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      Chelsea CONFIRM £35m Noni Madueke transfer from PSV on eight-and-a-half-year deal as Boehly’s January spending continues

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      CHELSEA have confirmed the signing of Noni Madueke after posting a cryptic tweet to tease the announcement.The Blues have completed a £35million move for the PSV winger, taking their amazing January spending spree to £189million.
      Madueke described his England return as a “dream”
      He has signed a seven-and-a-half-year plus one deal at Stamford Bridge
      With the Englishman’s arrival, Chelsea have now brought five players through the door on permanent deals, while also adding Joao Felix until the end of the season this month.
      And Chelsea’s social media team have gotten more creative with their announcements – such is there frequency – that they announced him initially by simply posting a tweet that read: “Link in bio. 👀”
      From there, the link in the club’s Twitter profile would take fans to Madueke’s Instagram page.
      On Chelsea’s website, a statement announcing the deal said: “Noni Madueke has joined Chelsea on a permanent deal from PSV Eindhoven.
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      “The England youth international – one of the most exciting young talents across Europe – has penned a seven-and-a-half-year contract, with a club option to extend for a further year, to seal his move from the Eredivisie high-flyers.
      “Madueke, a left-footed right winger, becomes our second addition of the week as he follows Mykhailo Mudryk through the doors at Stamford Bridge.”
      On his transfer, Madueke said: “I’m really pleased to sign with one of the best clubs in the world in Chelsea,’ Madueke said on finalising his transfer.
      “To return to England and play in the Premier League is a dream for me and my family and I can’t wait to get started.
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      Chelsea have signed the 20-year-old from PSVCredit: PA
      “I am excited for what the future holds, the owner’s vision for the future and to be at a club like this and winning at the highest level.”
      Madueke scored 20 goals and added 14 assists in his time at PSV, but just one of those has come this season as he was coming back off of an ankle injury.
      He also outperformed his Expected Goals in 2020/21 season by a value of 2.1, meaning he scored far more than the average striker would have given the same chances.
      Earlier today, PSV boss and ex-Manchester United ace Ruud van Nistelrooy confirmed Madueke was on his way to the Blues.
      He said: “It’s a mix of emotions.
      “We are losing a good player because of his departure. There was no turning back and there was solid financial compensation.
      “I can empathise with the importance of the club. Given the circumstances, with the financial compensation, we have decided to sell.”
      The £30m deal for the 20-year-old checks off another target from Todd Boehly’s extensive fan-led shopping list.
      The club failed in a bid for Enzo Fernandez earlier in the window, but rather than deter them, they have simply switched targets to Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.
      The Blues already reportedly saw a £65m bid turned down for the Ecuadorian, but Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi admitted it would be difficult to keep him at the club with Chelsea’s interest.
      Chelsea face an interesting financial situation should they fail to qualify for the Champions League this season.
      They sit as the club with the eighth highest revenue in all of Europe, according to Deloitte, but the nature of the long contracts they offer gives them flexibility to avoid breaking Financial Fair Play rules.
      A football financing tactic known as amortisation is used to spread the cost of transfers over the duration of a players contract, meaning Myhkailo Mudryk’s move will cost the club roughly £10m a season – owing to his own seven and a half plus one year contract.
      But Chelsea are testing this to the extreme, especially with new financial rules coming into play relating to a clubs wages to turnover ratio.
      On the deal Boehly and co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali said: “We’re delighted to bring Noni to Chelsea.
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      “He’s an exciting talent who has proven his quality over the past few years with PSV, playing in a strong European league, and we are thrilled he has chosen to join Chelsea for this next stage of his career.
      “We are sure he will form an important part of our team.” More

