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      Sky Sports presenter Melissa Reddy breaks silence after using X-rated phrase on live TV as fans hail her as ‘smoking’

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      MELISSA REDDY “provided extra entertainment” during Manchester United’s victory over Wolves last night.The Sky Sports reporter was in attendance as Erik ten Hag’s side squeezed past Wolves 1-0 at Old Trafford.
      Melissa Reddy was reporting from Old Trafford last nightCredit: instagram @melissa_reddy
      The reporter posted a series of snaps to her Instagram accountCredit: instagram @melissa_reddy
      Reddy, 36, has been a popular addition on Sky SportsCredit: Getty
      Reddy was working the game for Sky, interviewing stars and providing pitchside updates.
      Appearing on Sky Sports News from Old Trafford, Reddy said: “He [Erik ten Hag] feels that in Onana, he has signed a big personality. We’ve already seen glimpses of that.
      “Him b******ing his defenders when they’ve made a mistake.
      “He is calm and assured that both players will drive United to the next level.”
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      Sky Sports News host Vicky Gomersall instantly added: “Just going to apologise to anyone if they were offended by the use of your language there.”
      Posting a series of snaps from Old Trafford to her 211,000 Instagram followers, Reddy wrote: “Monday Night Football. You’re welcome for me inadvertently providing extra entertainment.
      “Fair play to @andreonana.24 for fronting up and answering questions on the key incident. Big personality indeed.
      “(It should’ve been a penalty 😆)
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      Andre Onana got away with this challenge last nightCredit: Rex
      Onana, 27, kept a Prem debut clean sheetCredit: Getty
      “The stadium erupted in relief when Varane scored, largely as Cunha was shredding through midfield for fun. A win for Manchester United despite a poor performance and much-needed encouragement for Wolves.”
      Reddy, 36, was referencing the moment late in the match in which Wolves were somehow denied a penalty – despite Andre Onana taking out debutant Sasa Kalajdzic.
      Asked if it should have been a spot kick by the Sky reporter after the match, the 27-year-old said of the incident: “No, totally no.
      “As a keeper you make decision – sometimes you are right, sometimes you are not. I made a decision and I am responsible for everything.
      “For me it was just contact between two big guys and I was calm. I knew nothing would happen there.”
      When pressed on how confident he was that a penalty would not be given, he added: “Of course I was confident.”
      Fans loved Reddy’s Instagram post from Old Trafford.
      One called her “absolutely smoking”.
      Another called her “My idol”.
      Reddy has appeared on Sky Sports alongside Jamie RedknappCredit: Getty
      The reporter covered Man United on their pre season tourCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddy More

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      New Arsenal signing David Raya boldly claims he could have enjoyed career as an OUTFIELD PLAYER

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      NEW Arsenal keeper David Raya has been thinking outside the box.The loanee from Brentford reckons he could be an OUTFIELD player.

      David Raya points forward, in more ways than one, after sealing his Arsenal moveCredit: Getty
      That supports the verdict of Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, who believes the Spaniard is skilful enough to be a “No 10”.
      Raya, 27, has even assessed exactly what level he could play at if he didn’t stick between the sticks.
      And if anyone should know, he should.
      The two-cap star has worked his way up the leagues since a loan spell with fifth-tier Southport in 2014-15.
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      Brentford pouched Raya from Blackburn in 2019.
      And his outstanding Premier League form helped the Bees finish ninth last season.
      Ahead of his switch to the Emirates, Raya told Brentford’s media team: “In Spain, I could play in the third division as an outfield player.”
      He then explained to Arsenal’s website: “My brother always put me in a goal. With my mates, I always played outfield. 
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      “I enjoyed playing further up the pitch and I think that’s why I’m comfortable on the ball. 
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      “Next to my house, there were always young guys playing on the futsal pitch. I always played outfield in those games.”
      Raya must hope his extra ability with his feet helps him displace England ace Aaron Ramsdale, 25, as Gunners’ No1.
      If it does make the difference, he might want to thank Klopp for his tiny role in bigging up his footwork.
      After Liverpool’s 3-3 Prem draw at the Brentford Community Stadium in September 2021, the German said: “The goalkeeper could wear the number 10 shirt.
      “He has sent several incredible balls, exactly what you should do when you play against us.”
      Raya’s £3million loan deal includes the option of a £27m permanent move.
      He signed a new two-year Brentford contract to protect his value just ahead of the move.
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      But Bees’ director of football Phil Giles explained: “It enables this deal to be done more rapidly, with all parties wanting to make this a permanent transfer as soon as practically possible.
      “David’s contract extension is a fall-back position in the event that the transfer is not made permanent. I’m not expecting to see David back at Brentford, although if ever that happened then of course the opportunity to work with such a high-class goalkeeper for up to two more years would in many ways be an unexpected bonus.” More

