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      Bungling Chelsea spent £2.03million EVERY DAY on transfers in 2023 – only to go backwards in Premier League

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      THE STAGGERING cost of Chelsea’s transfer spend over the past 12 months has been revealed – but things have only got worse on the pitch.Todd Boehly and Clearlake have forked out over £1BILLION on new additions since they took over the West London club in 2022.
      Todd Boehly forked out a mega £755.6m on transfer fees over the past 12 monthsCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Despite transfers costing the club £2.03m EACH DAY in 2023 things have got worse under Mauricio PochettinoCredit: Alamy
      That output failed to make any sort of impact at the start of the 2022/23 campaign.
      Chelsea started 2023 sitting ninth in the Premier League table under Graham Potter.
      And they had amassed a tally of 24 points from their opening 15 matches – that gave them an average of 1.6 points per game.
      That led to another splurge last January, with Mykhailo Mudryk signed in a deal that could reach £88m and Enzo Fernandez arriving for a potential total of £110m the two biggest recruits.
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      But things did not get much better for the Blues as Potter was eventually axed, and after Frank Lampard returned as interim, they eventually ended the season in 12th.
      That was their worst Premier League finish since 1993-94, which made it their worse ever in a 38-game season.
      However, the arrival of Mauricio Pochettino as boss in the summer and a host of other new additions brought renewed optimism.
      There was £173m spent alone on midfielders Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, signed for £115m and £58m respectively, while big-money was dished out in attack.
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      Christopher Nkunku joined for £56m while Nicolas Jackson cost £30m, but the strikers have only produced ten goals in all competitions between them.
      Cole Palmer, who will potentially cost a total of £42.5m, has argubarly made the biggest impact since he signed from Manchester City.
      The 21-year-old attacker has scored ten – including a brace in yesterday’s 2-1 win at Luton Town.
      But despite ending 2023 with three points, Chelsea are actually doing WORSE with regards to their position in the Premier League than they were 12 months ago.
      Poch’s side go into 2024 in tenth place – one place lower than this time last year – with 28 points from 20 matches.
      That gives them an average of only 1.4 points per game so far.
      Not by any stretch does that make good reading for Boehly after he spent what could turn out to be £755.6m in total on new signings since January 1.
      And he will be expecting a huge upturn in results after their huge transfer outlay ending up costing Chelsea £2.03m EVERY DAY throughout the past 365 days.
      CHELSEA’S 2023 TRANSFER OUTLAYHere’s how Chelsea splashed the cash over the past 12 months:
      January window (including loan fees and add-ons) – £329.9m
      David Datro Fofana (£10.5m)
      Andrey Santos (£11m)
      Benoit Badiashile (£35m)
      Joao Felix (£9.7m loan fee)
      Mykhailo Mudryk (£62m initial, £88m total)
      Noni Madueke (£35m)
      Malo Gusto (£26.3m initial, £30.7m total)
      Enzo Fernandez (£106m initial, £110m total)
      Summer 2023 spend (including add-ons) – £425.7m)
      Christopher Nkunku (£56m)
      Nicolas Jackson (£30m)
      Angelo Gabriel (£13m)
      Lesley Ugochukwu (£23.5m)
      Axel Disasi (£38m)
      Robert Sanchez (£25m)
      Moises Caicedo (£100m initial, £115m total)
      Romeo Lavia  £53m initial, £58m total)
      Deivid Washington (£18.7m)
      Dode Petrovic (£12.5m initial, £14m total)
      Cole Palmer (£40m initial, £42.5m total)
      Total: £755.6m More

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      Premier League cult hero Charlie Adam lands his first manager’s job with League One strugglers

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      FLEETWOOD have appointed Charlie Adam as their new boss after sacking Lee Johnson.The former Blackpool favourite and Liverpool midfielder, 38, was working as loans manager at Burnley.
      Fleetwood sacked Lee Johnson as manager on Saturday after a dismal runCredit: Rex
      They have appointed Charlie Adam as his replacement at HighburyCredit: Kenny Ramsay
      Adam, who won 26 caps for Scotland, jumped at the chance of a first crack at management following a long playing career.
      He has climbed the coaching ladder and Premier League Burnley did not stand stand in his way.
      Fleetwood announced his arrival on social media, with Adam saying: “I’m delighted to join a club I know well and one which we feel we can make a real difference with.
      “I’m inheriting what I think is a strong squad which is more than capable of getting the results needed to climb the table.
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      “Fleetwood is a hard-working, honest, and passionate town and the football club must reflect that – the players have to be proud to pull the shirt on and represent what the club and the town stands for.
      “It’s now important we see togetherness from the players, staff and crucially the supporters to help turn results around – we can’t wait to get started.
      The Cod Army have been struggling this term and currently sit second bottom of League One.
      They have only amassed 18 points from 23 matches and have moved quickly as they look to get out of the drop zone.
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      Johnson, who has previously managed Bristol City, Barnsley and Sunderland, started the season in charge of Hibernian.
      However, he was sacked by the Scottish Premiership side back in August.
      The 42-year-old was not out of work long as he was appointed Fleetwood boss in September.
      But he won just six of his 22 matches at the helm.
      And a run of nine games without a win in all competitions led to the North West club sacking him yesterday.
      His assistant manager Darren Way and first-team coach Phil Jevons also left Highbury. More

