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      Chelsea want ‘the Gambian Hurricane’ for bargain transfer fee but face fight with Premier League rivals

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      CHELSEA hope to whip up a storm with the signing of the “Gambian Hurricane.”But they face a fight from several Premier League rivals for football’s latest top young talent.
      Gambian striker Adama Bojang is wanted by Chelsea and a host of other clubs this summerCredit: Alamy
      Adama Bojang, 18, set the AFCON U20s tournament alight in March with four goals for The Gambia.
      The striker, who idolises Cristiano Ronaldo, still plays in his homeland for Steve Biko FC.
      And he is now attracting interest from numerous top English sides.
      The Mail claims Chelsea are leading the race to sign Bojang, known as the “Gambian Hurricane” by fans.
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      Standing 6ft 3in tall, the forward has power and speed in abundance.
      And many are already comparing him to Napoli superstar Victor Osimhen, who is also on Chelsea’s radar this summer.
      Todd Boehly has made no secret of his desire to bring the world’s top starlets to Stamford Bridge.
      And Bojang fits the bill, even though he would need to immediately leave on loan until he can secure a work permit.
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      But Chelsea face a battle to land the teen hitman.
      Rivals Tottenham are big fans as they plan for life without Harry Kane.
      Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest also like the look of Bojang, who is valued at a bargain £650,000.
      And there is interest from other European clubs too, with Marseille, Ajax and Royal Antwerp also keeping tabs.
      Reflecting on a future move, Bojang said: “I’ve heard about the news and I am excited about it.
      “It boosts my morale. I’m focusing more on consistency which motivates me a lot, because seeing such clubs following you is a great feeling.
      “Through consistency it will make them hungrier for me.
      “I want to be like Cristiano Ronaldo, because he’s my favourite when it comes to the big name players.
      “I’ve been watching his videos on YouTube after games. He posts his workout there so sometimes I try to watch those and motivate myself through that.” More

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      Bournemouth star ‘banished from first team’ despite relegation battle after ‘opening talks over free transfer’

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      BOURNEMOUTH star Jordan Zemura has reportedly been banished from the first-team after opening talks with Udinese over a free transfer. The left-back has allegedly been sent to train with the club’s development squad and will not play again this season.
      Jordan Zemura has been banished from the Bournemouth first-teamCredit: Rex
      The Athletic report that the Cherries are unhappy with the 23-year-old due to him beginning discussions with Italian outfit Udinese over a potential summer move.
      Zemura is out of contract at the end of the season and it appears he will not be staying on the South Coast.
      He has been an important part of the Bournemouth team this season, playing 22 times in all competitions.
      The Zimbabwe international was also key in the club’s promotion last term, appearing in 34 games.
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      However, he has not been in any of the last five matchday squads.
      Bournemouth are in the midst of a relegation battle and sit 15th, three points above the drop zone.
      Either January loan signing Matias Vina or Lloyd Kelly are expected to play at left-back for the remainder of the campaign.
      When asked about the Zemura situation last month, manager Gary O’Neil replied: “I think Jordan has had a good time here, of course.
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      “My job at the moment, I don’t get involved at all in contract situations, just purely on team selection.
      “As we saw, Kelly is back fit now and can play left-back. We’ve got a Uruguay international back available, Vina, who has trained well.”
      Zemura has also been linked with moves to West Ham and Leeds. More

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      How Leicester could line up if Dean Smith stays with John Terry using his Chelsea connections to bring in stars

