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      Chelsea reach agreement over Thiago Silva contract extension until 2024 with 38-year-old taking career into 22nd season

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      THIAGO SILVA and Chelsea have reportedly agreed terms on a new one-year contract.The legendary centre-back, 38, moved to Stamford Bridge from Paris Saint-Germain in 2020.
      Thiago Silva has reportedly agreed a one-year extension at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Since then he has been the Blues’ top performer in defence and continues to be first-choice under new boss Graham Potter.
      Chelsea owner Todd Boehly launched a mega record eight-signing spending spree in January.
      And those arrivals include Benoit Badiashile, who has helped keep three-straight clean sheets since pairing up with the veteran Brazilian.
      With an array of new signings and Silva’s deal expiring in June, it remained to be seen whether he would be sticking around as Chelsea continue to focus on bringing in younger talents.
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      However, he did recently confirm that he wanted to stay and had opened talks on a new contract.
      Now transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has tweeted an update on the situation and claims that both the player and club have agreed terms on a 12-month extension.
      And he added that the former AC Milan star will ink the deal “soon” to officially confirm it.
      Romano tweeted: “Chelsea have now reached full verbal agreement with Thiago Silva on a new contract valid until June 2024, here we go!
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      “Draft of new deal being prepared— it’s all done and agreed verbally as Thiago has given the green light.
      “New contract to be signed soon.”
      Silva helped Chelsea to Champions League success during his first year at the club and followed that up the next season by lifting the Club World Cup and Uefa Super Cup.
      He represented Brazil at last year’s World Cup, playing four times, and has featured 24 times already this term for the Blues. More

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      Jordi Alba offers to take huge pay cut to help stricken Barcelona out with his contract having one-year left

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      BARCELONA star Jordi Alba has offered to take a PAY CUT in order to stay at the Nou Camp.The 33-year-old Spanish international left-back arrived at the Catalans in 2012 from Valencia.
      Mandatory Credit: Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto/Shutterstock (13755567bv) 18 Jordi Alba of FC Barcelona celebrates his goal during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona v Sevilla FC at Spotify Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on February 5th, 2023. FC Barcelona Vs Sevilla FC – La Liga, Spain – 05 Feb 2023Credit: Rex
      Jordi Alba has offered to take a pay cut to stay at BarcelonaCredit: Alamy
      Since then he has played over 300 matches in the top-flight and won countless honours.
      He has five LaLiga titles, a Champions League, Club World Cup, five Copa del Reys and four Spanish super Cups on his CV.
      After previously spending time in Barcelona’s academy before heading to Cornella, this is Alba’s 18th season at Barcelona.
      However, he has found himself left on the bench for spells this term under boss and former team-mate Xavi.
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      The 2012 European Championship winner has now entered the final 18 months of his contract and speculation has been mounting that he looks set to depart the club this summer.
      However, not only has he declared that he intends to see out the full length of his deal – he has even told Marca that he would be willing to take a pay cut to remain there.
      Alba said: “I think I’m at a good level. It is true that I am not playing everything, but when I go out I try to do my best. And when I’m not playing I try to help all my teammates by supporting them from the bench.
      “It’s a new facet for me because normally I’ve been lucky enough to play a lot of minutes.
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      This year not so much, but I also have my minutes and I’m happy with this role.
      “It is important to help my colleagues, to be with them, to advise them, and this is also positive and motivates me.”
      When asked whether he would lower his salary, he replied: “Yes. It’s a club decision and I’ve always helped when asked.
      “My intention is to help the club and that both parties are happy.”
      Alba added: “I feel good, I feel capable and I have the support of the coach and team-mates.
      “When I go down the street people let me know. I feel good and the day I feel that I am not capable of defending a club like Barcelona, ​​I will be the first to leave.” More

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      Arsenal join Man Utd in Ansu Fati transfer race with Liverpool and Bayern Munich ‘informed’ of his Barcelona situation

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      ARSENAL have joined the race to sign Barcelona star Ansu Fati, according to reports. The Premier League leaders are working on ways to bolster their attack come the summer.
      Ansu Fati has seen most of his minutes this season come from the benchCredit: Rex
      Fati has six goal contributions in his limited minutes this season
      According to Fabrizio Romano, this has seen them set their sights on Fati.
      The 20-year-old is one of the most exciting talents in world football.
      However, a lack of minutes – other than those gained off the bench – have seen the Spaniard question whether he wants to stay at the club in the summer.
      The report suggests Barcelona want to keep him beyond the summer, but the second half of this season is pivotal in the decision.
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      The Gunners have joined Manchester United and Liverpool to try and sign him and are said to be “well informed” on the situation.
      Meanwhile, German giants Bayern Munich are interested but are not actively working on a deal.
      Barcelona’s aforementioned reluctance to sell up could see them refer any would-be buyers to Fati’s colossal €1billion (£898million) release clause.
      Fortunately for the interested parties, Barcelona need to considerably lower their wage bill under the orders of La Liga chief Javier Tebas.
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      Despite the pulling of a number of economic levers to facilitate transfers and contracts last summer, the club remain under huge financial pressure.
      This means they could allow the likes of Fati or Frenkie de Jong to leave in the summer to help shave off £177m from their wage bill. More

