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      Chelsea ‘in pole position’ for Atletico Madrid striker transfer and could sign Victor Osimhen in stunning double deal

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      CHELSEA are in pole position to sign Samu Omorodion from Atletico Madrid after Conor Gallagher agreed to move to the Spanish club.The Blues have also not ruled out signing Napoli star Victor Osimhen to Enzo Maresca’s squad this summer.Chelsea are in pole position to sign Samu Omorodion from Atletico MadridCredit: GettyConor Gallagher has agreed to move to the Spanish clubCredit: GettyThe Blues have also not ruled out signing Napoli star Victor OsimhenCredit: AlamyAtletico could let Omorodion leave for a deal of around £40million if they can sign Julian Alvarez this summer.If the transfer is made then Chelsea are the frontrunner to sign the Spaniard.The Blues have already had a £27.4m offer rejected for the 20-year-old but are still keen on the star.He spent last season on loan at Deportivo Alaves scoring nine goals and providing one assist to help them to a 10th-place finish in LaLiga.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd the ongoing pursuit of Omorodion has not turned Chelsea’s heads away from Osimhen as the Blues aim to sign both stars – should Napoli allow the striker to join them on an initial loan.Napoli want to sign Romelu Lukaku if they lose Osimhen in the opposite direction.And signing both Omorodion and Osimhen could solve Chelsea’s issue of not having a right-footed winger.Meanwhile, on Monday the Blues were closing in on Conor Gallagher’s £33.7 million switch to Atletico.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSGallagher had verbally agreed to fly to Madrid to complete the move with Chelsea including matching rights in the deal should Atletico agree to sell Gallagher in the future.That means Chelsea could match any bid Atletico accepted on Gallagher before the Spanish club could sell him.SunSport’s Latest Transfer Headlines More

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      Conor Gallagher AGREES record £34m Atletico Madrid transfer after he is banished from Chelsea

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      CONOR GALLAGHER has agreed a transfer to Atletico Madrid, according to reports.The midfielder’s future has been up in the air this summer as he has just one year remaining on his Chelsea contract.Conor Gallagher has agreed a move to Atletico MadridCredit: EPAHe rejected new terms last week amid interest from Atletico, with Gallagher unhappy at the length of the deal he was offered.Atletico had a £34million bid accepted by Chelsea and gave Gallagher a Sunday deadline to decide his future.And according to Fabrizio Romano the midfielder has now agreed personal terms with the La Liga giants.Gallagher, 24, is set to fly to Spain today to hold further talks and finalise his transfer.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThat is a blow for the likes of Tottenham and West Ham, who were linked with a move for the England star this summer.But for Chelsea selling Gallagher will help balance the books and his fee will be pure profit for the club as he is an academy product.However fans will likely oppose the move after criticising the club’s decision to ban Gallagher from the first-team.Last week Gallagher was told he will not be allowed in the first-team building when he returned to the club from his summer break.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThat meant he would have been unable to train with Enzo Maresca’s squad this week – because he rejected a new deal.Gallagher could have left earlier this summer after Chelsea accepted a bid from Aston Villa but he turned down the move.England hero Cole Palmer relaxes with mystery woman in IbizaFans have been furious with Chelsea’s handling of the situation.One said: “Whether you rate him or not the reports of him being exiled are embarrassing. Our academy products should be treated with more respect.”Another added: “What a disgrace.”A third reacted: “Absolutely insane, what a joke of a club.” More

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      Ex-Barcelona star worth £250m who played as ‘hobby’ set to buy former club who ‘disrespected’ him – weeks after leaving