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      Man Utd ‘to launch stunning Harry Kane transfer swoop as Erik ten Hag makes Tottenham star his No1 summer target’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED want to sign England and Tottenham ace Harry Kane, according to reports.The Spurs star is entering the final year of his contract at Tottenham in the summer.
      Manchester United will launch a swoop for Harry Kane in the summerCredit: Alamy
      Kane is behind only Erling Haaland in this year’s golden boot race
      And that is exactly when Man Utd are planning to take advantage and seal a stunning swoop for the 29-year-old.
      According to the Daily Mail, a new striker is a priority for Erik ten Hag.
      As a result, Ten Hag has listed Kane as his number one target for his summer wishlist.
      Kane has scored 15 goals in 20 Premier League games this season.
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      This tally puts him behind only Erling Haaland in the golden boot race this season.
      However, Kane fits the profile of striker Ten Hag likes to have leading the line.
      He is robust and is able to contribute in possession by dropping deep and spreading the play – something he has combined with Son Heung-Min for on a record-breaking number of times in the Prem.
      The Mail’s report indicates Kane is also open to joining United.
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      The lack of progress at Spurs has left Kane frustrated, and there is consequently a negative feeling regarding a new deal for him.
      And with the added factor of Spurs’ Champions League status looking more and more precarious by the week as opposed to United’s strengthening hand, it could be a decisive factor.
      But chairman Daniel Levy will not allow Kane to leave on the cheap.
      The minimum price Kane will be allowed to go for will be at least £85million, though this will likely be higher given United are a Prem rival.
      Bayern Munich are another interested party and could get a deal on that sort of money, but with Kane now just 62 goals adrift of Alan Shearer’s all-time record goalscorer title – a transfer abroad could depend on Kane’s individual aspirations.
      Should they fail to sign Kane, United will turn to the likes of Napoli’s Victor Osimhen or Red Bull Salzburg forward Benjamin Sesko.
      The need for a striker is desperately apparent after Cristiano Ronaldo departed the club.
      Wout Weghorst has been brought in on loan for the rest of the season, but all parties recognise this is likely to only be a short-term solution. More

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      Chelsea boost in Moises Caicedo transfer chase as Brighton boss admits he can’t guarantee £65m-rated star will stay

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      CHELSEA have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Moises Caicedo, after Roberto de Zerbi admitted it would be difficult for Brighton to keep a hold of him. Caicedo has been linked to Chelsea in a transfer which could see them shell out between £65-£75million.
      Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi has admitted it will be tough to keep hold of Moises CaicedoCredit: Getty
      Chelsea want to sign the Brighton starCredit: Getty
      The 21-year-old has impressed this season
      The 21-year-old Ecuadorian has taken the Premier League by storm since stepping into the Brighton set-up initially under now-Chelsea boss Graham Potter.
      Under current manager De Zerbi, Caicedo’s development has continued at a rapid pace, with Brighton continuing to march up the table.
      However, this success has garnered interest from some major financial powerhouses, namely Chelsea.
      With the Blues already reportedly seeing a £65m bid turned down for the midfielder, De Zerbi has admitted the best he can hope for is for Caicedo to see out the season with them.
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      He said: “He is very important for us, it would be difficult to change with another player now.
      “I hope he finishes the season with us, but you know in the transfer market it is always difficult to give you one answer.
      “When there are some bigger teams and they want one of our players, it is good news for us.
      “The best solution for us is he can finish the season with us.
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      “Next summer, for him, is better to change team.”
      Brighton have become serial recruiters of top talent which is then flipped for a huge profit margin, as evidenced by sales such as Marc Cucurella, Ben White and most recently Leandro Trossard.
      Trossard arrived at the Amex Stadium in 2019 for £18m, but today was announced as a new Arsenal player having been sold for £27m.
      The respective fees they got for Cucurella and White saw Brighton receive more money than what it cost them to build their stadium.
      And Caicedo is set to be the next name on that list of profitable acquisitions by the club after he cost them just £5m.
      Chelsea have already splashed out over £150m on Myhkailo Mudryk, Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana and Andrey Santos this window, while also paying £10m for Joao Felix’s loan.
      Overall, their spending under Todd Boehly has seen them spend almost £400m, with a clever football financing tactic to get past Financial Fair Play known as amortisation.
      However, the spending is not set to end there, with the imminent arrival of Noni Madueke from PSV and the interest in Caicedo.
      And while De Zerbi hopes to keep Caicedo this month, he admitted a summer move will hinge on him keeping up his performances.
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      He added: “I don’t know (on summer transfer).
      “But if Caicedo continues to play like this – like the last games – it is possible he can leave for another team.” More

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      Hakim Ziyech ‘offers himself to Barcelona’ after fearing Chelsea’s transfer spree will knock him down pecking order