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      Andre Onana stats prove he’s keeper Man Utd needed after just ONE game – but he’s pipped to top spot by Arsenal star

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      ANDRE ONANA made his Manchester United debut last night as Erik ten Hag’s side took on Wolves.The former Inter Milan stopper kept a clean sheet in a 1-0 win, but was involved in a hugely controversial moment.
      David Raya made the most passes per game of any Prem goalkeeper last season
      Andre Onana completed 38 passes against WolvesCredit: Rex
      With United leading late on, Onana clattered Wolves debutant Sasa Kalajdzic in the box.
      Following a VAR check, fans were left stunned when no penalty was given – sparing Onana’s blushes.
      While his reckless moment nearly cost his new team two points, Onana excelled in one other key area.
      Ten Hag, 53, was eager to upgrade on stalwart David de Gea – in large part due to the Spaniard’s inability to adequately play out from the back.
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      Onana completed 38 passes during last night’s match.
      Last season, only David Raya averaged more than 38 passes per game while playing for Brentford.
      The Spaniard, who today completed a move to Arsenal, completed an average of 38.8 passes during the 2022-23 campaign.
      De Gea, meanwhile, managed just 28.5 per game.
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      Despite Onana’s greater passing prowess, United desperately struggled to create chances.
      Wolves, meanwhile, wasted a series of glorious openings.
      Boss Gary O’Neil, who was parachuted in following Julen Lopetegui’s exit last week, fumed after the match: “The keeper almost took our centre-forward’s head off.
      “But I am not overly surprised we didn’t get it. I thought it was a penalty live and again when I watched the replay.
      “If you clatter into an attacker that hard it has to be a foul. I am really, really surprised.”
      Asked by Sky Sports if he felt lucky not to have conceded a penalty, Onana said: “No, totally no.
      “As a keeper you make decision – sometimes you are right, sometimes you are not. I made a decision and I am responsible for everything.
      “For me it was just contact between two big guys and I was calm. I knew nothing would happen there.”
      When pressed on how confident he was that a spot kick would not be given, he added: “Of course I was confident.”
      Onana was fortunate not to concede a penaltyCredit: Rex More

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      Ultimate Premier League Wags Insta rich list includes ‘world’s hottest Wag’ & savvy reality star who out-earns boyfriend