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      FORMER Barcelona star Martin Braithwaite is reportedly considering a takeover of Espanyol after being “disrespected” by the club.The striker departed the Spanish club earlier this summer despite helping them achieve promotion to LaLiga.Martin Braithwaite is considering buying Espanyol weeks after leaving the clubCredit: RexBraithwaite joined Espanyol in 2022 but wanted to leave last year to play first division football.But he was denied a move and was then offered what he felt was a derisory new contract, before paying up a release clause in his contract to allow him to sign for Gremio.According to Marca the Dane is now working out whether he can afford to buy Espanyol, having shared his frustration with how he was treated.Braithwaite said: “Now we have to enjoy it and see what happens in the future. I don’t know anything, I’ll talk about it in the next few days. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”A year ago the club offered me a renewal, but it was disrespectful. “Let’s see if they want me to stay here because the offer I received a year ago shows that they don’t trust me.”Former Middlesbrough star Braithwaite, 33, is one of the richest footballers in the world and he boasts a £250million fortune.His wealth is mainly thanks to his investment in a real estate business in 2017 that offers affordable housing in historically black neighbourhoods.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe striker also owns a clothing line as well as a high-end restaurant in Barcelona with entrepreneur wife Anne-Laure.Braithwaite and his brother Philip Michael invested £617,00 into NYCE Companies in the US, with their stake now said to be worth a staggering £180m.Alongside his brother Philip Michael, Braithwaite has established a huge property portfolioTheir venture NYCE Companies provides luxury and affordable housingDream Team New Season Explainer 2024-25Not content with a property portfolio, Braithwaite also has an interest in fashion and food.Alongside his gorgeous wife Anne-Laure he runs a clothing label and a restaurant.Trente is a women’s line that is believed to have enjoyed huge success in her native France, since it was set up in 2019.Braithwaite’s wife Anne-Laure runs a fashion label and they co-own a restaurantThe Braithwaite family own a beachside restaurant that serves vegan food More

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      Carlo Ancelotti hints at huge international job as he confirms Real Madrid will be last club of glittering career

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      CARLO ANCELOTTI admitted that Real Madrid will be his last job in club management – amid interest from Brazil’s national team.The 65-year-old is three years into his second spell at Real Madrid and has a contract with the LaLiga champions that runs until 2026.Carlo Ancelotti wants to leave his club career behind after Real MadridCredit: GettyThe Italian is the most decorated manager in Champions League historyCredit: GettyQuestions over Ancelotti’s future with Madrid lingered throughout 2023 before he signed a new deal in December. This was around the time he was constantly being linked to the Brazil job.President of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), Ednaldo Rodrigues, said last year that Ancelotti was an obvious choice for the role.Ancelotti told the Obi One Podcast: “I think it will be my last club, I have to say.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”If there would be an opportunity for a national team, I don’t know. “I’m not so excited to be in a national team for the fact that I would lose what I like more, the day-by-day. “The day-by-day I like. To be here, to prepare the training, to talk to the players, to prepare the games.”This is my 29th season as a coach. It’s true that I have won a lot but imagine the number of titles I lost. I lost a lot.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAncelotti has enjoyed a coaching career spanning 32 years, winning league titles in five different countries.His five Champions League titles make him the most successful manager in the history of the competition.Watch Kobbie Mainoo’s ‘1000 IQ’ goal as fans say Man Utd star ‘playing Fifa Street in real life’He has won Serie A with Roma and AC Milan, the Premier League with Chelsea and Ligue 1 with PSG.Before winning the the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich and two LaLiga titles with Real Madrid.The Italian was also Everton’s boss for 18 months from December 2019, until Madrid came calling when Zinedine Zidane stood down in May 2021. More

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      Chelsea ACCEPT Atletico Madrid bid for Conor Gallagher after England star rejected lucrative contract offer

