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      Chelsea forced to give Brighton more money after transfer raid as they are ordered to pay millions for two wonderkids

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      CHELSEA have been ordered to shell out up to £7.65m to Brighton for two wonderkids.A tribunal decided the Blues must pay a basic fee of £1m rising to a potential £4.25m for striker Shumaira Mheuka, 16, after he moved to Stamford Bridge in July 2022.Chelsea have been forced to pay an initial £1million for striker Shumaira MheukaCredit: 2023 Plumb ImagesZak Sturge’s move from Brighton will cost Chelsea up to £2.1millionCredit: 2022 Chelsea FCBrighton have also been awarded compensation of up to £3.15m for promising left-back Zak Sturge – plus another £250,000 if the 19-year-old plays for England.Londoner Sturge was poached from the Amex by Chelsea last year and spent the first half of the season on loan at Peterborough.The teenager has so far made 31 appearances for Chelsea’s under-21 side and has been capped by the Three Lions up to under-18 level.Mheuka is also an England youth international, along with scoring seven goals in 13 under-18 appearances for the Blues.READ MORE ON CHELSEASince Todd Boehly took control of Chelsea they have paid Brighton more than £225million for players and staff – more than double what it cost to build the Amex Stadium.Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo and Robert Sanchez have all made the move from the Seagulls in the last two seasons.Meanwhile, the Blues swooped for then Brighton boss Graham Potter in September 2022, only to sack him after seven months and just 31 matches.Along with Potter, coaches Billy Reid, Bjorn Hamberg, Bruno Saltor and Ben Roberts have all made the switch.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSChelsea have paid Brighton more than £225million for players and staff under Todd BoehlyCredit: PAMeanwhile, Chelsea’s chief analyst Kyle Macauley and sporting director Paul Winstanley both joined the club from Brighton.Sam Jewell, the former head of scouting at the Amex, will become the 11th first-team player or staff member to make the move in November.Frank Lampard reveals brutal Roman Abramovich blast after ex-Chelsea owner threatened to axe first team starsHe is set to join Chelsea in the same role later this year after leaving Brighton last week. More

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      Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea ‘in three-way scrap to sign in-demand Ajax goalkeeper, 22, in summer transfer’

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      ARSENAL are among three Premier League clubs reportedly monitoring Ajax goalkeeper Diant Ramaj.The Gunners are at risk of losing England international Aaron Ramsdale this summer.Diant Ramaj is wanted by three Premier League clubsCredit: GettyRamsdale has fallen down the pecking order at Arsenal in recent months.Summer signing David Raya has established himself as Mikel Arteta’s first choice keeper.The Gunners are set to trigger Raya’s £27million option to buy at the end of the season, leaving Ramsdale’s future in doubt.With the 25-year-old rumoured to be leaving the Emirates Stadium this summer, Arsenal have already began scouting alternative options.Read More on Man UtdAccording to football journalist Christian Falk and Sport Bild, they are interested in German shot-stopper Ramaj.Manchester United and Chelsea are also understood to be monitoring the 22-year-old.United goalkeeper Andre Onana has endured a difficult season so far.In 35 games he has conceded 54 goals and kept ten clean sheets.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMeanwhile, Erik ten Hag’s second-choice keeper Altay Bayindir has been limited to just one FA Cup appearance at Newport since joining on the final day of the summer transfer window.As for Chelsea, Kepa Arrizabalaga could leave Stamford Bridge as soon as he returns from his Real Madrid loan.’We have to be in the conversation’, says Mikel Arteta as Arsenal boss has his say on Kylian Mbappe transfer sagaThe Blues signed Robert Sanchez in a £25m transfer from Brighton last August, but he fell out of favour after suffering a knee injury in December with Djordje Petrovic taking over as Mauricio Pochettino’s No1.An exit for one of the three goalkeepers could open the door for Ramaj to join.Ramaj signed for Ajax last summer and has since made 26 appearances for the Eredivisie side. More

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      Sam Allardyce offers to ‘fly back from Dubai tomorrow’ to replace Mauricio Pochettino as Chelsea manager

