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      Chelsea ‘fail in Rafael Leao transfer bid after offering £69m plus players’ as AC Milan demand £130m release clause fee

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      CHELSEA have reportedly failed in their pursuit of AC Milan star Rafael Leao.The 23-year-old winger is considered one of the hottest talents in Serie A after helping the Rossoneri to the title last season.
      Chelsea are claimed to have failed in their pursuit of Rafael LeaoCredit: Getty
      His stunning form in 2021-22, which saw him score 14 goals and provide 12 assists in 42 games, led to interest from Chelsea.
      The Blues offered £69million for his services in recent talks with the Italian club, according to Sunday Times journalist Duncan Castles.
      The Serie A side are also claimed to have rejected Chelsea’s proposal to include players in exchange for Leao.
      AC technical director Paulo Maldini is believed to have blocked the club from selling their prized asset.
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      The legendary Italian defender is holding out for Leao’s £130m release clause.
      Talks between the two clubs are thought to have been ongoing.
      But the Blues have failed in their latest bid for the winger, and a move before tonight’s 11pm deadline now looks unlikely.
      New owner Todd Boehly has already splashed out over £250m on Wesley Fofana, Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly, Carney Chukwuemeka, Gabriel Slonina and Marc Cucurella.
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      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is also set to join from Barcelona before tonight’s 11pm deadline for another £12m, with Marcos Alonso set to go the other way.
      Elsewhere Ajax midfielder Edson Alvarez has gone on strike in a bid to push through a £43m move to Stamford Bridge.
      So while the Blues are set to be active in the transfer market right up until the deadline, Boehly appears to have failed in his pursuit of Leao. More

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      Kenedy finally set to leave Chelsea on permanent transfer after seven years as he closes in on Real Valladolid move

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      CHELSEA star Kenedy is on the verge of leaving the club on a permanent basis to sign for Real Valladolid, according to reports.The Brazilian has been spotted by Spanish outlet Marca arriving in Valladolid ahead of his transfer.
      Kenedy was training with the Chelsea first-team in pre-seasonCredit: Getty
      They claim that a deal has been agreed between Chelsea and the LaLiga side but personal terms still need to be agreed.
      Fran Sanchez, their sporting director, was reportedly in London recently to help secure the transfer.
      It will mean Kenedy’s long-term stay at Chelsea is over, he has been on their books for seven years after arriving for a fee of £6.3million from Fluminense.
      The 26-year-old made just 30 appearances for the Blues during that period scoring three goals.
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      He has spent most of his time away on loan having spells at Watford and Newcastle.
      The player is capable of playing at left-back or on the left-wing and already has LaLiga experience having been loaned out to Getafe and Granada previously.
      In total he has gone on loan five times – last season he was back in his homeland playing for Flamengo.
      Real Valladolid are one of the newly promoted side’s in Spain’s top flight and in their most recent game they were hammered by Barcelona 4-0.
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      The club’s majority owner is footballing legend Ronaldo.
      Kenedy is not the only player leaving Stamford Bridge today with Dujon Sterling set to join Stoke on a short-term deal.
      Meanwhile, Marcos Alonso could be set to join Barcelona as part of the transfer that brings Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Chelsea. More

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      Memphis Depay emerges as shock Chelsea transfer target after Man Utd links with Barcelona ready to rip up contract

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      MEMPHIS DEPAY has emerged as a shock transfer target for Chelsea, according to reports. The forward is ready to be let go by Barcelona if a deal can be struck in the next few hours.
      Chelsea could be in for a shock move for Memphis Depay from BarcelonaCredit: AP
      As reported by Fabrizio Romano, the Blues have emerged as late contenders to land the Dutch star.
      And Barca will rip up his contract and allow him to leave for free if personal terms can be agreed with Chelsea.
      Depay, 28, is surplus to requirements at the Nou Camp following the arrivals of Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha this summer.
      And with the club in financial ruin, getting Depay off the wage bill would be a welcome boost.
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      Depay scored 12 goals in 28 LaLiga games in his first season but has been an unused sub in all three matches so far this term.
      However, there are just a few hours to go until the 11pm deadline.
      It is said Depay – linked with a free transfer to Juventus or even a shock return to Manchester United earlier in the window – put in a request to leave the club on Wednesday.
      However, Barcelona will only sanction the termination of his contract if he can strike a deal with Chelsea in time as Thomas Tuchel looks to bolster his attack.
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      But Romano adds there are no advanced talks taking place at this stage.
      Chelsea’s primary focus is securing Depay’s Barcelona team-mate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      It is understood a £12million fee plus Marcos Alonso is in place to land the former Arsenal captain on a two-year deal with an option of a third.
      Aubameyang will land in London around 5pm to complete the final details of his Stamford Bridge switch, just seven months after being shipped out by Mikel Arteta at the Emirates. More

