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      Chelsea join Arsenal in transfer battle for joker Hirving Lozano who once confessed to hiding under team-mates’ beds

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      CHELSEA have reportedly joined Arsenal in the transfer chase for Napoli’s Mexican joker Hirving Lozano.The winger, 27, moved to Serie A from PSV in 2019 and has scored 23 goals in 112 appearances in the Italian top-flight.
      Chelsea are reportedly chasing Napoli star Hirving LozanoCredit: Rex
      The Mexican international has helped Napoli to go 15 points clear at the top of the table and is a huge fan favourite.
      However, Lozano’s contract is believed to be expiring in 2024 and that could force them to cash in this summer rather than risk losing him for nothing.
      The star was initially linked with a move to England during his time in Holland.
      And reports that both Arsenal, Newcastle and Everton are all still keen have emerged over recent months.
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      Now journalist Raffaele Auriemma has told Radio CRC that Chelsea are also interested in what could be a £44.5m transfer deal.
      He said: “Chelsea likes the Mexican footballer, given that the Blues coach [Graham Potter] likes this type of winger.
      “In this case, the Neapolitan club can collect 50 million and pay it cash into Sassuolo’s coffers to take Lauriente and Frattesi.”
      Lozano is nicknamed “Chucky” in his homeland.
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      He earned that moniker after hiding under beds and jumping out on his team-mates during his time as a youth player.
      His nickname comes from the X-rated franchise featuring the same-named doll. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea in Kamada transfer race and trying to persuade Frankfurt midfielder to back out of Dortmund deal

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea are reportedly keen on signing Eintracht Frankfurt star Daichi Kamada.But they must first convince the Japanese attacker to not join Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer.
      Man Utd and Chelsea want Daichi Kamada, who has a verbal agreement with Borussia DortmundCredit: Getty
      Kamada, 26, has become a bonafide Bundesliga star after six years with Frankfurt.
      The No10, who can also play up top, has 37 goals in 164 games for the Germans.
      And he is expected to leave when his contract expires at the end of the season.
      It’s believed Kamada has already struck a verbal agreement to join Dortmund this summer.
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      But the Mail claims Man United and Chelsea remain keen on signing him.
      The ace has 26 caps for Japan and is a huge star back home.
      Both English sides are keen to expand their fanbase in the Far East.
      And Kamada would also bring plenty of quality to each squad as well.
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      United and Chelsea could now attempt to convince Kamada not to join Dortmund.
      But with the star already settled in Germany, changing his mind could prove difficult.
      Dortmund was also the home of fellow Japanese icon Shinji Kagawa — who had a spell at United too.
      And Kamada could be keen on following in his countrymen’s steps by playing in front of the famous Yellow Wall. More

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      Michael Carrick ‘in line for shock Premier League job’ with Man Utd legend working wonders at Middlesbrough

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      WEST HAM could target Middlesbrough manager and former Hammer Michael Carrick if they sack David Moyes, reports suggest.Moyes has come under fire amid an intense relegation scrap that heated up on Saturday when the Hammers suffered an embarrassing 4-0 loss at Brighton.
      Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick could take over at West HamCredit: Rex
      Michael Carrick played for David Moyes at Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty – Contributor
      SunSport understand chairman David Sullivan and the board are sticking by him but pressure is mounting with the team 16th in the Premier League table and just one point away from the danger zone.
      According to The Times, Carrick is expected to be a potential replacement if the 59-year-old tactician is relieved of his duties.
      That would see the Manchester United legend replacing his former Old Trafford boss in the dugout.
      The former midfielder played for Moyes at Old Trafford during the latter’s ill-fated stint that barely lasted nine months after he replaced Sir Alex Ferguson at the helm in 2013.
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      That would also mark an emotional return to West Ham for the England international, who started out in the academy at the age of 16 before his senior call-up two years later.
      Carrick spent five years with the East Londoners, who also loaned him out to Swindon and Birmingham, before his departure for Tottenham in 2004 and ultimately United two years later.
      The 41-year-old amassed a total of six goals and three assists in 153 appearances for West Ham.
      Carrick is still popular among the fans and has earned plenty of admirers from the club’s hierarchy thanks to his impressive work at Middlesbrough.
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      The ex-Tottenham star took over at Boro in October when they had slumped to 21st place.
      And thanks to the ex-United caretaker’s efforts, the Championship outfit has climbed up to third place within just a few months.
      Under Carrick, Middlesbrough have won a whopping 14 out of 20 matches across all competitions and lost a mere five. More

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      Man Utd and Arsenal transfer target Ansu Fati ‘offered to half of Europe by Jorge Mendes’ as Barcelona exit draws nearer

