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      Chelsea ready to hijack Man Utd’s bid to finally seal Frenkie de Jong transfer as Blues line up massive bid

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      CHELSEA have reportedly joined Manchester United in the race to sign Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona this summer.De Jong, 26, is finally open to leaving the La Liga giants at the end of the season.
      Chelsea could hijack Man Utd’s pursuit of Frenkie De JongCredit: Getty
      According to journalist Lluis Canut, the Dutchman is underwhelmed with Barcelona’s current state both on and off the pitch.
      And for the first time since arriving at the Nou Camp in 2019 he is “no longer closing the door on leaving” the club.
      Man Utd pushed to sign him in the summer of 2022, shortly after Erik ten Hag took over as manager.
      Following extensive talks, Barcelona accepted a huge bid worth £71.5million, but De Jong rejected the move.
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      United are now set to re-enter the race for the midfielder, but they face competition from Premier League rivals Chelsea.
      According to Spanish outlet Sport, the Blues are prepared to table a bid worth up to £85m for De Jong.
      While Paris Saint-Germain have also expressed an interest in signing him.
      The Dutchman joined Barcelona in a £64m transfer from Ajax in 2019 and has since made 205 first team appearances.
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      De Jong has been a key first team player for Barcelona this season
      Barca chiefs allegedly want to tie him down to a new contract until 2029, but they have found it “impossible” to reach an agreement.
      Xavi’s side currently sit third in the La Liga table, eight points adrift of leaders Real Madrid.
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      Enzo Fernandez ‘wants to leave Chelsea and offers himself to Barcelona despite having 8 YEARS left on contract’

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      CHELSEA midfielder Enzo Fernandez is keen on joining Barcelona, according to reports.Fernandez, 23, signed for the Blues in a £107million transfer from Benfica last winter.
      Enzo Fernandez allegedly wants to join BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      He completed the switch just one month after winning the World Cup with Argentina and signed an eight-and-a-half year contract upon his arrival at Stamford Bridge.
      However, the midfielder is now understood to be open to a move away.
      And according to Spanish outlet Sport, he wants to join Barcelona.
      The La Liga giants consider Fernandez a top target, but their financial issues will likely prevent a deal from happening.
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      His current contract runs until 2032 so Barcelona would have to table a significant offer for Chelsea to even consider selling.
      Recent reports have claimed that Fernandez is unhappy at Stamford Bridge, largely due to Chelsea’s poor run of form.
      After finishing 12th in the Premier League table last season, the Blues have failed to make much progression.
      They currently sit 11th, behind the likes of Wolves, Newcastle and Brighton.
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      But Fernandez appeared to squash the exit rumours on Wednesday during Chelsea’s FA Cup fourth round replay against Aston Villa.
      After scoring a stunning free kick to put the Blues 3-0 up in the 54th minute, the midfielder held his shirt up to the cameras and pointed to his name.
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      Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino later said: “Today, Enzo showed why he’s here and he showed his quality.
      “But we didn’t have any doubts about him, or about Caicedo or about different players, young players that arrived here with expectation to win titles and to score with every single touch!

      “He is a world champion player. Look, when he signed one year ago, he arrived after nearly two years with no holidays, no rest, with the pressure, still young, different environment, different language, different culture, a team that needs time to build.
      “All of these types of circumstance, you need time. I don’t want to annoy the people. For me, it’s not an excuse. I want to be here because I really believe in the project, I really believe in the player.
      “But please, stop to create expectation that does match to the reality and help the players that are here to try and build something.
      “Of course, if that happens again, we will be there to help. It does not surprise me because Enzo has the quality, not only to score this type of goal, but to perform in the way today he performed.” More

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      Former Chelsea hothead Diego Costa, 35, signs for 12th club of his career after a month unemployed