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      Premier League rivals set to battle each other to lure ex-Man Utd coach Kieran McKenna from promotion-chasing Ipswich

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      KIERAN McKENNA may be in the middle of a managerial tug-of-war, with Brighton and Crystal Palace lining him up.The Ipswich boss, 37, is trying to make the Prem with the Tractor Boys but may get a ticket to the top on his own in the coming months.
      Brighton and Crystal Palace are interested in Kieran McKennaCredit: PA
      McKenna has impressed as a No 1 after his success in a coaching role at Manchester United.
      Seagulls have him on an emergency list if Roberto De Zerbi is tempted away, and are known for spotting hot managerial prospects.
      McKenna’s attacking style would suit Albion, who know their highly-rated Italian gaffer is admired by bigger clubs at home and abroad.
      Palace are also keen on McKenna as they seek a long-term successor for Roy Hodgson, 76.
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      Their ideal timetable would be to make a summer swoop. The Eagles are still behind Hodgson and it would be difficult to recruit McKenna now when he is in a promotion race.
      Palace have also been linked with free agent Steve Cooper, 44, but McKenna would come without a sacking on his CV.
      Cooper has been on the Eagles’ radar for a while but there is not universal support for the ex-Nottingham Forest coach and Palace are still looking around for the best option at the end of the season.
      Ipswich have a compensation clause in McKenna’s deal of about £4million, which would not put off either of the Premier League pair if they come for him.
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      The Tractor Boys currently sit second in the Championship table, eight points behind leaders Leicester.
      They are on track to earn promotion to the Premier League at the end of the season. More

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      Man Utd fans fume ‘we are a joke’ after club activate contract extension of star who looked destined to leave

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly activated the option to extend Victor Lindelof’s contract.The defender’s current deal was due to expire at the end of the season.
      Man Utd have decided to extend Victor Lindelof’s contractCredit: Alamy
      But according to The Athletic, he is now set to stay at Old Trafford until June 2025.
      Man Utd have triggered the option to extend his contract by another 12 months amid growing uncertainty surrounding his future.
      Lindelof had been expected to leave the club either in January or on a free transfer in the summer.
      He allegedly turned down interest from Inter Milan and Ligue 1 side Rennes in August, instead deciding to stay and fight for his place in Erik ten Hag’s squad.
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      But some fans are now frustrated at United’s decision to keep him beyond this season.
      One person tweeted: “We are a joke! He’s not good enough we need better quality players!”
      Another agreed, adding: “This is why we will remain in mediocrity, keep extending contracts of players that aren’t anywhere near good enough.”
      A third commented: “Would have liked to see him go tbh he’s not United standard.”
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      While a fourth wrote: “If this is a decision by INEOS then it looks like business as usual. We need to be more ruthless with unwanted players. Lindelof is not the future and his wages can easily be freed up for other players. I doubt we find a buyer that makes sense in the summer.”
      Lindelof joined Man Utd in a £31million transfer from Benfica in 2017 and has since made 249 appearances.
      The Red Devils currently sit seventh in the Premier League table with 31 points from 19 games. More

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      Arsenal ‘open to letting Tomiyasu leave in January loan transfer’ as Napoli plot double raid on club

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      ARSENAL are reportedly open to letting Takehiro Tomiyasu leave on loan next month.The Gunners are expected to be active in the January transfer market as they target their first Premier League title in 20 years.
      Napoli are reportedly interested in signing Takehiro Tomiyasu on loanCredit: Alamy
      The Serie A champions are also interested in Jakub KiwiorCredit: AFP
      Mikel Arteta is eager to sign a defender, a midfielder and a striker when the window opens.
      However, some current players will have to be offloaded to make way for new additions.
      And according to Italian outlet Il Mattino, Tomiyasu could be allowed to leave.
      Napoli are understood to be interested in signing the full-back on loan in January.
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      The Serie A champions are also considering a swoop for Jakub Kiwior, but Arsenal are less likely to sanction a loan for him.
      Arteta is allegedly willing to let Kiwior leave in a permanent transfer next month.
      The 23-year-old has been limited to 21 appearances since joining Arsenal in January 2022.
      Meanwhile, Tomiyasu has established himself as an important member of Arteta’s squad.
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      The full-back has made 19 appearances so far this season, but recently suffered a calf injury which has left him sidelined.
      Arsenal currently sit second in the Premier League table, two points behind leaders Liverpool.
      The Gunners have been linked with several players ahead of the January transfer window, including Ivan Toney, Dominic Solanke and Matthijs de Ligt. More

