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      Chelsea wages revealed with Joao Felix set to become joint-fourth top earner if he completes loan transfer from Atletico

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      CHELSEA are closing in on a £10million loan deal for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix – and he will instantly become one of the club’s top earners.The Blues look to have beaten Manchester United and Arsenal to the Portuguese star’s signature.
      Joao Felix is set to agree a loan move to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Joao Felix is set to become the joint-fourth highest earner at Stamford Bridge
      And Felix, 23, is expected to become the fourth highest earner at Stamford Bridge.
      The former Benfica man, who joined Atletico for £113m in 2019, will reportedly rake in £250,000-a-week.
      Raheem Sterling is the club’s top earner at £325k per week, with Kai Havertz on £310k and Kalidou Koulibaly on £295k.
      But no other Chelsea stars are ahead of Felix – who will be looking to improve on the 34 goals and 18 assists he contributed in 131 appearances at the Wanda Metropolitano.
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      Chel;sea’s fifth highest earner is summer signing Wesley Fofana, with the 21-year-old scooping £200k-a-week after his £70m move from Leicester.
      Fellow summer arrival Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is claimed to be on £160k-a-week, making him the ninth highest earner.
      Marc Cucurella takes home £175k-a-week, which is less than left-back rival Ben Chilwell, who is thought to be on £190k-a-week.
      Reece James has shot up to the club’s fourth highest earner alongside the incoming Felix after the England defender signed a mega new £250k-a-week deal.
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      And while Mason Mount currently only scoops £88k-a-week, it may not be long until he’s alongside the likes of James.
      The Blues are keen to tie the academy graduate down to a new deal after securing James’ long-term future.
      The Blues have handed 18-year-old Carney Chukwuemeka a reported £85k-a-week deal.
      And summer deadline day loan addition Denis Zakaria is thought to be on £35k-a-week.
      Back-up keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga earns £190k-a-week, more than double rival shot-stopper Edouard Mendy.
      Other big earners include Christian Pulisic, who rakes in £160k-a-week.
      Jorginho and Thiago Silva are both on £110k-a-week, while Mateo Kovacic and Hakim Ziyech each earn £100k-a-week, as per Spotrac’s figures. More

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      Joao Felix flies to London on private jet to complete Chelsea loan transfer as girlfriend posts picture inside plane

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      JOAO FELIX is flying to London to complete his London move to Chelsea.The Atletico Madrid star’s girlfriend Margarida Corceiro uploaded a photo to Instagram on a private jet on the way to the capital and captioned it ‘Morning’ as she travelled with him.
      Joao Felix’s girlfriend snapped herself on a private jet to LondonCredit: Instagram / @magui_corceiro
      Felix is closing in on a loan to ChelseaCredit: Rex

      This comes hours after the Portugal ace was filmed by El Chiringuito TV as the passenger in a black Mercedes as he made his journey to complete the transfer.
      But the deal still reportedly rests on one major condition being met.
      The struggling Blues joined the race for the Atletico forward to stun Arsenal and Manchester United.
      They will pay a £10million loan fee to bring Felix, 23, to Stamford Bridge for the remainder of the season.
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      According to Marca, the paperwork is almost complete to confirm the transfer, with NO option to make the switch permanent.
      However, the Spanish newspaper insist Atletico will not sign off the contracts just yet though.
      That is because the LaLiga giants will demand Felix extends his contract at the Wanda Metropolitano by an extra 12 months to 2027 before he is allowed to leave on loan.
      The Portuguese star has three-and-a-half years left on his current deal but extending it will help Atleti balance the books.
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      Should Felix agree to the new contract, the move to Chelsea will go ahead after he snubbed interest from the Emirates and Old Trafford.
      Atletico Madrid are keen to let the Portuguese forward go because he has made it clear he no longer wants to play for the club and keeping an unhappy player around could disrupt the dressing room harmony.
      Felix joined Atletico from Benfica for £112m in 2019 but the former Golden Boy winner has not progressed as well as many predicted.