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      FORMER Chelsea striker Diego Costa has joined Gremio on a free transfer.The Brazilian, 35, left Botafogo in December after just four months with the club.
      Diego Costa has joined Brazilian side Gremio
      The Brazilian won two Premier League titles with ChelseaCredit: Getty
      He spent the January window without a team and was linked with another Brazilian side, Palmeiras.
      But now, according to Fabrizio Romano, he has agreed a deal with Gremio – who will be his 12th professional club.
      It is Costa’s fourth team in less than two and a half years after spells with Atletico Mineiro and Wolves.
      He has scored just 11 goals in 66 matches across the last three seasons.
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      The rather unimpressive period included one Premier League goal in 25 appearances for Wolves.
      But he is still fondly remembered for a golden few years at the top of European football.
      Costa made his name with Atletico Madrid, firing them to La Liga victory, a Copa del Rey title and a Uefa Super Cup.
      They also reached the Champions League final, before they lost to Real Madrid.
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      In 2014, he was signed by Chelsea in a deal worth £32million.
      During his time in West London, Costa won three trophies, including two Premier League titles and a League Cup – scoring 52 goals in 83 appearances. 
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      Costa then returned to Atletico in 2018 where he won the Europa League and another Super Cup.
      At international level, he played two games for Brazil – the country where he was born.
      But he ended up declaring for Spain and earned 24 caps, scoring 10 goals. More

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      Newcastle join European giants ‘in race for Arsenal’s next Bukayo Saka on free transfer’ if Gunners contract talks fail

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      NEWCASTLE have expressed an interest in signing Arsenal youngster Amario Cozier-Duberry, according to reports.The 18-year-old, who is yet to make his senior debut, is widely considered the “jewel” of Arsenal’s academy.
      Amario Cozier-Duberry is currently negotiating a new deal with ArsenalCredit: Getty
      In 13 appearances for the club’s Under-21s so far this season, Cozier-Duberry has scored seven goals and provided two assists.
      The Gunners are now attempting to tie him down to a new deal, with talks ongoing.
      But according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Newcastle are among the clubs ready to pounce if negotiations fall through.
      Borussia Dortmund, Ajax, Anderlecht and Wolves have also shown an interest.
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      Cozier-Duberry’s current contract expires in June, so he could become available for a free transfer if he does not agree fresh terms with the Gunners.
      The winger was spotted in first team training this week ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash with West Ham.
      Mikel Arteta allegedly fast-tracked him into the senior squad in preparation for the match, meaning he could be in line to make his debut.
      Arsenal youth team coach Jack Wilshere has previously likened him to Bukayo Saka.
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      He said: “Amario is very exciting and Mikel likes him.
      “He reminds me of Bukayo Saka, he plays in the same position as him but he needs to get better with his decision-making.
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      “He’s definitely exciting, in some moments he’s unplayable. You give him the ball and he can make things happen.
      “You can set up a team and have a game plan, but when you’ve got individuals like that you’ve got a chance.”
      Cozier-Duberry joined Arsenal in 2019 and signed his first professional contract three years later. More

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      Former Liverpool star fears Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold could follow Klopp out the door if club struggles

