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      Chelsea on verge of spending £906MILLION on transfers under Todd Boehly but fans say ’12th position still awaits’

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      TODD BOEHLY is on the brink of taking his Chelsea spending on transfers to a staggering £906.8million. But fans joked that the mega-money side are still set for another poor season.
      Todd Boehly has overseen the mammoth spending spree at Chelsea since buying the club in May 2022Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun

      Boehly bought Chelsea for £4.25billion in May 2022 and wasted no time splashing the cash on new transfers when the window opened.
      Nine players signed permanent deals at Stamford Bridge with a further eight stars arriving in West London in January.

      And the outrageous spending spree shows no signs of slowing down with another nine new faces confirmed this summer – plus Moises Caicedo will be announced very soon.
      The Caicedo deal sees the Blues pay Brighton an eye-watering £115m, a new British transfer record fee.
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      That eclipses their own record set in January when they paid Benfica £106m for Enzo Fernandez, although the deal could rise to £110m with add-ons.
      The other biggest arrivals over the last year are Raheem Sterling (£47.5m), Marc Cucurella (£62m), Wesley Fofana (£75m), Mykhailo Mudryk (£88m) and Christopher Nkunku (£56m) – again taking into consideration possible extras to supplement the initial costs.
      Kalidou Koulibaly, Benoit Badiashile and Noni Madueke all cost £35m with Malo Gusto (£30.7m), Nicolas Jackson (£30m) and debutant goalscorer Axel Disasi (£38m) also joining for big money.
      The Blues spent £25m on new goalkeeper Robert Sanchez from Brighton with Edouard Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga both leaving through the exit door.
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      Gabriel Slonina (£12.6m), Carney Chukwuemeka (£20m), Cesare Casadei (£12m), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£12m), Andrey Santos (£11m), David Fofana (£10.5m), Angela Gabriel (£13m) and Lesley Ugochukwu (£23.5m) all commanded eight-figure transfer fees.
      And Jimmy-Jay Morgan (£6m), Ishe Samuels-Smith (£4m) and freebies Alex Matos, Omari Hutchinson and Diego Moreira have also linked up with the Chelsea youth set-up to complete the 26 permanent arrivals in the Boehly era before Caicedo follows.
      Dujuan Richards will also arrive from Phoenix Academy in October when the Jamaican striker turns 18.
      Koulibaly and Aubameyang have already been sold with striker Fofana, Gabriel, Slonina and Hutchinson all out on loan this term.
      Chelsea are now just £93.2m shy of spending £1billion on incoming signings in just three windows – and pipping Liverpool to Romeo Lavia would put them even closer to that landmark figure.
      However, the club have generated £1.2bn in sales since 2013-14 – including £208m this season with the likes of Mateo Kovacic, Kai Havertz and Mason Mount leaving.
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      But rival supporters are still unsure Boehly’s toy shop spending is guaranteed to translate into success on the pitch.
      Mauricio Pochettino’s new side – who have no European football this season – drew 1-1 with Liverpool on the opening weekend of the new campaign and have a favourable run of fixtures.
      But one Twitter user joked: “12th position still awaits them.”
      Another said: “This is ridiculously ridiculous. It would be a very big shame if they end up not winning all the available trophies this season.”
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      A third added: “They now have to win the league to justify that amount of spending as if City or anyone else did, we would all be saying the same. No excuses win the league or it’s a failure.”
      And a fourth simply wrote: “This just ridiculous.”
      Mauricio Pochettino is tasked with managing the expensive squadCredit: Getty
      Mykhailo Mudryk could cost as much as £88mCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Christopher Nkunku was impressing in pre-season before his injuryCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea CONFIRM Kepa has joined Real Madrid in season-long loan transfer as fans say he’s latest star to ‘upgrade’