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      Southampton close in on Duje Caleta-Car after Marseille defender jets in to London to seal transfer

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      SOUTHAMPTON are closing in on a deal to sign Marseille defender Duje Caleta-Car.The Croatia international has entered the final year of his contract with the Ligue 1 club and is seen as a replacement for Jan Bednarek, who is on the brink of joining West Ham.
      Duje Caleta-Car has been capped 23 times by the Croatian national teamCredit: Getty
      Caleta-Car has reportedly jetted to London ahead of a move to the Premier League.
      The transfer of Bednarek to The Hammers will be a season long loan move as West Ham anticipate the departure of one of their own defenders.
      Craig Dawson has fallen down the pecking order at the London Stadium after David Moyes sanctioned the arrival of two new central defenders.
      Subsequently, Dawson has been the subject of interest from both Wolves and Aston Villa.
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      And Dawson’s expected departure has sparked a transfer domino which will see West Ham bring in Bednarek and Southampton bring in Caleta-Car.
      Caleta-Car, 25, played 26 times in Ligue 1 last season, keeping nine clean sheets in those games.
      With him in the side Marseille also made it all the way to the Semi-Finals of the Europa Conference League, but he was benched for the second leg of the tie against Feyenoord.
      Southampton have been busy revamping their defensive department this summer, with a new goalkeeper and a defender brought in.
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      Gavin Bazunu and Armel Bella-Kotchap have both enjoyed impressive starts to the season, helping Southampton pick up an unlikely win against Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea.
      Southampton look set to be busy on deadline day, with a loan move for Ainsley Maitland-Niles, two transfers from Manchester City’s academy, a transfer for Cody Gakpo and a late move for Maxime Lacroix also reportedly in the works. More

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      Fulham set to rival Tottenham for Dan James after failing in £10m transfer bid for Ben Brereton Diaz

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      FULHAM are considering a loan move for Leeds United forward Dan James after failing in a bid for Ben Brereton Diaz.Blackburn Rovers have rejected the Premier League club’s offer to sign the Chile international as they hold out for around £15million.
      Daniel James is wanted by Fulham and TottenhamCredit: Rex
      Ben Brereton Diaz, who scored Blackburn’s winner against Blackpool last night, is a late target for FulhamCredit: Getty
      The Cottagers, who saw Justin Kluivert’s move from Roma collapse over a work permit, are considering another offer for Brereton Diaz but are also looking into a deal for James.
      The former Manchester United winger is also a target for Tottenham.
      The interest from Antonio Conte’s side comes as Spurs want to add another attacking option to their squad ahead of the hectic schedule this autumn.
      Games will now be coming thick and fast as the season goes into overdrive to accommodate the winter World Cup in Qatar.
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      Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag referred to this as part of the reasoning behind their signing of Antony.
      And despite not having European football, Fulham will also feel the pressure of the congested fixture list.
      With the deal for Kluivert collapsing and a move for Brereton Diaz in jeopardy, James appears to be a Premier League proven player who can come in as a quick fix.
      Leeds boss Jesse Marsch has previously not ruled out the Welshman’s departure.
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      He previously said: “I like Dan and I think he has been a big part of what we have done here before I came and since I have been here.
      “I don’t anticipate big movement in the group, but we have to see what happens.”
      However, Fulham’s pursuit of James could be eased after they signed former Chelsea and Arsenal winger Willian. More

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      Fulham complete Willian transfer as ex-Arsenal and Chelsea star joins for free after terminating Corinthians contract

