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      THREE more Chelsea stars reach ‘agreements’ on Saudi Arabia moves just hours after Kante transfer confirmed

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      HAKIM ZIYECH, Edouard Mendy and Kalidou Koulibaly have reportedly all reached full verbal agreements on transfers to Saudi Arabia.The Chelsea winger, 30, goalkeeper, 31, and centre-back, 32, are surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge following Todd Boehly’s mammoth spending spree.
      Hakim Ziyech looks on the brink of moving to Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      Edouard Mendy is also set to make the switch to the Middle EastCredit: Getty
      And now Fabrizio Romano claims deals are virtually done for the trio to become the next Chelsea players to make the switch to the Middle East this summer.
      N’Golo Kante, whose contract in West London expired this month, completed a whopping £86million contract with Al-Ittihad.
      Ziyech will link up with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr after agreeing personal terms with the Saudi Pro League outfit and an agreement is in place with Chelsea.
      The Moroccan is set to put pen to paper on a three-year contract until 2026.
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      Ziyech was on the brink of joining Paris Saint-Germain on loan in the January transfer window.
      However, the move collapsed when Chelsea failed to submit the completed paperwork in time.
      And now Mendy – who lost his place in goal to Kepa Arrizabalaga and refused a new contract – has also found a new club with Al-Ahli set to seal a deal until 2026.
      The contract is set to be signed imminently to confirm the Senegal stopper’s Blues exit.
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      Both Mendy and Ziyech’s Stamford Bridge deals were due to expire in 2025, meaning they will likely get transfer fees for the Champions League winners.
      Koulibaly only joined Chelsea last year and has three years left to run on his contract but has an agreement in place with Al-Hilal – again until 2026.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubemeyang could also move to Saudi Arabia as Chelsea continue to clear out their deadwood – to trim down the bloated squad and help balance the books to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations.
      Romelu Lukaku, though, is reluctant to make the move despite the Blues wanting to sell their £97.5m striker.

      The dealings, though, have left rival clubs angry and accusing Chelsea of using a “get out of FFP jail free card”.
      They want an investigation into the Saudi spending, especially as news emerged that the Saudi state’s Public Investment Fund had invested billions of pounds into Clearlake Capital, the majority owners of Chelsea.
      The seeming ability to offload unwanted players for big transfer fees – Al-Hilal look set to pay £25m for Koulibaly – could prove a controversial loophole, understandably leaving other clubs desperate for action.
      Wolves sold captain Ruben Neves to Al-Hilal for £47m while Saudi representatives are said to be in a posh London hotel this week to thrash out more transfers.
      Kalidou Koulibaly will team up with Ruben Neves at Al-HilalCredit: Getty More

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      Harry Maguire’s Mykonos retrial date revealed in potential blow to transfer away from Man Utd

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      HARRY MAGUIRE’S retrial date has been set for February 7 in Greece, nearly three years after convictions of assault and attempted bribery were quashed.The Manchester United captain, 30, was arrested while on a family holiday in Mykonos in August 2020.
      Harry Maguire was found guilty three years ago but appealed and saw the charges quasedCredit: AP
      Maguire has been linked with a move away from Manchester United this summerCredit: Getty
      He was initially found guilty of assaulting police, resisting arrest and attempted bribery and punished with a suspended jail sentence of 21 months and 10 days.
      Maguire’s brother, Joe, and friend, Christopher Sharman, were also handed suspended sentences of 13 months.
      The England international swiftly appealed and saw the conviction quashed.
      That meant a retrial would automatically be heard at a higher court.
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      The retrial was first postponed due to the Covid pandemic.
      It was then due to take place earlier this month, before Maguire’s legal team requested it be pushed back.
      If found guilty, he will not be able to receive a more severe punishment than his original sentence.
      And while Maguire is not expected to attend the trial in person, it is not an ideal position for the ex-Leicester man to be in as he heads off on his summer break.
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      After starting England’s two Euro 2024 qualification wins, he will now enjoy some downtime.
      But he will continue to be linked with a move away from Old Trafford – four years on from his £80million arrival.
      Tottenham, Aston Villa and West Ham have all been mooted as potential destinations for the centre-back.
      However, fans may be concerned about his new court date being right in the middle of next season. More

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      Kai Havertz set to become 14th player to star for Chelsea AND Arsenal in the Premier League… can you name the others?

