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      Chelsea fans call on club to take FFP fine rather than sell key trio in cut-price transfers

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      CHELSEA fans have urged the club to keep Levi Colwill, Reece James and record signing Enzo Fernandez even it costs them a hefty fine.The Blues are estimated to have splashed £600MILLION on signings ever since last summer when new owner Todd Boehly took over.
      Chelsea fans have urged the club not to sell a key trio in the summerCredit: Getty
      Chelsea fans insist Reece James shouldn’t be sold for a cut-priceCredit: Rex
      Chelsea fans insist Enzo Fernandez should stay even if it costs an FFP fineCredit: Getty
      Levi Colwill currently plays on loan for Brighton this seasonCredit: Alamy
      The West Londoners are now dealing with an inflated squad amid a disastrous season that has seen them tumble down to 11th place in the Premier League table.
      Chelsea may have to sell some of their biggest names in the summer on cut-price deals to raise funds for further reinforcement as they look set to miss out on Champions League qualification.
      But the Stamford Bridge outfit also face an “unpredictable” FFP future should they fail to qualify for Europe’s top competition.
      Three different stars have been linked with a move away to avoid any financial issues.
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      Those are James, Fernandez and Colwill, who is currently on loan at Brighton.
      However, supporters took to social media and called on Chelsea to hold on to them even if that lands them on hot water with Financial Fair Play regulations.
      One fan tweeted: “Wait what do you mean Chelsea didn’t sell Colwill, James, Enzo.”
      “An FFP fine is far better than losing those 3. Get real with the times.”
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      Another commented: “If we sell either Colwill or Maatsen, I’ll lose it.”
      A third posted: “Sell aging players and make Reece James the club captain. Keep our academy players! They are worth more than a Billion.”
      This fan said: “He’s [Colwill] going to be a huge player for Chelsea next year. Sorry Brighton, he’s coming home.”
      And that one stated: “The best thing about this season was signing Enzo Fernandez..” More

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      Aston Villa boss Unai Emery ‘plots Smith Rowe reunion despite Villans seeing £30m transfer bid rejected by Arsenal’

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      ASTON VILLA are plotting a fresh swoop for Arsenal starlet Emile Smith Rowe, according to reports.The ambitious Villans are targeting a move that would see Smith Rowe reunite with Unai Emery, the manager that handed him his Gunners debut.
      Emile Smith Rowe is yet to start a Premier League game this seasonCredit: Getty
      Villa tried to sign Smith Rowe in the summer of 2021, having a £30million bid rejected by Mikel Arteta’s side.
      According to talkSPORT, changing circumstances could see the Midlands club try their luck once again.
      During their previous pursuit, Smith Rowe had emerged as a key man at the Emirates.
      But that is no longer the case, with the injury-plagued attacking midfielder having fallen down the pecking order.
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      Smith Rowe is yet to start a single Premier League game this term.
      The 22-year-old has been limited to just 11 outings in all competitions, making nine sub appearances in the Prem.
      He spent much of the first half of the season recovering from groin surgery.
      Aston Villa find themselves in a strong spot under Emery, having surged up to table since the Spaniard’s appointment.
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      Smith Rowe was handed his Arsenal debut by Unai EmeryCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Previously struggling under Steven Gerrard, Villa are now sixth in the league.
      They sit just six points behind the top four, albeit with Newcastle and Manchester United both possessing a game in hand apiece.
      Following Villa’s previous interest, Smith Rowe signed a new long-term contract at Arsenal.
      He was also handed the vacant No10 shirt with his boyhood club.
      Smith Rowe has played just 12 minutes of Arsenal’s last five Premier League matches.
      Despite his lack of game time, boss Mikel Arteta recently reaffirmed his “love” for Smith Rowe.
      He needs to prove how much he wants to winMikel Arteta on Smith Rowe
      The Gunners boss said last month: “He knows how much we love him, and we know how much we missed him and how much we need his qualities.
      “And now he needs to prove it, he needs to prove how much he wants to win, and how much he’s going to contribute to this team to be better and win.
      “And he’s going to have to show that to get in the team.
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      “I think we have to manage his load, but for sure he’s in a position where we can throw him in the team at any moment.
      “And then it’s about how he’s coping with the team in general and whether we have to take him off or to use him in the last few minutes of the game.”
      Smith Rowe was handed the No10 shirt after Villa’s last pursuitCredit: Rex More

