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      Tottenham flop closes in on shock Barcelona transfer as Xavi seeks ‘low cost’ option after missing out on Neves

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      BARCELONA are closing in on a transfer for Tottenham flop Giovani Lo Celso, according to reports.The LaLiga giants are keen to bolster their midfield this summer.
      Giovani Lo Celso could join Barcelona from Tottenham this summerCredit: PA
      And Mundo Deportivo state Xavi has identified Lo Celso as a suitable low-cost option and ideal addition to the squad.
      Ruben Neves was a target but the Catalan club have set their eyes on Lo Celso after Wolves sold their captain to Al-Hilal for £47million.
      The Argentine playmaker, 27, has spent the last 18 months on loan at Villarreal and has impressed with his performances.
      And it is unlikely Tottenham would stand in his way of leaving this summer, two years before his contract expires.
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      The former PSG and Real Betis star has managed just nine goals in 84 appearances, initially joining Spurs on loan in 2019 and then completing a £27m transfer a year later.
      Lo Celso would be up against the likes of Gavi, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong and Franck Kessie for a place in the Spanish giants’ midfield.
      But the news of Barcelona’s interest will come as a big blow to Aston Villa.
      Unai Emery was keen to be reunited with Lo Celso after getting the best out of him at Villarreal.
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      But the chance to join the LaLiga champions and compete in the Champions League at the Nou Camp could be the perfect move for Lo Celso to end his struggles in the Premier League.
      And Barcelona could sweeten the deal for Tottenham by offering Clement Lenglet to the North Londoners.
      French defender spent last season on loan at Spurs and the club are keen to make the switch permanent.
      Barca, though, may try and land 44-cap Lo Celso – who missed the World Cup with injury – on loan instead due to their financial struggles. More

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      Arsenal ‘close to £65m Kai Havertz transfer with medical to be scheduled as personal terms agreed’

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      ARSENAL are closing in on a £65million deal for Chelsea star Kai Havertz.And the German is set to undergo a medical after agreeing personal terms.
      Arsenal are nearing a £65m swoop for Kai HavertzCredit: Getty
      David Ornstein claims Havertz is on the verge of a cross-London switch with Arsenal and Chelsea nearing an agreement on terms of payment.
      It’s reckoned the Gunners will pay the bulk of their £65m in instalments, with Chelsea also entitled to bonuses down the line.
      Havertz has already agreed personal terms with Mikel Arteta’s side.
      And a medical is being scheduled as all parties prepare to finalise the transfer.
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      It’s reckoned Havertz will be paid £200,000-a-week at the Emirates.
      Arsenal moved quickly to prepare a contract, with Chelsea equally keen on a swift sale.
      And Havertz is now set to become the 14th player to star for both sides in England’s top flight.
      The German joined Chelsea from Bayer Leverkusen for an initial £62m in 2020.
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      Havertz went on to score 32 goals in 139 games while winning the Champions League.
      But Chelsea’s need to trim their squad for new boss Mauricio Pochettino has seen Havertz sacrificed along with several teammates.
      N’Golo Kante has joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad on a free transfer.

      And he will be followed by Hakim Ziyech, Edouard Mendy and Kalidou Koulibaly to the Middle East.
      Callum Hudson-Odoi could also be on his way to the Gulf state.
      And Mateo Kovacic is on the verge of joining Treble winners Man City for £30m. More

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      Chelsea agree fee with Man City for Mateo Kovacic transfer and fans can’t believe how cheap it is

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      MANCHESTER CITY have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Mateo Kovacic for £30million, according to reports.The Premier League champions had already come to an understanding with the Croatian, 29, regarding personal terms.
      Mateo Kovacic is set to sign for Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      And transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has now confirmed the two English clubs have settled on a £30m fee, with £25m of it upfront.
      Kovacic is expected to undergo a medical in the next few days.
      And football fans have been left stunned by the bargain price Pep Guardiola has managed to secure for the former Real Madrid man.
      One said: “Amazing player for Man City, only £25m. Kovacic will better than Gundogan [in his] prime at Man City. Let’s see next season.”
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      Another added: “£25million for their greatest midfielder ever? We really fleeced them 😭.”
      A third replied: “£25m😂😂😂😂. Get IN.”
      And a fourth responded: “What a signing for Pep!”
      Kovacic was set to enter the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge.
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      But now he is poised to join Man City’s formidable Treble-winning squad as the European champions eye a sixth Premier League title in seven seasons under Guardiola.
      Speaking recently about his future, Kovacic told Nacional via the Evening Standard: “I have one more year with Chelsea, this season was very bad.
      “Everything is going towards the fact that after five good years I will change, but in football anything can happen.

