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      Chelsea ‘ready to hijack Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres transfer pursuit’ hours after winning Uefa Conference League

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      CHELSEA are ready to hijack Arsenal’s transfer pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres, reports suggest.Arsenal had reportedly submitted a formal offer in the region of £62million to land the Sporting Lisbon ace.Chelsea want to hijack Arsenal’s pursuit of Viktor GyokeresCredit: GettyHowever, a fresh report from Portuguese outlet Record has claimed London rivals Chelsea have now entered the race to land the Swede.The Blues are said to have submitted a formal enquiry about buying the striker.This has come just hours after the club won the Conference League by beating Real Betis 4-1.Gyokeres, 26, has scored 97 goals and added 28 assists in 102 games for the Sporting since joining from Coventry in 2023.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIndeed, this season his record of 54 goals in all competitions places him as Europe’s highest goalscorer, with 12 more goals than Kylian Mbappe’s and Robert Lewandowski’s respective tally of 42 each.Chelsea were waiting until after the Conference League final in Wroclaw, Poland, to trigger their movement in the transfer market.Blues transfer chiefs want to get a deal done quickly for a new ace ahead of the Club World Cup.Ipswich Town star Liam Delap is also in talks, though he is also being pursued by Manchester United, Newcastle and Everton.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKChelsea’s tally of 64 goals in the Premier League marked them as the joint seventh highest scorers.Four players made it into double figures for the season, though only Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson managed to break double figures in the league.Inside Chelsea’s Conference League final celebrations as Moises Caicedo sings karaoke into the nightEnzo Maresca’s side are being rivalled in their pursuit of Gyokeres by Italian giants Juventus.Chelsea’s shopping list for a new forward is extensive, however. As well as Gyokeres and Delap, they have been linked with moves for Victor Osimhen, Benjamin Sesko and Hugo Ekitike.Chelsea, along with Arsenal and Europa League winners Tottenham, have also been offered the chance to sign Leroy Sane for free.In Arsenal’s case, they were the third-highest goalscorers in the top flight last season, but not one player broke double figures for them in the league.The Gunners are expected to finalise a transfer for midfielder Martin Zubimendi in the coming days while they continue pursuing more firepower.Chelsea 2025/26 Home Kit: Available Now!*If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue.Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge More

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      CBS Sports reporter asks Cole Palmer why he’s carrying trophy in his shorts and Chelsea star’s answer doesn’t disappoint

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      COLE PALMER gave a typically deadpan answer when quizzed about why he was storing his Conference League Player of the Match trophy down his shorts last night.Palmer earned the individual award after a second-half masterclass that saw him inspire the Blues to a comeback 4-1 victory over Real Betis to win the Conference League in Poland. Palmer was keeping his Player of the Match award inside his shorts for his post-match interview on CBSCredit: CBSPalmer inspired Chelsea to Conference League gloryCredit: GettyPalmer assisted two goals to turn around a one-goal deficit and make Chelsea the first team in history to have won the Conference League, Europa League and Champions League.And the 23-year-old midfielder was his usual nonchalant self when he stopped for a post-match chat with CBS after his super showing.CBS reporter Anita Jones noticed that Palmer has stuffed his POTM award in his waistband to come over to chat to her, prompting her to question why he had done so.She said: “Cole, interesting way to carry your trophy there.”READ MORE ON CHELSEAAnd Palmer simply replied: “I’ve got no pockets, so I put it there”.Fans were loving his response, with Palmer regularly going viral for his cool responses and hilarious demeanor in interviews.On social media, one fan wrote: “Effortlessly funny”. While another added: “I hope this man never changes”.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford BridgeAnd a third joked: “Greatest football quote ever”.Palmer has been criticised for his performances at times this season, failing to recreate the sky-high standards he set for himself last term.Moment Chelsea & Real Betis fans CLASH in Poland launching bottles & smoke grenades hours before Europa Conference finalBut the England international stepped up when he was needed most to help Chelsea lift the trophy.His performance saw him hailed as a “genius” by former Blue Joe Cole, who told TNT Sports: “Cole Palmer is an absolute genius.”He took the game by the scruff of the neck and there are not many players in world football that can do what he does.”Despite being Chelsea’s standout star, Palmer joked in his post-match press conference that teammate Tosin Adarabioyo was after the individual accolade for Player of the Tournament.Prompting a chorus of laughter in the press room, Palmer said: “Can I ask a question, who gives Player of the Tournament out for the competition?”Can someone tell him Tosin wants it”.Palmer joked that Tosin Adarabioyo wanted the Player of the Tournament award in his post-match press conferenceCredit: GettyPalmer was the standout star in the 4-1 victory over Real BetisCredit: GettyChelsea won the Conference League in PolandCredit: Getty More