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      Carragher says ‘this shows what a mess the new ownership have made at Chelsea’ as they close in on selling £40m star

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER has slammed Chelsea amid rumours they are looking to sell Conor Gallagher.Tottenham are reportedly in talks with the Blues over a £40millon January deal for the midfielder.
      Jamie Carragher has slammed Chelsea’s decision to potentially sell Conor Gallagher to SpursCredit: Getty
      Todd Boehly wants to cash in on academy graduates next monthCredit: Reuters
      Conor Gallagher has captained Chelsea regularly this seasonCredit: Getty
      Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has put plenty of trust in Gallagher and he has started all but one Premier League game this season.
      The 23-year-old has also captained his boyhood club 13 times in all competitions under Poch.
      And following the news that he could potentially be leaving Stamford Bridge, Carragher launched an attack on the Blues’ transfer strategy.
      The Sky Sports pundit tweeted: “Gallagher has been Chelsea’s best player this season along with Cole Palmer.
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      “This just shows what a mess the new ownership have made at the club.
      “Selling an academy player because it helps with FFP.”
      The stats back up Carragher’s point, with Gallagher the only player in Europe’s top five leagues to have over 20 shots, chances created, dribbles completed, touches in the opposition box, duels won, tackles and interceptions.
      Chelsea reportedly want to sell academy graduates this summer to help balance the books after splashing over £1billion on players since Todd Boehly bought the club in May 2022.
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      Trevoh Chalobah, Armando Broja and Ian Maatsen may also all depart in January.
      Meanwhile, Spurs are in the market for a centre-back with Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo and Genoa’s Radu Dragusin on their radar. More

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      Mason Greenwood wanted in shock £40m Barcelona transfer as Man Utd striker is offered Lionel Messi’s iconic No10 shirt

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      BARCELONA are ready to offer Mason Greenwood Lionel Messi’s iconic No 10 shirt as part of a £40million summer transfer swoop.Manchester United forward Greenwood is catching the eye in Spanish football following his loan move to LaLiga club Getafe.
      Mason Greenwood is wanted by Barcelona in a £40million dealCredit: Rex
      The Spanish giants are prepared to offer him Lionel Messi’s iconic No10 shirtCredit: Reuters
      Greenwood is impressing in LaLiga with Getafe
      And Greenwood, 22, has helped them climb to eighth in the table with five goals and four assists.
      Getafe want to sign him permanently but Barca are planning a £40m bid of their own — which includes that legendary No 10 jersey.
      Argentine World Cup hero and eight-time Ballon D’or winner Messi, 36, left Barca in August 2021 and his number was handed to Ansu Fati.
      But it has not had an owner since Fati moved to Brighton on loan in September this year.
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      Now Barcelona want to use it to help lure Bradford-born Greenwood to the Nou Camp – and form a stunning new-look XI.
      Greenwood is reviving his career after agreeing it was best to move away from United.
      In February, the Crown Prosecution Service dropped charges against the striker of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
      United conducted their own investigation into the matter and were ready to welcome him back into the squad.
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      But a backlash against that plan forced a U-turn in August and he left for Getafe having not played for 18 months.
      Greenwood still holds out hope he might return to United one day, but that is unlikely. More

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      Hugo Lloris on brink of permanent Tottenham transfer exit after ‘agreeing to MLS contract and Spurs sign off on move’

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      HUGO LLORIS is on the brink of completing a permanent move to MLS side Los Angeles FC.The Frenchman is set to end his 11-year stay with Tottenham after the club signed off on the transfer.
      Hugo Lloris is on the brink of leaving Tottenham to join MLS side Los Angeles FCCredit: Getty
      Lloris has not played for the club since April after being exiled by new manager Ange Postecoglou.
      However, after failing to secure a summer transfer, he has remained with Spurs and is part of their Premier League squad.
      The 37-year-old is now finally on the verge of sealing a move away from North London, though.
      Fabrizio Romano reports that a verbal agreement is now in place between all parties for Lloris to join LAFC.
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      He will sign a one-year deal with an option to extend, the report adds, with the transfer set to be finalised soon.
      LAFC reached the final of the MLS Cup play-offs last season before losing to Columbus Crew.
      They were also Supporters’ Shield winners in 2022 as well as lifting their maiden MLS Cup.
      Lloris would be an experienced addition to their squad following more than a decade in the Premier League.
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      The World Cup winner has made 444 appearances for Spurs since signing from Lyon in 2012.
      He was also club captain prior to relinquishing the armband to Son Heung-min in the summer. More