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      Five strikers Chelsea could turn to in January to replace AFCON-bound Jackson including Toney and Ferguson

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      CHELSEA finally look to be clicking into gear under Mauricio Pochettino.But they are set to take a hit in January when Nicolas Jackson departs for the Africa Cup of Nations.
      Chelsea will lose Nicolas Jackson in January when he departs for AFCONCredit: Getty
      The Senegal striker, 22, is still finding his feet in England, with three goals in 11 appearances so far for his new club.
      But Chelsea have looked a better team with him on the pitch, benefiting greatly from Jackson’s energy and strength in the final third.
      And Pochettino will be left wondering how to fill the void when 2024 rolls around.
      However, the Blues are known to be in the market for a new No9.
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      And Jackson’s departure could simply speed up the process of signing a bonafide hitman.
      But who could fill the ace’s boots at Stamford Bridge?
      And is there anyone currently at Chelsea capable of stepping up to the plate?
      SunSport looks at five potential options for Pochettino’s Blues…
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      Ivan Toney is ready to bounce back with aplomb once his betting ban is upCredit: Getty
      IVAN TONEY (BRENTFORD)
      Currently suspended for breaching FA betting rules, the 27-year-old is ready to return with a bang in January.
      Toney’s undoubted talent saw him rise from League One to the heights of the Premier League in just two years.
      He hit an incredible 20 top-flight goals for Brentford last season, with Thomas Frank’s side clearly missing his presence this term.
      And as Toney sets his sights on greater glories, a move to Chelsea could be the ideal situation for both parties.
      Should he make the move and hit a rich vein of form, it could also open the door to Toney making a sensational return to England’s squad for Euro 2024.
      Dusan Vlahovic was strongly linked with the Blues over the summerCredit: Getty
      DUSAN VLAHOVIC (JUVENTUS)
      Strongly linked with the Blues last summer, the 23-year-old certainly has time on his side.
      He was the hottest forward in football two years ago after netting 41 goals in just 18 months at Fiorentina.
      Vlahovic has failed to hit those same heights at Juventus, netting 27 times in comparison.
      But the Serb boasts the physical and technical prowess seen in classic Chelsea strikers like Didier Drogba and Diego Costa.
      And if the price is right, Vlahovic could have all the makings of a Blues icon.
      Benjamin Sesko fits right in with Todd Boehly’s youth policyCredit: Getty
      BENJAMIN SESKO (RB LEIPZIG)
      The 20-year-old announced himself to the European stage with RB Salzburg last season.
      Sesko netted 18 times, having already secured a £20million move to Leipzig in August 2022.
      He has since bagged five goals in 11 games for his new club.
      But reports suggest Leipzig are happy to sell Sesko for a healthy profit.
      And should Chelsea be keen to continue their new youth policy, they could have the chance to get one of the best rough diamonds around.
      Evan Ferguson is one of the Premier League’s most exciting prodigiesCredit: Getty
      EVAN FERGUSON (BRIGHTON)
      Todd Boehly might be reluctant to do more business with Brighton after paying a king’s ransom for Graham Potter, Marc Cucurella, Robert Sanchez and Moises Caicedo in the past year.
      But the Seagulls do boast one of the most promising talents in the Premier League.
      Ferguson, who has just turned 19, is already being hailed as the top-flight’s next Harry Kane thanks to his clinical finishing and clear aura.
      He has four goals in 11 games this season under Roberto De Zerbi, and looks set to build on last term’s final haul of 10.
      But Brighton are likely to charge a fortune to sell Ferguson to Stamford Bridge, while there is also interest from Manchester United and Tottenham.
      Chrisopher Nkunku will be determined to prove his worth once he returns from injuryCredit: Getty
      CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU (CHELSEA)
      Spending over £1billion in just three transfer windows does take its toll.
      And Chelsea could simply opt to look closer to home when it comes to Jackson’s replacement.
      Step forward £52m man Nkunku, 25, who is yet to make a single appearance for his new club after suffering a heartbreaking injury in the final game of pre-season.
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      Although he’s usually deployed as a secondary striker, Nkunku netted a mind-boggling 58 goals in his final two seasons at RB Leipzig.
      He’s set to return to training next month after his lengthy setback, and by January could be in peak physical condition to lead Pochettino’s line on his own. More