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      Steven Gerrard lands new job aged 44 as Rangers prepare to name next manager

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      STEVEN GERRARD has landed a new job amid links to Rangers.The Liverpool legend has been out of management and out of work since leaving Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq in January.Steven Gerrard will appear as a pundit for TNT Sports at the Champions League finalCredit: GettyBut he has now been hired for a new role at TNT Sports.Gerrard will appear as a pundit for Saturday’s Champions League final on Saturday between Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain.He has appeared as a pundit for the broadcaster on multiple occasions since hanging up his boots in 2016, including for Liverpool’s 5-2 defeat to Real Madrid in 2023.Gerrard has also covered England matches for Channel 4.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe will return to Champions League final action alongside old foe Rio Ferdinand, Karen Carney, and Owen Hargreaves, with Laura Woods and Reshmin Chowdhury to host.Gerrard, 44, is reportedly on the shortlist to return to Rangers as their next manager.He is one of a number of candidates of interest, alongside former Southampton manager Russell Martin and Davide Ancelotti, son of Carlo.Gerrard is understood to be the preferred option after leading Gers to the Scottish Premiership title in 2021, finishing the league campaign unbeaten.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAn unsuccessful stint at Aston Villa followed and he was axed less than a year after joining the club.He was then appointed manager of Al-Ettifaq but left by mutual consent earlier this year with the club just above the relegation zone.Robert Grieve & Bill Leckie have the very latest on the Rangers manager situation as Steven Gerrard & Russell Martin emerge as front-runnersThe former England midfielder waived £10million in order to avoid getting a relegation on his managerial record. More

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      Joe Cole says ‘I ain’t paying’ as TNT Sports pundit causes £3000 of damage in unfortunate mishap after Chelsea goal

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      JOE COLE feared he might be left with a £3,000 bill after a mishap celebrating Chelsea becoming Conference League champions.His former club came from behind to beat Real Betis 4-1 in Wroclaw, Poland, and become the first club to complete the full set of Uefa competitions.Joe Cole suffered a wardrobe malfunction as he split some tea while celebrating a Chelsea goalHe was appearing on the TNT Sports show with Steve Sidwell, left, and Michail Antonio, middleCredit: GettyChelsea beat Real Betis 4-1 in Poland to be crowned Conference League championsCredit: GettyHowever, Cole’s enthusiasm to celebrate as Chelsea scored came back to bite him.Watching the game from the TNT Sports studio in the 40,000 Wroclaw Stadium, Cole looked sharp as he wore a brown suit and white shirt for his TV duties.He was appearing alongside West Ham star Michail Antonio and ex-Chelsea team-mate Steve Sidwell, as well as presenter Emma Dodds.And a clip shared to the broadcasters social media pages showed how the 43-year-old celebrated one of the Blues’ goals, before he had an unfortunate incident.READ MORE IN CHELSEACole was seen jumping up and down with his arms in the air when Chelsea grabbed a goal.The beaming former midfielder then went to Sidwell to hug him over the table.But his animated response to the goal prompted Dodds to try and intervene to stop him knocking over some drinks on the table.She was seen grabbing a microphone, but not before the contents of a cup of tea had been knocked over on the table in the chaos.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKCole turned around and noticed the mess which saw his face go from jubilation to horror before he is heard saying: “Oh no my tea.”He then picked it up and took a swig before looking for some napkins to clean up the table which was drenched in liquid.Moment Chelsea & Real Betis fans CLASH in Poland launching bottles & smoke grenades hours before Europa Conference finalAfter returning into camera shot, Cole then picked up a microphone and showed it to the camera.Cole then joked: “[That’s] About three grands worth. “I ain’t paying.”Chelsea won the match thanks to goals from Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Jackson, Jadon Sancho and Moises Caicedo.But Cole heaped praise on “genius” Cole Palmer, who had notched two assists to turn the game around following Abde Ezzalzouli’s first half strike for Betis.Cole said on TNT Sports: “Cole Palmer, absolute genius. We don’t produce these players.”They don’t fall off trees. He took the game by the scruff of the neck tonight and made it happen.”There aren’t many players in world football who can do what he does.”Cole, who was a Champions League runner-up with the Stamford Bridge outfit in 2008 – the last major Uefa final the team were defeated in – added: “Chelsea is a huge club at this level.”And what I would say, for these young players and this team to win a trophy, it’s going to take them to the next level.”But it’s not about that tonight. It’s about a group of young footballers, young coaches, coming together and achieving something.”Don’t be looking down your noses at this.”Cole also gave his transfer verdict on loan star Sancho, who Chelsea have the option to sign from Manchester United for £25million or face a £5m penalty to not sign him.He said: “I think Jadon is a really great player and I think he’s done well.”He’s been rotated in and out a bit but I want to see Jadon playing. You want a player like that in your squad. It will come down to a financial decision I imagine but I really like him.”Asked specifically whether the winger had done enough to justify a permanent move, Cole said: “Yes I do.”This is a kid who went to Dortmund and was a superstar as a kid. It wasn’t working at Man United but he’s done well, he’s got his career back on track at Chelsea.Read More on The Sun”I think there’s more to come from him as well.”Manager Enzo Maresca said discussions about Sancho’s future would be held in the coming days.Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge More

