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      Man City told to cough up £35m if they want to sign Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson this summer

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      FULHAM want a stunning £35million for left-back Antonee Robinson with Manchester City and the Milan giants on his trail.The United States international looks as good as any in his position and Man City are in his fan club.
      Antonee Robinson is wanted by Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      Joao Cancelo’s exit led to a deadline day inquiry for the 25-year-old.
      Although Fulham’s price tag was deemed too high.
      Both Inter and AC Milan are huge admirers of Robinson.
      However, the Serie A sides also won’t pay the £35million sum, so City may well end up as his likeliest destination.
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      Pep Guardiola’s team is without a clear first choice at left-back with the likes of Nathan Ake, Sergio Gomez, Aymeric Laporte and Rico Lewis all featuring there this season.
      Therefore, a move for Robinson in the summer could make sense.
      By then City could have £61.5million in the bank as Bayern Munich have the option to make Cancelo’s loan move permanent at the end of the campaign.
      Robinson has been one of Fulham’s standout players this term, featuring 20 times in all competitions.
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      He is now into his third season at Craven Cottage after Marco Silva’s side snapped him up from Wigan in 2020 for just £2million.
      AC Milan have long been keen on Robinson with the player even flying to Italy to complete a move before joining Fulham.
      His dream transfer fell through when Wigan demanded a £10million fee was paid up front and not in instalments.
      Additionally, a heart problem was discovered at his medical in Milan – Robinson has since made a full recovery. More

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      Nottingham Forest left stunned after transfer target Hendrik van Crombrugge turned down a move for ‘family reasons’

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST were stunned when goalkeeper Hendrik van Crombrugge turned down a move for ‘family reasons’.Steve Cooper’s side had agreed a £1.5million deal with Anderlecht for him.
      Hendrik Van Crombrugge decided to stay at Anderlecht over Nottingham ForestCredit: Getty
      However, the player rejected the move at the last minute.
      The Belgian wanted to move to a club on the continent, rather than the Premier League.
      City Ground chiefs were forced to go back for Keylor Navas in a loan deal with Paris Saint-Germain.
      Forest were keen to sign a goalkeeper in January due to first-choice stopper Dean Henderson sustaining a thigh injury.
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      Van Crombrugge looked set to join, but he will now stay at Anderlecht for the rest of the season.
      The 29-year-old has been first choice for the team based in Brussels over the past three seasons.
      He has also been capped once by the Belgian national team.
      Instead, Forest snapped up Navas on deadline day in a stunning coup.
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      The 36-year-old offers much experience, featuring 162 times for Real Madrid and 108 times for PSG.
      He won an incredible three Champions League trophies with Los Blancos and two Ligue 1 championships while in Paris.
      Navas’ arrival completed a busy deadline day for Forest as they also brought in Newcastle’s Jonjo Shelvey and Atletico Madrid’s Felipe.
      They were even busy after the window slammed shut, recruiting free agent Andre Ayew. More

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      Chelsea new boy Enzo Fernandez reveals how Declan Rice inspires him as David Moyes sets transfer fee for West Ham star

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      CHELSEA new-boy Enzo Fernandez has admitted that he has watched West Ham and England star Declan Rice to help improve as a midfielder. Fernandez, 22, joined the Blues in a British record £107million transfer on deadline day following his World Cup-winning exploits in December.
      West Ham boss David Moyes expects Declan Rice to be a British transfer recordCredit: Getty
      Enzo Fernandez has admitted to watching Declan Rice and trying to learnCredit: Alamy
      The Argentine made his debut in the 0-0 draw with Fulham on Friday and impressed the Stamford Bridge faithful.
      Despite Todd Boehly and Co spending upwards of £600m since their arrival last year, the Blues will continue to splash the cash with another big summer transfer window expected.
      One of the positions rumoured to be strengthened is the midfield.
      Finding a player to partner Fernandez in the middle of the park is key.
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      And West Ham captain Rice, 24, is a player Chelsea have been long-time admirers of, dating back to the days when Roman Abramovich owned the club.
      Rice even used to be a Chelsea academy player – but was released aged 14 before joining the Hammers, where he has grown into one of football’s brightest talents.
      Fernandez has even admitted to watching Rice BEFORE he completed a big-money move to Chelsea.
      The midfielder admitted he tries to watch the Hammers and England star “and learn”.
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      He said during the World Cup: “I try to watch as much football and learn a little bit from everyone.
      “I like Rice of England, I try to watch him and learn.”
      However, West Ham boss David Moyes has warned that it’ll take smashing Fernandez’s transfer record for a club to get their mitts on Rice.
      Rice was one of West Ham’s standout performers in the 1-1 draw against Newcastle on Sunday.
      After the game, Moyes said: “I thought he was a top player in the first-half, really was.
      “Showed so many things and it’s interesting, undoubtedly, Declan is going to be a top player and undoubtedly he’ll be a British transfer record if he ever leaves West Ham, and more.”
      Moyes expects a future sale of Rice to blow Fernandez’s transfer “out of the water”.
      The Scotsman continued: “I hope it’s not [an inevitable departure]. I hope he sees his time here [at West Ham].
      “Look, there’s a lot of talk about it and it’s just important when you see what’s going about for the prices.
      “I think Declan will be blowing that out of the water, that’s for sure, when it comes around.”
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      Rice’s contract at the London Stadium runs until the summer of 2024, however, the Hammers have the option to extend for a further year.
      Arsenal are also big admirers of Rice, and even Real Madrid have held an interest in the player.
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      David Moyes expects a transfer of Declan Rice to blow Enzo Fernandez’s ‘out of the water’Credit: Getty More