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      HAKIM ZIYECH has reportedly offered himself to Barcelona.That’s because he fears Chelsea’s spending spree will limit his game time even more.
      Hakim Ziyech has offered himself to Barcelona amid fears over his playing time at ChelseaCredit: Rex
      Todd Boehly is set to make his sixth signing of the month with the £30million capture of PSV Eindhoven winger Noni Madueke.
      The left-footer plays in the exact same position as Ziyech.
      And there is already plenty of competition for the spot in Chelsea’s squad, with Raheem Sterling, Mason Mount and Christian Pulisic battling for starts.
      According to Sport, Ziyech now reckons he’s in for even fewer minutes after starting just three games this season.
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      The Moroccan is desperately scouting for a potential new home before the transfer window slams shut.
      And Barcelona has emerged as a possible destination after they sold Memphis Depay to Atletico Madrid.
      The Spaniards are thought to be on the lookout for a new creative forward.
      And Ziyech has now offered his services to Xavi Hernandez, who is hoping to lead Barcelona to the title after opening a three-point lead over Real Madrid.
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      The tactician already has two options for the right wing in Ousmane Dembele and Raphinha.
      But the latter has failed to impress since his £60m move from Leeds over the summer.
      And Dembele’s versatility means he could easily move to the left to accommodate Ziyech in Barca’s XI.
      It remains to be seen whether Xavi is interested in Ziyech, who can also operate through the middle as a No10.
      Yet the report concludes that Ziyech will not be short on options during the next 10 days.
      Chelsea are also open to offers but are likely to demand a permanent exit over a temporary loan. More

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      Nicolo Zaniolo’s agent ‘spotted in London’ to seal Roma star’s transfer to Tottenham but West Ham could hijack move

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      NICOLO ZANIOLO’S agent is in London to seal a move to Tottenham, according to reports.The Italian is up for grabs this month with Roma willing to cash in.
      Nicolo Zaniolo is available for transfer this monthCredit: Rex
      Spurs are looking to strengthen this month following a dismal run of form that has seen them fall five points outside the top four.
      According to Calciomercato, Zaniolo’s agent has travelled to London in order to negotiate with Tottenham.
      They add that the Lilywhites are the 23-year-old’s preferred destination.
      While in London, Zaniolo’s representative could also talk to West Ham.
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      Although the attacking midfielder would rather join Spurs, the Hammers could try to hijack the deal.
      Roma are said to want around £35million for Zaniolo.
      Tottenham would initially like to bring him in on loan, although Roma would want an obligation to buy included.
      It’s claimed that the Serie A side would not accept less than £31m for Zaniolo.
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      Both Spurs and West Ham could face further competition from Borussia Dortmund.
      The Bundesliga side want to bolster a midfield that could lose Jude Bellingham this summer.
      Zaniolo has made 128 appearances for Roma since joining from Inter Milan in 2018.
      He has managed 24 goals and 18 assists from midfield.
      The in-demand star suffered with a shoulder injury earlier this season, but has played 17 times this term.
      He missed Roma’s win over Fiorentina last weekend through illness. More

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      Atletico Madrid sign Memphis Depay as ex-Man Utd star completes cut price £2.6m transfer from cash-strapped Barcelona

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      MEMPHIS DEPAY has completed a transfer from Barcelona to Atletico Madrid. The 28-year-old has been picked up by Atletico following Chelsea’s loan transfer of Joao Felix.
      Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of Memphis Depay from BarcelonaCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Depay trained with Atletico Madrid on Thursday before his deal was announcedCredit: EPA
      The fee for the transfer was agreed on Wednesday morning and is understood to be worth £2.6million.
      Barca also say the deal includes a “preferential but not compulsory purchase option” for them to sign Atleti winger Yannick Carrasco.
      Depay was given permission by Barcelona to miss training on Wednesday in order to complete the transfer.
      And the ace was also allowed to join in Atletico’s training session yesterday.
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      He has signed a two and half year deal at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.
      The Dutchman joined Barcelona on a free transfer in 2021 after allowing his contract at Ligue 1 side Lyon to expire.
      Despite initially being the club’s starting striker, the acquisitions of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Robert Lewandowski soon saw him fall down the pecking order.
      Following Aubameyang’s transfer to Chelsea on deadline day in the summer window, Depay’s game time has remained limited – partly owing to a thigh issue which saw him miss 12 games.
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      Depay struggled in La Liga for Barcelona this season
      The Dutchman has cost just under £3mCredit: EPA
      But now, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season, Depay has left behind the cash-strapped Camp Nou in a cut-price deal.
      He scored 14 times in 42 appearances for the club.
      There was some reported interest in a transfer from the Premier League, with the likes of Arsenal, Newcastle and former club Manchester United all considering a move.
      However, with Felix’s move away from Madrid, Diego Simeone pressed the club to sign Depay from the La Liga leaders.
      Yannick Carrasco’s agent, Pini Zahavi, revealed there were talks for the Belgian to move in the opposite direction.
      And following Barcelona’s “optional purchase” announcement, it remains to be seen whether the Belgian ends up at the Nou Camp before deadline day. More

