3-1 with Conor Gallagher leading the fightback.
      Petr Cech could not contain his passion as he celebrated Chelsea’s win at Crystal Palace
      Chelsea fans loved Cech’s reactionCredit: Sky Sports
      Gallagher put Chelsea ahead in the 90th minute sparking wild celebrations in the away stands.
      Defender Axel Disasi crowdsurfed, while the advertisement board was crushed by the visiting supporters.
      And the mayhem spilled over into the Sky studio, as footage revealed Cech’s jubilant reaction.
      It did not go unnoticed by Blues fans, as one reacted: “Please come back, we miss you.”
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      Another said: “Petr Cech’s celebration on Conor’s winner. Forever Chelsea.”
      One hailed: “Proper Chels!!!”
      Jefferson Lerma put Palace 1-0 up on the half hour mark before former Eagles loanee Gallagher levelled after the break.
      Gallagher then slotted home to win the game and Enzo Fernandez capped off the win following a counter-attack.
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      Cech provided punditry before and after the game where he offered insight into his time at the club as a technical and performance advisor.
      The iconic stopper revealed he pushed to have former team-mate Frank Lampard replace Maurizio Sarri in 2019.
      Petr Cech questions decade-long Mauricio Pochettino tactic that risks ruining Chelsea key man
      He named Lampard and John Terry as two of Chelsea’s most important players ever and said Jose Mourinho was his favourite manager.
      Cech also questioned Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino’s tactic to have his keepers sit deep in their box.

      He said: “In this position, in my liking, he’s too deep. That’s the philosophy you (the manager) have.
      “Generally there are two philosophies in goalkeeping. Whether you want to take a more advanced position for shots, you close the gap, the angle, the goal, but you have less reaction time.
      “Or you drop deep on the goal line, therefore you might have a little more time for a save but you open the goal 
      “Pochettino’s goalkeeper coach has been with him from Tottenham, he has the philosophy of ‘OK you drop back, you always create space’.
      “I think it’s the Spanish philosophy. I personally am the other way around. In a lot of situations to closing the angle and having less reaction time but having less space to cover, for me, is the advantage.” More

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      Chelsea star spotted CROWDSURFING at Crystal Palace as fans smash over advertising board after sealing comeback win

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      CHELSEA fans caused the advertising board at Crystal Palace to smash while celebrating a late victory – while Axel Disasi CROWDSURFED. The Blues needed late goals from Conor Gallagher and Enzo Fernandez to seal off a 3-1 comeback victory at Selhurst Park.
      Axel Disasi crowdsuffered after celebrating Chelsea’s winnerCredit: Rex
      Disasi won the praise of Chelsea fans for his wild celebrationCredit: PA
      Chelsea fans broke the ad board in the standsCredit: Rex
      Gallagher’s 90th-minute winner – his second of the match – set the win in motion and sparked jubilant Chelsea celebrations.
      And no one appeared to enjoy it more than defender Disasi after he jumped into the stands to crowd surf.
      The hilarious moment was picked up by fans online as one said: “Axel Disasi. One of Us. This is Chelsea.”
      Another added: “Axel Disasi knows what it’s like to be a Chelsea fan.”
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      One hailed: “What we love to see.”
      Disasi was booked for his celebration, which helped cause the ad board to smash over as Chelsea fans lost control in the stands.
      Jefferson Lerma put Palace 1-0 up on the half hour mark before former Eagles loanee Gallagher levelled after the break.
      Gallagher then slotted home to win the game and Fernandez capped off the win following a counter attack.
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      And the England international won the praise of his manager Mauricio Pochettino after the London derby.
      Pochettino said: “I think he’s a player with a great commitment to the team, always trying to compensate every single situation.
      Mauricio Pochettino reacts to beating Crystal Palace 1-3
      “It’s priceless to have a player like him. I’m so happy for him as it’s a victory we needed.”
      Gallagher was subject to transfer speculation during the winter window but Pochettino talked down a move away from the club.

      He said: “Always he decided, what he said to me was that he wanted to stay at Chelsea.
      “But it’s about him and the club. I am not [worried about] these types of things, he has another year on his contract. But that’s a matter for him and the club.”
      Conor Gallagher scored a double against Crystal PalaceCredit: Alamy More

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      Enzo Fernandez ‘sends Crystal Palace defender to Sainsbury’s and Tesco’ as £107m Chelsea ace scores stunning goal

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      CHELSEA fans might normally want to keep quiet about shopping.At the very least, spending around £850million in three transfer windows to produce a mid-table Premier League team is nothing to shout about.