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      Man Utd ‘place Atalanta star Rasmus Hojlund on striker transfer shortlist’ but face battle with Arsenal and Chelsea

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly placed Atalanta star Rasmus Hojlund on their shortlist for a new striker.But they face competition from Premier League rivals Arsenal and Chelsea for the Danish star.
      Man Utd are keen on signing Arsenal and Chelsea target Rasmus Hojlund from AtalantaCredit: Rex

      Hojlund, 20, has made waves this season in Italy with eight goals for Atalanta.
      He then scored a hat-trick on his Denmark debut last month before bagging another two strikes in the following game.
      And Scandinavian publisher B.T. claims United have formally declared their interest in a summer transfer.
      It’s reckoned the Red Devils have joined Spanish giants Real Madrid in submitting a “letter of interest” to Atalanta.
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      While not binding, the paper shows that United are serious about Hojlund and could soon follow up with a concrete bid.
      However, it’s added that the player is just one of “three to five” strikers on Erik ten Hag’s wishlist.
      And that could open the door for one of Arsenal or Chelsea to pounce.
      They are also interested in signing Hojlund, despite being yet to submit a letter to his club.
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      But there are other European clubs in the running too.
      Hojlund could yet end up staying in Italy, with Napoli, AC Milan and Juventus ready to pounce.
      Impending Spanish champions Barcelona and German giants Bayern Munich also fancy the look of Hojlund.
      And there is every chance he remains at Atalanta for another season.
      However, Hojlund is not thinking about his future until he signs with a new agency.
      And an agreement could be finalised in the coming weeks. More

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      Man Utd ‘keeping tabs on ex-Chelsea star Fikayo Tomori’ as Erik ten Hag eyes Maguire replacement transfer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are eyeing a swoop for former Chelsea star Fikayo Tomori, according to reports.The 25-year-old central-half is currently riding high after helping AC Milan to seal a spot in the Champions League semi-final.
      Man Utd are reportedly plotting a move for Milan’s Fikayo TomoriCredit: Rex
      And that comes off the back of him playing a key role in the Serie A title success last season.
      England international Tomori, who was left out of Gareth Southgate’s World Cup squad, moved to the San Siro from Chelsea in 2021 after losing his place under Thomas Tuchel.
      He remains under contract until 2025 but his impressive season has “garnered attention from Manchester United and Tottenham”, according to the Daily Mail.
      And they add that both clubs are “keeping tabs on the defender”.
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      This fresh link comes amid reports that United boss Erik ten Hag is planning a major overhaul of his defence this summer.
      We also revealed that club captain Harry Maguire, who has been benched for the majority of the campaign, is a shock £50m target for French giants Paris Saint-Germain. 
      The star has struggled for regular action this term and looks set to leave Old Trafford, with Tomori seemingly lined-up as a replacement.
      The club are also booking to offload fellow defenders Eric Bailly, Alex Telles and Brandon Williams.
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      And outcast Phil Jones is departing when his contract expires in June.
      Meanwhile, United have allegedly held talks with Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong already.
      The right-back’s potential arrival could also mean that either, or both, of Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Diogo Dalot could head out of the exit door.
      Meanwhile, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards burst out laughing when Tomori described Thierry Henry in glowing terms.
      The CBS Sports pundits chatted to the ace, who grew up in Kent. And he had the panel in stitches with his comment after Milan’s triumph over Napoli this week.
      Carragher said: “A little birdie tells me the guy who asked the question before me [Henry] is one of your biggest idols. What are your thoughts of him as a pundit as well as a player?”

      Tomori replied: “As a player of course there’s not much to be said.
      “Growing up, Thierry I hope you don’t mind me embarrassing you like this, but yeah I was a big fan and he was my idol. Obviously as I was getting older, I moved further back down the pitch.”
      Then he cracked the former defenders in the studio up as he added: “As a pundit, he’s really funny.”
      Carragher immediately jumped in, shouting: “Funny? Funny? That’s me and Micah not Thierry, he’s the analyst.”
      But Tomori explained: “We were watching the video of him doing the guess who and he guessed himself twice instead of Oli [Giroud]. So yeah he’s really funny.”
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      And that prompted more hilarious reactions from the ex-players and host Kate Abdo.
      But Abdo did have to apologise to Tomori after blunder pair Carragher and Richards both mispronounced his name as Fuh-kaw-ree instead of Fuh-kay-ow. More