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      Arsenal ‘on verge of shock Jakub Kiwior transfer from Spezia with £17.5m deal for centre-back in advanced stages’

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      ARSENAL are reportedly on the brink of signing Polish defender Jakub Kiwior.Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is desperate to bolster the Premier League leaders’ title charge with new additions this month.
      Arsenal are on the verge of signing Polish defender Jakub KiwiorCredit: Getty
      And they are still willing to splash out on new signings this month despite being on the verge of landing Leandro Trossard from Brighton.
      Now transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Arsenal are about to add the 22-year-old Poland international to their ranks in a £17.5million move.
      He tweeted: “Arsenal are closing in on deal to sign Polish centre back Jakub Kiwior from Spezia, here we go soon!
      “Fee in excess of €20m, medical tests could take place this week.”
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      He added that the deal is already “very advanced” and “all parties hope to get it sealed soon”.
      Kiwior, who was part of Poland’s World Cup 2022 squad, has nine caps for his country.
      He came through the youth ranks at Slovakian side FK Zeleziarne Podbrezova before switching to their rivals Zilina in 2019.
      His displays there then caught the eye of Italian team Spezia, and the Serie A club snapped him up in 2021 on a four-year deal.
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      He has shone in Italy, featuring 37 times in the top-flight, which has led to Arsenal monitoring his progress.
      Now it appears that Arteta has decided to swoop now as he attempts to guide the Gunners to a first title triumph since 2004.
      They are currently five points clear of second-placed Manchester City ahead of this Sunday’s bumper showdown at home to Man United. More

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      Chelsea’s Noni Madueke transfer CONFIRMED by PSV Eindhoven chief Ruud van Nistelrooy after accepting ‘solid’ offer

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      RUUD VAN NISTELROOY has confirmed Noni Madueke is joining Chelsea.That’s after admitting PSV Eindhoven had no choice but to accept the Blues’ “solid” offer.
      Noni Madueke is on his way to Chelsea after PSV Eindhoven confirmed a dealCredit: Getty
      Madueke, 20, is set to become Chelsea’s SIXTH signing of the January window after flying to London for a medical yesterday.
      The exciting winger is set to cost £30million, just days after the Blues signed Mykhailo Mudryk for £88m from Shakhtar Donetsk.
      And like the Ukrainian, Madueke will also sign a long-term deal, this time worth seven-and-a-half years with the option for another season.
      Confirming the transfer, PSV boss Van Nistelrooy admitted while he’s sad to see Madueke go, Chelsea’s offer ultimately made sense for all parties.
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      The ex-Manchester United striker said: “It’s a mix of emotions.
      “We are losing a good player because of his departure. There was no turning back and there was solid financial compensation.
      “I can empathise with the importance of the club. Given the circumstances, with the financial compensation, we have decided to sell.”
      Madueke is the second star to leave PSV for England this month, with fellow forward Cody Gakpo joining Liverpool for £37m.
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      The ex-Crystal Palace and Tottenham starlet had been with the Dutch giants since 2019 after snubbing a move to Manchester United.
      And it’s reckoned Madueke’s desire to return to London played a huge role in PSV’s ultimate decision to accept Chelsea’s offer.
      Todd Boehly has not held back in his support of under-pressure boss Graham Potter, breaking out the chequebook for a number of new faces.
      As well as Mudryk, Chelsea have also signed Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana and Andrey Santos while loaning Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid.
      Right-sided left-footer Madueke is likely to come up against Raheem Sterling and Christian Pulisic for a spot in Potter’s XI.
      But it remains to be seen if a deal can be done before Chelsea’s crunch clash at Liverpool tomorrow.
      With Madueke’s signing, Boehly will have spent almost £450m on transfers since taking charge from Roman Abramovich.
      And the expectation will be on Potter to drive Chelsea back up the table into European contention while also battling bravely in the Champions League. More