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      CHELSEA have accepted a bid from Atletico Madrid for Conor Gallagher. Gallagher, 24, has just one year remaining on his current deal with his future in West London in doubt.Chelsea have accepted a bid from Atletico Madrid for Conor GallagherCredit: EPAHe turned down TWO offers of a new contract this summer.The latest was a three-year deal – two years plus the option of a third – that would have put him in line with Chelsea’s top-earning midfielders.But now the Blues are waiting for Gallagher to make a decision on his future with Atletico ready to pay around £34million for his signature.The England international’s time with Chelsea has been uncertain for some time. READ MORE IN football Tottenham and West Ham were among those previously linked while Aston Villa made attempts to sign him earlier this summer.Villa are believed to have had a bid accepted by Chelsea earlier in the window but Gallagher decided against the move. Unai Emery has since signed Amadou Onana from Everton for £50m.Selling boyhood Blue Gallagher would help Chelsea balance their books and free up space in midfield. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSNew boss Enzo Maresca brought Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall with him from Leicester for £28m.And Romeo Lavia is set to return to a midfield that already boasts club-record signings Enzo Fernandes and Moises Caicedo.Chelsea 3 Club America 0: Enzo Maresca’s marquee signing shines as new Blues boss’ plan starts to take shapeGallagher – who would have the option to leave for free next summer – has not yet linked up with his Chelsea team-mates for pre-season. He has been granted extra time off following England’s Euro 2024 final loss to Spain in July.Gallagher came through the Blues youth system and made his first-team debut in 2019. He’s since made 95 appearances – with ten goals – after becoming a regular under Mauricio Pochettino last season.Gallagher even captained the side at times in 2023-24. More

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      Antoine Griezmann ‘edges closer to Atletico Madrid transfer exit’ as tiny release clause in contract emerges

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      ANTOINE GRIEZMANN is edging closer to a move away from Atletico Madrid, according to reports.The French forward, 33, is into the final year of his contract at the La Liga side.Antoine Griezmann is attracting interest from MLS side Los Angeles FC this summerCredit: GettyThe French forward has an £8.5million release clause in his Atletico Madrid contractCredit: AlamyGriezmann re-joined Atletico permanently last summer following a two-year loan from Barcelona.Across his two spells with the club, he has scored 181 goals in 389 appearances as well as winning three major trophies.However, Griezmann could now be set to leave the Spanish capital once again.According to L’Equipe, MLS club Los Angeles FC are interested in a move for Griezmann.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLAFC are said to be weighing up signing the forward for free next summer or triggering his release clause.The report adds that Griezmann has a clause worth just £8.5million in his Atletico contract.Griezmann had previously planned to head to the MLS after the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the USA.As a result, he will seek assurances over his international future in talks with France boss Didier Deschamps before making a decision on a potential move.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe former Barca star has scored 44 goals in 135 caps for France and was part of their World Cup-winning side in 2018.Meanwhile, he appeared in all six of Les Bleus’ matches at this summer’s Euros.Antoine Griezmann walks out of France press conference after firing subtle dig at Didier Deschamps LAFC already have a strong French contingent at the BMO Stadium after bringing in two of Griezmann’s former international team-mates.Hugo Lloris has made 25 appearances since signing from Tottenham in January.Olivier Giroud also joined the club earlier this summer following his exit from AC Milan.LAFC are currently second in the MLS Western Conference, two points behind city rivals LA Galaxy with two games in hand. More

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      Chelsea make shock approach for LaLiga goalkeeper as Blues draw up four-man transfer shortlist

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      CHELSEA have made an initial approach for Villarreal goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, according to reports.The Blues are in the market for a new No1 after both Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic had spells between the sticks last season. Filip Jorgensen is wanted by ChelseaCredit: GettyNew manager Enzo Maresca supposedly wants a goalkeeper comfortable with the ball at his feet. Chelsea chiefs have identified Jorgensen and talks have begun with the player’s representatives, according to Fabrizio Romano.The Dane played 37 times for Villarreal last season and made 143 saves – which was more than any other goalkeeper in LaLiga.Jorgensen reportedly has a £34million release clause.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd the 22-year-old is one of four stoppers on Chelsea’s summer shortlist.Leicester keeper Mads Hermansen, who worked with Maresca as they won the Championship last term, is one of those on the club’s radar.Meanwhile, no talks have started for Valencia and Georgia’s Euro 2024 star Giorgi Mamardashvili.But Chelsea may need to offload Kepa Arrizabalaga before any possible incomings.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Spaniard is holding out for a move back to Real Madrid after spending last season on loan there.Todd Boehly has continued to splash the cash this summer despite the threat of breaking PSR rules, having already signed Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Tosin Adarabioyo, Omari Kellyman, Renato Veiga and Marc Guiu.Chelsea fans can’t wait for new season as video of training session emerges – but some fear ‘we’re revealing too much’ More