      He has managed 34 goals in 131 appearances but did help Atleti win LaLiga in 2020-21 then was named the club’s player of the year last season.
      On the international stage, Felix has 28 senior caps for Portugal with four goals, including one at the Qatar World Cup in the dramatic win over Ghana.
      It is not exactly clear where Graham Potter would want to deploy him in the Chelsea team due to his versatility in attack.
      One option could see him go in as a No9 and play up front on his own but the 5ft 11ins forward would likely prefer to play either slightly deeper, wider or with a strike partner.
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      Newcastle ‘launch huge bid to sign Dortmund wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko on £150k-a-week’ in Chelsea transfer blow

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      NEWCASTLE have reportedly launched a bid to snatch Chelsea transfer target Youssoufa Moukoko.The Borussia Dortmund sensation, 18, will become a free agent at the end of the season when his contract expires.
      Youssoufa Moukoko will become a free agent in the summerCredit: Getty
      Moukoko has scored six goals for Dortmund so far this season
      He has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge as well as Barcelona.
      Man City, PSG and Real Madrid have also monitored him in the past.

      But the Evening Standard are now claiming Newcastle have made a verbal approach for the teenager.
      And he is said to have been offered £150,000-a-week to come to St James’ Park in the summer.
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      Moukoko, who featured for Germany at the World Cup, has contributed 11 goals and eight assists in 59 appearances for Dortmund.
      He became the youngest ever German pro footballer back in 2020 at the age of just 16.
      The Bundesliga changed their age eligibility rules in order to let him play, with youngsters previously not being allowed to feature in Germany’s top-flight until they were 16-and-a-half.
      Moukoko made his league debut for Dortmund just 28 days after his 16th birthday.
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      Meanwhile, the Dortmund man’s contractual situation fits perfectly with the model Newcastle are using to sign players.
      Eddie Howe’s men are currently targeting free transfers in an attempt to bolster their squad while remaining within Financial Fair Play regulations.
      And they are able to offer players the possibility of Champions League football as they occupy third place in the Premier League table.
      Meanwhile, Moukoko is one of a number of stars on Chelsea’s radar.
      They have already signed Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana and Andrey Santos in the January window.
      And they are being linked with moves for Enzo Fernandez, Joao Felix and Marcus Thuram. More

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      Five ways Chelsea could line up with Joao Felix providing new striker option – but it’s not his favourite position

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      JOAO FELIX’S arrival at Chelsea could give Graham Potter several different options in attack.The Blues need reinforcements after picking up just one win in their last nine games.
      Chelsea have agreed to sign Joao Felix on loanCredit: Getty
      OPTION 1: Felix could add goals to the Chelsea attack as a striker
      And they are closing in on the loan signing of Felix after reportedly agreeing to pay the £10million fee Atletico Madrid are demanding.
      Felix has primarily played as a striker throughout his career, and Potter will hope he adds more goals to his side.
      But the Portugal international is very flexible and can play across the forward line.
      However, Felix prefers to operate as a No10 with a striker in front of him.
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      OPTION 2: The Portugal star prefers playing as a No10
      He said: “My best position is as the second forward.
      “Playing like a No.10, with a guy in front of me.”
      That means Felix could play just behind Kai Havertz or new signing David Fofana if he arrives at Stamford Bridge.
      Felix excelled on the left flank for Portugal at the World Cup and he could even play there for Chelsea given the injuries to Raheem Sterling and Christian Pulisic.
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      OPTION 3: Felix could feature on the left wing given Chelsea’s injuries
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      Potter has experimented with different formations since taking charge, though limited options mean he has often played one striker – Havertz or Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      Both have struggled for goals of late and Felix could arrive to play alongside either forward in a 3-5-2 formation.
      Alternatively, Felix could play as a No10 in a 4-3-3 system behind Havertz, Aubameyang or Fofana.
      OPTION 4: Felix could also slot into Graham Potter’s preferred 4-3-3 formation
      OPTION 5: The Atletico star could partner Aubameyang or Havertz up-front More

