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      New Chelsea star Petrovic takes club legend’s shirt number after Premier League rule BLOCKED his dream choice

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      NEW Chelsea signing Djordje Petrovic will wear the number 28 made iconic by club legend Cesar Azpilicueta after his first choice was denied. The Blues signed Robert Sanchez for £25million from Brighton earlier in the window after letting Edouard Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga go.
      Djordje Petrovic will wear the number 28 made iconic by club legend Cesar Azpilicueta
      And in need of a back up to Sanchez, Chelsea confirmed a deal for Serbian stopper Petrovic.
      He has signed a seven-year deal and takes the No28 left behind by former captain Azpilicueta.
      But that was only after the Premier League denied him the chance of wearing the No99 he had at New England Revolution in the MLS.
      Petrovic said: “I’m very happy to wear number 28 and I know it means a lot at this club.
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      “I asked for number 99 originally but I was told it was too high for the Premier League.
      “I saw what was available after that and I liked the look of the No.28 jersey.”
      Renato Sanches suffered a similar fate in 2017 when he signed on loan for Swansea from Bayern Munich.
      His request to wear No85 was rejected, meaning he took No35 instead.
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      Petrovic is in line to make his debut TONIGHT in the EFL Cup against AFC Wimbledon at Stamford Bridge.
      After signing, he said: “It’s so nice here! Everything here is set up to win, to learn and to achieve great things at the very top level.
      “I’m so happy to be at Chelsea and I’m really excited to get started at this club.
      “It’s a big step for me and it’s always been a dream of mine to sign for one of the biggest clubs in the world and today I have achieved that goal. I’m so happy!
      “Playing in the Premier League is something I’m really looking forward to doing and I hope to learn many things here at Chelsea. I can’t wait to meet everyone and play at Stamford Bridge.”
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      Forgotten wonderkid dubbed ‘Messi’s heir’ who Chelsea and Man City fought over at 13 signs for League One club

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      A FORGOTTEN wonderkid who was once dubbed “Messi’s heir” has signed for League One side Blackpool.Karamoko Dembele, 20, was the talk of football when he was coming through the ranks at Celtic and made his debut for the club’s under-20s side when he was just THIRTEEN.
      Blackpool have signed Karamoko Dembele on loanCredit: Twitter @BlackpoolFC
      Dembele was just a teen when he started training with the Celtic first team squadCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

      He would go on to make his full first team debut at Celtic Park when he was still only 16 years old.
      The winger also had both Scotland and England fighting to have him declare for them and he represented both sides at youth level – although he has not declared for either country yet.
      And Chelsea and Manchester City were also scrapping for his signature after he burst on the scene.
      The winger, who was born in London, joined Celtic when he was just 10 years old and regularly scooped up awards at both academy and youth team level – with the expectation that he would go on to become a first team regular at Celtic Park.
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      His former youth team coach David Feeney said in 2016: “I think he is very similar to Lionel Messi. If he has the right guidance, then the sky is the limit for him.
      However, after making his debut for the club in the 2018-19 season, the 5ft5 winger never really managed to kick on at senior level – with injuries being a major factor.
      He would go on to make just eight further appearances for The Hoops, all of them cameos from the bench before joining Ligue 1 side Brest in 2022.
      Dembele made 17 appearances in his first season at the club, again largely being cameos from the bench.
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      Dembele went on to make nine first team appearances for CelticCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow
      But last season he featured just once in all competitions for the club.
      A move to Blackpool represents an opportunity for the youngster to revive his career.
      Still only 20, a move down the football pyramid from Ligue 1 to English football’s League One will give him the opportunity to gain the minutes he desperately needs to develop.
      After the club unveiled his signing on Twitter, it is fair to say that Blackpool fans still believe he can come good on his potential.
      One fan said: “If he’s as good as he was on my Football Manager we are winning the league ladies and gents.”
      Another added: “Promising young player, shame it’s a loan but should definitely add something if played in the correct position. Let’s hope this leads to a change in formation. Good luck to the lad.”
      While a third wrote: “Let us hope this is the maverick type player we badly need.” More

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      Chaos at Romelu Lukaku’s Roma arrival as fans ‘damage vehicles’ in scramble to see Chelsea ace

