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      Chelsea ‘reach agreement’ with Gremio to sign Gabriel Mec – but Brazilian wonderkid can’t join for TWO YEARS

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      CHELSEA have reached an agreement to sign Gabriel Mec, according to reports.The Blues sent chiefs to Brazil for talks with the Gremio youngster last week.Gabriel Mec is ready to join ChelseaCredit: Instagram @gabriel_mec__And they have been able to strike a deal for a rumoured fee of £20.5million.Mec, 16, is set to undergo a medical in his homeland in the next few days, claim outlet Globo.And he will then put pen to paper on a five-year deal.However, the wonderkid will have to stay at Gremio until April 2026 as youngsters are banned from securing a transfer away from Brazil until they turn 18-years-old.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMec, who is an attacking midfielder, is yet to make an appearance in senior football.But he has been highly-rated for a number of years, with Gremio wanting to add a £136.8m release clause to his contract.However, they were unable to do so and the club were reportedly worried about losing him for free.Instead, he did agree to an image licensing and exploitation deal – similar to one that Neymar was given at Santos as a youngster.Most read in FootballMec is one of several South American wonderkids to commit their future to Chelsea.The club have already confirmed the £50m signing of Estevao Willian from Palmeiras.Chelsea’s top summer transfer targetsAnd last summer, Chelsea signed Kendry Paez for £17m from Independiente del Valle.Both 17-year-olds will move to Stamford Bridge next year. More

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      Chelsea fans say ‘it’s never been more over’ as they learn opponents for Uefa Conference League playoff

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      CHELSEA fans are fearing the worst following their Europa Conference League play-off draw.The Blues have been picked out to face Braga or Servette for a place in the competition.Fans are fearing the worst after the Europa Conference League drawCredit: GettyChelsea qualified for the Conference League play-off match after finishing sixth in the Premier League last season.But fans are not optimistic about their chances of progressing following the draw.Braga boast plenty of European experience having finished as runners-up in the Europa League in 2011.More recently they reached the quarter-final of that competition in 2022 before losing to Rangers.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMeanwhile their opponents Servette are 17-time Swiss champions and they have already started their league season, winning three out of four games so far.Chelsea have had a dismal pre-season and lost 4-2 to Manchester City at the weekend, so supporters do not have much faith they will reach the Conference League.The first leg of their play-off tie will see the Blues host Braga or Servette at Stamford Bridge on August 22, with the return leg taking place a week later.One Chelsea fan reacted to the draw saying: “How have Chelsea managed to draw the two best teams in the Competition? It’s never been more over.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnother added: “Lol. Can we even beat Braga at this point?”And a third wrote: “We could actually lose to Braga lol.”Meet Pep Guardiola disciple Enzo Maresca More

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      I’m concerned about Chelsea – I fear Enzo Maresca will be sacked before Christmas, says Blues legend

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      WILLIAM GALLAS has revealed he fears Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca will be “sacked by Christmas”.Maresca took over as manager at Stamford Bridge this summer after leaving Leicester City.Chelsea icon William Gallas fears Enzo Maresca will be ‘sacked by Christmas’Credit: ReutersMaresca joined the Blues earlier this summer from Leicester CityCredit: GettyBlues legend Gallas has reflected on the club’s pre-season tour in the USA which has been dismal.So far they have played four games in the States winning only one, and recently lost a 4-2 defeat to Premier League champions Manchester City.Speaking to Genting Casino Gallas said: “Even though it’s pre-season, I’m concerned about Chelsea and I’m concerned when I look at the squad. “Despite all the money they’ve spent, the squad still isn’t good enough to qualify for the Champions League, they have so many players and they still need more quality.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Could Enzo Maresca be sacked before Christmas? Anything can happen in football.”Chelsea have spent well over £1billion on transfers since Todd Boehly took over the club in May 2022.And last season former boss Mauricio Pochettino managed to secure the club a European spot finishing sixth in the Premier League.But despite his impressive turnaround after a dismal start to the season the Argentinian was sacked.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd Gallas hopes Maresca will be able to at least see the Blues through till the end of the campaign.He continued: “I hope to see him stay until at least the end of the season and get that opportunity to show what he can do but it’s always going to be the same problem.Chelsea’s top summer transfer targets”If he doesn’t have the right players and team to compete in the Premier League then it will be incredibly difficult for him.”Not just with Chelsea but all Premier League owners, they have no patience anymore. “Maybe Arsenal did with Mikel Arteta and Manchester United are with Erik ten Hag, but most aren’t thinking about the long term.”Managers now come in for six months or a year, I hope that Chelsea move away from that and stick with Maresca for the long term.”Maresca is the fifth manager the club has had since Boehly and co arrived in West London.Gallas added: “His future all depends on the target of the manager and if they are happy with the top four or the top six.”I think they will only change their manager if they find themselves in 15th place at the turn of the year. Otherwise he’ll stay.” More