      “Right now, I’m focused on Croatia and the Nations League.
      “Manchester City is a top team and deserves to be in the Champions League final.
      “That’s what I have to say. The summer is long, we’ll see what happens.
      “Chelsea is phenomenal for me. I love the city and the fans, they love me, I have wonderful memories of Chelsea. We’ll see what happens.”
      Man City have also been linked with a move for Arsenal target Declan Rice. More

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      Neymar ‘is not giving up on sensational transfer return to Barcelona’ with PSG eager to ‘get rid of Brazilian’

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      NEYMAR has not given up hope of a sensational return to Barcelona this summer.This comes despite Barcelona manager Xavi brutally shutting down rumours of Neymar’s return earlier this month.
      PSG are encouraging Neymar to find a new club this summerCredit: Getty
      Commenting on rumours that Neymar would offer himself to Barcelona, Xavi said: “I’m surprised… he’s not in our plan.
      “I really like Ney as a friend, but we have different priorities.”
      Despite this, Spanish outlet Sport report that the forward has not given up hope and is “insistent” on a move.
      This being despite rumoured interest from Manchester United, Chelsea and Saudi Arabian sides.
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      It is not the first time Neymar has attempted to return to Barcelona.
      In 2018, just a year after joining PSG, the forward pushed to leave.
      He also told Brazil legend Ronaldo that he “tried everything” to return to Barcelona in the summer of 2019.
      Both times his exit was blocked because PSG were unwilling to sell after signing the winger for a world record £198million transfer fee.
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      But circumstances are different this time around as the Paris club are desperate to get the 31-year-old’s salary off their wage bill.
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      The club have told Neymar he is free to leave and have encouraged him to find a club.
      His preference is a move to Barcelona and he has hired super agent Pini Zahavi to help broker the move.
      Zahavi is a close friend of Barca president Joan Laporta according to Sport.
      Given Barcelona’s delicate financial situation it is unlikely that any transfer would be permanent.
      But given PSG’s need to get the striker off the wage bill a loan move could be an option.
      Neymar is also willing to lower his wages in order to get his dream move back to Barcelona this summer. More

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      Hudson-Odoi becomes latest Chelsea star wanted for Saudi transfer and Blues fans know who they want to go next

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      CHELSEA outcast Callum Hudson-Odoi is the latest Blues player to be linked with a move to Saudi Arabia.French midfielder N’Golo Kante, 32, was confirmed as an Al-Ittihad player on Tuesday as he sealed a four-year deal worth £86million.
      Callum Hudson-Odoi has been linked with a move to Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      And a host more Chelsea stars look set to join the World Cup winner in the Middle East.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Edouard Mendy, Hakim Ziyech, Romelu Lukaku and Kalidou Koulibaly are all being linked with Saudi moves.
      And transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is now reporting Hudson-Odoi could be the latest to make the switch.
      The 22-year-old is understood to have been approached by two Saudi clubs.
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      Talks are yet to start and it is unclear whether Hudson-Odoi would accept a move to the Saudi Pro League.
      The English forward spent the 2022/23 campaign on loan at Bayer Leverkusen where he made 21 appearances, contributing just one goal and one assist.
      Prior to his spell in Germany, he had started just 21 Premier League games across the previous two seasons at Stamford Bridge.
      And his lack of game time saw his career stall – with Hudson-Odoi failing to earn an England cap since 2019.
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      His contract is set to expire next summer.
      Yet despite all of the Chelsea players being linked with transfers to Saudi clubs, one player that is yet to be mentioned is midfielder Conor Gallagher.
      And Blues supporters on social media want him to be next to make the move, saying: “Saudi…. Gallagher next please😂😂.”
      Another added: “Still no interest for Gallagher from my Saudi bruddas 😵‍💫 Come on don’t be shy.”
      And a third replied: “I wish they would take Gallagher too.” More

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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