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      THEY say that behind every successful man, there stands a great woman. That appears to ring true for players of the English Premier League, who are cheered on by their stunning wives and girlfriends.
      English Premier League footballers have some of the most glamourous WAGS by their side (pictured is Melanie Martial)Credit: Instagram/@melaniemartialdc
      With the season having kicked off this weekend, many will be in the stands cheering on their fellas, while others support them from afar.
      Some wags have amassed armies of fans of their own – and can rake in thousands by sharing a single Instagram post.
      The amount they can earn – estimated by HypeAuditor’s Instagram Money Calculator – is dictated by how many followers they have, average likes and the reach of their account.
      Here we reveal the ultimate Premier League Wag Instagram rich list – and some can even out-earn their footballer partners.
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      Cindy Kimberly – £9K
      Cindy gained social media attention when Justin Bieber posted a picture of herCredit: Instagram
      She is now with Everton star Dele Alli, who she’s been dating since last yearCredit: Instagram
      Dutch model Cindy, 24, has managed to build a huge online presence, largely thanks to Justin Bieber launching an internet hunt to find her.
      He posted her picture to millions of his followers with the caption “Omg who is this!!” back in 2015, when she was 17.
      Cindy has since modelled for huge fashion brands like Marc Jacobs, Savage x Fenty and Boohoo, and posed for Sports Illustrated among other top titles.
      She began dating Everton midfielder Dele Alli in 2022 and they’ve been spotted enjoying holidays and sharing loved up snaps of each other.
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      With 7million followers, Cindy reigns supreme when it comes to Instagram and is reportedly able to charge brands up to £9,000 per post – around the same as Dele, who has 8.5m followers.
      Dani Dyer – £5.7K
      Dani Dyer made a name for herself after winning Love Island in 2018Credit: Instagram
      She and Jarrod Bowen announced the birth of their twins earlier this yearCredit: Getty
      Love Island star Dani Dyer, 27, who won the series in 2018 with ex Jack Fincham, went public with West Ham star Jarrod Bowen in 2021.
      The pair delighted fans in May when Dani gave birth to their twins Summer and Star. Dani already has a two-year-old with her jailbird ex-boyfriend Sammy Kimmence.
      As one of the most popular Love Island stars, Dani has over 3.8m followers on Instagram – and with her likes averaging 221.7k, she’s allegedly able to demand £5,749 per post.
      Meanwhile Jarrod has 351K followers, and can earn an estimated £3,473 per post.
      Marta Diaz – £5.4K
      Marta, who is dating Sergio Reguilon, often posts racy pictures on InstagramCredit: Instagram
      She is only one of a few WAGs to have more followers than their significant otherCredit: Getty
      Marta Diaz, 23, certainly knows how to set pulses racing – she’s famous for her racy snaps on social media.
      The Spanish beauty is dating Tottenham star Sergio Reguilon, and previously admitted the couple went months without having sex because they were separated during lockdown.
      She is just one of a select few WAGs to have more followers than their partners.
      On YouTube she has over 2m subscribers, while over on Instagram she has more than 3.3m, and can make an estimated £5,400 per post.
      Sergio, meanwhile, has 1.8m Instagram followers – and can reportedly net £6,237 per post.
      Vlada Zinchenko – £3.9K
      Vlada is a sports journalist and has interviewed some of the biggest footballers in the worldCredit: instagram.com
      She and Oleksandr kept their relationship secret until they were ready to tell the worldCredit: Instagram