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      CHELSEA star Kepa Arrizabalaga has completed a loan move to Real Madrid.The goalkeeper will play for Los Blancos for the remainder of the season to cover the injury to Thibaut Courtois, who could miss the whole campaign after rupturing his ACL.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga has joined Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Real Madrid have announced Kepa’s signing
      He joins the long list of Chelsea players to have left the club this summer, which includes Mason Mount, Kai Havertz and N’Golo Kante.
      And some fans think Kepa is the latest Blue to upgrade by changing clubs.
      One supporter reacted to the news saying: “Mount upgraded, Havertz, upgraded, Loftus-Cheek upgraded, Kepa upgraded.
      “All went to bigger clubs but I’m supposed to believe they were the problem 😭😭”
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      Another fan simply added: “He is upgrading.”
      A third said: “He chose the better club.”

      Another commented: “He really went up a notch.”
      Kepa signed for Chelsea in 2018 for £71.5million – a world record fee for a goalkeeper.
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      He has made 163 appearances for the Blues but spent large spells out of the team after losing form.
      Edouard Mendy was brought in to replace the Spaniard in 2020 but Kepa won his place back under Graham Potter last season.
      But the capture of Robert Sanchez from Brighton meant an exit was always a possibility for Kepa this summer. More

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      Bayern Munich star ‘fighting’ to replace Harry Maguire with ‘£35m transfer valuation putting Man Utd off’

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      BENJAMIN PAVARD is reportedly “fighting” to be Harry Maguire’s replacement at Manchester United.But the Red Devils could be put off by Bayern Munich’s £35million valuation for the defender.
      Benjamin Pavard is reportedly desperate to join Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Former captain Maguire looks set to leave Old Trafford this summer.
      And Sky Sports report the Frenchman is among the top targets lined up by Erik ten Hag to bolster his back line.
      It is claimed the defender will push hard to complete the move – although the two clubs are yet to agree a fee.
      Pavard, 27, is into the final 12 months of his current contract at the Allianz Arena having joined from Stuttgart in 2019 for £31.4m.
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      He has no intention of signing an extension and wants to leave for a new venture.
      However, despite his deal running out, Bayern are said to still want around £30m to £35m.
      That fee, though, is more than United want to pay for the World Cup winner who can operate at right-back or centre-back.
      And they will only get the Pavard deal over the line once Maguire’s exit has been confirmed.
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      United accepted a £30m offer from West Ham.
      And SunSport revealed the League Cup holders will pay off Maguire with a £6m golden handshake to sweeten the deal.
      However an agreement has still not materialised with Ten Hag confirming Maguire could feature in Monday night’s Premier League opener against Wolves. More

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      Erik ten Hag sends brutal message to Harry Maguire as £30m transfer to West Ham hangs in the balance