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      Toni Kroos lines up shock Premier League transfer with Tottenham leading six-horse race for Real Madrid legend

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      TONI KROOS is sounding out the possibility of finishing his career in England — if he fails to nail down a new deal at Real Madrid.The German midfielder is out of contract next summer and has always fancied a crack at the Premier League.
      Toni Kroos could leave Real Madrid for the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      If there are no talks with the LaLiga giants by Christmas, he could be available as early as the January window.
      Kroos, 33, wants to continue playing in the Champions League, and his representatives will sound out Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and both Manchester clubs.
      He previously worked with Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich, and champions City lost an experienced head when Ilkay Gundogan left last summer.
      Spurs is a likelier destination, with sources claiming Real would only seek a nominal fee for a player who has been at the Bernabeu since 2014.
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      Since his arrival at the club Kroos has helped them to win the Champions League four times among 19 major trophies.
      The midfielder has made 430 appearances for the club, scoring 28 goals and assisting 92 more in all competitions.
      Should Kroos join Tottenham he would be a different signing to what the club has made since the arrival of Ange Postecoglou.
      In the summer transfer window, the club focused on younger players such as Brennan Johnson and Micky van de Ven.
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      James Maddison, 26, was the most experienced outfielder brought into the club.
      The new philosophy has worked wonders at Spurs so far this season as they currently sit top of the Premier League table.
      After Spurs beat Crystal Palace on Friday, Postecoglou has now collected 26 points from his first ten Prem games.
      That record is better than anyone else, including the likes of Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger.
      Should Kroos join the club in January then he could offer vital experience to help the club maintain their challenge at the top of the table. More

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      West Ham ready to test Juventus with £35million transfer offer for Italy midfielder as David Moyes eyes shock deal

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      WEST HAM are reportedly ready to offer £35million to Juventus for Manuel Locatelli.The Hammers have enjoyed a solid start to the season despite losing their last two matches.
      West Ham could move for Manuel LocatelliCredit: AP
      The Hammers lost Declan Rice in the summerCredit: Reuters
      Midfielders James Ward-Prowse [L] and Edson Alvarez [R]joined West Ham in the summerCredit: Getty
      David Moyes’ side have proven to still be a capable team despite the loss of Declan Rice in the summer.
      The England international completed a £105million transfer away from the club as he joined London rivals Arsenal.
      West Ham spent the money wisely as stars such as James Ward-Prowse and Edson Alvarez arrived to bolster the midfield.
      However, the club could look to further invest in strengthening the squad with a move for Locatelli.
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      Italian outlet Tutto Mercato has claimed that the Hammers are willing to offer the Serie A gianst £35m for Locatelli.
      The report does suggest that the bid will fail as Juventus are keen to offer the Italian a new contract.
      West Ham are not the first Premier League outfit to have been linked with a move for the international ace.
      Arsenal have also been touted with an interest in the midfielder in the past.
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      It was reported earlier this year that Locatelli rejected a move to the Emirates.
      Locatelli’s brother Mattia has explained that the love he has for Juventus was behind his decision to reject a switch to the Gunners.
      Speaking to Calcio Mercato, he said: “I still remember the negotiation [with Juventus]. For him it was very long.
      “There was also Arsenal, but he wanted Juventus. The clubs kept meeting, but without reaching an agreement.
      Where Locatelli could fit into David Moyes’ team
      “Every day I looked at the Gazzetta to check. In Sassuolo he trained separately, in him the desire to change. A real emotion.
      “On the day of his debut, he sent us a photo with the shirt and the words ‘I made it’.”
      Continuing to describe Locatelli’s love for Juve, Mattia added: “He gives everything for Juve. He loves those colours.
      “The first days? It didn’t seem real to him. And then I realised there was a reason he was there with them.
      “Manuel is very happy to be there.”
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      However, should West Ham be able to convince him to leave his beloved Juventus, then their midfield could look even stronger.
      Locatelli could line-up alongside Ward-Prowse and Alvarez in the middle of the pitch in what would be a trio that could rival many of the top clubs in the Premier League. More