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      Man Utd ‘name Harry Kane in stunning three-man summer striker shortlist with Wout Weghorst transfer just short-term fix’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are hoping a loan for Wout Weghorst will only be a short-term solution for the striker position.And the Red Devils are reportedly planning a summer move for a big-name attacker with three players on their shortlist.
      Harry Kane is reportedly one of the names on Manchester United’s shortlistCredit: Getty
      Serie A star Victor Osimhen is also on the listCredit: EPA
      Red Bull Salzburg striker Benjamin Sesko is another targetCredit: Getty
      Top of that list, according to ESPN is Tottenham’s Harry Kane.
      While they are also keeping an eye on Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and RB Salzburg star Benjamin Sesko.
      United have long been linked with Kane only to be thwarted by Spurs’ sky-high demands.
      That situation remains unlikely to change, but Old Trafford chiefs hope Kane’s dwindling contract might make Tottenham entertain offers.
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      Osimhen would be a different style of striker, but has been prolific for Napoli since joining the club and has continued his form this season with 11 goals in 16 games.
      While Sesko is more of an unknown quantity but is viewed as one of the most exciting prospects in Europe.
      And although Salzburg’s sister club RB Leipzig have reportedly agreed on a £20million deal to sign him, it is believed that the deal could be cancelled should a team come in with a higher offer.
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      United, in the meantime, have been linked with Dutch international Weghorst, who is currently on loan at Turkish side Besiktas.
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      A move for the 30-year-old striker is set to only be a short-term fix for the club, according to the ESPN report.
      Should he arrive at the club, Weghorst will offer manager Erik ten Hag a different option up front as he is more of a traditional number nine.
      United will hope that Weghorst can fill the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo, who left the club in November.
      He would then compete with more typical wide players such as Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford for the striker role.
      The report says that United are aiming to have a “clean slate” in the summer.
      The report has suggested that United are not able to make moves now as the players that are available are “castoffs who don’t play, strikers who have been injured, or those who just aren’t good enough.”
      The club are cautious about rushing into a long-term commitment with another striker after their recent struggles with players.
      United spent big on Romelu Lukaku, while the likes of Edinson Cavani and Radamel Falcao joined the club for high wages.
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      How Man Utd can still sign RB Salzburg wonderkid Benjamin Sesko despite RB Leipzig having £20m agreement in place

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S pursuit of a new striker has been handed a boost after it was revealed they are still able to sign RB Salzburg star Benjamin Sesko. Sesko, 19, has a £20million agreement on his head to move to Salzburg’s German sister club RB Leipzig.
      Man Utd could hijack a move for Benjamin Sesko.Credit: Getty
      And while United are not likely not try and sign him in January, they are far more likely to make a move in the summer following the revelation Leipzig could be bought out of the deal.
      According to ESPN, while Leipzig have an agreement in place to sign the Slovenian at the end of the season, a major bid from another club could change the trajectory of his career.
      This gives United a final chance to make a move for the highly-rated striker.
      Of course, the club appears to be prioritising a short-term solution in the January window.
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      Loans for Wout Weghorst and Joao Felix have been earmarked.
      But in the case of Felix, the fee it would cost United to take him on for six months has been a major stumbling block – though Chelsea have just agreed a deal to bring him in according to reports.

      This has seen negotiations for on-loan Burnley star Weghorst accelerate.
      And while he is the exact mould of striker Erik ten Hag wants in a centre forward, any prospective loan for him will depend on Besiktas, where he is currently situated.
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      As well as Sesko, Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and Tottenham star Harry Kane are being discussed as more long-term solutions.
      England captain Kane is entering the final year of his Spurs contract in the summer and faces a pivotal decision in his career. More

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      Tottenham ‘accelerate Leandro Trossard transfer pursuit as they look to snap up Brighton star in January’