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      ROMA fans have reportedly damaged vehicles in their attempts to catch a glimpse of new signing Romelu Lukaku.The striker is set to complete a season-long loan move from Chelsea.
      Romelu Lukaku has landed in Rome ahead of his loan move to RomaCredit: Getty
      The striker received a huge welcome from excited Roma fansCredit: EPA
      Fans climbed on car roofs and bonnetsCredit: Youtube @Marca
      Lukaku, 30, landed in Rome airport on Wednesday ahead of the switch and he was greeted with a warm welcome.
      But some Roma supporters got a little carried away and went to extreme lengths to see the Belgian touch down in Italy.
      Some fans climbed on cars and left multiple roofs and bonnets with huge dents.
      Lukaku waved at fans as he stepped off the plane before high-fiving those behind metal fences.
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      There was a celebratory atmosphere at the airport with fans taking photos and videos of the new arrival.
      Many are excited to see Lukaku turn out for Roma after he helped Inter Milan reach the Champions League final last season.
      It is the third time the striker will play under Jose Mourinho, with the pair previously working together at Chelsea and Manchester United.
      Roma have paid Chelsea £8million to land Lukaku, who will take a substantial pay cut on his £325,000 a week wages.
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      Roma fans were seen climbing onto cars to catch a glimpse of new signing LukakuCredit: YOUTUBE @MARCA
      Cars were damaged by supporters with some left with big dentsCredit: Youtube @Marca
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      Chelsea have also inserted a £37m release clause into Lukaku’s contract.
      Lukaku was part of Chelsea’s ‘bomb squad’ – a group of players Mauricio Pochettino was forbidden from playing with the club keen reduce their wage bill.
      The likes of Christian Pulisic, Hakim Ziyech and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang were also part of the group and have since been shipped out. More

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      Three Premier League sides in last ditch transfer race to sign £30m-rated PSG star Hugo Ekitike days before deadline

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      CRYSTAL PALACE, West Ham and Brentford are all trying to agree a deadline day loan for Paris St.Germain striker Hugo Ekitike.But negotiations have been complicated by the 21-year-old French youth international already being offered by PSG to Eintracht Frankfurt.
      Hugo Ekitike is being chased by three Premier League clubsCredit: Getty
      Ekitike, who cost PSG £30million when they bought him from Reims, has been told he does not figure in the plans of new coach Luis Enrique.
      And the French Champions have tried to include him as part of a £55million bid for Frankfurt’s French international Randal Kolo Mauni.
      That offer has been rejected by the Bundesliga club but Kolo Mauni has now reportedly gone on strike and flown to Paris in an effort to force a deal.
      And that uncertainty has left Ekitike’s future up in the air as he waits to find out what is going on.
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      But it seems likely that he will be moving somewhere before tomorrow’s transfer deadline and the trio of London teams are all on standby to strike a last minute deal.
      Ekitike initially joined PSG on loan from Reims but only scored four goals in his first season at the Parc des Princes.
      But they had agreed an obligation to buy him this summer for £30million and are already looking to offload him.
      The French striker has scored four goals in 33 appearances for the club.
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      However, he has played just eight minutes so far this season and has been an unused sub in each of PSG’s last two matches.
      Goncalo Ramos’ arrival from Benfica has also further limited Ekitike’s opportunities in Paris. More

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      Chelsea ‘ready to let £100,000-a-week flop join Premier League rivals for FREE’ despite having two years on contract

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      CHELSEA are reportedly ready to let Malang Sarr leave on a free transfer despite having two years left on his contract. Sarr has been unable to cement a place in the team at Chelsea and it looks like he could be on his way out as a result.
      Chelsea are reportedly willing to let Malang Sarr leave on a free transferCredit: Getty
      According to Foot Mercato, the Blues are willing to let Sarr leave for FREE in the remaining days of the transfer window.
      The former Nice centre-back is still under contract with Chelsea until the summer of 2025 and a free transfer would be an incredible deal for those interested.
      Both Nottingham Forest and Fulham are said to be pushing to try and complete a deal before Friday’s deadline.
      Sarr arrived at Stamford Bridge in 2020, but has only featured in eight Premier League games during his time at the club.
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      The 24-year-old has been sent on loan to both Monaco and Porto, but looks likely to now make a permanent exit from the London club.
      Part of the reason Chelsea could be so keen to move him on is his astronomical wages.
      It has previously been reported that the Frenchman is earning a whopping £100,000 per week at the club.
      Chelsea are looking to trim down their bloated squad with other exits expected to happen before the transfer window slams shut.
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      £62million flop Marc Cucurella is nearing a loan switch to Manchester United as the Red Devils look for a replacement for the injured Luke Shaw.
      Whilst big name players like Kai Havertz, Mason Mount and Mateo Kovacic have already made permanent moves elsewhere.
      There could also be incomings for Mauricio Pochettino who is said to be seeking one more attacker in the coming days.
      Manchester City youngster Cole Palmer is the latest to be linked with a move after Chelsea reportedly had an initial approach for Arsenal star Emile Smith Rowe rebuffed. More

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      How Man Utd could line up for huge Arsenal clash with three transfer deadline day signings including Chelsea flop

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      MANCHESTER UNITED face injury dilemma heading into their next match – which could force them into a late summer spree. United travel to Arsenal on Sunday but do so with key names ruled out from the starting 11.