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      LEICESTER could line-up with a number of Chelsea stars in their team for next season if they stay in the Premier League. The Foxes have just appointed Dean Smith as manager with John Terry as his assistant after the sacking of Brendan Rodgers.
      Dean Smith has been joined by John Terry at LeicesterCredit: Getty
      Chelsea could sell Ruben Loftus-Cheek this summerCredit: Getty
      Leicester currently sit 19th in the league, two points from safety and could freshen up their squad over the summer.
      Ex-Blues captain Terry could use his links to his former club and help them pinch a number of their players.
      Chelsea are preparing to sell several stars with owner Todd Boehly expected to continue his overhaul.
      The likes of Trevoh Chalobah and Ruben Loftus-Cheek could see their days numbered after both have failed to nail down starting spots this season.
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      Conor Gallagher could also be on the move after not winning over Chelsea fans this term.
      In Boehly’s huge cull, players such as Mason Mount, Hakim Ziyech, Christian Pulisic and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could all depart, but they would be unlikely to join Leicester.
      Armando Broja is currently sidelinded with a long-term ACL injury and he is not predicted to get many minutes when he is back fit.
      Chelsea will surely spend big money on a striker this summer and Broja is the type of young and quick attacker Smith could want.
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      How Leicester could line-up with Conor Gallagher and Trevoh Chalobah in the team
      Jamie Vardy’s best days are behind him aged 36, meanwhile, Patson Daka and Kelechi Iheanacho have not bagged enough goals this season with seven in the league between them.
      Another set to leave Stamford Bridge is Callum Hudson-Odoi.
      The winger has not impressed on loan at Bayer Leverkusen, netting once in 21 games.
      However, he has undoubted talent and could receive a new lease of life back in the Prem with Leicester.
      Smith could also want a new winger if Tete’s loan deal cannot be made permanent from Shakhtar Donestk.
      Leicester’s line-up for next season could look very different if they are relegated, with James Maddison and Harvey Barnes set to be big name exits.
      And Youri Tielemans is set to leave with his contract expiring within months.
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      Joao Felix ‘has not stopped boasting’ since joining Chelsea and Blues are desperate to make transfer permanent

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      JOAO FELIX has reportedly “not stopped boasting” about being a Chelsea player since arriving at Stamford Bridge.The Atletico Madrid loanee, 23, joined the Blues in the January transfer window in a short-term deal until the end of the season.
      Joao Felix has impressed since arriving in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      Chelsea agreed a deal worth £10million for Felix – who is set to return to Spain in the summer.
      However, the Portuguese forward is understood to want a permanent departure as he does not wish to head back to Diego Simeone’s side.
      And according to AS, Felix has been gushing about how the Chelsea shirt looks on him, as well as the playing style and fans of the club.
      Atletico signed Felix from Benfica in 2019 for a club record £111m.
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      And they are set to command a “significant amount” if Chelsea wish to prise him away from the Wanda Metropolitano.
      Felix’s price is also expected to increase if he has a major impact on the Blues’ tie with Real Madrid in the Champions League.
      The Portugal international has registered just two goals in 12 games for Chelsea.
      But his energy, skill and link-up play has impressed the Stamford Bridge faithful.
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      That is despite him receiving a red card on his debut against Fulham in the West London derby in January.
      The standout performances he has produced for Chelsea have been few and far between in the Spanish capital.
      Since his club record move, he has contributed 34 goals and 18 assists in 131 games for Atletico.
      And he started just seven of their 16 league matches this season before being loaned out. More

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      Man Utd and Tottenham in transfer battle for Brighton sensation Evan Ferguson after incredible breakthrough season

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      EVAN FERGUSON is set to become the subject of a transfer tug-of-war between three clubs, according to reports. The teenage sensation has burst onto the scene this season, scoring eight goals since his breakthrough into Brighton’s senior team.
      Evan Ferguson is wanted by both Manchester United and TottenhamCredit: Rex
      Despite his youth, the qualities he is showing have seen interest in him emerge from Manchester United and Tottenham.
      The Daily Mail report the two sides want the 18-year-old striker in the summer.
      In the Man Utd camp, Erik ten Hag wants to overhaul his strikeforce by bringing in Ferguson and a more experienced striker.
      One of the stars they are most linked with is Harry Kane at Spurs.
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      With Kane’s potential departure from the north London side, Spurs see Ferguson as an heir apparent to England’s record goalscorer.
      However, the efforts of both teams could be thwarted with Brighton hoping to tie Ferguson down to a new long-term deal by the end of the month.
      The Seagulls beat interest from United, Chelsea and Liverpool to land the Irishman from Bohemians, with him penning his first pro contract in October.
      Man Utd may find themselves in prime position to land Ferguson when he makes his next move, with the striker admitting he grew up as a Red Devils fan and idolised Wayne Rooney.
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      Indeed, such has been his rise that French superstar Kylian Mbappe revealed over the international break he has been watching Ferguson.
      Fortunately for Brighton and Roberto de Zerbi, his playing time has left Ferguson in no rush to leave the South Coast. More

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      Chelsea hold positive transfer talks with Gavi’s agent as they look to take advantage of Barcelona ace’s contract issues