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      Liverpool prepared to sell back-up keeper Caoimhin Kelleher with Ireland international desperate for first-team football

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      LIVERPOOL keeper Caoimhin Kelleher is heading for a move if he wants to play first-team football.Kelleher, 24, has waited for his chance at Anfield but could be on the way out as he looks for more game time.
      Caoimhin Kelleher is open to leaving LiverpoolCredit: Alamy
      The Kop will not loan him next season — despite a queue already forming — so he may have to be sold.
      Liverpool do not want to lose Kelleher as he is a home-grown player and a key part of their squad.
      However, they would also be fair to him if he decides it is time to leave.
      His contract does not expire on Merseyside until the summer of 2026.
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      If he departs it could mean the Reds need to find a British keeper, who is willing to be second string, as a replacement.
      Kelleher has featured 20 times for the first-team since coming through the youth ranks at the club.
      The Irishman is back-up to Alisson having dislodged Adrian as second choice.
      He has been part of Jurgen Klopp’s squad that won the FA Cup, Champions League and Premier League.
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      However, Kelleher’s most memorable moment came in the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea last season.
      The game went to penalties and he scored the decisive spot-kick to win the shoot-out 11-10.
      Kelleher has been capped nine times by Ireland, competing for the No1 spot with Southampton stopper Gavin Bazunu. More

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      Chelsea ‘want exemption to Premier League spending rules’ after £300m January transfer window splurge

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      CHELSEA are reportedly set to seek exemptions to the Premier League spending rules after splashing more than £300MILLION in the January transfer window.New owner Todd Boehly has wasted no time in getting his chequebook out since arriving at Stamford Bridge, with the American shelling out £600M on 17 PLAYERS since arriving in May last year.
      Enzo Fernandez broke the British transfer record with his moveCredit: Alamy
      Todd Boehly has spent more than £600m since taking over at ChelseaCredit: Alamy
      And now, after spending all of that money over the past nine months, The Mail are reporting Chelsea will request exemptions to the Premier League spending rules when they submit their accounts at the end of the season.
      They are doing so by arguing they were unable to receive income for three months in 2022 when former owner, Roman Abramovich, was sanctioned by the UK government.
      The regulations dictate that a club can lose up to £105m over a three-year period.
      Chelsea were in danger of breaching those restrictions for the year ending 2021.
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      Chelsea’s spending spree since Todd Boehly’s takeover
      But, like several other clubs, the Blues were given special allowances due to the pandemic.
      Now they are hoping to secure similar exemptions once again.
      It is not yet clear how the Premier League will respond to Chelsea’s request.
      Boehly’s outfit could also face difficulty complying with Uefa’s Financial Fair Play rules.
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      Chelsea have previously been placed on Uefa’s “watch list” which consists of clubs in danger of breaching the regulations.
      Despite spending a fortune, the Blues continue to struggle in the Premier League.
      They sit ninth in the table and could miss out on a European place altogether.
      Graham Potter’s men are still in the Champions League but face a tough last-16 clash against Borussia Dortmund. More

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      Paul Merson warns of ‘domino effect’ at Chelsea as he slams ‘no logic’ January transfer deals

