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      Rio Ferdinand predicts Chelsea new boy Romelu Lukaku will score 20 goals this season – and want to down old club Man Utd

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      RIO FERDINAND has backed Romelu Lukaku to score at least 20 goals this season as Chelsea edge closer to announcing his arrival.The 28-year-old is poised to return to Stamford Bridge seven years after being sold to Everton after the Blues agreed a £97.5million deal with Inter Milan.
      Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Romelu Lukaku from Inter MilanCredit: AFP
      Rio Ferdinand believes Lukaku has a point to prove when he returns to the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      He has already undergone his medical in Italy ahead of his switch back to the Premier League.
      All that is now left is for the Champions League holders to announce his signing after paperwork was completed in Monaco.
      And Manchester United legend Ferdinand believes the Belgium international will be an instant success in his second spell at Chelsea.
      He has even claimed that Lukaku will be looking to down the Red Devils after they sold him to Inter in 2019 after deeming him as not good enough.
      Speaking about the player on his YouTube channel FIVE, he said: “I’ve spoken to him recently and he’s hungry man.
      “He hasn’t confirmed to me that he’s signing for Chelsea but he just said this season, he’s hungry.
      “I just think this guy, a lot of greatness comes through having fuel and what I mean by that is having doubters and wanting to prove them wrong.
      “He’s got a whole stadium full at Manchester United who doubted him, all the fan base at Old Trafford doubted him.
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      “A lot of people weren’t too dissatisfied when he left.
       “He will be sitting there and looking in the diary to see when that Old Trafford game is and he will want to unload.
      “Romelu Lukaku guarantees you 20 goals, minimum. He guarantees you that.
      “He’s scored goals wherever he’s been, he’s an elite goalscorer, it’s as simple as that.”
      Lukaku has banged in 64 goals in 95 games in Italy in the last two years, including 24 top-flight strikes last term that secured Inter’s first Serie A title since 2010.
      And he will now be looking to score his first goal for Chelsea having drawn a blank from his 15 games between 2011-2014.
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      Christian Eriksen sends touching message to nine-year-old girl undergoing heart operation after cardiac arrest hell

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      CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN has sent a nine-year-old girl a touching message ahead of her operation that will see her fitted with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator device.The Inter Milan playmaker has himself been fitted with an ICD device following his cardiac arrest during Denmark’s Euro 2020 clash against Finland in June.
      Christian Eriksen sent a young child a video message after learning she will be having a heart operation
      English child Evie requires an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator device after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition
      Eriksen, 29, is now said to be in ‘excellent physical condition’ after returning to Italy as he continues his recovery.
      And the ex-Tottenham star has now assured young English child Evie that she will get back to normal life very quickly in a clip he sent his huge fan.
      Evie’s family sent Eriksen a letter explaining she also needs to have a pacemaker having been diagnosed with a rare heart condition.
      Their efforts proved fruitless, but Eriksen soon replied after Denmark native Kasper Lynge Esmann contacted the Danish FA.
      In a video message which has been shared on Facebook, Eriksen said: “‘Hi Evie, it’s Christian. Thanks for the lovely letter, I just read it through tonight.
      “I hope you are feeling comfortable and confident going into the operation. 
      “It’s never fun to be in hospital, but I’m sure the doctors know what they are doing and they will help you.
      “I’m sure you will get back to normal life very quickly afterwards, I know I did. I’m sure it’ll be the same with you.

      Christian Eriksen’s life was saved by the fast reactions of team-mates and medics
      “I just wanted to wish you all the best and hopefully maybe we’ll see each other in the future.”
      Evie’s mother Nicci was lost for words over his message, as she wrote on social media: “We’re all overwhelmed by the amount of shares and comments of support from our family, friends and complete strangers!
      “The post was shared nearly 500 times and reached a lovely man in Denmark, named Kasper, who helped to get this message to us.
      “What an amazing man you are Christian Eriksen, thank you so much for fulfilling Evie’s wish. Kindness is everything. Thank you everyone.”
      It remains unclear whether Eriksen will be able to continue his playing career after being told he must have his ICD removed.
      Commenting on the situation, the director of the Italian FA’s technical-scientific committee Franco Braconaro said: “Right now Eriksen could not be eligible to play.
      “If the player’s ICD is removed because the pathology has been resolved, he can return to Inter.”
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      Sassuolo confirm ex-West Ham star Pedro Obiang is suffering from lung disease and is not medically cleared for training

