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      Chelsea star Ethan Ampadu set to join Serie A minnows Spezia on season-long loan transfer with £12.75m buy option

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      CHELSEA defender Ethan Ampadu is set to join Serie A side Spezia Calcio on a season-long loan, according to reports.Ampadu, 21, joined Chelsea from Exeter City in 2017 but has since failed to establish himself as a first-team regular.
      Ampadu is set to join Spezia on loanCredit: Getty
      He spent the last three seasons out on loan to RB Leipzig, Sheffield United and Venezia respectively.
      And he is now expected to be sent out once again before the transfer window slams shut next week.
      According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Ampadu is set for a return to Italy where he will spend this season on loan at Spezia.
      The defender will travel out to complete his medical and sign the contract early next week.
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      The deal will keep him at the club until June 2023, but there is an option to buy clause worth £12.75million included.
      Ampadu has made just 12 senior appearances for Chelsea over the past five years.
      But, he is set to fall further down the pecking order when Wesley Fofana joins from Leicester.
      The Frenchman has already completed his medical and Chelsea are expected to confirm the huge £75m signing next week.
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      Fofana will remain at Stamford Bridge until June 2028 after signing a six-year deal.
      He will join new boys Marc Cucurella and Kalidou Koulibaly in Thomas Tuchel’s defensive set-up. More

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      Chelsea turn transfer attentions to Wilfried Zaha with Crystal Palace ace targeted as Aubameyang alternative

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      CHELSEA are reportedly interested in signing Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace.Blues boss Thomas Tuchel is currently on the lookout for attacking reinforcements following the departures of Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner.
      Chelsea are interested in signing ZahaCredit: Mark Pain / Premium Sport
      Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the club’s top priority with a deal already in place.
      However, talks recently stalled over personal terms as Chelsea are only willing to propose a one-year deal while the former Arsenal man wants a contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2024.
      While Tuchel is pushing to complete the transfer before next week’s deadline day, he has also identified another target as a potential back-up if terms cannot be agreed.
      According to The Guardian, Crystal Palace forward Zaha has emerged on the club’s wishlist.
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      Zaha has less than one year remaining on his current contract with the Eagles, so he could be made available for a reasonable price.
      The Ivory Coast international, who re-joined Palace from Manchester United in 2015, has scored three goals in three games for Patrick Vieira’s side this season.
      But, he was left out of the squad for Saturday’s clash with Manchester City due to a leg injury.
      Chelsea are seeking a proven goalscorer with Armando Broja currently the club’s only out-and-out striker.
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      Kai Havertz and Raheem Sterling have been tasked with leading the line for the Blues so far this season, so adding Zaha to the mix will only increase attacking presence.
      Tuchel is also pushing to sign Anthony Gordon from Everton.
      The young winger has informed Frank Lampard that he wants to leave Goodison Park to join Chelsea.
      However, the Everton boss has valued him at over £100million.
      The Blues have already had four bids for Gordon rejected by Everton, who ideally want to keep him for at least one more year. More

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      Newcastle star Fabian Schar lucky to escape red card after horrific tackle on Pedro Neto during Wolves clash

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      NEWCASTLE star Fabian Schar was lucky not to receive a red card for his horrific challenge on Wolves star Pedro Neto in the teams’ 1-1 draw.The Magpies faced Wolves in a heated Premier League clash on Sunday afternoon.
      Fabian Schar was lucky not to receive a red card for this horrific challenge on Wolves star Pedro Neto
      Ruben Neves gave Wolves the lead at the Molineux with a sumptuous finish in the first half.
      Wolves were on the verge of clinching three points before Allan Saint-Maximin’s last-gasp equaliser.
      Both sides scrambled for a winner in eight minutes of stoppage time to no avail.
      However, the match could’ve had a different outcome if Schar was given his marching orders for his gruesome challenge on Neto early in the second half.
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      Schar’s tough tackle culminated in him receiving a yellow card for the offence, and Neto going down injured.
      The centre-back held his breath as VAR checked the challenge, but he was able to carry on after the system didn’t deem the contravention worthy of a red.
      Neto soon returned to action, although fans were fuming that Schar wasn’t removed from the game for his challenge.
      Sky Sports asked users on Twitter if they thought Schar should’ve been sent off.
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      And one fan emphatically responded yes whilst claiming it would’ve been a different outcome if Schar played for Manchester United.
      Another fan bluntly said: “Yes, it is not a fair challenge.”
      A third user who supports Newcastle even admitted Schar should’ve been further punished, adding: “Yeah and I support the team lol.”
      Schar then had the chance to win the game for Newcastle with the final kick of the game but he sent his free-kick wide. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo ‘annoyed with 25 per cent pay cut written into contract for Man United missing Champions League’