      Manchester City’s Oleksander Zinchenko married Vlada in 2020 after a romantic proposal inside the Olympic Stadium in Kyiv.
      The Ukrainian’s teammates helped keep their romance a secret until they were ready to tell the world.
      Now they are proud parents to two kids and regularly give fans glimpses into their family life on social media.
      Before becoming Mrs Zinchchenko, Vlada, 27, made a name for herself as a sports journalist and has interviewed some of the world’s top football players.
      On Instagram she has 683k followers, and can earn an estimated £3,900 per sponsored post. Her hubby has 2.5m followers.
      Melanie Da Cruz – £3.3K
      Melanie began dating Manchester United’s Anthony Martial in 2016
      Their relationship initially courted some controversyCredit: Getty
      Melanie, 32, is no stranger to the limelight – she made a name for herself on French TV and has been with Manchester United star Anthony Martial since 2016.
      Their relationship did not get off to a smooth start, however – eyebrows were raised when he dumped his former lover Samantha Jacquelinet and got together with Melanie soon after.
      Despite past allegations of infidelity, the pair appear to be loved up and regularly share snaps of them on holiday in destinations like Dubai and Santorini.
      Anthony is dad to son Peyton, whom he shares with Samantha, and also has Swan, who was born in 2018 with Melanie.
      Melanie’s 4.5million followers on Instagram means brands aiming to work with her could be paying up to £3,300 per post. Anthony has 6.3m followers and can ask up to £7.8K.
      Ainê Coutinho – £2.4k
      Ainê has been married to Philippe Coutinho since 2012Credit: Instagram
      They have adorable tattoo tributes to each otherCredit: Instagram
      The romance between Ainê and childhood sweetheart Philippe Coutinho has been hailed as one of football’s ‘great love stories’.
      The Brazilian pair first met as teenagers – Phillipe was 14 – at a friend’s party and have been inseparable ever since.
      She has always supported his football career and follows him whenever he moves to a new club.
      Ainê, 30, and Aston Villa star Phillippe, who married in 2012 and share three children together, often post adorable snaps of each other and their family. They even have sweet tattoo tributes to each other.
      With 979k followers on Instagram, Ainê is reportedly able to pocket up to £2,362 per post.
      Meanwhile her husband boasts a whopping 24.9m followers – meaning he can allegedly command up to £20K per post.
      Anna Mariana Casemiro – £2.2k
      Anna Mariana is married to Manchester United star CasemiroCredit: Instagram
      The couple share two childrenCredit: Instagram
      Anna Mariana, 34, has been extremely successful in her own right – she has a successful make-up range and works as a model on Instagram – when she is not busy being a mum.
      She is married to Manchester United star Casemiro and they share two kids. They began dating in 2011 and married three years later.
      Brazilian Anna – who holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration – met Casemiro while the midfielder played for Sao Paolo.
      With 504.6k followers on Instagram and an engagement rate of 3.6%, she is reportedly able to make up £2,284 on Instagram. Her hubby has 22.1m followers and can command an estimated £21K.
      Maja Nilsson Lindelof – £2K
      Maja has been named the hottest WAG in the Premier LeagueCredit: instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      She is married to Manchester United’s Victor LindelofCredit: Getty
      She has been called the sexiest WAG in the world and has been building an incredible Instagram empire.
      Married to Manchester United’s Victor Lindelof, Swedish beauty Maja, 29, is founder of the fashion brand Lis Bonne Atelier and also writes blogs for a glossy magazine.
      She’s also a human rights ambassador for UNICEF and often highlights the work being done to protect children around the world.
      Maja has an Instagram following of 252k and can allegedly charge up to £2,000 each time she posts an advert. Her husband has 2.3m followers, but can reportedly only command £2,684 per post.
      Izabel Kovačić – £1.9K
      Izabel often posts pictures of herself on holiday at exotic locationsCredit: Instagram @ izakova
      The couple got married in the same church they met as teenagersCredit: Instagram @izakova
      As far as glam WAGS go, it doesn’t get much better than Izabel, who is the wife of Manchester City central midfielder Mateo Kovačić.
      The pair’s relationship has been wholesome from the beginning – they even met at church while they were teenagers.
      And in 2017, they returned to that same church for their wedding.
      Since then, she has been living the ultimate Wag dream and is often seen vacationing at exotic locations.
      Isabel, 30 has an impressive social media presence – she’s followed by 457k people and is able to make £1,965 on the platform.
      It pales in comparison to her husband’s five million followers, however.
      Isabelle da Silva – £1.8K
      Isabelle da Silva is extremely active on social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM/BELLE SILVA
      She has been married to Thiago Silva since 2015Credit: Splash News
      In 2020, Isabelle da Silva put her family’s business out in the open when she revealed she was trying to convince her Brazilian husband Thiago to have a vasectomy.
      The mum-of-two, 36, has been married to the Chelsea star since 2015 after being together for years.
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      She is extremely active on social media where she has over 669k followers. Isabelle regularly posts snaps of Thiago and their kids alongside sultry bikini shots.
      On Instagram, she is reportedly able to earn up to £1,817 each time she agrees to a sponsored post. Thiago, who has 22m followers, can earn an estimated £17K per post. More

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      Sir Alex Ferguson leaves fans baffled with Premier League team who impressed him most on opening weekend