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      Ex-Man Utd star Fred lined up for shock Premier League return just TWO MONTHS after exit amid red-hot Fenerbahce form

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      FRED is reportedly being lined up with a return to the Premier League.The midfielder left Manchester United in the summer as he signed for Turkish giants Fenerbahce.
      Newcastle are reportedly interested in FredCredit: EPA
      The Magpies are looking for a replacement for the banned Sandro TonaliCredit: Getty
      Fred, 30, joined the Turkish outfit in a transfer worth £13million on a four-year deal with an option for another year.
      However, after just 13 appearances for the club, he has already been linked with a return to the Premier League.
      Fotomac claim that Newcastle are keen on signing the midfielder in January.
      This is due to the ten-month ban that has been handed to Sandro Tonali due to breaches of betting rules.
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      The Magpies will be in the market for a new midfielder to replace the Italian while he serves his ban.
      Fred would offer Eddie Howe plenty of Premier League experience, having played 139 times in the competition for Man United.
      The Brazilian moved to Old Trafford in 2018 as he completed a £47million switch from Shakhtar Donetsk.
      It could prove to be tricky for Newcastle to sign Fred as he has proved to be a key player for Fenerbahce.
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      He has provided five assists already, which have contributed to his side’s storming start to the season.
      The Yellow Canaries have won all nine of their Super Lig games and all three of their Conference League group fixtures.
      The report does claim that there are three other names on Newcastle’s list should a move for Fred fall through. More

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      Newcastle and Tottenham could seal transfer for Italy star ‘in a flash’ as Juventus set £52m asking price

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      NEWCASTLE or Tottenham could sign Juventus forward Federico Chiesa for £52million in the January transfer window, according to reports.The Italian, 26, suffered an ACL injury back in January which left him sidelined for the rest of the season.
      Federico Chiesa could be set for a Premier League move in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      But he has returned to action at the beginning of the new campaign and hit the ground running.
      Chiesa already has four goals and one assist in eight matches for Juventus.
      However, according to Calcio Mercato, he is continuing to be linked with a move away.
      And it is understood a fee in the region of £52m would be enough to tempt Juventus into selling.
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      Both Newcastle and Tottenham are monitoring Chiesa’s situation as they weigh up a potential offer in January.
      And the report states they could sign him “in a flash” if they step up their pursuit.
      Chiesa’s contract expires in June 2025.
      He joined Juventus on loan from Fiorentina in 2020, before the move was made permanent for £34m last year.
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      Last month, Manchester United were linked with a swoop for the attacker – who has 42 caps for Italy.
      Juventus sit third in the Serie A table, two points adrift of pace setters Inter Milan after nine games.
      They have already lost one high profile player this season in the shape of Paul Pogba after he failed a drug test. More

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      Unemployed ex-Man Utd star Jesse Lingard, 30, ‘leaves Saudi side Al-Ettifaq WITHOUT contract’ as trial ends