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      KAI HAVERTZ is set to become the 14th player to star for both Chelsea and Arsenal in the Premier League.The Germany international is closing in on a move across London to the Emirates Stadium.
      Kai Havertz is close to becoming the 14th player to play for Chelsea and Arsenal in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      Arsenal are confident they can make the £60million man their first signing of the summer this week.
      Havertz is understood to have already agreed personal terms on a five-year deal with the Gunners.
      The move would see Havertz become the 14th player to appear for both clubs in the Premier League, but can you name the others? (Here’s a few clues…)
      Petr Cech
      Petr Cech won four league titles and the Champions League with Chelsea before ending his career with Arsenal.
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      Although the then-veteran goalkeeper did not reach the same heights during four years in North London, he did win the FA Cup in 2017.
      William Gallas
      French defender William Gallas moved to Arsenal on a free transfer from Chelsea in 2006 after three years with the Blues.
      He would go on to captain the Gunners before leaving to join arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur in 2010.
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      Ashley Cole
      Ashley Cole won the Premier League with Chelsea in 2010Credit: Getty
      Arsenal academy graduate Ashley Cole controversially left for Chelsea on Deadline Day in August 2006.
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      His decision paid off, though, as he went on to become one of the world’s best defenders, making 337 Chelsea appearances and winning ten major trophies.
      Olivier Giroud
      French striker Olivier Giroud won three FA Cups with Arsenal before going on to have even more success at Chelsea.
      Giroud won another FA Cup with the club after signing in 2018 and won both the Europa League and Champions League with Chelsea.
      David Luiz
      David Luiz had two spells with Chelsea either side of a move to Paris Saint-Germain, making 248 appearances and winning three European trophies as well as a league title.
      However, his move to Arsenal in 2019 proved less fruitful as he was sent off three times in just 73 matches before departing after two years.
      Lassana Diarra
      Another Frenchman to appear for both Arsenal and Chelsea, Lassana Diarra made just 43 combined appearances for the two clubs.
      Signed by Chelsea as a 20-year-old in 2005, he moved to Arsenal two years later but would last less than five months before he was sold to Portsmouth.
      Willian
      Willian struggled for form after swapping Chelsea for Arsenal in 2020Credit: Getty
      Willian became a fan favourite during seven years at Stamford Bridge, with 63 goals and 62 assists in 339 appearances.
      However, he struggled following a free transfer for Arsenal in 2020, scoring just once in 37 matches before departing the club after a year.
      Cesc Fabregas
      Cesc Fabregas remains Arsenal’s youngest ever player after scoring in the League Cup aged just 16 years, six months and 28 days old.
      He would go on to captain the club before leaving for Barcelona in 2011. Fabregas returned to England with Chelsea three years later and won two league titles in four-and-a-half seasons in West London.
      Nicolas Anelka
      Prolific French striker Nicolas Anelka was just 17 when he joined Arsenal in 1997 but still scored 28 times and won the Double before being sold two years later.
      Chelsea would later sign a 28-year-old Anelka in 2008, with the forward winning the golden boot in his first full season and a league title in 2010.
      Yossi Benayoun
      Chelsea signed Israeli midfielder Yossi Benayoun from Liverpool in 2010 but failed to get the best out of him as he notched just one goal in 24 appearances.
      A loan move to Arsenal for the 2011/12 campaign proved more successful, though, as he scored six goals in just two extra matches.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was prolific during most of his four years at ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Another player to have differing fortunes at Arsenal and Chelsea, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored 92 goals in 163 appearances for the Gunners.
      He would also captain the club for two years before his time at the Emirates Stadium fizzled out and he left for Barcelona in January 2022.
      After just six months in Spain he returned to London last summer, signing for Chelsea, but has scored just three goals since.
      Emmanuel Petit
      World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit starred for both clubs either side of a one-year stint at Barcelona.
      Having won a league and cup double during three years with Arsenal, he played 76 times for Chelsea as he ended his career at Stamford Bridge.
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      Jorginho
      Jorginho swapped Chelsea for Arsenal in January 2023Credit: Getty
      The latest player to appear for both clubs, Jorginho completed a move to Arsenal from Chelsea in January.
      He went on to become a regular starter as the Gunners narrowly missed out on the title, having previously won four major trophies with Chelsea. More