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      Rice and Saka spotted in Arsenal training for first time after extended holiday following England Euro 2024 final run

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      DECLAN RICE was all smiles as he returned for his first Arsenal training session since the Euro 2024 final.The Gunners midfielder, 25, joined England colleagues Bukayo Saka and Aaron Ramsdale back at London Colney.Bukayo Saka returned for his first training session of preseasonCredit: GettyDeclan Rice also returned from his holidaysCredit: GettyWilliam Saliba returned to Arsenal’s London Colney training base this weekCredit: GettyFrance centre-half William Saliba was also in action for the first time since the summer festival of football.The quartet were allowed an extended break after a busy tournament at Euro 2024 – which started four weeks after the Premier League season ended.Saliba took a well deserved break in Sardinia with his girlfriend Sandra Shehab after playing every minute of Arsenal’s Prem campaign, in which they fell agonisingly short to Manchester City – again.While Rice was pictured partying in Ibiza with Ivan Toney and Luke Shaw days after England’s Euros final heartbreak.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSRice and Saka started every game for the Three Lions, while Saliba played the full 90 in every French game.Goalkeeper Ramsdale did not receive any minutes under Gareth Southgate, but trained alongside Jordan Pickford and Dean Henderson.Only Saka and Rice featured in England’s 2-1 defeat to Spain in the final, but all players were granted the time off.France failed to live up to expectations, crashing out of the semi-finals following a 2-1 defeat to Spain.Most read in FootballAaron Ramsdale returned to training after his month offCredit: GettyBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIt means all four missed Arsenal’s pre-season tour of the United States, which meant they couldn’t wave off Emile Smith Rowe who left midway through for Fulham.The summer warm-up games have been a mixed bag for Mikel Arteta with Arsenal having won, lost and drawn one each.Emile Smith Rowe leaves Arsenal to join Fulham in £XXmillion transfer after 14 years with GunnersThey drew 1-1 with Bournemouth but beat Manchester United 2-1 in LA, before losing an expedition penalty shootout to the latter.The Gunners’ final game across the pond saw them fall to a 2-1 defeat to Liverpool, courtesy of goals from Mohamed Salah and Fabio Carvalho.Arsenal will play Bayer Leverkusen on August 7 at the Emirates Stadium.But this might come too soon for Saka, Saliba, Rice and Ramsdale.Before kicking off their Premier League campaign against Wolves at home on August 17.Arsenal have a tricky start to the season 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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      Fans all think Jack Grealish’s girlfriend Sasha Attwood is ‘glowing’ as she shows off growing baby bump in sweet pics

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      SASHA ATTWOOD won a Treble of her own as Jack Grealish’s girlfriend showed her baby bump in radiant pictures.The fashion model picked up three quick “glowing” compliments amid an outpouring of praise for her latest blissful-looking snaps.Sasha Attwood dressed comfortably but stylishlyOne fan said her ‘beauty makes the eye see more light’Credit: Instagram @sasha__rebeccaSasha and partner Jack Grealish announced her pregnancy last monthCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskThe couple have been together for many yearsCredit: Instagram @sasha__rebeccaThe couple, both 28, have reportedly been dating since they were teenagers and announced last month they are expecting their first child.Sasha has now shared photos of herself outside in the sun with a dreamy expression and gentle smile, wearing a sleeveless cardigan open at the bottom to reveal her growing tummy.The influencer held a drink she called “iced coffee to go” and explained her matching white top with black stripes and a matching skirt were from PrettyLittleThing.Her partner’s team Manchester City scooped the Treble two seasons ago – winning the Premier League, FA Cup and their first-ever Champions League crown.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLGrealish was in full flow then but was less fortunate during the last campaign.The playmaking wideman lost his regular place for Pep Guardiola’s men as they made it four Prem titles in a row.But the biggest single blow was missing out in a spot in England’s squad for Euro 2024.However, it all seems so different in Grealish’s personal life.Most read in FootballGrealish and Sasha say the pregnancy is a ‘blessing’Credit: InstagramSasha, in particular, has been beaming in her social media pics since they both went on Instagram in July to reveal her pregnancy.This time she looked more contented than ever as she closed her eyes and displayed a very noticeable baby bump.As the sun dappled on her face, one of Sasha’s 304,000 Instagram followers responded: “Your beauty makes the eye see more light”.Three other admirers dished out exactly the same one-word verdict of “glowing” within an hour of her post.And as she closed her eyes with a twinkle as she turned her head upwards, “radiant” went from over-used to understated.Certainly her followers thought so.They called her “the prettiest” as well as “gorgeous” and “so beautiful”.Meanwhile, a more casual message might have brought her back down to earth with “Lots of love for u & your bumpy”.She has continued to regularly post snaps onlineCredit: InstagramSasha is posing in outfits as elegant as everCredit: InstagramShe confirmed she was expecting with a social media post in JulyCredit: InstagramSasha is a model for PrettyLittleThing and also an influencerCredit: Splash More