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      ERIK TEN HAG has told Harry Maguire: ‘If you don’t want to fight for your place then go’.Maguire’s £30million switch from Manchester United to West Ham has stalled on personal terms.
      Erik ten Hag has told Harry Maguire to leave Man Utd if he doesn’t want to fight for his placeCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      He has a deal in place that cuts his weekly wages from £190,000 to £120,000, with United offering him a £6million pay-off to help offset the shortfall over his contract.
      Still there is no agreement — although Maguire has looked a dispirited figure since having the captaincy taken off him earlier this summer.
      But now manager Ten Hag has demanded the player commits fully to United or walks out of the door.
      Ten Hag said: “For Harry, that is just how I described it. He has to fight for his place.
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      “He has the ability to be a top-class centre-back and he is the best for England so why shouldn’t he be the best for us — but he has to prove it.
      “When he is not confident enough to fight then he has to go. Then he has to make a decision but I’m happy with him.”
      Maguire is in the squad for tonight’s Premier League opener at home to Wolves.
      The pre-season proved that Ten Hag can field two strong sides when they twice played on consecutive days.
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      And the boss wants those not in tonight’s starting line-up to challenge themselves to get in that regular starting XI.
      He said: “We don’t have a squad with 11 players, and the last year proved definitely we need all the players.
      “So that means you need some high-level players who are maybe not starting but that can change so there is an internal competition — everyone has to fight for his place.
      “Every player, when they are good, will get their games but no one can play all the games and finally you find out what is the best team.
      “In the squad now all the positions are double and every player has the perspective to fight for his place.
      “It is up to the players if they have game time or less.”
      One player who will not be figuring tonight is £72m new striker Rasmus Hojlund, who is still getting fit after suffering a slight injury in pre-season with his now former club Atalanta.
      For Harry, that is just how I described it. He has to fight for his place.Erik ten Hag
      Ten Hag said: “We are not in a rush. We know without him we have a strong team and the position is covered.
      “It is about him getting to the right fitness level and then we have to integrate him in training and bring him in for the games.
      “So we take our time. It is not about winning in this moment, it is about winning in the long term.”
      Ten Hag believes United are ready for winning as well.
      Last season the Red Devils qualified for the Champions League after finishing third, won their first trophy in six years with the Carabao Cup and reached the FA Cup final.
      And Ten Hag, who took over in July 2022, said: “We couldn’t expect this, where we are now, when we look back a year.
      “We showed we could beat all the good teams, the best teams in the world.
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      “We have a really good foundation and now we have to work on it and do it consistently.
      “If we work well, with the right plan and efforts in place and we work with consistency, we will be more successful — and we can make that step.” More

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      Chelsea FINALLY agree record £115m transfer for Brighton’s Moises Caicedo after beating Liverpool to midfield star

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      CHELSEA have agreed a British transfer record £115million deal for the signing of Moises Caicedo from Brighton.The £115m fee eclipses the previous £107m record Chelsea paid Benfica for Enzo Fernandez in January.
      Moises Caicedo signed for Brighton for £4.5m in 2019Credit: Getty
      Caicedo snubbed interest from Liverpool after they agreed a £111m fee with Brighton last week.
      But Caicedo rejected a move to Anfield as he has had his heart set on a move to Chelsea from the beginning of the window.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, there is also a sell-on clause included for Brighton as well as the historic £115m fee.
      It is added that medical tests have been booked with Chelsea pipping Liverpool to the deal, following their 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
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      The Athletic say an eight-year contract has been agreed with the option of a ninth with medicals booked for tomorrow and an official announcement to follow right after.
      Brighton will make an incredible profit on Caicedo having signed him for just £4.5m from Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle in 2021.
      He was one of the standout midfielders in the Premier League last season, making 37 league appearances for the Seagulls as they finished 6th in the Premier League.
      Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp had confirmed that a deal had been agreed to bring the star to Anfield.
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      But a deal started to stall as it was claimed that Caicedo was having second thoughts about the move.
      And as revealed by SunSport, the South American rejected the deal as he had his heart set on moving to Chelsea.
      Chelsea desperately need new midfielders following the exits of Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Mateo Kovacic, Mason Mount and N’Golo Kante this summer.
      And Caicedo now looks to be Fernandez’s new midfield partner with Southampton’s Romeo Lavia also close to a Chelsea move.
      Liverpool were in for Lavia too and after losing Fabinho, Jordan Henderson and Naby Keita, they are short in midfield.
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      Kepa’s Real Madrid transfer announced by Bayern Munich CEO after club expected star to be in Harry Kane press conference