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      Inside Kylian Mbappe’s £9million Madrid mansion where Gareth Bale used to live with stunning pool and golf area

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE has wasted no time in settling into life at Real Madrid by moving into Gareth Bale’s former pad.The stunning £9million mansion is situated in the exclusive town of La Finca.Kylian Mbappe has snapped up Gareth Bale’s former Madrid mansion for £9millionCredit: Solar PixThe Frenchman is ready to make his mark after joining Real Madrid on a free transferCredit: GettyBale put the property up for sale in 2022 when he left Real for LAFCAnd it’s just eight miles north of Madrid’s city centre, making it an ideal base for Real’s new man.Mbappe joined the Spanish, and continental, champs on a stunning free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain this month.The striker is regarded as one of world football’s top players after netting 256 goals in just 308 matches in the French capital.And Real will be hoping Mbappe can fire them to more glory after they completed a brilliant league and European double under Carlo Ancelotti.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut if he enjoys the success of the man who once occupied his new house, Mbappe will likely go down as a Bernabeu legend.The ace is now living in Bale’s former mansion after acquiring it for £9m.The swanky pad boasts numerous perks including eight bedrooms, 11 bathrooms and a garage big enough for six cars.Not only that, it features a huge swimming pool and cinema room.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWhile outside, Bale made sure to install a football field, a basketball court and a golf course.Mbappe will be well protected too, with the property boasting the latest security measures including facial recognition technology, a double perimeter gate with cameras, and an alarm system directly linked to the police.Real Madrid’s stadium looks unrecognisable as it prepares for ‘never-before-seen’ presentation of Kylian MbappeThe house boasts a cinema room, plus eight bedrooms and 11 bathroomsThere is a huge swimming pool, as well as a football pitch and basketball courseBale even installed a golf course at the swanky padCredit: Instagram @garethbale11World Cup winner Mbappe will also have 24-hour security guards making the rounds.And he will certainly be hoping his new home provides the perfect base to make his Real Madrid career a storming success.The house was sold by luxury property agency Realizza, who cater for numerous VIP clients.Their website said about the property: “It is a new way of life for all those who seek above all exclusivity, tranquility, confidentiality and above all, security.“This concept is the key to satisfying the needs of such distinguished clients like politicians, bullfighters, artists, footballers, big businessmen and families of great social relevance who seek discretion and independence.”Before Mbappe, Bale paid £6.5m for the mansion when he moved to Madrid from Tottenham in 2013.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe five-time Champions League winner with Real put it on the market in 2022 after departing for a fresh start in America with LAFC.And before Bale, the house was rented by Brazil icon Kaka for several years.How Kylian Mbappe’s incredible seven-year body transformation propelled skinny teen into world’s best playerBy Etienne FermieKYLIAN MBAPPE has entered his physical prime as he has FINALLY rubber-stamped his free transfer move to Real Madrid.The 25-year-old has grown from a boy to a man in Ligue 1, first with Monaco and then with current side Paris Saint-Germain.Mbappe debuted for Monaco as a skinny 16-year-old in 2015.He even featured as a scrawny youngster against Tottenham at the old White Hart Lane that year, before fans realised what an icon he would become.The following season, Mbappe really rose to superstardom as Monaco reached the Champions League semi-finals.In a throwback snap shared earlier this week, an 18-year-old Mbappe could be seen chatting to a reporter after grabbing a Champions League brace against Borussia Dortmund in April 2017.Read more on Mbappe’s incredible rise on and off the field. More