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      PEDRO OBIANG’S Sassuolo stint has hit a stumbling block with the midfielder unable to train due to a breathing disorder. The former West Ham player, 29, is reportedly contending with bronchopulmonary problems, according to Football Italia.
      Pedro Obiang is reportedly out of action for Sassuolo due to lung problemsCredit: EPA
      It is thought the Equatorial Guinea international had his symptoms diagnosed following tests at a hospital in Italy’s Modena province. 
      Reports in Italy claim lung problems affecting the former Irons ace have been identified as a viral condition by doctors. 
      And the midfielder is thought to be prohibited from playing for or training for the club who will play Verona in their first game of the Serie A season on August 21. 
      And this comes days on from his club team-mate Gregoire Defrel testing positive for COVID-19.   
      Obiang made 116 Hammers appearances, netting three goals across all competitions, before sealing a £6.1million switch to Sassuolo in July 2019.
      And the former Prem player spent four seasons with the Irons following a 2015 move from Sampdoria before a return to Serie A. 
      The rise of Declan Rice led to Obiang dropping down the club’s pecking order 
      The player came on as a substitute in 12 of the 24 Prem games he played for the Irons across all competitions in his final season with the side. 
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      Obiang’s contract with the Black and Greens currently runs until June 2023. 
      And the midfielder made 33 appearances in Italy’s top-flight last term for the side who finished eighth in Serie A. 
      The Spain-born player also netted three goals in 11 appearances for Equatorial Guinea since making his international debut for the side in March 2019. 
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      BT Sport announce new broadcast deal to show Serie A until 2024 with Italian and German football now on UK TV

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      FOOTBALL fans in the UK will be able to watch both Serie A and the Bundesliga live on TV next season. After Sky Sports won the rights to show the German top division last week, BT Sport have now announced that they will be showing the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic live on air in the UK and Ireland next season.
      Cristiano Ronaldo in pre-season action for JuventusCredit: Reuters
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic suffered a long-term knee injury in May but should make his return to action this upcoming seasonCredit: Getty
      🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨BT Sport will exclusively broadcast Serie A until 2024 in the UK and Ireland!In Italy, football is more than passion. It’s a way of life. It’s religion. 🇮🇹 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗔 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗧 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/ggqjqejCSY— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) August 9, 2021

      The channel has won exclusive rights to show Serie A fixtures in the UK for the next three years, with the deal finishing at the end of the 2023/24 season.
      Over 200 live games will be show on BT Sport every season, with at least five games to be shown shown live on each of the 38 match days, starting on August 21 as champions Inter Milan take on Genoa.
      Speaking on the announcement BT Sport’s Sports Rights Director Rachael Knight said: “We want to provide our customers with the best sport from across the world and the addition of Serie A means viewers will get to follow some of the biggest stars, managers and clubs in world football.
      “European football has always been an important part of our line-up, with Serie A now joining our exclusive coverage of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League, alongside France’s Ligue 1.”
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      Inter Milan won their first Serie A title in eleven years last season, ending Juventus’ run of nine titles in a row prior to that, with the Old Lady only scraping into the top four on the last day of the season.
      And after Italy’s win at Euro 2020, a selection of Italy’s biggest stars will be on show on BT Sport, with the likes of Federico Chiesa (Juventus), Nico Barella (Inter), Lorenzo Insigne (Napoli) and Ciro Immobile (Lazio) set to be on UK and Ireland screens next season as well defensive stalwarts Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci (both Juventus).
      Overseas talents such as superstar Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (AC Milan), Paulo Dybala (Juventus) and Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli) will also take centre stage live on BT Sport.
      Former Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho will be on show after taking over at Roma at the start of the season and he is sure to play his part in what should be a fascinating title race.