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      Jadon Sancho makes allegiances clear during on-pitch phone call as Man Utd flop wins Conference League with Chelsea

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      MANCHESTER UNITED loanee Jadon Sancho appeared to show where his allegiances lie after winning the Conference League with Chelsea.The winger was brought on just after the hour mark with Blues trailing 1-0 to Real Betis.Chelsea fans liked Jadon Sancho’s blue phone caseSome fans suggested it showed where his allegiances lieCredit: TNT SportsSancho fired in Chelsea’s third goalCredit: GettyHe helped inspire a comeback and played his part in the 4-1 win in Wroclaw by firing in Chelsea’s third goal in the 83rd minute.It was his fifth strike for the club in a loan move that has only shown flashes of his quality.There is speculation over whether or not Chelsea will make his stay permanent, with a £25million fee in place.However it certainly seems Sancho is happy at Stamford Bridge, with fans suggesting his blue phone case shows he is committed to the club.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne fan said: “Sancho even got a blue phone case. Sign the boy please.”Another added: “Sancho blue phone case. True blue 💙💙💙”A third wrote: “Sancho even has a Chelsea blue phone case 🤣 Keep him!”And another commented: “Nice of Jadon Sancho to get a phone case that matches his Chelsea shirt.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAfter the win Sancho also filmed himself, and he spoke down the camera saying: “Conference League final 2025. Come on! Champions.”Sancho, 25, could leave the Premier League if Chelsea decide to pay United £5m NOT to make his move permanent.Shocking moment Chelsea fans brawl & throw glasses as violence erupts in Poland ahead of Conference League finalBayer Leverkusen are rumoured to be interested, as well as his old team Borussia Dortmund.But it appears he has no future at United – who signed him for £73million in 2021 – under boss Ruben Amorim. More

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      Former EFL club release statement after ‘very strange’ delay in filing accounts leaves fans fearing the worst

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      FORMER League Two club Aldershot Town have released a statement amid concerns over the filing of their accounts to Companies House.Aldershot, who finished 16th in the National League this season, are overdue for the publication of their accounts for the last financial year.Aldershot Town have released a statement after being late to file their financial accountsCredit: PA:Press AssociationThe late publication of their accounts has led to the company being issued a notice for compulsory strike-off.A strike-off notice, which removes a company from the official register, effectively means a company ceases to exist as a legal entity if followed through.Aldershot are able to object to the strike-off and try and explain their situation to Companies House before the action is carried out against the business.Aldershot fans have voiced their concern online around the emergence of a compulsory strike-off notice appearing on the club’s Companies House page, prompting a response from the club itself.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA statement issued on X by the club’s official account read: “The Club is aware of recent comments on social media regarding the delay in filing our annual accounts with Companies House.”The Club want to reassure our supporters and stakeholders that there is no cause for concern.”The delay, whilst regrettable, is administrative and the result of a migration to a new accounting system.”The transition has taken longer and proved more challenging than anticipated, but our finance team is working closely with our auditors/accountants to finalise the accounts, which we expect to file within the next seven days.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFans are still concerned by the situation with one supporter labelling it as “very strange”.While a second wrote: “For full transparency, I think all of us fans would like to see how the accounts are doing”.And a third added: “Well that eases no one’s mind…”Aldershot won their first piece of silverware in nearly 20 years this season as they lifted the FA Trophy thanks to a 3-0 victory over Spennymoor Town at Wembley.The Shots have been trying to make a return to the EFL since their relegation from League Two in 2013, but are resigned to a 13th consecutive National League season following their 16th placed finish this term.Aldershot won the FA Trophy this seasonCredit: Alamy More