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      AI predicts six major signings Arsenal will make including Champions League winner and Everton star

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      ARTIFICIAL INTELLEGENCE has drawn up a list of six key signings Arsenal could make this summer.The Gunners are set to spend big over the next few months in the hope of launching another title charge next season.
      Arteta is expected to sign several new players this summerCredit: PA
      They also have Champions League football to contend with.
      The Gunners were pipped to the Premier League trophy by Manchester City this season, despite leading the the table for 248 days.
      Mikel Arteta will have to introduce several new additions if he wants to compete with Pep Guardiola’s side next season.
      Here are the six players AI thinks Arsenal could sign this summer in a bid to challenge for the top spot again.
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      Declan Rice
      Rice is Arsenal’s top targetCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The 24-year-old midfielder has been Arteta’s top transfer target since January.
      West Ham have already announced that he will be leaving the club this summer and Sun Sport exclusively revealed earlier this month how officials will demand more than the £106m British record Chelsea paid for Enzo Fernandez.
      The Gunners have now had two bids rejected with the deal threatening to drag out.
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      Manchester City are also understood to be interested, but they are yet to bid due to the midfielder’s desire to join Arsenal.
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      Kai Havertz
      Havertz wants to join ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Arsenal are also pushing to sign Havertz from Chelsea.
      The Gunners reportedly had their opening bid rejected by the Blues last week, but they returned with an improved offer of £60m on Tuesday.
      Havertz is understood to be keen on the prospect of a move to Arsenal, with personal terms already agreed.
      Arteta believes Havertz will be able to play in any position along Arsenal’s front three, as well as in midfield.
      Moussa Diaby
      Diaby recently emerged as a targetCredit: Reuters
      The Gunners are reportedly leading Premier League rivals Newcastle and Manchester United in the race to sign Diaby, who recently emerged as a target.
      Bayer Leverkusen want around £65m for the winger, but Arsenal could attempt to negotiate a cheaper deal, with Granit Xhaka already set to join the Bundesliga side this summer.
      Diaby has scored 14 goals in 48 appearances for the German side across all competitions last season and AI think he could be bringing his talents to the Gunners next term.
      Ilkay Gundogan
      Gundogan is a free agent this summerCredit: Alamy
      Fresh from winning the Treble with Man City, Gundogan will become a free agent when his contract expires at the end of this month.
      He has been linked with a move to both Arsenal and Barcelona, but the Gunners could have the edge in a transfer race thanks to Arteta’s links to City.
      The 32-year-old is set to make a decision on his future this week.
      Mason Mount
      Mount has been linked with Arsenal and Man UtdCredit: Getty
      The midfielder emerged as one of Arsenal’s summer transfer targets last month, but the Gunners are yet to bid for him.
      Mount has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United in recent weeks.
      The Red Devils attempted to strike a deal with Chelsea earlier this month by proposing a £40m offer, but the Blues rejected it and demanded £70.
      If Man Utd fail to complete a deal for Mount, Arsenal could swoop in. Although the AI, powered by Perlexity, said it was “important to note that these are just rumours and reports”.
      Dominic Calvert-Lewin
      Calvert-Lewin emerged as a potential target earlier this yearCredit: PA
      Arsenal expressed an interest in signing Calvert-Lewin earlier this year, but no offer has been made.