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      BARCELONA star Ansu Fati has allegedly been offered to “half of Europe” by his agent Jorge Mendes.We reported last month how a trio of Premier League clubs had allegedly been in contact with the ace over a potential summer transfer.
      Clubs chasing Ansu Fati have received a boost with a fresh report from SpainCredit: Getty
      Super-agent Jorge Mendes has allegedly offered him to ‘half of Europe’Credit: Reuters
      The trio of Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool are all circling for Fati, whose current deal contains a world record €1billion (£898million) release clause.
      The Spanish international forward, 20, has a contract at Barcelona until 2027.
      However, their president Joan Laporta has announced that he wants to sign another forward this summer but one will have to depart.
      With Robert Lewandowski and Ousmane Dembele being first-choice, then that would leave Fati, Raphinha or Ferran Torres as the likely ones to be sold.
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      Fati announced a fortnight ago that he wanted to stay at the Nou Camp – but Catalan journalist Joan Fontes claims that the youngster could be sold.
      He says that the ace feels he should have a bigger role at Barcelona, only his manager Xavi Hernandez disagrees.
      And that has led to Ansu’s agent Mendes offering his client to “half of Europe”’ as he tries to find him a new club.
      Fati was considered the next rising star when he made his senior debut at the tender age of 17 in 2020.
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      However, persistent knee problems have hampered Fati’s development.
      He has 18 goals in 63 top-flight appearances for the club in total since his breakthrough.
      He has played over 30 times this season, but only ten of those have been starts. More

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      Kylian Mbappe ‘barely considered’ world-record Arsenal transfer despite Arsene Wenger meeting for brutal reason

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE ‘barely considered’ joining Arsenal for a brutal reason – despite meeting with Arsene Wenger.The French superstar, 24, burst on to the scene with Monaco, breaking into the first team as a 16-year-old in December 2015.
      Kylian Mbappe decided to join PSG from Monaco in 2017Credit: Reuters
      Arsene Wenger met with the forward to try and bring him to ArsenalCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Compatriot Wenger visited the teenager at his home to try and seal a deal in 2016.
      But after unsuccessfully landing the rising star, Wenger made another attempt a year later.
      However, L’Equipe state Mbappe gave a switch to the Emirates very little thought.
      That is because Arsenal failed to qualify for the 2017-18 Champions League.
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      Mbappe had just won Ligue 1 with Monaco while the Gunners finished fifth, one point behind Liverpool, in turn ending their run of 19 consecutive campaigns at Europe’s top table.
      Instead, Mbappe made his switch to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, initially on loan before a £162million transfer 12 months later.
      Both Wenger and Mbappe have spoken publicly about the Gunners’ attempts to lure the forward to North London.
      Mbappe said in 2018 upon joining PSG permanently: “I met with Arsene Wenger, who is a great coach.
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      “He has a great reputation here in France, he’s well-respected and knows how to develop young players. This was a real option for me.
      “I dream of being managed by Arsene Wenger. He is French, he’s had a great career and now he is free because he has left Arsenal.
      “We weighed up the advantages and disadvantages of all the clubs but my family told me it had to be my decision and one I needed to make.
      “It also had to be a long-term decision. So it was up to me and I decided to come here in order to develop.”
      Wenger added: “The player would tell you that I was at his home last year to try to get him here.
      “Because he was at the end of his contract but Monaco managed to keep him and the decision was very, very tight.
      “But I could understand it as well because he was educated there and at the end decided to stay there.”
      Since joining PSG in 2017, Mbappe has racked up a club-record 201 goals at a strike rate of 0.81 goals per game.
      He has added four more Ligue 1 titles, three Coupes de France, two Coupes de la Ligue and reached the Champions League final in 2020.
      The Frenchman – who signed a mammoth £500m contract renewal last year – also won the World Cup in 2018 and the final in 2022, where he took home the Golden Boot.
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      At Arsenal, however, Wenger left in 2018 and they have only been able to add an FA Cup triumph to their trophy cabinet since – although they are top of the Premier League with 12 games of this season to go. More

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      Incredible unseen footage shows Jude Bellingham’s full Chelsea meltdown as he lobs bottle & yells at Cucurella

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM was absolutely fuming after Borussia Dortmund’s Champions League exit to Chelsea – and didn’t bother trying to hide it.Dortmund were eliminated from the last 16 after losing 2-0 to the Blues in a controversial clash at Stamford Bridge.