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      SIR ALEX FERGUSON left fans baffled after revealing Aston Villa impressed him more than any other team over the weekend.Unai Emery’s side suffered the heaviest defeat of the opening round of Premier League fixtures as they lost 5-1 to Newcastle.
      Sir Alex Ferguson was impressed with Aston Villa’s “fantastic” footballCredit: Twitter @GianfrancoShoIa
      But Manchester United legend Ferguson claimed Villa played Toon off the park, but just lacked the goals to match their “fantastic” football.
      Fergie told NBC Sports: “I watched Aston Villa and Newcastle and I can’t believe the scoreline, honestly.
      “Aston Villa played fantastic football and just lost bad goals.
      “Newcastle are going to be very difficult to beat in their own ground in particular and the manager’s done a great job there.
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      “But it’s a surprising game football. You can play teams off the pitch and not score, and that’s what happened with Aston Villa.”
      Many fans were bemused with Ferguson’s comments, with some Newcastle supporters suggesting he has not forgotten about their old rivaly.
      One supporter said: “He’s still smart as anything – he’ll have done that on purpose. Old rivalries never die 😂”
      Another added: “So he was most impressed with Villa? Still can’t stand us lot can he? 😂”
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      A third wrote: “Someone needs to tell him he doesn’t need to try and play mind games anymore.”
      And another joked Ferguson was showing his age, commenting: “Come on Alex let’s get you back to the home, it’s cottage pie night, you love cottage pie!” More

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      New pics reveal Luton’s Kenilworth Rd stadium in race against time for first home game after opener was postponed

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      LUTON still face a race against time to get their stadium ready for their first home game of the season.The Hatters had been set to welcome Burnley to Kenilworth Road on Saturday but the match has been postponed.
      Luton face a race against time to get their stadium readyCredit: Jeremy Selwyn
      Renovation work is continuing at Kenilworth RoadCredit: Jeremy Selwyn
      Luton, who made their Prem debut with a 4-1 loss at Brighton on Saturday, were successfully able to get the match rescheduled in order to complete renovations on their home ground.
      A new date for the match has yet to be announced, but neither side will be in action this weekend.
      Following their promotion to the Premier League last season, Luton are constructing a new stand to meet the league’s broadcast and media requirements.
      Luton have also received planning permission to build a new stadium, but construction is estimated to take 24 to 30 months
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      New pictures from Kenilworth Road show that work still needs to be done before the ground is ready to host top flight football.
      The images show the progress being made on the 10,356 capacity venue.

      Scaffolding can be still be seen around the ground, along with machinery and equipment.
      Temporary fencing has been installed outside the iconic entrance to the Oak Stand to stop intruders.
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      The pitch is still in tact, though, in anticipation of the club’s first home match.
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      A new stand is being built to meet Premier League requirementsCredit: Jeremy Selwyn
      Luton are next in action on August 25 when they travel to play Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
      Their first home league match is now scheduled for September 1, with West Ham the visitors.
      However, Kenilworth Road will need to be ready three days earlier for their Carabao Cup second round clash with Gillingham.
      Luton have been drawn at home to the League Two side, with the game due to be the first at Kenilworth Road this term.
      Luton’s first home league match of the season has been postponedCredit: Jeremy Selwyn
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      Micky van de Ven reckons Spurs can do beautiful things if they train hard under Postecoglou – and has studied Vertonghen