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      ARSENAL legend Paul Merson has warned Chelsea about a “scary ripple effect” from their “excessive” transfer policy.New owner Todd Boehly has spent more than £600MILLION on players since taking over from Roman Abramovich in May.
      Enzo Fernandez broke the British transfer record in his move to ChelseaCredit: Alamy
      Mykhailo Mudryk joined Chelsea in an £88million January dealCredit: Alamy
      Paul Merson has criticised Chelsea’s transfer policyCredit: Rex
      That has included a £330m spree in the January window as the likes of Enzo Fernandez and Mykhailo Mudryk arrived at Stamford Bridge.
      Both Fernandez and Mudryk have signed huge eight-and-a-half year deals to keep them at the club until 2031.
      And Merson feels that could end up being an issue for Chelsea in the coming seasons.
      Speaking in his column for The Star, the ex-Arsenal man said: “I worry for the future of Chelsea when Todd Boehly is handing out eight-year contracts like there is no tomorrow.
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      “Football is a funny old game and eight years is such a long time.
      “There is going to be a domino effect at Stamford Bridge – that’s for sure. It’s alright now but in five years, where are Chelsea going to be?
      “Boehly and the new hierarchy can’t keep doing this because if they don’t get Champions League football, they’re already in trouble.
      “Chelsea have to get rid of players at the end of the season in order to be sustainable but those on big contracts will now be digging their heels into the ground and trying to ride it out.
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      “The potential ripple effect is scary and it almost seems like there has been no logical thinking behind their excessive spending.”
      Fernandez and Mudryk – who joined Chelsea for a combined total of £198m – both made their first starts for the club on Friday night.
      But they could not lead Graham Potter’s men to victory as Fulham held them to a goalless draw at Stamford Bridge.
      And Mudryk was taken off at half-time, with Potter confirming after the game that he had been suffering with a cold during the week.
      Meanwhile, Fernandez impressed at a time when Chelsea have several midfielders out injured – including N’Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic, Denis Zakaria and Ruben Loftus-Cheek. More

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      Man Utd ‘lead race’ for Barcelona wonderkid Ansu Fati but he has a €1BILLION release clause

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      MANCHESTER UNITED lead the way for a sensational swoop for Barcelona wonderkid Ansu Fati, reports suggest.However, Fati, 20, carries a world record €1billion (£898million) release clause and Barca are not keen to let their young star go.
      Manchester United are keeping tabs on Barcelona’s €1billion star Ansu FatiCredit: Getty
      Manchester United lead the way for Barcelona star Ansu FatiCredit: Rex
      According to Sport, United understand the Blaugrana’s position but have still expressed an interest in case the exit door creaks open.
      This comes at a time when the winger is becoming increasingly unsettled at the Nou Camp due to the lack of minutes.
      The Spain international was considered the next rising star when he made his senior debut at the tender age of 17 in 2020.
      However, persistent knee problems have hampered Fati’s development.
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      Although the Spaniard has already played 30 times this season, he has only started nine times and completed a full match just twice.
      As a result, United and other Premier League clubs are keeping tabs on the forward.
      In fact, the Red Devils pose as the likeliest candidate to complete a potential deal.
      The Manchester giants are hoping Barcelona’s financial problems would help their cause and dramatically reduce his astronomical release clause.
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      United are still searching for a top attacker to replace Cristiano Ronaldo.
      Erik ten Hag’s side is also keeping tabs on Napoli superstar Victor Osimhen, who has registered a whopping total of 15 goals and four assists in 20 appearances this season.
      But the Red Devils are facing intense competition from Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain. More

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      Chelsea to rival Man Utd in race for Napoli star Victor Osimhen and could break transfer record despite splashing £606m

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      CHELSEA are ready to continue their spending spree with a mega-money summer move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.The Blues’ new owners believe the Nigeria international could be the final piece in a puzzle having already spent more than £600m.
      Chelsea are keen on Napoli’s Victor OsimhenCredit: Getty
      And they would be prepared to break the British transfer record of £107m they have just set for Enzo Fernandez in order to land Osimhen.
      The striker, 24, is set to be one of the most in-demand players in the next transfer window.
      Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are among the clubs also in the hunt for Osimhen, whose 14 goals in 16 Serie A games have sent Napoli to the top of the table.
      The Italian giants don’t want to lose their star man but are confident of generating a high-stakes auction for a player who will have two years left on his contract in the summer.
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      Osimhen would fit Chelsea’s new strategy of signing young players on long-term contracts.
      The Blues committed a record-breaking £323m in January alone to bring in Fernandez and £88m Mykhailo Mudryk, who are both 22, five other permanent signings in their early 20s, and Joao Felix, 23, on loan.
      But Graham Potter’s team is still struggling for goals.
      Despite that, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the club’s only senior central striker, was left out of the Champions League squad to make way for new arrivals.
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      Chelsea are reported already to have agreed a £63m deal to sign RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku in the summer, although it is yet to be formally confirmed.
      But the Blues are prepared to take their spending to almost £200m on strikers alone – and more than £800m in total under the new owners – by moving for Osimhen as well. More