      The news follows last week’s announcement that Sky Sports would exclusively broadcast all Bundesliga games until the end of the 2024/25 season.
      Games from the German top flight have been shown by BT Sport in recent seasons, but now Sky Sports have won the honours to do so and will even show some games for FREE on YouTube.
      The first game of the 2021-22 season will see Bayern Munich’s trip to Borussia Monchengladbach at 7.30pm on Friday August 13 – the same day as the Premier League curtain-raiser between Arsenal and Brentford.
      Each weekend, the ‘premium’ Bundesliga match will be shown live on Sky Sports at 5.30pm meaning football fans in the UK and Ireland will have plenty of European football on offer to them over the course of the next twelve months.
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      Meet Lautaro Martinez’s stunning Wag Agustina Gandolfo set to follow him to England if he completes Tottenham transfer

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      MEET Agustina Gandolfo, the stunning Wag of Argentina star Lautaro Martinez.The 23-year-old striker is being lined up for a £60m move to Tottenham from Inter Milan.Credit: Instagram / @agus.gandolfo
      Lautaro Martinez is dating Argentine model Agustina Gandolfo
      The pair were introduced by Mauro Icardi’s wife Wanda NaraCredit: Instagram / @agus.gandolfo
      The stunning Gandolfo is an Instagram influencerCredit: Instagram / @agus.gandolfo
      Gandolfo regularly posts sexy snaps for her 842,000 followersCredit: Instagram / @agus.gandolfo
      Agustina shows off her curves that attracted Martinez
      Should Martinez move to Spurs Wag Agustina will bring some glam to North London
      Should he move to our shores, he will likely be joined by his stunning girlfriend model Agustina.
      It’s Martinez’s former strike partner Mauro Icardi who the South American owes a debt of gratitude too.
      Icardi took Martinez under his wing during his time at Inter, and the 29-cap international was introduced to Gandolfo by Icardi’s wife Wanda Nara.
      And with the controversial former Inter skipper then leaving for Paris Saint-Germain, Martinez was left with Gandolfo and his place in the starting XI – not bad.
      As well as modelling, the stunning blonde has become an Instagram influencer.
      She has quickly built up a huge 842,000 followers – and it’s easy to see why.
      Gandolfo is often snapped posing in a range of skimpy bikinis.
      And she can also been seen wearing glamorous, figure-hugging dresses.
      The sexy Argentine has brought some glamour to the San Siro in the past few seasonsCredit: Instagram / @agus.gandolfo
      She is often seen cheering on her man at his gamesCredit: Instagram / @agus.gandolfo
      Gandolfo, born in 1996, often poses in a range of skimpy bikinisCredit: Instagram / @agus.gandolfo
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      Martinez himself also often features, whether that’s in the couple’s spare time – or at one of his Inter Milan matches.
      Fans at the San Siro were initially sceptical over Martinez when he first arrived in Italy.
      But if he can help fire them to a first title since 2010 he will be a hero forever more in the Curva Nord – and Gandolfo will be sure to bring some glamour to the celebrations.
      Gandolfom has moved to Milan from her native ArgentinaCredit: Instagram / @agus.gandolfo
      Gandolfo has shot to fame in Italy since dating MartinezCredit: Instagram / @agus.gandolfo
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      Romelu Lukaku will become most expensive player in history in accumulated transfer fees after Chelsea move

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      ROMELU LUKAKU is set to become the most expensive player in history in accumulated transfer fees as he nears his Chelsea return. The Belgium striker is close to re-joining Chelsea – ten years after first doing so – with Inter Milan accepting a £97.5million bid.
      Romelu Lukaku signed for Chelsea in 2011Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Inter Milan signed Romelu Lukaku in 2019Credit: Getty – Contributor

      It means he will have cost the most in joint transfers ever, surpassing Neymar’s prior record of £246.6m.
      The Brazilian moved from Santos, to Barcelona and then PSG in a world-record £198m deal in 2017.
      But with Lukaku now heading back to Stamford Bridge, it will see his total transfer fees rocket to £293.5m.
      The forward started his career with Anderlecht in his homeland before signing for Chelsea for £10m in 2011.
      But after three years, and just 15 games with no goals, Lukaku was sold to Everton for £28m in 2014.

