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Thomas Tuchel has made contact with Raheem Sterling ahead of Chelsea making a bid for the Manchester City forward. Sterling has emerged as one of head coach Thomas Tuchel’s top attacking targets and the German has made a check on the England international’s plans. As revealed by Telegraph Sport, Europe’s biggest clubs believe Sterling is ready to leave City this summer with one year remaining on his contract, although the 27-year-old is yet to publicly communicate his intention. Real Madrid and Barcelona also hold an interest in Sterling, but it is believed the former Liverpool star would be open to a move to Chelsea if he can be confident of playing regular first-team football and challenging for trophies. Sources believe Chelsea are now preparing an opening bid for Sterling, who City value at between £50million and £60m. Tuchel has been promised as many as six new signings by Chelsea’s Todd Boehly-Clearlake ownership and the club are also making a move for Juventus defender … [Read more...] about Thomas Tuchel makes contact with Raheem Sterling ahead of Chelsea bid for City forward

Chelsea's Fofana reservations have emerged while Man Utd suffered a possible setback in Rabiot deal (Image: GETTY) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info With the Premier League season now officially underway, many top-flight clubs will know if they need to do more business before the window shuts. It is very much scramble time now and transfers are expected to come thick and fast as deadline day approaches. Related articles Chelsea are 'worried about signing another Harry Maguire' Man Utd receive Adrien Rabiot boost after mum's plan emerges Manchester United, more than most, need signings through the door after their humiliating 2-1 home defeat against Brighton on the opening day of the season. Adrien Rabiot and Cody … [Read more...] about Transfer news: Leeds to snatch Man Utd target, Chelsea’s double deal, De Jong meeting

Brendan Rodgers says Wesley Fofana is ‘just getting on with his work’ after Leicester City rejected two bids from Chelsea for the centre-half. Chelsea are determined to sign the 21-year-old this summer with Thomas Tuchel identifying him as an ideal addition to his backline. The Blues have seen offers said to be worth £63million and £70million turned away by the Foxes, who are determined to keep hold of one of their most prized assets Fofana signed a new long-term deal at the King Power Stadium in March with Leicester said to be confident of keeping him at the club. And while Chelsea are likely to test their resolve further with a third bid, Rodgers insists the club ‘are not looking to sell’. Asked about bids for Fofana at a press conference on Thursday, Rodgers said: ‘There was two, but nowhere near what the club would consider. ‘We’re not looking to sell. Naturally if there’s interest from other clubs, that is looked at by the club. He’s a top young … [Read more...] about Brendan Rodgers reveals how Wesley Fofana has reacted to Chelsea approach with two bids rejected

Chelsea have been chasing an agreement for Wesley Fofana (Image: GETTY) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Chelsea have been warned off signing Wesley Fofana in the latest of a longline of transfer setbacks this summer with Brendan Rodgers stating the central defender is not for sale. Chelsea have already missed out on Jules Kounde, Matthijs de Ligt and Raphinha this summer. Related articles Chelsea told to snub Frenkie de Jong and sign alternative Juan Mata 'highly regarded by Leeds' after Man Utd exit Big money has been spent on Kalidou Koulibaly, Raheem Sterling and Marc Cucurella to bolster Thomas Tuchel's first-team options. But the Chelsea boss is still looking to bring in more defensive recruits with both … [Read more...] about Chelsea set to suffer fourth transfer setback with bids ‘nowhere near’ close enough

On this day in 2007, Fernando Torres made his debut for Liverpool and it was very quickly a love affair between the Spaniard and the Reds. Liverpool signed the then 23-year-old from boyhood club Atletico Madrid , where Torres had attracted all of the top clubs across Europe during a breakthrough six-year spell. But Liverpool secured his signature in exchange for a £20million fee, and Luis Garcia also went as part of the deal. Torres will always be fondly remembered by Liverpool and Atletico, but unfortunately for the Spaniard his £50m move to Chelsea in 2011 looms over his career like a stormy cloud. A bright star that was tipped for the ultimate glory began to crumble after leaving Anfield, and here Daily Star Sport explores what went wrong for Torres. READ MORE: Man Utd fans threaten to boycott Old Trafford for Liverpool clash that’s live on MNF The bright start in Spain Torres was a star in the making at Atletico, and they knew it. At the age of 15, the … [Read more...] about Hero to zero – what went wrong for Chelsea flop Torres 15 years on from Liverpool debut