      Enzo Fernandez finally put grounded Daniel Munoz out of his agonyCredit: Alamy
      Fernandez roars his delight at his cheeky goalCredit: Getty
      So perhaps that’s why, in the words of one viewer, a Blues’ star instead dispatched a rival Crystal Palace player to the shops – with a delightful, delayed finish.
      “Enzo Fernandez just sent Munoz to Sainsbury’s and then to Tesco, what a goal,” posted one fan.
      First, Fernandez cut back to leave Munoz tumbling onto his backside.
      Then just as the Colombian scrambled up, the Argentine dummied to shoot – sending him to the ground once more. 
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      It confirmed Chelsea’s 13th straight Prem victory over Palace.
      The Eagles had led through Jefferson Lerma’s stunning opener.
      But Conor Gallagher struck a double against his old loan club ahead of Fernandez’s cheeky 94th-minute clincher.
      The midfielder had Palace defender Daniel Munoz  sliding to the floor TWICE before firing home to in the 3-1 away win.
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      Chelsea’s costliest buy, £115m Moises Caicedo, again struggled to justify his place alongside their second most expensive – £107m Fernandez.
      But their fans lapped up the late treat from their World Cup winner, even if it was so painful for Munoz.
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      “Let’s stand up for Enzo Fernandez,” taunted one viewer.
      “Enzo is in the form of his life,” claimed another – although some observers accused Chelsea of “over-celebrating” their late joy. More

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      Chelsea and Arsenal scouting Athletic Bilbao star with Blues fans convinced ‘this will be the end of Mudryk or Sterling’

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      ARSENAL and Chelsea have sent scouts to watch Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams amid an impressive season.Williams, 21, is shining bright for Bilbao this season with five goals and 10 assists in 24 appearances across all competitions.
      Arsenal and Chelsea have sent scouts to watch Athletic Bilbao star Nico WilliamsCredit: Getty
      Chelsea fans believe Williams would be an upgrade compared to Raheem Sterling and Mykhailo Mudryk
      Arsenal and Chelsea are facing competition for Williams’ signature
      According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners and the Blues have sent representatives “multiple times” in the Basque Country to follow the Spain international’s progress.
      However, there is nothing advanced between the player and any of the Premier League rivals at this stage.
      The transfer race is “completely open” meaning more suitors could swoop in for Williams and create competition for Arsenal as well as Chelsea.
      Romano told CaughtOffside: “Arsenal have also sent their scouts to follow Nico Williams of Athletic Bilbao multiple times, and it’s the same for Chelsea as they included him in the list last summer.
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      “The race is completely open, and nothing is advanced with either club so far.
      “He’d be great in the Premier League in my opinion – a physical and technical player; very good one.”
      Chelsea fans urged owner Todd Boehly and manager Mauricio Pochettino to move quickly for Williams’ signature.
      In fact, a section of the West Londoners’ faithful see the Spaniard as a massive upgrade to Raheem Sterling and £97m struggling star Mykhailo Mudryk.
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      One fan tweeted: “He will most probably replace Sterling, which is an instant upgrade.”
      Another commented: “Great player, but would definitely be the end for Mudryk yeah, they either trust him or they go and get Nico and try to move Mudryk on.
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      “Interested to see if they put the trust in Mudryk’s development or not.”
      A third posted: “Bring him in. Finally we get someone that runs with purpose.”
      This fan said: “Sign him up.”
      And that one wrote: “We have to get him.” More

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      Todibo opens door to Premier League transfer amid Man Utd and Chelsea links and doesn’t want to give Nice ‘false hope’

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      NICE defender Jean-Clair Todibo has opened the door to a potential summer transfer.The 24-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months.
      Jean-Clair Todibo is open to a summer moveCredit: Getty
      Both Chelsea and Manchester United are understood to be interested in signing him.
      Todibo’s current contract is set to expire in 2027 but he could be sold this summer for around £35million.
      The Frenchman has admitted that he would be open to a transfer, but he is not prepared to make a full decision until the summer.
      Todibo said: “I am at Nice and we’re having a great season. I don’t have my head elsewhere. If I did it would be difficult for me personally and for the group too.
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      “I feel really good at Nice. We’ll see what happens in the summer but we’re not there yet. I don’t want to get ahead of myself.
      “I don’t want to give false hope. For now, I’m here at Nice.”
      The ex-Barcelona star added: “Football moves quickly, you never know what’s going to happen. I’ll wait until the summer to make my decision. 
      “If my decision is to stay, I’ll announce it, if it is to leave, I’ll announce it too and I’ll thank everyone, but we’re not there yet.”
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      Todibo also revealed that he wants to leave something “beautiful” behind at Nice in case he does leave at the end of the campaign.
      He said: “There are important games coming up. The goal is that if it is to be my final season at Nice, then I want to leave here having done something beautiful with the club.
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      “The supporters and the club deserve players who give everything on the pitch, and to achieve something substantial. Personally, if I am to leave, I want to leave something good behind.”
      Todibo has provided two assists in 18 games for Nice so far this season. More