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      CHELSEA have met with the agent of Barcelona star Gavi ahead of a potential summer move, according to reports. Blues director of football Christopher Vivell supposedly met with the 18-year-old’s representatives with initial talks going well.
      Barca midfielder Gavi has been in talks with ChelseaCredit: AFP
      AS report that another meeting is scheduled for the coming weeks with Chelsea keen to push forward with the deal.
      Gavi only recently signed a new contract at the Nou Camp, keeping him at the club until 2026.
      However, the Catalan giants are unable to register him as a first-team player due to financial problems.
      If the issue is not resolved then the midfielder could leave on a free transfer at the end of the season as his contract will be void.
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      Barcelona supposedly remain relaxed about the situation and Gavi does not want to leave the club.
      Yet, the player is reportedly frustrated over the way the matter has been handled.
      Chelsea could offer much more than Barca would be able to and could hand Gavi a huge signing-on fee.
      If the West Londoners were to bring in ex-Spain boss Luis Enrique as manager for next season, this could further sweeten the deal.
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      Barcelona have been effectively placed under a transfer ban by LaLiga until they sort their finances out.
      Ten players could reportedly leave the league leaders as they need to raise £178million.

      The likes of Ansu Fati, Frenkie de Jong, Raphinha and Ousmane Dembele could all depart.
      Gavi is a wonderkid, who has played 87 times for the club and been capped by Spain on 19 occasions.
      The La Masia product made his debut aged just 17. More

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      Man Utd transfer blow as Wolves work on new contract for Ruben Neves in last-ditch bid to ward off long-term admirers

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      WOLVES are still working on a long-term deal for contract rebel Ruben Neves.The Portuguese midfielder’s deal at Molineux runs out next summer – potentially ending a seven-year stay in the Midlands after joining from Porto back in 2017.
      Wolves are hoping to tie Man Utd target Ruben Neves down to a new contractCredit: Getty
      Neves has been eyeing a move away for the past 18 months with Champions League football a priority, rejecting several extension offers so far.
      However, SunSport understands Wolves are preparing a last-gasp attempt to stop the 26-year-old leaving for a cut-price fee.
      With European interest in Neves cooling as of late, the player may be resigned to finally signing.
      But his wage demands exceeding £100k-a-week will be the main sticking point.
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      Neves is also prepared to wait until the club can guarantee top flight safety – with Wolves currently four points off the drop with eight games remaining.
      Arsenal were previously monitoring the situation, while Manchester United have come close to nabbing the £40m-rated playmaker on two separate occasions.
      United boss Erik ten Hag was a big fan upon his arrival at Old Trafford last summer, and could still make a move for the player should other targets fall flat.
      Neves was reportedly seeking a move under former coach Bruno Lage, who managed to keep hold of the player last summer before getting the sack in October.
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      However, Neves has endured a semi-revival under new boss Julen Lopetegui, and has so far scored five goals in 28 appearances in the Premier League this campaign.
      Neves has started every Prem game he has been available for since the end of the World Cup back in December.
      Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid have also been keeping tabs on Neves. More

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      Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech wanted by rivals Tottenham in summer transfer to fight wingers for starting spot

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      HAKIM ZIYECH is a reported summer transfer target for Tottenham.Spurs are said to be keen on signing the Moroccan winger from rivals Chelsea.
      Hakim Ziyech is a reported transfer target for TottenhamCredit: Getty
      That is according to Football Insider, who say the Blues are willing to accept bids of £20million for Ziyech at the end of the season.
      And Tottenham are reported to have registered an interest in the 30-year-old.
      Spurs already have Son Heung-min and Dejan Kulusevski as wide options, but could sign Ziyech to provide more competition for places.
      Elsewhere in the Premier League, West Ham and Fulham are also claimed to be keen on the Chelsea winger.
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      Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain remain interested in Ziyech, having missed out on signing him on loan in January after Chelsea sent them the wrong documentation.
      Football Insider report that Ziyech would prefer a move to PSG.
      But Spurs are said to be the most likely to sign Ziyech if he remains in the Premier League.
      The former Ajax star has not played for the Blues since the 2-0 loss to Spurs on February 26.
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      He has been left out of the matchday squad entirely for the last four Prem games.
      Ziyech is reported to be willing to move on in order to secure more game time.
      He joined Chelsea in a £38m deal from Ajax in 2020 and has 14 goals and 11 assists in 2012 appearances for the club. More