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      TOTTENHAM’S pursuit of Brighton forward Leandro Trossard has reportedly “accelerated” as they eye a January transfer.The Belgian, 28, joined from Genk in 2019 for £15million.
      Leandro Trossard has been linked with a move to both Spurs and ChelseaCredit: Getty
      He has been a superb asset for the Seagulls, contributing 25 goals and 14 assists in 121 appearances.
      That includes seven goals and three assists in 17 games so far this season.
      But he was reduced to a spot on the bench for the whole of Brighton’s 4-1 Premier League victory over Everton.
      And manager Roberto De Zerbi then left him out of the squad altogether for the 5-1 FA Cup win over Middlesbrough.
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      It comes amid reports of both Spurs and Chelsea being interested in the Belgium international – with The Mail reporting that Tottenham are looking to speed up negotiations.
      Brighton are aware of the sides monitoring him, but a move is not expected to be completed until later in the window – if at all.
      Antonio Conte is keen to add to his squad after Tottenham dropped out of the top four over Christmas.
      A draw with Brentford was followed up by a 2-0 defeat at home to Aston Villa on New Year’s Day.
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      Back-to-back wins over Crystal Palace and Portsmouth have given Spurs fans a bit of renewed hope.
      But their squad is still suffering with a number of injuries, particularly in the forward areas.
      Lucas Moura is currently unavailable, with Richarlison and Dejan Kulusevski facing a race to be fit for the North London derby this Sunday.
      Midfielders Yves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur are also nursing fitness issues.
      Conte’s men currently sit fifth in the Premier League table, two points behind Man Utd and 11 adrift of leaders Arsenal. More

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      Chelsea ‘verbally agree £10m Joao Felix loan transfer as they beat Man Utd and Arsenal to Atletico Madrid outcast’

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      CHELSEA have “verbally agreed” to sign Joao Felix on loan from Atletico Madrid for the rest of the season, according to reports.The Blues are ready to pay the £10million loan fee that Atletico Madrid are demanding for the forward.
      Joao Felix is eager to move to the Premier LeagueCredit: Rex
      Graham Potter’s side are also happy to cover the Portuguese star’s entire salary for the remainder of the season.
      Felix, 23, went into the January transfer window desperate to leave Atletico, having fallen out with boss Diego Simeone.
      According to The Athletic, Chelsea have won the race for his signature.
      They claim that Felix has snubbed interest from Manchester United and Arsenal after being “attracted by Chelsea’s project”.
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      The Daily Record add that he has already told pals he is moving to England.
      It’s claimed that Chelsea want to include an option to buy in the loan deal.
      But Atletico may have been waiting to see if they received a better offer.
      The Red Devils were reportedly told to stump up £70.5m at the end of the season for Felix, in addition to an initial £9.5m loan fee.
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      Arsenal, meanwhile, have been exploring options up top after the injury suffered by Gabriel Jesus.
      Felix is set to follow former Molde striker David Datro Fofana in joining Chelsea this month.
      And it’s claimed that the Blues could look to add another attacking player before the end of the window.
      Both Chelsea and the Gunners have been linked with Shakhtar Donetsk star Mykhailo Mudryk.
      But neither have so far been willing to stump up the £85m offer that the Ukrainian side have been demanding.
      The Blues have scored just 12 goals in 11 Prem matches since Potter took the helm.
      They have struggled to create quality chances, with their xG, shots on target and shots attempted numbers all among the worst in the Premier League over Potter’s 11 matches to date.
      Chelsea have already spent around £300m on transfers since Todd Boehly bought the club last year.
      In addition to Fofana and Felix, they also recruited Benoit Badiashile from Monaco earlier this month for £35m.
      After yesterday’s 4-0 defeat to Manchester City, Potter vowed that his team need to “stick together”.
      He said: “You can make excuses and look for reasons or say it isn’t good enough. Both of those answers are correct.
      “We have to keep improving and stick together because clearly we are suffering as a football club and it’s not nice at all.”
      “You understand the supporters’ frustration, we respect that.
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      “There are always other opinions and negativity and criticism because the results haven’t been positive.
      “That’s part of the job and part of the challenge.” More