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      Chelsea ready to splash £60m to beat Prem rivals to Atalanta wonderkid, and Man Utd fan, Rasmus Hojlund, 20

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      CHELSEA are leading the race to sign Atalanta star Rasmus Hojlund, according to reports.The striker has caught the attention of several high-profile European clubs since arriving in Serie A last summer.
      Rasmus Hojlund has been dubbed the ‘next Erling Haaland’Credit: Getty
      Chelsea have ramped up their interest in Hojlung, 20, and are set to make a move this summer.
      Owner Todd Boehly appears to be a fan of the youngster and the club have already begun to work on his transfer.
      Atalanta chairman Antonio Percassi was invited to Stamford Bridge to watch Chelsea beat Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, report the Daily Mail.
      And it is believed the two parties discussed the possibility of Hojlund joining the Blues this summer.
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      Atalanta are reportedly demanding £60million for the Denmark international, who has established himself as one of the most promising young players in Italy.
      He has scored eight goals in 26 games for Atalanta and caught the eye of Arsenal and Real Madrid.
      Manchester United are also said to be monitoring Hojlund, who is a self-confessed United fan.
      He could be ready for his next move too as reports claim he is set to appoint a new agent in the summer.
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      The 6ft3 hitman has been dubbed the next Erling Haaland and announced himself on the international stage last month with five goals in his first two starts for Denmark.
      United are prioritising a move for a striker this summer with Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen believed to be at the top of their wishlist. More

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      Brendan Rodgers is ‘the one’ for Chelsea, he’d be a much better fit than Nagelsmann says Premier League legend

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      ARSENAL legend Paul Merson believes Brendan Rodgers is the perfect man to take over at Chelsea.The Blues sacked Graham Potter on Sunday evening, just hours after Rodgers’ four-year stint at the King Power Stadium was brought to an end.
      Paul Merson believes Brendan Rodgers would be ideal for the Chelsea jobCredit: Reuters
      Julian Nagelsmann has also been linked with a move to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      A host of names are being linked with the Chelsea job including ex-Bayern Munich head coach Julian Nagelsmann, Spurs hero Mauricio Pochettino, and Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi.
      But Gunners icon Merson feels Rodgers – who won Leicester the first FA Cup in their history two years ago – is the ideal candidate.
      Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: “I would like to see Brendan Rodgers in at Chelsea. Either Rodgers or Mauricio Pochettino, who would have to get off to a flyer at Stamford Bridge given his previous allegiances with Tottenham. If he lost his first two games, there would be mayhem.
      “I’m a big Brendan Rodgers fan. Unfortunately, things have gone horribly wrong at Leicester.
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      “In football it all comes down to timing, and let’s be honest, if Leicester were where Brighton are now, everyone would be calling for Rodgers to go to Chelsea.
      “Rodgers ticks every box; he plays on the front foot, he started his coaching career at Chelsea and knows the club.
      “But the timing of the Chelsea job coming up this time hasn’t worked in his favour, with him getting the sack at Leicester four hours before Potter was relieved of his duties.
      “Chelsea fans will question why they should turn to a manager who has just been sacked by Leicester, but if you look at the all-round picture, Rodgers is a good manager who has worked at top clubs like Liverpool and Celtic, won trophies at Leicester and put them on the brink of Champions League qualification. I just think Rodgers is the one.”
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      Merson also took aim at Potter following his dismal seven-month stint at Stamford Bridge.
      The former Brighton boss arrived at Chelsea with the club in sixth place following Thomas Tuchel’s departure.
      But since then they have dropped to 11th, despite shelling out another £300millon in the January transfer window.
      He added: “The writing was on the wall for Graham Potter after the defeat to Aston Villa. I’m a big fan of Potter, but even I lost patience with him on Saturday.
      “He had the best right wing-back in the world playing at right centre-back [Reece James]. People talk about footballing visions but, for me, when you open your eyes you should see common sense, and that means playing your best players in their best positions.
      “Playing Aston Villa at home, Chelsea have to go and take the game to them, but it was like Potter’s first game in charge and he had never seen them play before.
      “The sacking had to come; this is Chelsea. When Potter first got the job he said there were a lot of positives after a defeat. You may be able to say that at Brighton, but when Chelsea Football Club lose at home there are no positives.
      “After Chelsea lost to Aston Villa he was at it again, saying there were a lot of positives in the game. I’m afraid you just can’t say that as Chelsea manager.”
      Merson has tipped Rodgers to succeed Graham PotterCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd interested in ex-Celtic star Jeremie Frimpong with Bayer Leverkusen already making transfer replacement