      Borussia Dortmund superstar Jude Bellingham was furious at full-time
      Jude Bellingham was incensed with Chelsea ace Marc Cucurella after the whistle
      Jude Bellingham slammed his bottle on the ground after the Champions League exit
      Jude Bellingham appeared to push the lens of a cameraman as he left the pitch
      The West Londoners opened the scoring with Raheem Sterling just two minutes before half-time but it was their second goal that led to intense protests from the visitors.
      Graham Potter’s side earned a contentious spot-kick after the ball hit Marius Wolf’s arm, which appeared to support the rest of his body during a tackle.
      Kai Havertz took the shot and rattled the post but the referee called for a retake as players got inside the box too early and the Germany international didn’t miss his second attempt on 53 minutes.
      That was the goal that made it 2-1 on aggregate and took Chelsea through to the quarter-finals, but Bellingham was incensed at full-time.
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      Fan footage caught the midfielder having an intense shouting match with Marc Cucurella.
      The England international had some angry words with Cucurella while he was held back by Kalidou Koulibaly, Enzo Fernandez and Christian Pulisic, but the situation thankfully didn’t escalate.
      However, the 19-year-old was still enraged as he slammed his bottle to the grass and sent its contents flying all over the pitch.
      Bellingham then appeared to push away the lens of a cameraman, who was trying to film him walk off.
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      The ex-Birmingham star, who has been linked with a move to Chelsea amid an ongoing bidding war for his signature, didn’t hold back during his post-match interview and described the penalty as a “joke”.
      Bellingham told BT Sport: ‘I’ve not seen the incident back.
      “From where I was, it looked like it was pretty close and I’m not sure what more he can do with the hands.
      “A yard or two away, I’m not too sure. I don’t want to get in trouble, I’ve paid enough to them lot.
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      “I think that in itself was disappointing, and then the fact that they’ve had a retake, I think it’s a joke.
      “For every penalty, especially when he has such a slow run-up, there’s going to be people encroaching into the box by a yard or so.
      “But that’s the game I suppose, he’s made the decision and we’ve had to live with it.” More

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      Man Utd transfer target Jurrien Timber drops huge hint he could quit Ajax in summer transfer window

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      JURRIEN TIMBER has dropped a massive hint suggesting he could quit Ajax. Manchester United wanted to sign Timber last summer, but saw their pursuit fall flat as he signed a contract extension.
      Jurrien Timber has dropped a huge hint he could leave Ajax this summerCredit: Rex
      The 21-year-old was wanted by Manchester United last summerCredit: Getty
      However, the 21-year-old has given perhaps his biggest indication yet that he may leave the Dutch champions.
      As quoted by Ajax Life, Timber said: “Transfer? You never know what crosses your path.
      “This summer I will look at my options and make a decision.
      “I feel good at Ajax, that’s important for now. Last summer there was interest, but I chose to stay at Ajax.”
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      With the failure to land Timber, Man Utd instead signed Lisandro Martinez.
      Timber has previously blasted reports suggesting former Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal told him not to join United.
      Speaking to Dutch outlet AD in September, Timber said: “Many things that are written in the media are false.
      “Like when people say that it was Louis van Gaal who told me not to go to Manchester United.
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      “He actually said I would make minutes there.”
      Timber has played 35 times for Ajax in a season that has seen the club sack Ten Hag’s successor Alfred Schreuder following a seven-game winless run.
      Despite a Carabao Cup victory less than a fortnight ago, United are now trying to get over the 7-0 thrashing by Liverpool.
      The fallout from the result has been severe, with SunSport revealing manager Erik ten Hag was the “angriest he’s ever been”. More

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      Chelsea, Man City and Liverpool ‘all want Josko Gvardiol transfer’… but which club leads race for RB Leipzig star?

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      CHELSEA, Manchester City and Liverpool all want to sign Josko Gvardiol, according to reports.The RB Leipzig centre-back is one of the most sought-after players in Europe after impressing at the World Cup with Croatia.
      Josko Gvardiol is wanted by three Premier League clubsCredit: Rex
      The Daily Mail claim that Man City are leading the race to land the 21-year-old.
      Pep Guardiola’s side reportedly view Gvardiol as a priority signing this summer.
      The player has a £98million release clause that will begin from 2024 with RB Leipzig hoping he stays.
      Gvardiol joined the Bundesliga outfit in 2020 from homeland club Dinamo Zagreb for a fee of £14m and he has since helped them win the DFP Pokal last season.
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      City want to bring in a new defender as Guardiola has been forced into regular changes at the back this season and could sell Aymeric Laporte.
      The Spaniard, Ruben Dias and John Stones have all had lengthy spells out injured, while Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake have stepped in.
      Chelsea have already spent an eye-watering £138m on centre-backs Wesley Fofana, Kalidou Koulibaly and Benoit Badiashile this season.
      But with Thiago Silva aged 38, Gvardiol is seen as a potential long-term replacement.
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      Chelsea also have strong links to RB Leipzig, with them hoping to sign his team-mate Christopher Nkunku and the Blues’ technical director is Christopher Vivell, who they pinched from the Germans.
      Meanwhile, Liverpool are also interested in Gvardiol but rumours suggest they could be put off by the fee.
      Jurgen Klopp’s priority is revamping his midfield.
      They have been linked with the likes of Jude Bellingham and Mason Mount. More