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      SAM ALLARDYCE has offered to “fly back from Dubai tomorrow” to take over at Chelsea.That’s after a Chelsea fan demanded the former England boss replaced Mauricio Pochettino on a radio phone-in.
      Allardyce has offered to save Chelsea’s seasonCredit: AFP
      Poch is coming under huge pressure from fans after losing the Carabao Cup final 1-0 to Liverpool on Sunday – despite Jurgen Klopp fielding a makeshift side.
      The Blues are currently 11th in the league and cut adrift from the European places.
      Wednesday’s FA Cup fifth round tie against Leeds represents Pochettino’s last chance to salvage Chelsea’s season – with his job security looking shaky should he be knocked out.
      Allardyce hasn’t worked since his brief four game stint with Leeds at the end of last season and has since been living in the Middle East.
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      When asked if he’d take on the Chelsea job should Pochettino be sacked, Allardyce said: “Oh yes, I’d fly back from Dubai tomorrow for that – get me there!,” he joked to talkSPORT Breakfast.
      He said the first thing he’d do as Blues boss would be to “sort the defence out.
      “It’s the worst defending I’ve seen in the Premier League for a long, long time.
      “People see that as a negative punt. There’s a big thing on Monday Night Football about Manchester United and how many shots they’ve conceded and then looking at the top teams like Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal.
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      “They have the best defensive records. It’s a simple mathematical equation. You win the league if you have the best defence not the best attack.
      “The best attack gives you the opportunity to get the points in the end but the defensive side of it wins you the league.
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      “The defending has been ignored for many years now and I’ve never seen such bad defending for a long time.”
      The former manager continued to say that the general level of defending in the Premier League isn’t up to standard and said: “Considering the quality of the Premier League and the money that’s spent, the quality of defending in the Premier League is worse or has been bad for the last two or three years, so I actually question the coaching these days.
      “There’s such a big emphasis on the quality of football and playing the right way, that people seem to have shunned one of the most important things and that is when you haven’t got the ball, you have to be good at winning it back.” More

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      Inside Arsenal legend Sol Campbell’s incredible eight-bedroom mansion as ex-England captain slashes £10MILLION off price

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      SOL Campbell’s has slashed £10million off the price of his incredible eight-bedroom mansion.The ex-Arsenal and England star, 49, placed the Grade II-listed townhouse in Chelsea, West London, on the market for £25m in 2021.
      Sol Campbell has slashed the price of his Chelsea townhouseCredit: Getty
      The six-storey mansion boasts eight bedroomsCredit: Strutt & Parker (Estate Agents)
      The house also contains its own cinema and libraryCredit: Strutt & Parker (Estate Agents)
      Sol Campbell and Fiona Barratt at the Sporting Equals awards in October last yearCredit: Getty
      He first reduced the price of the six-storey house in September 2022 after reportedly being cheated out of £1.5m in rent.
      Sol was forced to go to court to obtain an eviction notice after a tenant failed to pay rent.
      He is thought to have owned the property since 2004, with then interior designer wife Fiona Barrett later extensively redesigning the home.
      But with the mansion still up for sale three years after it was place on the market, Sol has now reduced the asking price to £15m.
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      The stunning property contains six bedrooms in the main house along with a separate two-bed mews house accessed via an underground passageway.
      It also boasts an incredible drawing room, cinema, library, kitchen, and lift to go along with its views across the River Thames and Albert Bridge.
      On the market with Knight Frank, the property description adds: “A Grade II listed townhouse, overlooking the river, that has been extensively refurbished and excellently interior designed to create an elegant and substantial London home.
      “With secure gated access from the front, a walled garden and further protection provided by the mews house at the rear, this is a private and secure house that offers discretion and a sense of tranquillity throughout.”
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      The townhouse is located in the exclusive street of Cheyne Walk, previously home to the likes of George Best, Keith Richard and Mick Jagger, The Mirror reports.
      But the footballer, who also played for Tottenham Hotspur and captained Portsmouth to FA Cup glory in 2008, has a mixed history with his former home.
      Sol was left seething following a rent dispute with a tenant two years ago.
      He claimed to have received a deposit and three months’ rent from a businessman who had just sold his insurance company for £1bn, but received no further payments.
      Since his retirement as a player, Sol has embarked on managerial spells at Macclesfield and Southend.
      But he also boasts a stunning property empire worth a whopping £50m, and his own furniture business with wife Fiona.
      Along with the Chelsea townhouse, he is said to own the nine-bedroom Grade II-listed Hallington Hall in Northumberland, as well as a luxury penthouse flat in West London.
      Representatives of the ex-footballer have been approached for comment.
      The townhouse boasts views over the River ThamesCredit: Strutt & Parker (Estate Agents)
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      Chelsea blow as Christopher Nkunku suffers mystery injury with Pochettino admitting ‘he is not the same player’