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      GLEN JOHNSON fears that Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mo Salah will follow Jurgen Klopp out of Liverpool if the club’s new boss struggles next season.Manager Klopp announced he will leave his job at the end of this campaign.
      Liverpool stars Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold may leaveCredit: Getty
      Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is leaving at the end of the seasonCredit: AP
      Alexander-Arnold and Salah have less than 18 months left on their   contracts.
      And former Kop defender Johnson is concerned that if Klopp’s successor does not hit the ground running, then the nightmare scenario of a big-name exodus will follow.
      Defender TAA and superstar forward Salah would be able to talk to foreign clubs next January if they do not agree new deals.
      Johnson, who made 200 appearances in all competitions for the club between 2009 and 2015, said: “Let’s be real, who’s not going to take Trent Alexander-Arnold or Mo Salah on the cheap?
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       “I don’t believe we’ll see a big exodus at Liverpool this summer if the contract situations don’t get sorted now — which they won’t do because the players are going to want to know what’s going on.
      “If they have a bad start to next  season, then a year from now we will be discussing about them having six months left on their contracts. If that happens, Liverpool will be in trouble because Trent and Mo can attract interest from any club they want.
      “They don’t have to take a risk and, if Liverpool have a bad season following Jurgen’s departure, then we could potentially see an exodus.”
      Klopp’s shock announcement that he will depart Anfield after nine years at the helm could also have a huge impact on Liverpool’s recruitment plans during the close season.
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      Johnson told Betfred: “If Liverpool try and sign a top player in the summer, they will want to know who is replacing Jurgen?
      “Jurgen pulls people in and Jose Mourinho did the same thing.
      Jurgen Klopp gives injury update on Mo Salah
      “They’re examples of managers that top players want to play for.
      “You need to excite the players to encourage them to move to Liverpool. The club is a huge draw for players in its own right. But knowing who the manager is, is also very important.”
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      Anfield legend Xabi Alonso is red-hot favourite to take over, and former England right-back Johnson said: “It would certainly be a good choice.
      “He’s doing a fantastic job at Bayer Leverkusen and he has got the minerals for it. But the right choice is something that nobody knows right now.
      “Whichever manager comes next is going to be in for a super-hard job and they’re going to need time. Any manager that goes in next is essentially putting their head in a guillotine.
      “Being a legend of the club and a fans’ favourite will mean that Xabi’s given time — which doesn’t necessarily mean that he’s going to be successful.
      “But the fans will have more patience with him and give him more leeway than they would with a manager that doesn’t already have an affiliation with the club.”
      Meanwhile, fit-again defender Andy Robertson revealed he suffered in silence during his three-month layoff from shoulder surgery.
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      The left-back, 29, said: “In the difficult times I suffered alone or in the house.
      “I  didn’t want that to come across to the other lads.  I tried not to change but there were difficult times where I was maybe in the training ground on my own and frustrated.”
      Glen Johnson fears Salah and Alexander-Anrold will leave if Klopp’s successor strugglesCredit: Getty More

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      Former Premier League star joins League Two side Crewe Alexandra after almost two years unemployed

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      EX-PREMIER LEAGUE star Keiren Westwood has joined Crewe Alexandra after spending almost two years in the football wilderness. Westwood, 39, played Premier League football with Sunderland between 2011 and 2014.
      Crewe have signed former Premier League star Keiren WestwoodCredit: INSTAGRAM @crewealexofficial
      Manager Lee Bell said the club were ‘delighted’ to have himCredit: INSTAGRAM @crewealexofficial
      After leaving Queens Park Rangers in July 2022, the goalkeeper had spent two years unemployed.
      However, Westwood has now found a new club with League Two Crewe.
      Westwood has signed a short-term deal ahead of the club’s next game against Crawley on Saturday.
      On the signing, manager Lee Bell said: “Keiren is going to sign for an initial month and then we will take it from there.
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      “He’s a brilliant professional and has been around the club for three years. He came with us as part of the coaching team when Fred (Barber) was ill earlier in the season.
      “He’s got great experience and he is a great influence. I’ve told him his job is to push Harvey (Davies), so he knows there is pressure on him and he has to perform.  
      “He has had plenty of offers in this league, higher above, and abroad.
      “He’s never retired but he only wants to do things that are right for him and his family. We are delighted to have him.”
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      Westwood has also represented the likes of Sheffield Wednesday, Carlisle and Coventry City, accruing more than 500 appearances in all competitions.
      Born in Manchester, Westwood played for Fletcher Moss Rangers before going on to star for Manchester City.
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      However, he never made a first team appearance before joining Carlisle in 2005.
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      FIFA cult hero and ‘career mode legend’ Luis Muriel joins ninth club of his career in £2million transfer

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      IT’S a done deal for FIFA legend Luis Muriel, who has joined Orlando City in a £2million transfer from Atalanta. The MLS club has signed him in an permanent transfer which kicks in immediately, and the Colombian will soon travel for his medical.
      Luis Muriel has joined Orlando City in a £2m transfer.Credit: Getty
      Muriel was a star of FIFA 13,but he’s still going strong
      Orlando City will be the ninth club of Muriel’s long career, which has included Sevilla, Fiorentina, Lecce and Granada. 
      At 32 years old, he has 45 caps for his country and is not looking like slowing down, having more than proved himself in recent years in Serie A with Atalanta. 
      In his overall 184 appearances for the club, he’s scored 68 goals and registered 28 assists. 
      40 of these goals and 10 of his assists came in just his first two seasons from 2019-2021.
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      The arrival of such a high class player in the MLS has sparked huge excitement among fans, who raved about the move on X, formerly known as Twitter.
      One referring to him as a ‘career mode legend’.
      Another said: “Massive signing.
      “Before, players like this would be going to Brazil, Mexico, or Argentina if they’re leaving Europe.
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      “Now they’re coming to MLS.
      “Seems like times are really changing.”
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      Muriel became a FIFA 13 cult legend after his card showed some seriously impressive stats, with 89 for pace and 86 for dribbling.
      He was called a ‘cheap beast’ and ‘FIFA legend’ and some even reckoned he was the best FIFA 13 player out there.
      His strength as a centre forward is an exciting prospect for Orlando, who already have Uruguayan international Facundo Torres up front.  More

