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Todd Boehly has a determination to hire aggressively in the data science space, it’s thought he wants to bring 6-8 people on board, he is a big believer in analytics.

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@TheAthelticUK

Insiders commented on how Boehly approached the Lukaku deal with what they called a “baseball mentality” Boehly was open to trading players, his argument was that if Inter wanted Lukaku they should trade, Bastoni, Skriniar, Dumfries was in discussion. (
@SJohnsonSport
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Declan Rice approach from Chelsea turned down, Chelsea contacted David Sullivan and were told immediately he’s not for sale. (
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Kepa: "We came from a not so elaborate game (with Lampard). We didn't have to take the ball from behind, a less planned game, more (about) the free expression of the player, back and forth and less control."
"With Tuchel we have returned to control. It is true that in the Premier League we were not close to the top two, but in the other tournaments we were very competitive."
Marca

Chelsea may not sign a like-for-like replacement for Lukaku but have identified attackers such as Raheem Sterling, Ousmane Dembele, Richarlison and Arsenal target Gabriel Jesus who could add goals and assists.

{The Telegraph}

Thomas Tuchel has been promised as many as six summer signings by Chelsea’s new owners.

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Hull City remain hopeful of re-signing Nathan Baxter from #Chelsea - unclear if on loan or permanent basis. They have been 'given encouragement' that he will be allowed to leave this summer.

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Chelsea are serious about De Ligt but they have no intention of paying the release clause, instead they intend to offer either Werner or Pulisic. Juve like both players but not in a deal.

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@tuttosport
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Chelsea seem unwilling to match Sevilla’s demands for Koundé at this moment in time.

{Sport via Sport Witness}

Chelsea are rejecting approaches for striker Armando Broja as they assess their squad and what to do during this transfer window. They are in no rush to sell.

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@JBurtTelegraph

According to Sky Bet, Chelsea are currently in the driving seat to complete the signing of Neymar from PSG.

{Dailystar}

Sterling is a good player no doubt but we need a midfielder who can pass into space else he will frustrate us with runs and missed chances since we don't create quality chances.

Ousmane Dembele is not interested in lowering his demands in order to stay at Barcelona.

{Mundo Deportivo}

Chelsea target Christopher Nkunku has agreed a two-year contract extension at RB Leipzig until 2026.

Abu Bakr Al Labbad had a foul-mouthed wife that used to abuse him verbally, his friends told him divorce her.

He replied: I fear if I divorce her, another Muslim will marry her & suffer. Perhaps, by her abuse Allah is protecting me from a greater calamity!

Chelsea FC still look to have some hope of clinching the transfer of Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele.

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@FabrizioRomano

Chelsea are interested in Adrien Rabiot.

{Tuttosport}

Official: Chelsea sign Eddie Beach, an 18-year-old goalkeeper for the Academy.

Todd Boehly has been directly involved in transfer negotiations, and is expected to be named as chairman of a new Chelsea board in the next few days.

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@MattHughesDM

Todd Boehly will do everything in his power to deliver Thomas Tuchel’s targets and the 48-year-old has the right of veto over any player that is suggested who he does not want or does not believe will suit his style of play.

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@Matt_Law_DT

Jonathan Clauss had the most goal involvement for a defender in the big five leagues last season at Lens.

- 11 goals
- 5 assists
- 16 goal involvements.

Bruce Buck and Marina Granovskaia are set to lose out on millions in bonus payments following their departures from Chelsea.

{Dailymail}

Former scout Daniel Boga on why Mbappe failed Chelsea trial: "In England they want to see the player track back and be a hard worker. At the time, he wasn't a hard worker, defensively he wasn't there. When he got the ball, he was unbelievable, but without it, he didn't work."
"Chelsea wanted to see him again to see how he could improve on this - I think that's why they asked him back. He did skilful things and dribbled well, so maybe the things they wanted to see in the second trial was improved work on the defensive side."

Simon Johnson: "Sterling has been asking questions to people that he knows about Tuchel. How he acts as a coach, what he’s like, what Chelsea is like as a club to play for and the inner workings. When a player does that they are doing it for obvious reasons – they’re keen to go."

According to Sky Sport Italia Inter correspondent Matteo Barzaghi, Lukaku had wanted to make the return to Inter as early as January.

{Football Italia}

Hakim Ziyech is in advanced talks over a move to AC Milan, the talks are ongoing, Milan offered €5m loan fee with option to buy set at €20m.

- @AntoVitiello via @masolinismo

Armando Broja wants a promise of regular first-team football next season amid West Ham, