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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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      West Ham set for triple transfer swoop with Man Utd star and Euro 2024 hitman eyed after agreeing deal for Leeds ace

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      WEST HAM are closing in on a triple swoop for Aaron Wan-Bissaka and attacking duo Crysencio Summerville and Niclas Fullkrug.Manchester United right-back Wan-Bissaka, 26, is in talks over a move — but his wage demands could still prove a stumbling block.Crysencio Summerville is set to undergo a West Ham medical this weekCredit: AlamyAaron Wan-Bissaka is in talks over a move to the London StadiumCredit: GettyNiclas Fullkrug is also closing in on a move to the Hammers this summerCredit: GettyHe has one year left on his Old Trafford deal and can agree a pre-contract with an overseas club in January.But Hammers chiefs are confident they can secure a £10million-plus transfer.West Ham have agreed a deal for Leeds winger Summerville, 22, who last season scored 19 in the Championship. A medical is set for this week.While Irons boss Julen Lopetegui remains confident of sealing a deal  for Borussia Dortmund’s 31-year-old German striker Fullkrug.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe forward scored twice for Germany at Euro 2024 and was a key part of Dortmund’s run to last season’s Champions League final.Meanwhile, Summerville was named Championship player of the season last term.He provided nine assists in 43 league appearances for Leeds alongside his 19 goals.However, the club missed out on an immediate return to the Premier League after losing the play-off final to Southampton.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSummerville has four goals and two assists in his previous 34 top-flight appearances for the Whites.West Ham’s potential triple signings would double their summer arrivals to six.Prem stadium unrecognisable after being transformed into baseball ballparkLopetegui has already added Wolves captain Max Kilman to his defence.Wes Foderingham also joined on a free transfer from Sheffield United to provide competition for Alphonse Areola and Lukasz Fabianski.Brazilian teenager Luis Guilherme completed a £25million move to the London Stadium in June. More

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      Forgotten former England star, 32, lands new club after posting LinkedIn advert following exit from Spanish minnows

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      STEVEN CAULKER has found a new club in Turkey after a two-month job search on LinkedIn.Caulker, 32, made a name for himself in the Premier League where he amassed 123 appearances for a raft of different outfits, including Tottenham and Liverpool.Steven Caulker has just been announced by Turkish outfit Ankara KeçiorengucuEx-Liverpool and Tottenham ace Caulker looked for a job on LinkedInCredit: GettyThe centre-back became a free agent in May after his departure from Spanish fifth-division side Malaga City where he was player-manager.The former England international then looked for his next destination via the job advertising website LinkedIn.Caulker offered his service to a football club as a player-manager like he did in Spain.And the search has paid off as the defender has just been announced by Turkish second-division side Ankara Keciorengucu.Read More on FootballCaulker confirmed the news as he posed with his new outfit’s jersey on social media.The club issued the following statement on Twitter: “Ankara Keciorengucu has reached an agreement with Steven Caulker. “We welcome Steven to our club and wish him great success under our purple-white jersey.”Caulker last played in the UK for Wigan when they were in the Championship in 2023.Most read in FootballHis career kicked off in 2009 when he came through the ranks at Tottenham.Caulker later enjoyed campaigns at Cardiff and Queens Park Rangers before heading out on loan at both Liverpool and Southampton.I was crushed after losing 6-1 at Liverpool… then I woke up drunk off my head on a hotel floor and signed for themHe only played once for England and scored on his international debut in a 4-2 friendly defeat to Sweden in 2012.Caulker returns to Turkey after previous stints with Alanyaspor, Fenerbahce, Gaziantep and Fatih Karagumruk. More

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      How Chalobah compares to Chelsea defenders as stats show club should reconsider selling him after pre-season nightmare

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      TREVOH CHALOBAH’S days seem to be numbered at Stamford Bridge after he was axed from Chelsea’s pre-season tour.The Blues defender was left at home as Enzo Maresca’s men jetted off to the US earlier this month.Trevoh Chalobah looks set to leave Chelsea in the summer transfer windowCredit: GettyChalobah featured just 13 times in the Premier League last seasonChalobah, 25, has been with Chelsea since he was a young boy and had featured 63 times across two campaigns between 2021 and 2023.But he only started 10 Premier League games last season and now looks set to leave this summer.His departure has grown even more likely following the arrival of Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham.Yet certain stats from last season show why Chelsea should opt to keep Chalobah.READ MORE ON CHELSEAHe has the best tackle success percentage of any Blues centre-back at 76.47 per cent – 15 higher than second-place Benoit Badiashile.He also did not make a single error that led to the opposition having a shot, while Badiashile, Axel Disasi, Levi Colwill and Tosin all made at least one.However, that is not the complete picture.Other areas show Chalobah’s weaknesses – such as duel success percentage which is the lowest of all five defenders.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHow Chelsea’s centre-backs compare using stats from last seasonHis possessions won – 55 – is also a low stat compared to the 99 of Badiashile given he only played 438 minutes fewer.And above all else his lack of game time – 1277 minutes – shows how far down the pecking order he has fallen.But a 4-1 pre-season defeat to Celtic on Saturday led to some honest words from new manager Maresca – an assessment that could open the door for Chalobah.He said: “Off the ball we need to improve things.”You can see sometimes we confuse when we need to play short and when we need to play a little bit longer but that is part of the process.”We maintained a high line but when the ball is not under pressure, you need to drop… we are still ­confusing some things on the ball and off the ball.”It is normal in this moment when we are trying to do something new.” More

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      New Aston Villa star Amadou Onana launches new career just days after £50million transfer from Everton

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      ASTON VILLA star signing Amadou Onana has launched a music career just days after his move from Everton.Villa landed Onana, 22, for a club record £50million from the Toffees earlier this month.Aston Villa star signing Amadou Onana has launched a music careerCredit: GettyThe midfielder has turned a lot of heads during the last four years with Hamburg, Lille and the Goodison Park side.But now the Belgian is looking to also break into the world of rap and R&B as 24AM.According to FootNews, Onana has already released his first song on streaming platforms, entitled Check On Me.The ex-Everton star joins an ever-growin list of footballers who have tried to cut their teeth as singers.Read More on FootballAmong them is Holland star and former Manchester United player Memphis Depay.But Onana’s focus will be on Villa this season as he revealed he was convinced to make the move by manager Unai Emery’s exciting project, which will include Champions League football.The defensive midfielder turned down better financial terms from United to pen a five-year-contract with the Villans.Onana said: “I think that’s where I should be [Villa]. For me, Aston Villa is part of the top of English football. The ranking speaks for itself and is significant.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”The general public may think that it is not the most glamorous club but it was the best choice for the player I am today. “Aston Villa is a top club. I went where I felt the right ambition and the best project to make me grow. Alan Shearer has Gary Lineker and Match of the Day viewers in hysterics AGAIN as he sings pun on Amadou Onana’s name”I’m just extremely happy to be here. The vibe is good, the mood is good, I’m ready to get to work. They come out of an excellent season with a fourth place. “And you add to that the fact that the environment seemed to me the most conducive to my development and that I will be able to work with Unai Emery, one of the most qualified coaches in the field.”I can learn a lot of things by his side and reach the next level. I have always been very in tune with this objective of constant improvement.”It was the perfect step. Everything has been calculated and analysed, I am where I was supposed to be.” More

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      Chelsea fans say ‘I feel sad watching this’ as they spot what Mount and Jorginho did after Arsenal’s win over Man Utd

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      CHELSEA heroes Jorginho and Mason Mount reunited during Arsenal and Manchester United’s pre-season friendly in the US.And that brought back a strong sense of nostalgia for the Blues’ fans who took an emotional trip down memory lane.Chelsea heroes Mason Mount and Jorginho reunited in the USCredit: https://x.com/TheChelseaForumMount and Jorginho linked up after Manchester United and Arsenal’s friendlyCredit: https://x.com/TheChelseaForumChelsea fans were left feeling emotional after Jorginho and Mount’s reunionCredit: Getty Images – GettyArsenal’s Jorginho and United’s Mount caught up on Saturday at the SoFi Stadium in California during the two teams’ summer tour in the US.The two midfielders looked cheerful as they had a nice friendly chat after the Gunners’ 2-1 victory, which took place shortly after another disappointing performance by Chelsea who lost 4-1 to Celtic.That brought a sense of melancholy for a few Chelsea fans as they remembered them winning trophies at Stamford Bridge, like the Champions League and Fifa Club World Cup, before their unceremonious exits.One supporter tweeted: “I feel sad watching this for some reason.”Read More on ChelseaAnother commented: “Both seem so damn happy bro!”A third quipped: “‘Did you see the Chelsea game earlier?’”This fan said: “They seem delighted by the look of it.”And that one stated: “I miss my guy @mount.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSChelsea academy graduate Mount left Stamford Bridge in 2023 after 18 years with the club where he amassed 33 goals and 35 assists in 195 appearances.The playmaker moved to Premier League rivals United after he felt he was not part of owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital’s plans.Chelsea stars board flight to California for pre-season tour of USMount told MUTV last year: “Several months ago, it became clear that I wasn’t in Chelsea’s plans moving forward.”Jorginho left Chelsea in January 2023 after five years with the club, which included 29 goals and eight assists in 213 appearances, for rivals Arsenal.The midfielder also departed west London because he was no longer part of first-team plans but was won over by the Gunners’ manager Mikel Arteta as well.Jorginho told DAZN last year: “It’s one of the reasons [Arteta], surely. He called me and it was all very quick, we made the deal in less than 48 hours. “I had spoken to Chelsea and I knew I was no longer part of their plans. I wanted to progress in my career and the Arsenal project suits me.”Sometimes you must accept when you are out of a project and that things come to an end.” More

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      Former Man Utd star Raphael Varane links up with Premier League legend at Serie A surprise package

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      RAPHAEL VARANE has found a new club after leaving Manchester United.The French defender ended his three-year spell at Old Trafford when his contract expired at the end of June.Raphael Varane has found a new club after leaving Manchester UnitedCredit: ReutersHe has now finalised a move after a month as a free agent.Newly-promoted Serie A side Como confirmed Varane has signed a two-year deal with the option of a further year.He could make his debut as early as Monday, with Como facing Al-Hilal in a friendly in Austria.Varane made 95 appearances for the Red Devils, scoring once and winning two trophies.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, he struggled with injuries throughout his time in England, missing 48 matches in total.The 31-year-old will join up with former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas in Italy.Fabregas ended his career with Como in 2023, becoming their under-19 manager.He later served as assistant to Osian Roberts as the club won promotion to Serie A last season.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Spaniard is now manager himself, having signed a four-year deal through to the summer of 2028.Como will feature in the top-flight for the first time for 21 years this coming season.BREAKING: Raphael Varane will LEAVE Man Utd in summer on free transfer as Sir Jim Ratcliffe plans club overhaulFormer Premier League stars Pepe Reina, Alberto Moreno and Patrick Cutrone are also part of their squad.Meanwhile, Thierry Henry is a minority owner after investing in 2022. More

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      Chelsea ‘set to complete £17m Aaron Anselmino transfer with Boca Juniors wonderkid flying to London on Monday’

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      CHELSEA are on the verge of signing Boca Juniors defender Aaron Anselmino in a £17million transfer, according to reports.The Blues have already signed five players so far this summer – three of which are teenagers.Aaron Anselmino is on the verge of joining ChelseaCredit: GettyAnd they are set to add another to their ranks next week with Anselmino set to fly in for a medical.Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano claims Chelsea have struck a deal with Boca Juniors worth £17m for the 19-year-old.He will travel to England on Monday to complete the move.However, Anselmino will return to Boca Juniors on loan until January at the earliest.Read More in FootballThe centre-back has made 10 senior appearances for the Primera Division side since signing his first professional contract last year.Summer signings Tosin Adarabioyo, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Marc Guiu have all been included in Enzo Maresca’s squad for Chelsea’s pre-season tour of the USA.Omari Kellyman was left in London due to an injury, while 17-year-old Estevao Willian is yet to officially join the Blues.Estevao will complete the move from Palmeiras next summer when he turns 18.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Brazilian has reportedly cost Chelsea around £56m.Fans have already branded him a “generational talent” in recent weeks.Chelsea’s top summer transfer targetsHe scored a stunning goal for Palmeiras against Bahia earlier this month after running the length of the pitch.Estevao is also known as “Messinho” among fans and his team-mates.Chelsea’s US tour partyGoalkeepers: Robert Sanchez, Marcus Bettinelli, Eddie Beach, Lucas Bergstrom.Defenders: Reece James, Malo Gusto, Josh Acheampong, Wesley Fofana, Axel Disasi, Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoit Badiashile, Levi Colwill, Ben Chilwell, Renato Veiga, Carney Chukwuemeka, Romeo Lavia.Midfielders: Lesley Ugochukwu, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Andrey Santos.Forwards: Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku, Raheem Sterling, Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke, Armando Broja, Tyrique George, Marc Guiu, Angelo.Rested: Marc Cucurella, Enzo Fernandez, Conor Gallagher, Moises Caicedo, Cole Palmer.Reported injured: Petrovic   Left out:  Trevoh Chalobah, Alfie Gilchrist, Malang Sarr, Cesare Casadei, Leo Castledine, Deivid Washington, Diego Moreira, Omari Kellyman, Caleb Wiley, Tino Anjorin, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Mason Burstow, David Datro Fofana, Bashir Humphreys, Romelu Lukaku, Alex Matos, Gabriel Slonina, Harvey Vale, Dujuan Richards, Kiano Dyer, Billy Gee, Harrison Murray-Campbell, Ishe Samuels-Smith, Zak Sturge, Jimi Tauriainen, Travis Akomeah, Ato Ampah, Somto Boniface, Luke Campbell, Brodi Hughes, Harrison McMahon, Donnell McNeilly, Leo Cardoso, Max Merrick, Jimmy-Jay Morgan, Richard Olise, Samuel Rak-Sakyi, Frankie Runham, Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny, Zain Silcott-Duberry, Ronnie Stutter, Shaun Wade, Kaiden Wilson. More