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      Karim Benzema handed one-year contract extension due to special clause as Real Madrid apply unwritten rule

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      KARIM BENZEMA has been handed a one-year contract extension.That’s after Real Madrid activated a special unwritten clause in the Frenchman’s deal.
      Real Madrid have extended Karim Benzema’s contract with a secret clauseCredit: Reuters
      Benzema, 35, will go down as one of the greats after spending an incredible 14 years at the Bernabeu so far.
      He joined Real from Lyon for £36million in 2009 after winning four consecutive league titles in France.
      And Benzema has since gone on to land four LaLigas and five Champions Leagues with Los Blancos.
      The striker has also netted an incredible 349 goals in 640 games.
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      And after last term’s 44-goal haul, Benzema was awarded his first-ever Ballon d’Or in October.
      As a result, AS claims his contract has now been extended for another year.
      Winning the coveted individual trophy saw an unwritten clause activated by Real president Florentino Perez.
      Benzema’s contract was due to expire this summer.
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      But he will now be staying put at the Bernabeu until 2024, with next term expected to be his last.
      Real already have a replacement lined up in Brazilian teenager Endrick.
      The versatile forward, who can play through the middle or on the left, will cost Real £60m.
      The Spaniards saw off competition from Chelsea to sign Endrick from Palmeiras.
      And he could be set to form a front three featuring fellow Samba stars Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr. More

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      Chelsea target Dortmund keeper Gregor Kobel and could offload BOTH Kepa and Mendy to seal transfer

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      CHELSEA are reportedly preparing to offload Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy as they eye a swoop for Gregor Kobel to replace them.The Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper is under contract with the Bundesliga side until 2026.
      Dortmund’s goalkeeper Gregor Kobel is being eyed up by ChelseaCredit: EPA
      Both Edouard Mendy and Kepa could be sold by the Blues this summerCredit: AFP
      The Swiss international, 25, moved there in 2021 after impressing at Stuttgart and is now wanted by the Premier League giants, says Bild.
      And they state that the Blues see Kobel as an “above-average” replacement for their two current goalkeepers.
      It adds that they have added him to their “wish list” as well as placing him “high on the scouting list”.
      Chelsea have veered between Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy for the last few seasons.
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      However, both have failed to convince and now face uncertain futures while the club searches for a permanent new manager.
      The West London club also need to cut costs after their heavy outlay on new additions and appear to be keen on offloading their stoppers to help balance the books.
      Mendy, 31, snubbed a new six-year contract over the salary offered – which did not rival Kepa’s.
      The Senegal international’s future at Stamford Bridge remains up in the air. 
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      And we reported how the stopper, who has 18 months left on his deal, has been told he can go.
      Meanwhile Kobel, who has appeared 21 times for Dortmund in the top-flight this term, cost around £13.2m two years ago.
      But this latest report also added that he “feels at home” at the Westfalenstadion and even wants more dressing-room responsibility. More

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      Man City’s worst transfers in the Premier League era, from flops Boateng and Rodwell to £42m mistake Eliaquim Mangala