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      JESSE LINGARD has reportedly left Al-Ettifaq following the end of his month-long trial.The former Manchester United star was training with the Saudi club as he looked to earn a contract.
      Al-Ettifaq have opted against signing Jesse LingardCredit: Instagram @ettifaq
      Lingard, 30, has been a free agent since leaving Nottingham Forest at the end of last season.
      The midfielder spent a season at the City Ground after leaving the Red Devils but struggled recapture his best form.
      He would have been hoping to have followed in the footsteps of Jordan Henderson and Demarai Gray and joined Al-Ettifaq.
      However after a month long trail he has not been offered a deal to stay at the club.
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      Reports claim that the Saudi outfit did not have enough space in their budget to afford Lingard’s salary.
      It is also suggested that if they could the club would have had to release two foreign players due to quota rules put in place by the Saudi Pro League.
      The reports adds that no pre-contract has been offered that would see him join in January and that a deal is “not likely” to happen.
      Lingard had spent time in the summer training with West Ham as he looked to build up his fitness.
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      The Hammers withdrew their interest in signing Lingard after he flew out for his trial with Al-Ettifaq.
      It was expected that he would have re-joined the club that he spent time on loan at as he featured in a behind-closed-doors friendly.
      During Lingard’s time training with David Moyes’ side, thousands were spent on his travel expenses and accommodation.
      Lingard previously spent the second half of the 2020/21 season on loan at the London Stadium, scoring nine goals and providing five assists in 16 matches.
      The free agent spent 20 years at boyhood Man Utd before leaving in 2022. More

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      Chelsea and Arsenal receive huge boost in Victor Osimhen transfer hunt but Prem rival have already made first move

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      PREMIER LEAGUE clubs have received a major boost in their pursuit of Napoli star Victor Osimhen, according to reports.The striker is on the radar of Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool.
      Victor Osimhen is struggling to agree a new contract at NapoliCredit: Reuters
      Osimhen’s contract at Napoli runs until 2025 and talks over an improved deal are said to have stalled.
      Calcio Mercato report that his relationship with club chief Aurelio De Laurentiis is becoming frosty.
      The two disagree over the player’s wages and a release clause.
      Osimhen wants his salary doubled from £3.9m to £7.8m per year.
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      While De Laurentiis is insisting on a £174m release clause, with the striker keen for it to be lower.
      This comes after Osimhen’s relationship with Napoli soured after they mocked him on social media.
      Meanwhile, he continues to perform on the pitch, having netted six goals in ten games this season.
      The 24-year-old scored 26 times in 39 matches in all competitions last term as he helped fire Napoli to the Serie A title.
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      Manager Luciano Spalletti has since left to take over the Italian national team and new boss Rudi Garcia is reportedly unpopular with some at the club.
      SunSport exclusively revealed that Liverpool have already made the first move to sign Osimhen after sending scouts to watch him earlier this month.
      Several of Europe’s biggest teams are keeping track of the Nigeria international. More

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      Chelsea line up transfer for giant 6ft 6in Charlton teen… three years after releasing striker from their academy

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      CHELSEA have their eye on a giant young talent from League One.According to the Daily Mail, the Premier League giants are keen on 6ft 6in Charlton starlet Miles Leaburn.
      Chelsea and Brentford are reportedly keen on Charlton Athletic striker Miles LeaburnCredit: Getty
      Leaburn has been impressing with the Addicks where he’s netted six times in just ten appearances this season.
      And he’s got the attributes to succeed at the highest level with his crazy 6ft 6in stature at just 19-years-old.
      Not only that, but it’s in his blood too as the son of Charlton legend Carl Leaburn who made over 300 appearances for the club between 1987 and 1998.
      Chelsea are already familiar with his abilities after he rose through their youth ranks before making his move to Charlton in 2019.
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      But they’re not the only clubs who have had an eye on the centre-forward either.
      Brentford have garnered a reputation for uncovering hidden gems in the transfer market and are keen.
      While Aston Villa were said to be trying to strike up a deal last season, but were given an emphatic no by the EFL club.
      While it’s reported that a German Bundesliga club submitted a bid worth over £3million this summer, only to see that rejected too.
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      Charlton may be sitting on a future top level talent, but they’re not feeling pressured to offload the man that has been crucial for them so far this term.
      Leaburn still has two years remaining on his current deal at The Valley with his contract running until June 2025. More