      Centre-back Raphael Varane is the latest defender to be sidelined, joining Luke Shaw.
      As a result, United are linked with a move for Nice centre-half Jean-Clair Todibo, formerly of Barcelona.
      If a deal cannot be struck in time, Victor Lindelof is expected to partner Lisandro Martinez with Harry Maguire out of favour.
      But more pressing for manager Erik ten Hag is the injuries to left-backs Shaw and Tyrell Malacia.
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      So United are frantically searching for an emergency replacement.
      The club have approached Chelsea over a loan move for Marc Cucurella, who only arrived in West London last season for £63million.
      With two new faces lined up in defence, Ten Hag is also in the market for a new midfielder due to Mason Mount’s recent knock.
      It has led the Dutchman to enquire about a move for Tottenham’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, who he worked with at Bayern Munich.
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      Going forward, United will likely keep Bruno Fernandes in the No10 role with Marcus Rashford and Antony either side of him.
      Anthony Martial is in line to lead the line but summer signing Rasmus Hojlund could feature in some capacity following a back injury.
      United bounced back from a 2-0 loss to Spurs by beating Nottingham Forest 3-2, coming from two behind.
      Jean-Clair Todibo is linked with Man UtdCredit: Getty More

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      Forgotten former Arsenal star labelled ‘unbelievable’ by Arsene Wenger ‘in talks over transfer to Fulham’

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      ALEX IWOBI is in talks to join Fulham from Everton, reports say. The Nigeria international started the Toffees first two Premier League games of the season before picking up a hamstring injury.
      Alex Iwobi is linked with a move away from EvertonCredit: Getty
      He was an integral part of Everton’s top flight survival last term, starting in every single match.
      But according to talkSPORT, Sean Dyche is open to selling Iwobi and Fulham are “in advanced talks” with the club.
      The playmaker has only one year left on his deal and the recent signings of Arnaut Danjuma and Jack Harrison look to have opened the door to an exit.
      Iwobi joined Everton from Arsenal in a £40million move in 2019.
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      He spent four senior seasons with the Gunners after graduating from their academy and being given a debut by Arsene Wenger.
      And managerial icon Wenger once hailed Iwobi as an “unbelievable” talent after he broke into Arsenal’s squad.
      He said in 2017: “I think Alex is a player who grows regularly.
      “This season, for the first time he’s adding what we want from him – goals – to his qualities, which are exceptional.
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      “Overall I think he has a good attitude and now he becomes efficient in front of goal as well.
      “This kind of experiences like the one against Argentina will help him even more to grow.
      “He’s worked a lot on his finishing and he’s improved a lot. Compared to one year ago, the difference in unbelievable.”
      Arsene Wenger once hailed Alex Iwobi as ‘unbelievable’Credit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Clement Lenglet lined up for Premier League transfer return with Tottenham’s rivals after loan spell

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      ASTON VILLA are in talks with Barcelona over a move for Clement Lenglet.The French international centre-back, 28, played 35 games for Tottenham last season but the club opted against a permanent deal.
      Aston Villa are interested in Clement LengletCredit: Getty
      The defender spent last season on loan at TottenhamCredit: Alamy
      Boss Unai Emery is now trying to bring Lenglet back to the Prem with fellow left-footer Tyrone Mings facing the entire season out with a knee injury.
      A loan deal looks more likely but a permanent move is a possibility.
      Villa’s sporting director Monchi signed Lenglet at Sevilla for around £4million from Nancy then sold him to Barcelona for £30m.
      Meanwhile, Tottenham right-back Djed Spence is set to join Leeds on loan for the season.
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      The Whites will pay Spurs around £1million for the defender, 23, who moved from Middlesbrough in 2022.
      Spence has played just four Prem games for Tottenham, spending last season on loan at Rennes in France, and is not part of boss Ange Postecoglou’s plans.
      But Leeds were dealt a major blow when Amiri, 26, rejected a move to Elland Road from Bayer Leverkusen after a £5m deal and personal terms were agreed.
      The German international was spotted by fans walking around the city on Monday, and he had also visited United’s training base after flying to Yorkshire on a private jet.
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      Desperate for midfield reinforcements, boss Daniel Farke is trying to raid former club Norwich for Kenny McLean but the Canaries have rejected a £4m offer.
      Farke fancies Ranger’s Glen Kamara and Celtic’s Matt O’Riley too and is also working on a loan for Leicester left-back Luke Thomas. More