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      Tottenham ‘target shock transfer swoop for ex-Chelsea star Marc Guehi with Crystal Palace open to £45million sale’

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      TOTTENHAM are interested in signing Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi, according to reports.Spurs are keen to strengthen their defence and have several targets in mind ahead of the summer transfer window.
      Marc Guehi could cost around £45millionCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Antonio Conte tried to bring in Milan Skriniar and Alessandro Bastoni from Inter Milan last year.
      But with a deal for that pair likely to prove tricky Spurs have turned their attention to Guehi, report the Daily Mail.
      However Crystal Palace are reluctant to let the centre-back leave as he has been a key part of Patrick Vieira’s side in his 18 months at Selhurst Park.
      But the Eagles will reportedly sell the three-cap England star if they receive an offer in excess of £45million.
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      Tottenham may be prepared to meet that asking price and could reportedly raise funds by selling Davinson Sanchez.
      Clement Lenglet is also set to leave the club when his loan expires which means the North London outfit could sign two centre-backs when the transfer window opens.
      RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol is another player who has caught the eye – he impressed for Croatia at the World Cup.
      But again a transfer could prove almost impossible with Leipzig demanding £80m for Gvardiol last month amid interest from Chelsea, Manchester City and Real Madrid.
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      Meanwhile Skriniar has been stripped of the Inter captaincy amid news he has signed a pre-contract agreement with PSG, though that deal has not been officially confirmed by either club.
      Daniel Levy could focus his attention on Bastoni because of that, with Tottenham believed to have been considering a £43m January bid for the Italian. More

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      Man Utd transfer target Paulo Dybala ‘available for just £10.7m this summer’ with shock Roma release clause revealed

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly received a huge boost in their striker search regarding Paulo Dybala.The Red Devils lost Cristiano Ronaldo in December but brought in Wout Weghorst on-loan to bolster their forward line.
      Man Utd could reignite their interest in Paulo Dybala this summerCredit: EPA
      However, boss Erik ten Hag is looking to bring in a new striker this summer and has identified Napoli’s Victor Osimhen as his No1 target.
      They have also been linked with a swoop for Harry Kane, who became Tottenham’s record-goalscorer last weekend.
      And this week they have allegedly added Roma’s ex-Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham to their transfer wishlist.
      However, now a fresh claim could see them go back in for former target Dybala.
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      The 29-year-old Argentina international was wanted by United last summer before he eventually joined Abraham at Roma on a free from Juventus.
      He put pen to paper on a three-year deal with the Giallorossi that earns him £5million per season, including bonuses.

      He then stated that it was a personal discussion with Roma manager Jose Mourinho, previously the boss at Old Trafford, that convinced him to move to the Italian capital instead.
      But Sport have claimed that part of his package there included a clause that would allow him to leave for just £10.7m this summer.
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      And that could reignite United’s interest as they look to recruit a new frontman for the long-term.
      Dybala rose to stardom upon moving to Juventus from Palermo in 2015.
      The ace amassed a total of 115 goals and 48 assists in 293 appearances throughout his seven-year stint in Turin.
      He also won five consecutive Serie A titles and was part of the team that made it to the 2017 Champions League Final.
      So far this season he has scored seven goals in 15 top-flight matches for Roma. More

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      Chelsea outcast Hakim Ziyech ‘had talks with Roma over January transfer but move collapsed’ says Italian club’s director