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have expressed an interest in signing Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen, according to reports.The Red Devils are currently in the market for a new defender as Erik ten Hag looks to continue his rebuild.
      Man Utd are interested in signing FrimpongCredit: Getty
      And 22-year-old Frimpong has emerged as a top transfer target.
      According to football journalist Patrick Berger, the Red Devils are keen on the prospect of signing the Dutchman.
      And Bayer Leverkusen could give him the green light to leave in the summer as they have already signed his potential replacement.
      The Bundesliga side completed the signing of Brazilian full-back Arthur from America Mineiro on Monday.
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      Should Frimpong make the move to Old Trafford, he would be competing with Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka for a place in Ten Hag’s starting line-up.
      The Red Devils are expected to welcome several players in the summer transfer window.
      Ten Hag is understood to be prioritising a new striker with Tottenham star Harry Kane at the top of his transfer wishlist.
      Victor Osimhen and Goncalo Ramos have also emerged as potential targets, but both players are expected to cost over £100million.
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      In order to facilitate the overhaul of new players, the Red Devils will allow several players to leave at the end of the season.
      The likes of Harry Maguire, Brandon Williams, Alex Telles, Anthony Martial and Eric Bailly are all expected to be sold.
      Jadon Sancho, Dean Henderson and Scott McTominay could also depart. More

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      How Chelsea could line up under John Terry if he replaces Graham Potter including Declan Rice transfer and Mount back

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      DECLAN RICE and Mason Mount could be reunited if John Terry takes over as Chelsea manager.Graham Potter was sacked on Sunday evening after a nightmare seven months in charge.
      Declan Rice and Mason Mount could be reunited at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      John Terry mentored Rice as a youngsterCredit: Instagram @johnterry.26

      The bookies made Julian Nagelsmann the early favourite to replace him at Stamford Bridge, weeks after leaving Bayern Munich.
      But SunSport revealed how Luis Enrique is the shock frontrunner.
      However, Terry revealed he could be tempted to make a return to coaching to take over.
      He told Stephen Hendry: “I’m done from a managerial point of view.
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      “The only job I’d come out of retirement for would be the Chelsea job, to be involved in some capacity in the first team.”
      But how would the Blues line up if their captain, leader, legend JT was the new manager?
      Kepa Arrizabalaga looks on course to remain as Chelsea’s No1 for the long term.
      However, Edouard Mendy helped the club win the Champions League so maybe a new manager may be willing to give him another go again.
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      Another option could see Chelsea try and sign Emi Martinez – the World Cup-winning Argentina goalkeeper who has thrived at Aston Villa.
      Reece James is the present and the future at right-back for Chelsea with Wesley Fofana at centre-back.
      Ben Chilwell seems to be the left-back – but could be sold to balance the books, giving Marc Cucurella the chance to prove himself.
      The other centre-back spot could go to Benoit Badiashile.
      But ex-England defender Terry may try and lure Ezri Konsa to Stamford Bridge after coaching him at Villa.
      In midfield, Terry will surely prioritise keeping Mount in the team.
      They both came through the Chelsea academy to win the Champions League.
      Mount’s contract enters the final 12 months this summer as Manchester United and Liverpool circle – but Terry will be desperate to get the best out of him.

      Terry confirmed he would be open to the Blues gigCredit: Rex
      And Mount could be joined by best pal Rice in midfield.
      Rice was released by Chelsea aged 14 before going to West Ham – now the Hammers skipper looks ready to leave.
      Arsenal are in pole position at the moment but JT mentored Rice when he was younger, even when the midfielder left Chelsea.
      Record-signing Enzo Fernandez is going nowhere after his £106million transfer so completes the midfield.
      However, other options for the midfield roles include another academy graduate in Conor Gallagher as well as Villa ace John McGinn – who scored in Potter’s final game on Saturday.
      In attack, Chelsea have an abundance of attackers but Noni Madueke and Raheem Sterling could be the first-choice wingers providing youth and experience with in-form Villa hitman Ollie Watkins a possible new transfer up front.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could come back in to the fold while Mykahilo Mudryk will be keen to justify his big price tag.
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      And a final option could be Romelu Lukaku.
      The Belgian is currently on loan at Inter Milan but the £97m man was on the books during his first spell when Terry was still captain and could be the solution.
      Ollie Watkins and John McGinn could both link up with Terry againCredit: Reuters
      Romelu Lukaku and Terry played together in the same Chelsea teamCredit: AFP More

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      Chelsea snap-up 15-year-old wonderkid Kendry Paez for £17.5m transfer fee… but he can’t join for THREE YEARS

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      CHELSEA are set to snap-up 15-year-old star Kendry Paez, but he can’t join for the club for three years, according to reports.The deal for the wonderkid is worth a supposed £17.5million.
      Kendry Paez is set to join ChelseaCredit: @kendrypaez.10
      And he can only join the club in 2025, when he turns 18-years-old.
      Chelsea have supposedly been in talks with the player since February, claims journalist Fabrizio Romano.
      Paez is an attacking midfielder and one of the most highly-rated young talents in South America.
      Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund were both keen on him as well as Chelsea.
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      He currently plays for Independiente del Valle in his homeland of Ecuador.
      Despite his young age, Paez has played in the first-team three times, scoring one goal.
      He is not the first young player that Chelsea have spent big money on.
      The Blues secured the signing of Brazil Under-20s captain Andrey Santos in the summer for £18million.
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      The central midfielder, 18, is set to join from Vasco da Gama when a work permit is cleared.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea are focused on appointing a new manager after the sacking of Graham Potter.
      The likes of Luis Enrique, Maurcio Pochettino and Julian Nagelsmann have been linked. More