      Arteta is keen to sign a new striker this summer to play back-up to Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah, with Folarin Balogun expected to leave.
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      West Ham REJECT Arsenal’s club record second bid for Declan Rice and hold firm on £100m valuation

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      WEST HAM have rejected Arsenal’s second bid for Declan Rice.The Gunners tabled an offer worth £90million on Tuesday morning
      West Ham have rejected Arsenal’s second bid for RiceCredit: Getty
      The proposal was worth £75m with £15m in add-ons, but West Ham officials immediately turned it down as they want at least £100m guaranteed for their captain.
      The Gunners had another bid pushed back by the Hammers last week.
      Rice is Arsenal’s priority transfer target this summer.
      The Gunners have been preparing a swoop for the midfielder since January and they are hoping to bring him to North London before the start of pre-season next month.
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      Personal terms have already been agreed, with Rice understood to be eager to make the switch to the Emirates Stadium.
      Manchester City are also interested, but they are yet to bid due to the midfielder’s desire to join Arsenal.
      The Gunners are also pursuing a deal to sign Kai Havertz from Chelsea.
      The Blues have already rejected a bid for the Germany international, who is keen on the prospect of a move to Arsenal, but they could be tempted to let him go for £60m.
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      Jurrien Timber is another name on Arteta’s transfer wishlist.
      Arsenal launched a £30m bid for the defender last week, but Ajax want around £50m.
      The Gunners also want to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton, although the Saints want a club-record fee for the young midfielder. More

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      Chelsea accused of using ‘get out of FFP jail free card’ as rivals ‘call for inquiry over Saudi transfer spending’

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      CHELSEA have been accused of using a “get out of Financial Fair Play jail free card”.And rivals are reportedly calling for an investigation into the Saudi Arabia transfer spending.
      Todd Boehly has spent huge money on transfers since buying Chelsea last yearCredit: Reuters
      Todd Boehly’s £600million-plus spending in the transfer market in the 2022-23 season left the Blues staring down the barrel of major FFP breaches.
      It has led to the club needing to make significant sales before June 30 to help balance the books and trim down the massive squad.
      And news of the Saudi Pro League trying to sign as many as SIX deadwood players for a combined £100m has led to a furious reaction from other clubs – especially as news emerged that the Saudi state’s Public Investment Fund had invested billions of pounds into Clearlake Capital, the majority owners of Chelsea.
      Wolves are also being targetted by the angry rivals after selling captain Ruben Neves to Saudi side Al-Hilal for £47m.
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      According to The Telegraph, teams want a fair market inquiry into the transfer dealings and the mega Saudi spending, especially with Saudi representatives said to be in a posh London hotel this week to thrash out more transfers.
      The report adds that the Premier League handbook already has a Fair Value Assessment Protocol that must be followed by clubs to try and ensure fair and accurate prices for player sales.
      However, one leading European club told the newspaper “live investigations” by Uefa are needed immediately to help tackle the potential issues and any future deals.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Kalidou Koulibaly, Hakim Ziyech and Edouard Mendy are all surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge and it appears the Saudi route could be the best way to get rid of them for inflated fees.
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      N’Golo Kante is also expected to move to the Middle East on a deal worth £1.7m per week – although that would be a free transfer with his Chelsea contract expiring.
      Romelu Lukaku, though, is reluctant to make the move despite the Blues wanting to sell their £97.5m striker.
      Even so, the seeming ability to offload unwanted players for big transfer fees – Al-Hilal look set to pay £25m for Koulibaly – could prove a controversial loophole, understandably leaving other clubs desperate for action.
      Karim Benzema has already completed his shock free transfer to Al-Ittihad after 14 years with Real Madrid.
      It comes six months after Cristiano Ronaldo stunned the football world by accepting a whopping £173m-a-year contract to join Al-Nassr.
      Ronaldo said after the Benzema deal was sealed: “I knew that me going to Saudi Arabia would open a box and I wasn’t wrong.
      “I’m sure in a couple of years or three, this league is going to be one of the most important leagues in the world.
      “Karim left already and I am 1000 per cent sure that many more players will.”
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is one of the unwanted Chelsea players who could move to Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty More