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO is reportedly annoyed with Manchester United after having to take a 25 per cent pay cut.That’s due to the Red Devils missing out on Champions League football this season.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is upset at having to take a 25 per cent pay cut at Man UtdCredit: Getty
      The Sunday Times claims Ronaldo, 37, was left fuming when United finished sixth in the Premier League last term.
      The dud ending to Ralf Rangnick’s tenure not only saw the club miss out on the continent’s top competition.
      But it also ensured Ronaldo saw his wages drop from £480,000-a-week to £360k-a-week.
      The clause was written into his contract when Ronnie rejoined United from Juventus last year.
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      And the Portuguese legend has been giving out about the 25 per cent deduction since it kicked in two months ago.
      Unhappy Ronaldo has been pushing for an exit this summer despite Erik ten Hag implementing a new style at Old Trafford.
      He’s started just one of United’s four league games under the Dutchman.
      And the striker could only muster a brief appearance from the bench in yesterday’s win at Southampton.
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      But Ronaldo has failed to attract a transfer offer from a big side, despite being linked with Chelsea and Bayern Munich.
      His best option could be a return to boyhood club Sporting Lisbon.
      Yet reports claim Italian giants Napoli could soon make an offer, with Victor Osimhen moving the other way.
      United won’t be left light in attack should Ronaldo leave though.
      That’s because they are finally closing in on Ajax winger Antony.
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      The Dutch club rejected a £75million bid from United on Friday.
      But reports claim they have now accepted an £85m offer after Antony went public with his fury at being denied a move. More

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      Wesley Fofana undergoing Chelsea medical ahead of £70m-plus transfer from Leicester before signing six-year deal

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      WESLEY FOFANA will undergo his medical with Chelsea today before completing a £70million plus transfer to West London.The defender agreed personal terms with the Blues a few weeks ago.
      Wesley Fofana will undergo his medical with Chelsea today ahead of his £70m plus transfer to West LondonCredit: Getty
      But his move to Thomas Tuchel’s side was delayed by Leicester who initially refused to let Fofana leave.
      Leicester’s resilience nearly caused Chelsea to pull the plug on the deal.
      However, the Foxes finally agreed to sell the 21-year-old for £70m plus hefty add-ons on Friday night.
      Fofana was left out of the Foxes squad for their 2-1 loss to his new employers Chelsea on Saturday afternoon.
      Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers banished the French ace to train with the U23 squad ahead of the game because he missed a practice session.
      He was also given a frosty send-off by Foxes fans who sang an X-rated chant labelling him a “w***er” during the match as his exit loomed.
      But Fofana was shown love by soon-to-be team-mate Reece James before the clash.
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      James appeared to welcome Fofana to the club by copying his haircut with included a heart and squiggly lines.
      And James won’t have to wait much longer to link up with Fofana as he’s set to be unveiled by the Blues once his medical is complete today, the Daily Mail reported.
      Providing his medical test goes well, Fofana will remain at Stamford Bridge until 2028.
      Fofana will shore up a new-look defence for Chelsea along with new fellow new centre backs Kalidou Koulibaly and Marc Cucurella. More

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      Erling Haaland already has six goals so far in Prem… but can you guess striker who scored more in first four games?