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      Watch Iwobi gatecrash Smith Rowe’s medical with X-rated blooper as Arsenal fans say ‘I’m watching Fulham this season’

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      NEW Fulham singing Emile Smith Rowe saw his medical gatecrashed by two of his former Arsenal team-mates.Alex Iwobi and Bernd Leno together interrupted Smith-Rowe’s examination after the midfielder completed his £34m move to West London.Emile Smith Rowe is interrupted during his Fulham medical by his former Arsenal team-mates Bernd Leno & Alex Iwobi. 🥹❤️🗣️ “F*cking hurry up, mate! Ay, you seen the swearing, take that out!” 🤣🎬🎥 @FulhamFC pic.twitter.com/EdiHLBXlgv— afcstuff (@afcstuff) August 4, 2024

      Bernd Leno welcomed Emile Smith-Rowe to FulhamCredit: X / FulhamFCThe goalkeeper interrupted Smith-Rowe’s medical to do soCredit: X / FulhamFCBefore another one of Smith-Rowe’s former Arsenal team-mates Alex Iwobi joined the gatecrashCredit: X / FulhamFCSmith Rowe, 24, left Arsenal’s preseason tour in the USA to fly back to London on Friday, as he seeks regular first-team football.And Mikel Arteta joined fans in being sad to see the Hale End academy graduate go – but noted it was essential to his development.But as sorry as they were to see him go, two Fulham star’s are elated to see him arrive – so-much-so that they showed up to the midfielder’s medical.In behind the scenes footage posted to the official Fulham YouTube channel, Smith Rowe could be seen undergoing an entrance assessment.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSLeno was the first to enter the room and hugged a shirtless Smith-Rowe, saying: “Good to see you. You’re finally here.”Before Iwobi came into the frame as Smith-Rowe was stretching and jokingly said, while giving him a hug: “F****** hurry up mate. What you saying? He was enjoying America.Then, after catching himself on camera Iwobi added: “You see the swearing. Forget that. Take that out.”Craven Cottage has become a popular destination for former Arsenal stars to go and get their careers back on track.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSLike Smith Rowe, Iwobi, 28, came through the Gunners’ academy system.He joined Fulham for an undisclosed fee last September after impressing during his four-year spell Everton, helping the Toffees stay afloat in the Premier League. Arsenal star David Raya shows off new look after undergoing hair transplantGerman goalkeeper Leno only left Arsenal in the summer of 2022, and regularly shared the pitch with Smith Rowe.Meanwhile, Willian rehabilitated his reputation with a spell at Fulham after his disastrous Arsenal stint.And fans absolutely loved the endearing interaction.One Gunners faithful wrote: “I’m gonna watch Fulham next season.”A second said: “I’m so saddened about Smith-Rowe leaving. We love you.”A third added: “That’s a proper football reunion right there!”Before another joked: “Fulham now is Arsenal B side. Please do it for us against our rivals.”Arsenal have a tricky start to the season More

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      Chelsea join £20m transfer hunt for Celtic star Matt O’Riley but midfield ace has reservations over Blues move

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      CHELSEA have joined the race to Celtic star Matt O’Riley.The midfielder has attracted plenty of suitors with his impressive performances for the Hoops.Chelsea have joined the race to sign Matt O’RileyCredit: GettySeveral Premier League outfits are lining up a move for the Dane, with Chelsea identifying him as a potential replacement for Conor Gallagher.The Blues offered Gallagher a new contract but he turned it down amid interest from Atletico Madrid.Gallagher could leave for around £34million and the funds could be used to sign O’Riley.Celtic have already snubbed offers for their talisman including a £14million bid from recently promoted Southampton.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCrystal Palace and Brighton are also long-term admirers of the midfielder.O’Riley has also been chased by Italian side Atalanta all summer, but Premier League football may appeal more.The Danish international is understood to be unlikely to settle for being a squad man at any new club and will want guarantees of first-team appearances.Chelsea may have to offer more than £20m plus extras to persuade Celtic to sell with boss Brendan Rodgers adamant he will be going nowhere until his asking price is met.Most read in FootballThe West London side have had a busy transfer window and finalised the £20.7m signing of goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen from Villarreal this week.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMeanwhile Ben Chilwell could leave the club with Manchester United targeting the left-back.There are concerns the left-back may not fit into Enzo Maresca’s set-up, as the Italian likes to use inverted full-backs who drop into midfield. More