      There, he cemented himself as a prolific scorer, with 87 goals in 166 games before securing himself a mega move to Manchester United in 2017.
      Lukaku snubbed interest from Chelsea to move to Old Trafford, where he enjoyed mixed success as their No9.
      He scored 42 goals in 96 matches but failed to fit in United’s style as he was again moved on.
      Inter signed the Belgian for £74m in 2019 in a move which rejuvenated Lukaku.
      He scored 34 goals in his first season as Inter narrowly missed out on the Serie A by just a point.
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      But last season Lukaku helped the Italian giants end their 11 year wait for a league title as he hit 24 goals in 36 matches.
      It has convinced Chelsea to go back in for their old striker, as they looked to bolster their threat in front of goal.
      And having seen their £97.5m offer accepted it is the latest in a long line of lucrative moves for the star forward.
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      Chelsea ‘set to complete £95m Lukaku transfer in next 24 hours and will make him top earner on more than £350k a week’

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      CHELSEA reportedly expect to wrap up the signing of Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan within the next 24 hours.And the Blues will make the 28-year-old their highest-paid player as they close in on securing the Belgium international’s services.
      Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku is believed to be keen to return to Chelsea this summerCredit: Getty
      Thomas Tuchel’s side have failed with two attempts to sign the ex-Manchester United ace, most recently having an £85MILLION bid rejected that included defender Marcos Alonso.
      But Lukaku, who was sold by the Blues in 2014 to Everton after just 15 games in three years, has told Inter he wants to return to Stamford Bridge.
      Inter boss Simone Inzaghi is furious with the club’s owners for their decision to sell Lukaku, who spearheaded the Nerazzurri to the Scudetto title last term.
      According to the Daily Mail, the Blues believe they will agree a £95million deal with Inter to sign Lukaku in the next 24 hours.
      They state that the Italian outfit set the West Londoners a deadline of Sunday to bring Lukaku back to the Premier League.
      And they have claimed that Chelsea will make the centre-forward their highest-paid player where he will earn a basic salary of £350,00-a-week.
      German playmaker Kai Havertz is currently the top earner at Chelsea following his move from Bayer Leverkusen last year.
      He pockets £310k-a-week, with his compatriot Timo Werner on £270k-a-week followed by Ben Chilwell who takes home £190k-a-week.
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      Tuchel admitted after the 2-2 pre-season draw against Tottenham earlier this week that he wants a striker of Lukaku’s profile.
      Asked if the Inter ace is a target, he said: “I will not talk about players who don’t play in my squad.
      “He is a fantastic player but a player from Inter and with all due respect I will not talk about him.
      “I think with the exit from Olivier Giroud from the type of players we could use, a player used to playing with their backs to goal, whose strength is to keep possession from long balls.
      “So we can add this direct style of play to our portfolio and this is the characteristic of player that is not Tammy [Abraham], Timo [Werner] or Kai [Havertz].
      “So this is a profile we don’t have in the squad and could be useful, but not for any cost and not hectic or in panic as no matter what happens we will be competitive and have trust in our guys.”
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      Inter Milan boss Inzaghi ‘furious’ over Romelu Lukaku’s Chelsea transfer after being ‘forced’ to sell by club owners

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      ROMELU LUKAKU’S potential £100million switch back to Chelsea has reportedly infuriated Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi.The 28-year-old striker, who failed to score in any of his 15 games for the Blues between 2011-2014, is believed to be keen to return to Stamford Bridge this summer.
      Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi is furious that Romelu Lukaku is being sold to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, his impending move is said to have left new Inter boss Inzaghi furious.
      And Inzaghi is not alone as directors Beppe Marotta, Piero Ausilio and Dario Baccin all considering their future at Inter.
      Thomas Tuchel’s side have failed with two attempts to sign the Belgium international, most recently having an £85MILLION bid rejected that included defender Marcos Alonso.
      But it is understood that Inter are ready to accept a £100m offer from the Champions League holders, with Lukaku to earn around £12.8m-a-year.
      And Chelsea are aiming to secure his services within the next 48 hours as they aim for him to be available for the Uefa Super Cup tie against Villarreal next Wednesday.
      Inzaghi’s anger is towards Inter’s owners – Suning and the Zhang family – who have forced the Nerazzurri’s directors to sell Lukaku.
      The owners are desperate to to cut the wage bill by 20 per cent, with Achraf Hakimi’s sale to Paris Saint-Germain not enough to balance the books.
      Inzaghi is said to have been ensured that only Hakimi would be sold this transfer window, not his star striker who spearheaded Inter to the Scudetto title last term.
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      Lukaku may not be the only high-profile departure this summer, with Arsenal target Lautaro Martinez linked with a move away.
      The Gunners are on the hunt for a new striker with Alexandre Lacazette’s contract expiring next summer.
      And with Inter known to be interested in Hector Bellerin, it remains to be seen if the Spanish right-back could be used in any deal.
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