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      Jadon Sancho’s Man Utd future at risk with Ten Hag ‘increasingly frustrated at star’ and funds needed for Kane transfer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED manager Erik ten Hag is growing increasingly impatient with Jadon Sancho, according to reports.Sancho, 23, joined the Red Devils in a £73million transfer from Borussia Dortmund almost two years ago.
      Ten Hag is reportedly growing increasingly impatient with SanchoCredit: AFP
      But he has since struggled to establish himself as a regular name in the starting line-up.
      And Ten Hag is becoming more and more frustrated as a result.
      According to Manchester Evening News, the Dutchman is losing patience with Sancho – so much so that he could decide to let the winger leave at the end of the season.
      Sancho, who has made just five appearances in the last five months, could be sold as part of Ten Hag’s proposed clearout and rebuild.
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      The likes of Harry Maguire, Brandon Williams, Alex Telles, Anthony Martial and Eric Bailly are all expected to be sold when the summer transfer window opens.
      Back-up goalkeeper Dean Henderson and Scott McTominay could also depart, while Anthony Elanga and Facundo Pellistri are pencilled in for a loan.
      Ten Hag is eager to facilitate a squad clearout in order to expand his budget ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
      The Dutchman has already established a list of priority targets, including Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane.
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      Spurs want over £100million for their star man, so United will have to table a huge bid if they want any chance of signing him.
      Ten Hag has also been keeping a close eye on midfield targets Frenkie De Jong and Jude Bellingham. More

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      ‘It just can’t happen right now’ – Thomas Tuchel to block Liverpool from signing key transfer target

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      BAYERN MUNICH boss Thomas Tuchel is set to block Liverpool from signing Ryan Gravenberch, according to reports. The Reds are supposedly in the market for a midfielder this summer with the likes of James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain out of contract at the end of the season.
      Thomas Tuchel wants to give all his players a chance at Bayern MunichCredit: Rex
      Ryan Gravenberch is attracting attention from LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      Gravenberch is reportedly a target for Liverpool in a £25million move, but the deal is set to be blocked by Tuchel.
      The new boss is keen to hand all his players a chance to prove themselves at the club.
      Gravenberch was signed by Bayern last summer from Ajax for a fee of £16million.
      However, he failed to establish himself under previous boss Julian Nagelsmann, starting just four games this season.
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      Journalist Ben Jacobs reports that Liverpool’s move for the 20-year-old “just can’t happen right now”.
      He says: “Gravenberch didn’t enjoy playing under Nagelsmann.
      “Now that Nagelsmann has gone, Tuchel will give everybody a fair chance.
      “Gravenberch is a phenomenal talent, has got physicality, intelligence and dynamism.
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      “But he just needs shaping a little bit to understand that game management. That will come with age and experience.
      “Therefore, Tuchel will absolutely give him a fair chance. And because there’s so little time left in the season, that is likely to extend into the pre-season as well.
      “That means that links with Liverpool coming back in are very much premature at this stage.
      “Unless there’s a scenario where the player is really saying he’s unhappy and driving that exit, I just don’t think he will leave.
      “And when you get a new manager coming in, it will be the opposite with Gravenberch.
      “He’ll be looking to make a statement and prove to Tuchel that he’s worthy of playing, starting and contributing.” More

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      Arsenal in shock Dominic Calvert-Lewin transfer pursuit as Mikel Arteta looks to expand squad for Champions League

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      ARSENAL are considering a shock swoop for Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, according to reports.Mikel Arteta currently has just two out-and-out strikers at his disposal in Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah.
      Arsenal are interested in signing Calvert-LewinCredit: PA
      However, both players have suffered injuries this season, consequently leaving the Spaniard short in attack.
      While January signing Leandro Trossard has the ability to lead the line – as previously highlighted by Arteta – the Arsenal boss is keen to add another natural No.9 to his ranks.
      And according to Football Insider, Calvert-Lewin has emerged as a target.
      The Gunners are hoping that the 26-year-old will be available for a reduced price come the end of the season, especially if Everton are relegated to the Championship.
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      Arteta is understood to be an admirer of the striker and he is keen for the club to launch a bid when the summer transfer window opens.
      That is despite Calvert-Lewin’s injury history.
      The Everton star has made just 12 appearances so far this season.
      He was absent for the start of the Premier League campaign due to a knee injury and he has missed the club’s last seven games while recovering from a hamstring issue.
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      Alternatively, Arteta could look to Hale End academy graduate Folarin Balogun to bolster his attack.
      The 21-year-old is currently enjoying a successful spell in France with Reims.
      Balogun has scored 17 goals in 28 league games for the Red and Whites, making him one of the most prolific players in Ligue 1. More