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      CHELSEA ace Hakim Ziyech held talks with Roma but a deal fell through during the January transfer window, reports suggest.Ziyech has struggled for minutes at Stamford Bridge despite his stunning 2022 World Cup campaign as he helped Morocco become the first African nation to reach the semi-finals.
      Chelsea ace Hakim Ziyech held talks with Roma but a move collapsedCredit: Getty
      The winger’s troubles almost came to an end last month on deadline day when he nearly joined Paris Saint-Germain on loan.
      But that move collapsed as well after the Blues’ shambolic paperwork gaffe that saw them miss the deadline by four minutes.
      According to Roma director Tiago Pinto, the 29-year-old’s camp also tried a deal with the Serie A giants but nothing came to fruition.
      The Giallorossi looked further for attacking reinforcement but there were no additions after playmaker Nicolo Zaniolo turned down a move to Bournemouth.
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      Pinto said: “Hakim Ziyech was one of our targets, we had talks with his agents and Chelsea but the deal collapsed.
      “I can confirm we had another target but nothing happened because Zaniolo turned down Bournemouth proposal”.
      PSG launched a blistering attack on Chelsea after the failed loan move.
      The deal went up in flames after the West Londoners sent over the wrong documentation.
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      A club insider revealed: “The way Chelsea conducted themselves was shambolic and disrespectful. I can’t think of any other way to describe it.
      “Now Hakim is going back to a club where he’s not wanted and probably hasn’t got a place.
      “Chelsea have ruined six months of his career. It’s really poor behaviour, the club treated this transfer in a frivolous way.
      “There is a sense of utter dismay about the way Chelsea did this.
      “It’s unacceptable for a club of their stature but this seems to sum up their way of doing business at the moment.” More

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      Chelsea star Ben Chilwell ‘wanted by Man City’ as they target transfer for new left-back after Joao Cancelo exit

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      BEN CHILWELL has emerged as a transfer target for Manchester City, according to reports. The Chelsea full-back is wanted by City with Joao Cancelo’s future at the club uncertain after his falling out with Pep Guardiola.
      Ben Chilwell has emerged as a target for Man CityCredit: Getty
      According to Fabrizio Romano, who was writing in his column for CaughtOffside, City have been eyeing a move for the Englishman for some time.
      He wrote: “Ben Chilwell is one of the players who has been appreciated by Manchester City for years.
      “For sure he’s one of the LB to consider, but I’m told not the only one.
      “They will have a shortlist of players in that position and will decide how to proceed together with Pep [Guardiola] in May/June.”
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      Chilwell moved to Stamford Bridge from Leicester City in 2020 for £50million.
      However, he has been unable to show the full extent of his quality due to persistent injuries hampering his development.
      Chelsea have brought in Marc Cucurella since then in a blockbuster £60m deal – though he has struggled to embed himself at the club.
      There are also other players waiting to come through the ranks, such as on-loan Burnley star Ian Maatsen.
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      Man City were recently charged with over 100 breaches of financial rules by the Premier League stretching back to 2009.
      If the charges are proven, the Cityzens could face being relegated or even expelled from the Premier League.
      But they are expected to IGNORE the charges levelled against them and pursue their transfer and contract plans in the usual manner.
      And it seems Chilwell is one star who could soon arrive at the Etihad amid the uncertainty. More

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      Chelsea ‘agree Aubameyang loan transfer with LAFC’ allowing £160,000-a-week flop to leave this season

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      CHELSEA have reportedly agreed a loan deal for LAFC for £160,000-a-week flop Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.But the striker is yet to green-light an exit despite being frozen out by Graham Potter.
      Chelsea have accepted a loan bid from LAFC for Pierre-Emerick AubameyangCredit: Getty
      Aubameyang, 33, was lured to Chelsea by Thomas Tuchel last summer despite enjoying a fine spell at Barcelona.
      The pair knew each other well from their time together at Borussia Dortmund.
      And it was hoped that ex-Arsenal captain Aubameyang could be the man to fire Tuchel’s side to silverware.
      But the veteran managed just one game before his pal was axed by Todd Boehly.
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      And Aubameyang has fared little better since, netting just three times in 17 games with Potter at the helm.
      After falling down the Stamford Bridge pecking order, the striker’s latest blow came when he was axed from Chelsea’s 25-man Champions League squad.
      But there is still hope for Aubameyang’s career after American outfit LAFC made an approach.
      Le10Sport claims the Americans have offered to take Aubameyang on loan.
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      And they are even willing to meet his £160k-a-week wages, helping Chelsea battle FFP rules after an eight-player January splurge.
      However, there is no indication that Aubameyang has agreed to the move yet.
      The Gabon star had been hoping to rejoin Barcelona in January.
      There were no other options at the time as Aubameyang was not able to pay for a third club in the same season.
      But the MLS window has just opened ahead of a new campaign, allowing the forward to make a fresh start.
      Yet it’s unclear whether he wants to effectively end his European career by jetting off to the States.
      However, Aubameyang would be in good company should he go to Los Angeles.

      The side is captained by ex-Gooner Carlos Vela, currently the MLS’ star player.
      And there’s another familiar face in Giorgio Chiellini, who won nine titles with Juventus and Euro 2020 with Italy. More