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      Ex-Man Utd star explains why club should NOT sign Mbappe as he warns Ten Hag may regret missing out on Kane transfer

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      LOUIS SAHA believes Manchester United should not sign Kylian Mbappe this summer.The former United striker also feels his old club will regret missing out on England star Harry Kane.
      Louis Saha has explained why Manchester United should not sign Kylian MbappeCredit: EPA
      Erik ten Hag will regret not signing Harry Kane, according to Louis SahaCredit: Getty
      United have been strongly linked with both forwards this summer, with their futures at Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur uncertain.
      However, it is unclear who will end up joining Erik ten Hag’s side before the transfer window closes.
      Saha has given his verdict on Mbappe and Kane, though, telling Compare.bet that he believes the Frenchman would not be the right fit.
      He explained: “Both Neymar and Mbappe have a similar profile – they are superstars that come with a lot of distractions and situations the manager has to cope with.
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      “They come with big entourages and lots of press following them and they require lots of management.
      “This isn’t the best fit for Ten Hag’s Manchester United. It’s about strong discipline, consistency and putting the team first.
      “Neymar and Mbappe are two of the most talented players in the world, but a move to United would require them to adapt and follow the team’s rules, rather than for those superstars to impose their own style.”
      PSG are thought to be open to selling Mbappe this summer, who has confirmed he will not be extending his deal beyond next year.
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      Louis Saha has assessed Manchester United’s striker targetsCredit: Getty
      United are one of a number of clubs to have since been linked and could table a potential swap deal once their takeover is completed.
      As for Kane, Saha has warned Ten Hag that he will regret not signing England’s record goalscorer.
      He added: “Any player other than Harry Kane is going to be a gamble, and I think United will regret it if they don’t go in for Kane.
      “Look, if you can find another Haaland — someone who can come in and score 50 goals in their first season — then go for it, but I doubt they’ll find someone like that.

      “Kane is the only player who won’t need time to adapt and will be ready to perform and score goals immediately.”
      United had been lauded as Kane’s only choice if he was to leave Spurs this summer, but the club’s interest is thought to have cooled.
      Fearing Spurs will not sell to a Premier League rival, the Red Devils are instead pushing to sign Atalanta’s Rasmus Hojlund ahead of next season. More

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      Man Utd fans blast ‘we are a joke’ as club faces whopping £28m loss on forgotten star by asking for tiny transfer fee

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly prepared to sell Eric Bailly for as little as £2million this summer.Several players are expected to leave Old Trafford before the 2023-24 campaign kicks off, with Erik ten Hag plotting a complete squad overhaul.
      Bailly could leave Man Utd for just £2m this summerCredit: Getty
      The likes of Anthony Elanga, Donny van de Beek, Brandon Williams, Alex Telles and Harry Maguire have all been transfer listed, along with out-of-favour defender Bailly.
      And according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, the 29-year-old Ivory Coast international could be sold for just £2m.
      Bailly signed for United in a £30m transfer from Villarreal in 2016.
      That means the Red Devils will accept a £28m loss in order to sell him this summer.
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      Real Betis are understood to be interested in signing him as a replacement for Victor Ruiz, who will leave the Benito Villamarin Stadium when his contract expires at the end of this month.
      The club’s new sporting director, Ramon Planes, is a known admirer of the defender and has been monitoring his career since he graduated from Espanyol’s academy.
      Bailly spent this season on loan at Marseille, but he was limited to just 23 appearances across all competitions.
      The Ligue 1 side had no intention of triggering his £6m option to buy, so the Red Devils have put the defender on the market for even less.
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      And Man Utd fans are not happy about it.
      One person tweeted: “We are so bad at selling.”
      Another complained: “2m? We are a joke.”
      A third wrote: “We are the worst at selling players.”
      While a fourth joked: “That’s £1 for every hour he was injured at United.”
      Bailly made 113 appearances for Man Utd during his six-year stint at Old Trafford.
      Since joining the club, his career has been hindered by several injury issues. More