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      FORMER Chelsea and Arsenal star Willian has joined Fulham on a one-year deal.The 34-year-old was a free agent after leaving Brazilian side Corinthians when his deal expired at the end of last season.
      Willian is best known for his days at ChelseaCredit: PA
      He has been training with the Cottagers prior to signing for the club.
      Willian said: “I’m happy to be here, I’m happy to be back in the Premier League.
      “Fulham is a special club, a club that wants to improve, that wants to fight for something bigger, so I’m here to help, and I cant wait to get started.”
      The veteran will add some much needed Premier League experience to the squad having won two titles during his seven year stay at Chelsea.
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      Willian featured 339 times for the club scoring 63 goals.
      He followed up his spell at the Blues making the move across London to join Arsenal, where he spent one season.
      Fulham are having a busy deadline day as they look to sign a plethora of players before the window slams shut.
      Marcos Silva’s side are close to completing the signing of Carlos Vinicius, the former Tottenham striker, in a £9.5million deal from Benfica.
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      They have also signed PSG left-back Layvin Kurzawa after Nice signed Joe Bryan on loan.
      Leeds winger Dan James also remains a target as they look to secure a loan deal for the Welshman.
      Fulham also saw an opening bid of £6million rejected by Blackburn Rovers for Ben Brereton Diaz and they could return with an improved offer.
      Silva has been crying out for more players previously hinting at the fact he thought he did not have a big enough squad to compete in the Premier League.
      But the West Londoners have started the season fantastically and currently sit 7th with eight points from five games. More

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      Arsenal agree to let Hector Bellerin leave on free transfer to join Barcelona despite having 12 months left on contract

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      ARSENAL have agreed to let Hector Bellerin leave on a free transfer, according to reports.The 27-year-old is now set to join Barcelona.
      Arsenal have terminated Hector Bellerin’s contractCredit: Getty
      The Gunners have agreed to let him leave a year early, according to The Athletic.
      And the right-back has already agreed a return to his former club Barca.
      He is now awaiting permission to travel to Spain when the paperwork goes through.
      Bellerin is claimed to be taking a pay cut to make the move possible, and is waiving any money owed to him by Arsenal.
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      Barca are in need of a right-back, with Dani Alves leaving the club for a second time and Sergino Dest poised to join AC Milan.
      Bellerin was not part of manager Mikel Arteta’s plans at the Emirates and has not been part of the first-team squad this season.
      He spent the last campaign on loan at Real Betis, and had been keen on a return to the Spanish outfit this summer.
      But they couldn’t afford a fee, and although he has now been let go for nothing, he is destined for the Nou Camp.
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      The Gunners had originally been keen to cash in on Bellerin with a year still to run on his deal.
      While Bellerin himself was hoping that the club would let him leave for free.
      And now, on the final day of the window, his wish has been granted.
      It ends Bellerin’s 11-year association with the Gunners, having originally joined the Academy from Barcelona in 2011.
      In total he made 239 appearances for Arsenal, scoring eight goals and providing 21 assists.
      The Spaniard also lifted the FA Cup three times during his time in North London. More

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      Newcastle in hunt for new midfielder with Leicester star Youri Tielemans top transfer target

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      NEWCASTLE are still in the hunt for a new midfielder before the transfer window closes. The Magpies have been interested in Leicester’s Youri Tielemans all summer but, as of this morning, a move looks unlikely.
      Newcastle are keen on Leicester star Youri TielemansCredit: Getty
      Tielemans, 25, has just one-year left on his deal with the Foxes.
      The Belgian international has been the subject of interest from numerous Premier League clubs, including Arsenal.
      But a switch to the Newcastle looks unlikely before tonight’s 11pm transfer deadline.
      There was interest in a loan swoop for Ainsley Maitland-Niles, but he is now expected to join Southampton on a deal until the end of the season.
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      Eddie Howe has bolstered his ranks this summer with the £58million record signing of Alexander Isak, plus Sven Botman and Nick Pope, as well as making Matt Targett’s loan move a permanent one.
      The Saudi-funded Magpies have spent £117m in total.
      Going the other way, goalkeeper Martin Dubravka is expected to join Manchester United on loan today with a view to a permanent deal, while Matty Longstaff is also set to leave. 
      He is poised to join League One Barnsley on loan. 
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      The Geordie, 22, burst onto the scene with a debut goal against Manchester United in 2019 but he has played just five Prem games since the start of the 2020-21 season. 
      Fellow fringe player Federico Fernandez is also on way out, with Spanish side Elche closing in on his signature. 
      The experienced centre-back, 33, is a popular figure on Tyneside but injuries have restricted his chances under Howe as he fell behind Botman, Dan Burn, Fabian Schar and Jamaal Lascelles in the pecking order. More