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      CHELSEA have been struck with a double blow when it comes to Christopher Nkunku.That’s after Mauricio Pochettino confirmed that not only is the forward out for up to a month, but that “he is not the same player” that they signed.
      A frustrated Pochettino has admitted that Nkunku is ‘not the same player’Credit: Rex
      He does not know when or where the forward suffered the injuryCredit: Rex
      Chelsea signed Nkunku for £52million this summer after agreeing the deal with RB Leipzig last January.
      Nkunku was brought in to high expectations having scored 16 goals and assisted six times in 26 Bundesliga appearances last season.
      But, after shining in pre-season for the Blues, the forward suffered a serious knee injury on the eve of the Premier League season.
      That’s seen him make just 10 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea this season.
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      The forward came off the bench in the 67th minute as Chelsea lost the Carabao Cup final to Liverpool on Sunday.
      Pochettino confirmed that the player suffered another injury during the game, despite him not being withdrawn after being subbed on.
      The Chelsea boss said: “We heard yesterday that Chris Nkunku got injured, but we don’t know when he got injured.
      “He’s undergoing medical assessment”.
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      He then admitted to fearing the player is not the same as when he signed “It’s difficult for him. We watched him when he arrived in pre-season.
      “He was flying on the training pitch until he got injured. Now it is nearly eight months and he has been involved again but it is not the same player as before.
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      “We have in our head the amazing Nkunku from pre-season but it is not the same player because of the circumstances. That’s why it is sometimes unfair when we judge.” More

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      Nine stars Chelsea could be forced to sell as club fears they must raise £100m before ‘unofficial transfer deadline day’

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      CHELSEA’S rivals reckon the Blues may have to flog a host of players by June 30 in order to fall in line with FFP rules, according to reports.The Blues have spent north of £1bn on transfers since Todd Boehly’s takeover in 2022.
      Mauricio Pochettino’s ‘billion pound bottle jobs’ lost to Liverpool in Sunday’s Carabao Cup finalCredit: Rex
      Chelsea stars were left distraught by their Wembley defeatCredit: Getty
      Results haven’t followed on the pitch, with Mauricio Pochettino’s side languishing in the bottom half of the table and being labelled “blue billion pound bottle jobs” by Gary Neville after Sunday’s Carabao Cup final defeat.
      The Prem’s profit and sustainability rules have begun to take effect this season, with Everton having been deducted six points, reduced from an initial 10 yesterday.
      In order to avoid falling foul like the Toffees did, Chelsea may be forced to sell a number of players, including key first teamers.
      According to the Telegraph, the Blues’ Premier League rivals reckon that the West Londoners may have to desperately sell stars before the June 30 deadline in order to raise £100million.
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      This date falls mid-way through Euro 2024 and the Copa America, which could lead to a chaotic early summer window at Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea insiders are claimed to feel relaxed about the situation, stressing that big sales will only be required in order to bring in more talent.
      But the Blues’ rivals feel that their resolve will surely be tested.
      The West Londoners’ woes will quickly be eased by the £28m owed to them by Newcastle for Lewis Hall, with the Toon having an obligation to buy in the youngster’s loan deal.
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      Lewis Hall’s Newcastle loan will be made permanentCredit: Getty
      Romelu Lukaku’s deal possesses a £37m release clauseCredit: AFP
      Ian Maatsen will be available for £35mCredit: Rex
      Forgotten man Romelu Lukaku agreed to a £37m release clause when he penned a new deal ahead of joining Roma on loan last summer.
      With the Belgian, 30, having notched 16 goals so far this season, the Blues will hope to receive north of £30m for the striker they paid £99.5m to bring back to the club in 2021.
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      Ian Maatsen was allowed to join Borussia Dortmund on loan in January, having started just once in the Prem during the first half of the season.
      Chelsea will hope to receive the 21-year-old’s £35m release clause in full this summer, should he leave on a permanent deal.
      With regards to homegrown players when it comes to FFP calculations, there is no reduction in the value of sales because of the price of their initial contracts.
      This could see captain and talisman Reece James be allowed to leave for a bumper fee this summer, particularly given his injury woes.
      Should he become available Manchester City would likely show an interest, as they hunt a long-term Kyle Walker replacement.
      In a similar boat to James could be stand-in skipper Conor Gallagher.
      A Cobham product like James, Gallagher has attracted interest from Tottenham during the last two transfer windows.
      The midfielder is happy at Stamford Bridge but is not close to penning a new deal, with his current contract set to expire in under 18 months.
      Trevoh Chalobah, who has returned to fitness in recent weeks, could represent another homegrown sale, and has been the subject of interest from Nottingham Forest and Bayern Munich.
      Reece James has battled numerous injuries in recent seasonsCredit: Rex
      Conor Gallagher has attracted strong interest from TottenhamCredit: Rex
      Trevoh Chalobah has returned from injury in recent weeksCredit: Rex
      Armando Broja played 19 times for the Blues this season prior to joining Fulham on loan in January.
      Should he play well for the Cottagers, Broja could command another sizeable fee at the end of the season.
      Marc Cucurella has been arguably Boehly’s biggest flop, having arrived from Brighton in a bumper £62m deal in the summer of 2022.
      He has never found his form at Stamford Bridge, and the Blues may try to cut their losses this summer.
      Finally, Chelsea will try to find a permanent taker for goalkeeper flop Kepa Arrizabalaga.
      The Spaniard, 29, surprisingly joined Real Madrid on loan last summer.
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      He has struggled at the Bernabeu, however, and with Thibaut Courtois to return from an ACL injury, Kepa is unlikely to move to Madrid permanently.
      The 13-cap goalkeeper, who cost the Blues a staggering £72m in 2018, will still have a year remaining on his contract at the end of the season.
      Armando Broja joined Fulham on loan in JanuaryCredit: Rex
      Marc Cucurella has struggled for form in West LondonCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
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      Arsenal and Chelsea ‘handed major boost in summer transfer window as Victor Osimhen priorities revealed’