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      Weird football transfers from Jesse Lingard’s FC Seoul deal and Alves’ €1 salary… to Bendtner joining Juventus

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      NEVER underestimate football’s ability to shock.Over the years, we have witnessed some weird transfers. Players swapping their glamour days for a runout at Barnet, for example, and more.
      Andy Carroll signed for Reading in a short-term deal last year a surprising moveCredit: JASONPIX
      Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano shocked the world when they signed for West Ham in 2006Credit: PA:Press Association
      Former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard is unveiled by FC SeoulCredit: AP
      Jesse Lingard struggled to find a Premier League club that matched his ambitions, and ended up at FC Seoul in this year.
      Back in 2021, Dani Alves returned to Barcelona at the age of 38, and will reportedly be paid just ONE EURO a month.
      And who can forget that same year, Andy Carroll coming out of the wilderness to sign for Reading on a two-month contract.
      Here are some of the weirdest transfers we’ve ever come across.
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      JESSE LINGARD
      In the summer of 2023, Lingard’s spell at Nottingham Forest came to an end.
      He trained with West Ham, who he previously enjoyed a loan spell with, after his City Ground departure but then decided to join up with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq.
      However, he was unable to sign a contract with them because they had a limit on foreign players in the Saudi League.
      The former Man Utd ace was then linked with a move to Everton and allegedly offered himself to Barcelona but neither move failed to materialise.
      Instead, he penned a two-year deal with FC Seoul reportedly worth £17,500-per-week.
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      It is claimed he snubbed 26 clubs to sign for the South Korean outfit.
      NICKLAS BENDTNER
      On the final day of the transfer window in August 2012, Juventus were short of a centre forward.
      But even Arsenal fans, who had grown tired of Nicklas Bendtner’s off-the-field antics, were shocked the Italian giants went for their Danish striker.
      Especially since the previous season he had failed to pull up any trees at Sunderland.
      That didn’t deter Juve gambling on the forward, but injury problems restricted him to just 11 appearances – and he failed to score.
      Unsurprisingly, the Serie A side didn’t take up an option of buying him permanently.
      Arsenal fans were left stunned when Serie A giants Juventus took troubled striker Nicklas Bendtner off their handsCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Bendtner failed to score in 11 games for the club and a permanent move was quashedCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      BOJAN KRKIC
      The former Barcelona man was the epitome of the question; can he do it on a rainy Tuesday night at Stoke?
      The simple answer was no, despite Bojan having the benefit of playing for the home side too.
      Mark Hughes concluded the surprise deal for the man labelled the next Messi in 2014 for just £1.8million.
      “Anyone who knows European football will be aware of him as a player and the fact that he sees his future at Stoke City is really exciting,” Hughes beamed at the time.
      16 goals in 85 games later he was sold to MLS side Montreal Impact in 2019.
      Bojan Krcic swapped Barcelona for StokeCredit: Action Images – Reuters
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      STEVEN CAULKER
      Although it was only a loan move, Jurgen Klopp bringing in Caulker at Liverpool from QPR in a January transfer window in 2016 was one no-one saw coming.
      A centre-back who came through the ranks at Tottenham, the one-time England cap managed to play four games for the reds.
      What was even more unbelievable was he was asked to play upfront.
      Sadly, his Liverpool was cut short before a deal could be thrashed out, when Caulker was admitted into rehab with addictions to alcohol and gambling threatening his career.
      Steven Caulker was asked to play upfront for LiverpoolCredit: Reuters
      TEVEZ AND MASCHERANO
      Probably one of the most audacious double-signings in Premier League history.
      No wonder then West Ham boss Alan Pardew had a smile like a Cheshire cat at their unveiling back in 2006.
      The Argentinian duo were plucked from Corinthians, and only stayed with the Hammers for a season with Tevez joining Manchester United and Mascherano signing for Liverpool.