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      MICKY VAN DE VEN reckons new club Tottenham can do some “beautiful things” under attack-minded boss Ange Postecoglou.Dutch defender VDV was chucked straight in for his debut at Brentford on Sunday.
      Ange Postecoglou earned a draw on his Premier League bow at BrentfordCredit: Rex
      That was despite only arriving from Wolfsburg for £43million five days prior and having only three days’ training.
      The 22-year-old coped well on the whole and showed signs of his lightning quick pace in the 2-2 draw.
      Though Spurs did not win their first competitive game under Postecoglou, fans were buoyed by the progressive style of play and were chanting their new boss’ name before half-time.
      Van de Ven was hugely impressed by the Greek-born Aussie during transfer talks and believes the future looks very bright.
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      Asked why he agreed to come to North London, Van de Ven replied: “Because it’s an amazing club. 
      “I had a good meeting with the trainer. He’s a really good trainer, I love the club, I love the players and I think there is so much potential under this trainer so we will see where this season heads.
      “(Postecoglou) has a good view on football. Attacking football is what I love, playing with a lot of space in the back doesn’t matter for me. 
      “Offensive football is what I like and if we play a lot of offensive football and we train, we train, we train then I think we can do some beautiful things.”
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      Van de Ven used to watch Spurs regularly because of all the players who joined them from the big Dutch clubs.
      Among those are Christian Eriksen, who arrived from Ajax in 2013, and Steven Bergwijn, who was bought from PSV seven years later.
      Van de Ven has already drawn comparisons from supporters to left-sided centre-back Jan Vertonghen.
      The Belgian, 36, also signed from Ajax in 2012 and went on to make 315 Spurs appearances.
      And Van de Ven revealed he has studied Vertonghen’s game as part of his own development.
      The youngster said: “I was always in the stadium when Jan Vertonghen was playing for Ajax so I always saw him play and always said he was a good left-footed centre-back. 
      “Of course I learned some from him as I watched videos of him, so of course I learned from him.”
      Van de Ven made 33 appearances last term for Wolfsburg where he was dubbed the fastest centre-back in the Bundesliga.
      He also captained the Netherlands at this summer’s Under-21 Euros in Georgia in Romania.
      Yet his bow in the relentless Premier League was a step-up.
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      Reflecting on his new league having experienced it for the first time, Van de Ven said: “Everything is harder, it’s going quicker and it’s going up and down, up and down. 
      “There is no moment in the game where you feel you can rest a bit, you always have to be sharp and 100 per cent focused.” More

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      I’m a former Premier League owner and I know exactly how Todd Boehly can spend nearly £1BILLION at Chelsea

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      FORMER Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan has explained how Chelsea have spent nearly £1billion and still complied with financial fair play rules.The Blues are set to take their summer spending to more than £360m after wrapping up a deal for Moises Caicedo, with Romeo Lavia also set to follow.
      Simon Jordan explained how Chelsea have been able to bypass FFP restrictionsCredit: talkSPORT
      Todd Boehly has continued to spend big this summerCredit: Reuters
      It comes after Todd Boehly splashed £600m in his first year as owner on the likes of Enzo Fernandez and Mykhailo Mudryk.
      Chelsea have offset some of their expenditure by getting rid of 11 first-team players, with the likes of Kai Havertz, Mason Mount and Mateo Kovacic leaving for big sums.
      Jordan, 55, explained those sales have helped cover the outgoings on the balance sheet, meaning Chelsea can continue targeting the likes of Michael Olise.
      He also pointed out the fact Chelsea have spread the cost of the transfer fees over eight-year contracts in some cases – which the Prem is now set to ban.
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      Jordan said on talkSPORT: “They’ve spent £800million on players, they’ve spent £600million last year and capitalised that over eight years because all of those players were on eight-year contracts, so all of a sudden that £600million spend is averaging at £75million per year because you’re dividing £600million by eight.
      “He’s [Boehly] now had that change because the football fraternity has said ‘you can’t do that over eight years’, so they’ve rolled it back to five years.
      “This year’s spend will be £300million, or round about that, and that’ll be reducing to £60million per year – so he’s now losing £75million each year for last year’s spend, plus £60million this year, but he’s gone and sold £250million worth of players in three transfer windows and all of those players have deduced an outcome that is profitable to Chelsea.
      “He sold Kai Havertz for £60-odd-million after he bought him for £60million, but on his balance sheet at the time he sold Havertz he was carrying him at £25million so he sold him at £60million and booked a £35million profit.
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      “He sold Mason Mount who is an academy player for £60million, so he’s booked a £60million profit, so over the three windows he’s booked somewhere in the region of £200million worth of transfer gains on his balance sheet and he’s reducing it by £135million every year, so he’s £65million in credit right now on his balance sheet in terms of transfers. That’s how he’s doing it.
      “If you’re depreciating that at £135million a year and you’ve just sold £250-£260million worth of players over three transfer windows with most of those players – with the exception of Timo Werner who was sold at breakeven – are booking you a profit, you’ve just covered the last 18 months worth of potential losses and going into next year as well.
      “In 18 months’ time if Chelsea are still spending at this level and are still carrying that level of depreciation and haven’t balanced the books by selling more players and haven’t got into the Champions League then they’re going to get caught.” More