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      MANCHESTER CITY have invested over £1BILLION in the transfer market over the past decade so, naturally, there are going to be some flops.For every David Silva, Yaya Toure, or Erling Haaland there’s also been an Eliaquim Mangala or Jack Rodwell.
      Three great signings out of four weren’t bad for Roberto ManciniCredit: EPA
      Fortunately for current boss Pep Guardiola, most of the club’s most useless transfers came before the Spaniard brought them continued success.
      Here, SunSport details the five WORST signings City have made in the Premier League era….
      Eliaquim Mangala – £42m (2014)
      Mangala was strongly criticised by the media during his time at CityCredit: AFP or licensors
      Joleon Lescott left the Etihad Stadium after Manuel Pellegrini’s side won the title and Mangala was heralded as a ready-made replacement.
      The defender’s first two seasons saw the club drift away from the top of the table and he was often hammered for poor positioning and slow reactions.
      A solid loan spell at Valencia earned Mangala momentary reprieve under Guardiola but, after 15 appearances, the new boss binned him off before serious injury struck in a 2018 spell with Everton.Jack Rodwell – £12m (2012)
      Injuries curtailed Rodwell’s progressCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Rodwell was an up-and-coming star at Everton but became a symbol of City’s trigger-happy stockpiling when jumping ship at the age of 21.
      There was a problem, however: City already had an excellent set of central midfielders.
      Battling past Yaya Toure, James Milner, David Silva, Samir Nasri, Javi Garcia, Gareth Barry and Fernandinho was too much for Rodwell and he left after two years and just 25 appearances.
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      Jerome Boateng – £10m (2010)
      It is painful enough seeing a former player go on to great things but City didn’t even get close to utilising Boateng’s full potential.
      Perhaps player and club were doomed from day one, the German tearing a tendon in his knee the week before the season began and aggravating it when a drinks trolley bashed it on a flight.
      A year later, Boateng asked to head back home and was allowed to leave for Bayern Munich – going on to win a World Cup, a Champions League and seven Bundesliga titles.
      Jo – £19m (2008)
      Jo arrived with a great record for CSKA MoscowCredit: Reuters
      A top striker in Russia when snapped up by Mark Hughes, Jo struggled to say the least – scoring once in nine league outings before being moved on six months into his stay.
      A brief upturn in form at Goodison Park gave the Citizens some hope of turning a profit… but a dismal 2009-2010 season on Merseyside dropped him back at City.
      Failing to take another chance the following season, Jo finally left to return to Brazil, having cost much more than Vincent Kompany and Pablo Zabaleta combined.Wilfried Bony – £25m (2015)
      Bony was sent back to Swansea in 2016 but couldn’t find form there, eitherCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Ten goals in 46 games, only six of which came in the league, is a poor record for any striker, but for an expensive forward at a club aiming to win the title? Terrible.
      The Prem top scorer for the calendar year of 2014, Bony initially couldn’t play for City due to African Cup of Nations duty and a summer bout of malaria came after a quiet start.
      That stunted his hopes for the following year and the club learned their lesson, from then on turning their attention away from signing top players from smaller sides. More

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      Everything ‘idiot’ Boehly has done at ‘Mickey Mouse’ club Chelsea was a mistake including Lampard, slams Jamie O’Hara

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      CHELSEA owner Todd Boehly’s “Micky Mouse” decisions have all been a “mistake” this season, claims Jamie O’Hara.Former Tottenham ace O’Hara put Boehly on full blast after the Blues crashed out of the Champions League with a 4-0 aggregate loss to Real Madrid.
      Jamie O’Hara slammed “idiot” Chelsea owner Todd BoehlyCredit: Rex
      O’Hara claims Frank Lampard’s appointment at Chelsea was a “mistake”Credit: Rex
      O’Hara slammed Boehly after Chelsea’s Champions League eliminationCredit: Twitter / @talkSPORT
      That means the West Londoners’ interim manager Frank Lampard has lost all four of his matches ever since his surprise return to Stamford Bridge to replace Graham Potter.
      O’Hara lashed out at Chelsea’s owner as he called him “a bit of an idiot” and claims everything he did was wrong.
      That includes the “shocking” appointment of Lampard as he’s “too low on confidence” and all the players are “totally lost” under his coaching.
      O’Hara told Grosvenor Sport: “Everything Todd Boehly has done so far has been a mistake.
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      “The recruitment has been shocking; he brought in Graham Potter and all his backroom staff which turned out to be a nightmare, and now they haven’t won a game yet under Lampard – so you’d have to say that’s probably another mistake appointing him.
      “In my opinion, Todd Boehly’s a bit of an idiot, and he’s thrown Frank a bone to ‘come and bring Chelsea back’, but Frank’s too low on confidence – he has lost all eight of his games as a manager in 2023!
      “It’s Micky Mouse stuff what has happened at that football club recently; they’ve got a billionaire owner in Boehly, but you could have all the money in the world and not have a clue how to run a football club.
      “It’s been a joke – Boehly has actually buried the mentality of that football team, and the DNA of Chelsea is completely lost at the moment. They need to find it again, and quickly.
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      “I don’t know where his [Lampard’s] career goes from here. I think he’s a bit lost for ideas; he needs to go away and work on his managerial skills and game.
      “I look at Chelsea and they just look totally lost under him; the players don’t know what they’re doing.
      “There’s no point in doing another managerial change now, unless that manager is guaranteed to be there at the start of next season.
      “I don’t know who the manager is that they’re trying to get, but he’d want to bring in his own people and own staff and have a fresh start. They wouldn’t want to come into this – it’s a poisoned chalice right now.” More