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      BAYERN MUNICH CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has confirmed Kepa Arrizabalaga’s loan move to Real Madrid.The Chelsea shot-stopper, 28, was linked with a move to Bayern as he prepared to leave Stamford Bridge.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga is set to join Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen revealed they had planned to announce Kepa with Harry KaneCredit: AP
      And the German champions had hoped to unveil the Spanish keeper alongside striker Harry Kane when he faced the press on Sunday.
      But Dreesen confirmed at the former Spurs man’s press conference that Kepa had chosen Real Madrid.
      He said: “We were close to this deal and we actually wanted to present Kepa today. But he chose to join Real Madrid.
      “He’s Spanish and so Kepa wanted to accept Real proposal.”
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      Kepa, who remains the world’s most expensive keeper, arrived at Chelsea for a whopping £71.6million in 2018.
      But ever since Edouard Mendy arrived two years later, the former Athletic Bilbao man was made to sit on the bench.
      The star, who infamously REFUSED to be subbed off in the 2019 Carabao Cup Final, regained his place last term.
      Yet despite Mendy already quitting Chelsea for Saudi Arabia, he has been deemed surplus to requirements by new boss Mauricio Pochettino.
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      Robert Sanchez joined the Blues in a £25m deal from Brighton on a seven-year deal.
      And his arrival has paved the way for Kepa to depart.
      Real Madrid wanted him on a loan-to-buy option after their No1 Thibaut Courtois sustained an ACL injury that ruled him out for the majority of the campaign.
      Bayern also submitted a one-year loan proposal due to Manuel Neuer nursing an injury he picked up in a skiing accident last season.
      However, Kepa had his heart set on going to the Bernabeu and informed the German giants of his decision this week. More

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      Tottenham ‘make transfer enquiry’ for striker at rival Premier League club to replace Harry Kane

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      TOTTENHAM have made a transfer enquiry for Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, according to reports.Spurs are on the search for a new number nine after selling Harry Kane to Bayern Munich for £104million.
      Tottenham have enquired about Evan Ferguson’s availabilityCredit: Alamy
      Spurs are searching for a replacement for Harry KaneCredit: Getty
      Romelu Lukaku has been linked with a move to North London but a new report claims the club also have their eye on Ferguson.
      According to TEAMtalk Spurs have enquired about the youngster’s availability.
      But their approach is set to be rejected as the Seagulls have no interest in selling Ferguson, who scored six goals in debut Premier League season last term.
      Ferguson’s fine form was rewarded with a new long-term contract in April, tying down the Republic of Ireland international until 2028.
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      But that has not deterred Spurs interest as they view the 18-year-old as Kane’s long-term successor.
      Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker is also a big fan of Ferguson and tipped his former club to sign the striker.
      He said: “Evan Ferguson scores in Fergie time. He’s a born goalscorer.
      “If I was in charge of recruitment at @SpursOfficial I’d take a punt on him as Kane’s replacement. Apologies to @OfficialBHAFC fans”.
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      Lineker was reacting to Ferguson’s stoppage time goal in Brighton’s 4-1 win over Luton on Saturday.
      Solly March, Simon Adingra and summer signing Joao Pedro also got on the scoresheet against the Hatters. More

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      Liverpool to miss out on another transfer target with Man City set to offer £47m for Belgian star

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      RENNES will demand a fee of around £47million if Manchester City firm up their interest in flying winger Jeremy Doku.The Treble winners have shown interest in the 21-year-old as they look to replace Riyad Mahrez.
      Man City are interested in signing DokuCredit: Getty
      Michael Olise of Crystal Palace was one option — but he is now facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines through injury.
      So Doku, who is a Belgium team-mate of Kevin De Bruyne, has now emerged as a possible alternative.
      Rennes are unlikely to let him leave without a fight — but know the player is keen on a move to the Etihad.
      The Telegraph previously reported that the Ligue 1 side will likely demand a fee in the region of £43m to £52m for Doku this summer.
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      Liverpool had previously expressed an interest in signing the winger, with Jurgen Klopp targeting him as a long-term replacement for Sadio Mane.
      He came close to swapping Anderlecht for Anfield in 2018, but instead decided to join Rennes.
      The Reds have continued to keep tabs on him, but they are yet to make a bid.
      And now Man City are expected to win the transfer race.
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      City boss Pep Guardiola has already introduced two new players to his squad this summer.
      Matteo Kovacic joined the club in a £30m transfer from Chelsea in June.
      And Josko Gvardiol became one of the most expensive defenders of all time when he completed a £78m move to the Etihad from RB Leipzig last month. More