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      ERLING HAALAND’S stunning haul of six goals in his first four Premier League games has only been topped by one striker.Haaland’s made an instant impact in the Prem since joining the League Champions from Borussia Dortmund this summer.
      Haaland has scored six goals in his first four Premier League games – but one striker has topped his recordCredit: Rex
      The Norwegian hitter’s already proving he’s worth the £50million that City splashed to bring him to the Etihad.
      Haaland got off to a flier by bagging a brace in City’s 2-0 win over West Ham.
      His late strike against Newcastle last week earnt Pep Guardiola’s side a 3-3 draw.
      And the 22-year-old saved City’s blushes again on Saturday with his first-ever Prem hat-trick that saw his team come from 2-0 down to win 4-2.
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      Haaland’s triple put him on par with City legend Sergio Aguero – who also hit six for the club in the same amount of games upon arriving in the division.
      Only football legend Micky Quinn who had spells with Newcastle and Coventry City can boast the same record in the Prem as the City pair, Sky Sports revealed.
      Quinn reached the incredible tally when he scored four goals on his Toon debut against Leeds back in 1989.
      And he tweeted Haaland was in good Premier League company when the BBC posted the Norwegian’s achievement.
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      But Haaland’s impressive feat wasn’t enough to knock ex-Chelsea star Diego Costa off the top spot when it comes to most goals scored after arriving in the Prem.
      Costa managed to score seven times in his first four Prem matches after arriving in West London from Atletico Madrid in 2014 – edging Haaland by one goal.
      His 52 goals in 89 league games helped the Blues clinch two Prem titles before he returned to Atletico in 2017.
      And City will hope Haaland can keep hitting the net as they look to retain their Prem crown this season. More

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      Arsenal and Man Utd in transfer fight for £20m Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley who Kenny Dalglish called ‘proper player’

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      ARSENAL and Manchester United are interested in Celtic star Matt O’Riley, according to reports.The midfielder has shone north of the border since joining from MK Dons in January for just £1.5million.
      Matt O’Riley has impressed for CelticCredit: Kenny Ramsay
      O’Riley, 21, helped Ange Postecoglou’s side win the Scottish Premiership title last term, and gained many admirers in the process.
      According to ESPN, Arsenal and Man United are among a gaggle of clubs that could make a bid for O’Riley before Thursday’s transfer deadline.
      They add that an offer between £15m and £20m could tempt the Hoops into selling.
      Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund are also interested in O’Riley, who has four years remaining on his Celtic contract.
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      Should a team decide to go all out to sign O’Riley before the end of this month, ESPN reckon it’ll most likely be Newcastle or Leicester.
      A heavy pursuit from the Toon or Foxes could push other admirers into action.
      Wolfsburg and Lille have also sent scouts to watch O’Riley in action for Celtic.
      He was in action today as the Bhoys thumped Dundee United 9-0 at Tannadice.
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      The English-born Denmark Under-21 international laid on an assist for Jota on the stroke of half-time, before being substituted with his work done and his team leading 5-0 on 50 minutes.
      Soon after joining Celtic, O’Riley received high praise from club legend Kenny Dalglish.
      In his Sunday Post column, Dalglish called O’Riley a “proper player”. More

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      Piers Morgan wants Arsenal to seal last-gasp Declan Rice transfer from West Ham to boost midfield options

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      ARSENAL should make a last-ditch attempt to sign Declan Rice, according to Piers Morgan.The SunSport columnist is delighted the Gunners are top of the Premier League and has admitted he is now a believer in Mikel Arteta.
      Declan Rice has a £150million price tagCredit: Reuters
      Piers Morgan wants Arsenal to sign the West Ham captainCredit: Rex
      But he has urged the Spaniard to make a bid for West Ham midfielder Rice.
      The England star, 23, has an asking price of £150million but with the Hammers at the foot of the table Morgan believes now is the time to strike.
      Arsenal have already spent heavily in the transfer window but some fans felt Thomas Partey’s absence was felt in the win over Fulham.
      One fan noted Arsenal struggled without the Ghanaian and suggested the club should try to sign Rice.
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      In response Morgan tweeted: “I endorse this message.”
      However, West Ham are adamant Rice is not for sale and told Chelsea to come up with £150m in order to rebuff their interest earlier this summer.
      Rice also two years remaining on his deal and West Ham have an option to extend it by 12 months – though he is reluctant to sign a new deal.
      He has been offered an eight-year contract worth £93m but he has turned it down.
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      Arsenal may also have to fight off interest from Manchester United to land the midfielder – though Erik ten Hag has signed a defensive midfielder in Casemiro this summer.
      Another potential issue Arsenal face is the fact they cannot offer Rice Champions League football.
      The Hammers captain has made no secret of his desire to play in Europe’s premier competition, nor his urgent need to win trophies.
      Rice said in March: “It is as urgent as possible. I feel like, not only for me, that’s for every young player as well.
      “We are really close with West Ham at the minute and last season it was gutting to lose out on it but we are pushing. We’ll keep going.
      “[The] Champions League is a big aim of mine and hopefully one day I can play in it and do well.” More