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      Chelsea make history as they become first team to win EVERY trophy in Europe after amazing Cole Palmer inspired comeback

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      CHELSEA’S Conference League victory has seen them become the first team to win every European trophy currently available.Inspired by their brilliant talisman Cole Palmer, the Blues came from behind to beat Real Betis 4-1 in Wroclaw.Chelsea lifted their first Europa Conference League trophyCredit: ReutersBrilliant Cole Palmer inspired the Blues to victoryCredit: Shutterstock EditorialWith the Conference League having only been launched in the 2021-22 season, Chelsea are just the fourth team to win it.Enzo Maresca’s side have followed Roma, West Ham and Olympiacos in lifting the new trophy.Of the four Conference League winners, Chelsea are the only ones to have also won the Champions League and Europa League.Chelsea had to come from behind against their Spanish opponents to win the Conference League.READ MORE CHELSEA NEWSPalmer was the hero, setting up the equaliser from Enzo Fernandez and then Nicolas Jackson to put the Blues in front.Jadon Sancho and Moises Caicedo then made sure of the result to spark incredible celebrations among the players and fans who’d travelled to Poland.It meant another chapter was written in Chelsea’s European story.The Blues lifted their first Champions League in 2012 after beating Bayern on penalties in Munich – they then added a second triumph in 2021 by defeating Manchester City in Porto.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKChelsea famously won their first Champions League in 2012Credit: Times Newspapers LtdThe Blues lifted the Europa League in 2013Credit: Times Newspapers LtdChelsea won the Super Cup in Belfast four years agoCredit: ReutersChelsea’s Europa League victories came in 2013 and 2019 under Rafael Benitez and Maurizio Sarri respectively.The West Londoners have won the Uefa Super Cup in 1998 and 2021.Moment Chelsea & Real Betis fans CLASH in Poland launching bottles & smoke grenades hours before Europa Conference finalAnd in the latter year they also defeated Al-Hilal and Palmeiras to lift their first Club World Cup.Domestically, the Blues have also won the lot.Prior to Roman Abramovich’s 2003 arrival, the Blues had won the old First Division in 1955 – as well as the FA Cup in 1970, 1997 and 2000, and League Cups in 1965 and 1998.Post 2003, Chelsea have won a further five Premier League titles, five FA Cups, and three League Cups.In their history they have won four Community Shields.Chelsea have also won some competitions that have since gone defunct.Read More on The SunThe Blues won the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1971 and 1998 and the Full Members’ Cup in 1986 and 1990.Having twice been relegated during the 1980s, Chelsea won the old Second Division in 1984 and 1989.Chelsea most recently won the Premier League in 2017Credit: AFPThe Blues have won the FA Cup eight times in their historyCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Reece James overheard by TNT Sports presenter rollocking Chelsea team-mates at half-time of Conference League final

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      REECE JAMES was overheard delivering a passionate half-time speech that inspired Chelsea’s Conference League final comeback.The Blues came from 1-0 down at the break to beat Real Betis 4-1 in Wroclaw, Poland.Reece James rallied the Chelsea team at half-time before coming onCredit: TNT SPORTSJames demanded a ‘reaction’ in the second-halfCredit: GettyCaptain James was named on the bench but come on at the interval to replace Malo Gusto.TNT Sports reporter Becky Ives claimed she could hear the right-back rallying the troops inside the changing room at half-time.She told him: “I heard you in the dressing room really geeing up the team.”And it made all the difference as Chelsea put in a stunning second-half performance to clinch glory.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAsked by Ives about his battle cry, James replied: “I thought in the first-half we were very flat.”The game did not go our way early on and it looked like it took a lot out of us.”We needed a reaction in the second-half and we got it.”On not being named in the starting XI, James said: “It’s devastating to know you’re not playing in the final or not starting.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”I want to play every game but it was the manager’s decision and once he made the decision, I need to accept it and move on and be ready to come in if I’m needed.”Enzo Maresca revealed after the game that he did not start James amid fears of him suffering another injury.Moment Chelsea & Real Betis fans CLASH in Poland launching bottles & smoke grenades hours before Europa Conference finalHe explained: “I promise you, I will start always with Reece, but I’m trying to protect him.”He plays more games this season than the last two or three. He knows that.”But he is a top player for us, he is like Cole [Palmer], but the problem is we need to manage him.”When we change him he said, ‘boss don’t worry, we are going to win the game’.”Enzo Maresca said James did not start due to injury worriesCredit: Alamy More