Premier League transfers update SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Newcastle have asked Chelsea and the Premier League’s fellow top six clubs to keep them informed about attackers they might consider selling, reports claim. Blues stars Callum Hudson-Odoi, Conor Gallagher and Christian Pulisic are all on the Magpies’ radar. Related articles Newcastle to launch transfer bid for £25m PSG target 'in coming days' Leeds and Newcastle joined by Celtic in transfer race Head coach Eddie Howe is yet to strengthen his forward options this summer despite having the backing of Newcastle’s Saudi owners. Around £60million has been spent on Sven Botman, Matt Targett and Nick Pope, but no striker has arrived. … [Read more...] about Newcastle make transfer request to Chelsea with Eddie Howe keen on three players

Europe’s top clubs believe Raheem Sterling is ready to leave Manchester City this summer, with Chelsea among those weighing up a bid. Sterling has one year remaining on his City contract and, although the England international is yet to indicate his intention over his future, there is a growing feeling among top clubs that he will consider a move away. That has already attracted interest from around Europe, with Chelsea understood to be the English club displaying the greatest interest so far and Real Madrid keeping an interested eye on the situation. Barcelona also retain an interest having enquired about Sterling last summer and he is thought to be one of a number of alternative options Bayern Munich have in mind in the event they fail to get a deal for Liverpool’s Sadio Mane over the line . Sterling admitted last October that he could be forced to leave City if his playing time did not improve and put talks over his future on hold until the end of the season to see if … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Chelsea interested in Raheem Sterling with Manchester City exit possible

Thomas Tuchel has been promised that he can take the lead on Chelsea’s transfer business by the club’s new owners in a shift designed to move closer to the Manchester City and Liverpool models. And that could be good news for Romelu Lukaku’s hopes of re-joining Inter Milan if Tuchel informs Todd Boehly that he believes the club record signing should be allowed to leave Chelsea. Just as Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp drive decisions over incomings and outgoings at City and Liverpool, the Boehly-led group now in charge of Chelsea have told Tuchel that his voice will be the loudest on transfers and first-team football decisions. Tuchel is viewed as one of the club’s biggest assets by the new owners, who believe the best way to try to make ground on Premier League champions City and Liverpool is to give the German similar power to that enjoyed by Guardiola and Klopp. In a meeting with Tuchel, it is understood Boehly made it clear that the new owners will do everything in their … [Read more...] about Chelsea promise Thomas Tuchel full backing on transfers

Chelsea are on the brink of clinching a £55million deal to sign Raphinha from Leeds United and landing a significant blow on London rivals Arsenal . Chelsea have settled on a fee, plus add-ons, with Leeds and must just now agree personal terms with the player, which is not expected to be an issue. With the deal expected to go through, Chelsea are aiming to add Raphina to a £105million new-look attack with Raheem Sterling , who they are also in talks to sign. Chelsea have opened talks with Sterling and City about a move to Stamford Bridge, but want another attacking player to boost head coach Thomas Tuchel’s squad. There had been interest in Ousmane Dembele, who is due to make a decision on his Barcelona future, and Everton’s Richarlison, who Tottenham Hotspur are in talks to sign . But Raphinha has emerged as the forward player set to move to Stamford Bridge along with Sterling, with Tuchel personally driving the move for the player and sources believing an agreement is … [Read more...] about Chelsea agree £55m fee for Raphinha in blow to rivals Arsenal

Erik ten Hag reviews Brighton defeat SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Manchester United and Chelsea will likely learn Frenkie de Jong’s Barcelona fate this week ahead of La Liga’s cost control deadline, according to reports. The Spanish giants are desperately trying to offload the midfielder in a bid to register £150million-worth of new summer signings. Related articles Man Utd owners Glazers face 'hostile' bid as ex-director lays out plan Man Utd stars' view on Cristiano Ronaldo transfer saga leaked United and Chelsea are both interested in acquiring the Dutchman, with the Red Devils having pursued a transfer for three months. New head coach Erik ten Hag identified De Jong as a player who … [Read more...] about Man Utd and Chelsea to learn Frenkie de Jong transfer fate ‘this week’ as deadline nears