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      ARSENAL and Chelsea have reportedly been handed a boost in their pursuit of Napoli star Victor Osimhen.The striker has been heavily tipped to leave Italy this summer.
      Victor Osimhen is expected to leave Napoli this seasonCredit: Rex
      He has attracted interest from some high profile clubs including Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain.
      But Arsenal and Chelsea are said to be leading the race to sign Osimhen, who is prioritising a move to the Premier League, according to reporter Ben Jacobs.
      It is claimed Osimhen is seeking around £250,000 a week, which Arsenal and Chelsea would be willing to pay.
      And it appears the Nigeria international would be open to joining both clubs as it would allow him to fulfill his dream of playing in the Prem.
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      However PSG also have Osimhen “very high” on their wishlist and could try to sign him if Kylian Mbappe is sold.
      Mbappe looks set to join Real Madrid on a free transfer in the summer and PSG would be able to use his wages to fund Osimhen’s salary.
      Osimhen, 25, reportedly has a release clause worth £111million that Chelsea are willing to activate.
      Mauricio Pochettino’s side remain “relaxed” over a potential transfer even after Osimhen signed a new lucrative contract with Napoli.
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      In December Osimhen put pen to paper on a new deal tying him down to the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium until 2026.
      Osimhen has scored ten goals in 20 games this season, registering three assists.
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      ‘I really wanted to leave & join PSG’, says ex-Chelsea star as opens up on life at the Blues under Frank Lampard

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      FORMER Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has opened up about his struggles under Frank Lampard at Chelsea.The German defender played for the Blues between 2017 and 2022, making 203 appearances for the club.
      Rudiger has revealed he did not like playing under Frank LampardCredit: Alamy
      Rudiger wanted to move to Paris to get away from LampardCredit: PA
      He then left the side to join Real Madrid on a free transfer in the summer of 2022.
      Despite being seen as Chelsea’s best centre-back by the time he left, Rudiger lost his spot in the Chelsea side under Frank Lampard, who has managed the club for two separate spells now.
      Lampard’s first stint in charge coincided with Rudiger’s time at the club and during that time, the German international found himself behind Kurt Zouma and Andreas Christensen in the pecking order.
      Speaking on the matter, Rudiger said: “To be honest, I still can’t say exactly what happened back then. That’s part of football. 
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      “Maybe he [Lampard] had other ideas or saw other players better. But the good thing about football is that the answer is on the pitch and I think I gave the perfect one. 
      “Nothing like that has ever happened in my career. I even played under Lampard again at the end of his tenure. Let me put it this way: if it doesn’t fit at some point, then it doesn’t fit anymore. But no footballer in this world loses on purpose. 
      “I really wanted to leave. I wanted to leave. I wanted to join Paris Saint-Germain, that was my wish.”
      The defender was desperate to play for Thomas Tuchel in Paris, who he describes as an “honest manager”.
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      He was full of praise for the struggling Thomas Tuchel, howeverCredit: Reuters
      As fate would have it, Tuchel would be the man that replaced Lampard in West London in January 2021.
      His reign at the Blues was a remarkable success, with the German manager guiding Chelsea to a Champions League triumph that season.
      I played under Frank Lampard but we didn’t get on at all… if we met on a night out we’d probably get into a fight
      He also led Chelsea to a Club World Cup the following season, Rudiger’s final one at the club.
      But the German tactician is having a less successful time of it at Bayern Munich since taking over this time last year.
      He was dismissed from his role last week following a run of three straight defeats, although he will continue to manage the side until the end of the season.
      The manager will no doubt be grateful for Rudiger’s praise during a season that has been full of bad PR. More