      Tevez would write his name in the history books by scoring the goal that secured the club’s Premier League safety in a 1-0 win over Man Utd.
      Later, Pardew revealed he had only asked his chief executive to buy James Milner and that his Christmas came early.
      Carlos Tevez helped save West Ham from relegationCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      LUTHER BLISSETT
      Cruelly called Luther ‘Miss it’ by away fans, Blissett is a Watford legend and their all-time top goalscorer.
      After winning the First Division Golden Boot in 1983, AC Milan paid £1million to bring him to Italy.
      But Blissett struggled to settle in Italy, scoring just five times in 30 appearances in the club.
      His dietary requirements were also unfulfilled.
      “No matter how much money you have here, you can’t seem to get Rice Krispies,” he said.
      AC Milan gambled on Watford legend Luther Blissett, who failed to settle in ItalyCredit: AP:Associated Press
      EDGAR DAVIDS
      One of the finest midfielders of his generation, it was a shock to see Edgar Davids end up at Barnet.
      After all, this was a former Dutch international who had won the Champions League with Ajax, and played for AC Milan, Juventus, Inter Milan and Barcelona in a star-studded career.
      Still, in 2012 – still living in North London after a spell at Spurs and then Crystal Palace – he became player manager of League Two Barnet.
      However, he struggled to keep his discipline on the pitch – getting sent off three times in his first eight games of the 2013-14 season and picking up a booking in every one of those matches.
      His bizarre managerial career took a new turn when he decided to wear the No1 jersey normally worn by goalkeepers, insisting he was setting a trend for midfielders to don that number. He resigned in 2014.
      After starring at Ajax, Juventus, AC Milan and Tottenham, Edgar Davids opted to end his career at League Two BarnetCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      FERNANDO HIERRO, YOURI DJORKAEFF AND JAY-JAY OKOCHA
      There was no doubt Sam Allardyce had big plans for Bolton Wanderers.
      Although they were in their twilight years, between 2002-2005 Real Madrid legend Fernando Hierro, France World Cup winner Youri Djorkaeff and the remarkably gifted Jay-Jay Okocha all played for the club at the same time.
      Okocha joined from PSG on a free transfer, and soon became a fans’ favourite.
      Djorkaeff scored an impressive 21 goals from 87 games from midfield, initially snubbing interest from Manchester United and Liverpool for three years with the Trotters.
      While Hierro finished his illustrious career playing for Wanderers aged 37, launching long balls from the back.
      Youri Djorkaeff and Jay-Jay Okocha were part of a dream team of foreign signings at BoltonCredit: Reuters
      Real Madrid legend Fernardo Hierro enjoyed his final year as a pro with the TrottersCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      ROBERTO MANCINI
      Mancini enjoyed a stellar career at Sampdoria, where he helped the club win Serie A, four Coppa Italia titles, as well the European Cup Winners’ Cup.
      Three years followed at Lazio, but no one could’ve envisaged what was going to happen next.
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      Mancini joined Peter Taylor’s Leicester City on loan – making his debut against Arsenal in 2001 at the grand old age of 36.
      However, he failed to complete 90 minutes in his five games for the club.
      His contract was torn up in February, when Mancini decided he wanted to manage Fiorentina.
      Roberto Mancini joined Leicester City at 36 from Lazio, but failed to reach previous heightsCredit: PA:Press Association
      PHILIPPE COUTINHO
      The Villans shocked everyone when they announced the loan signing of Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona in 2022.
      The third most-expensive player of all time uprooted his life in Spain to link up with former Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard in the Midlands.
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      And he made an instant impact on his debut as he came off the bench against Manchester United to score a late equaliser in a thrilling 2-2 draw.
      However, over time he looked a shadow of himself and when Unai Emery came to the club he was frozen out of the first team.
      Aston Villa signed Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho on loan from Barcelona in 2022Credit: Getty More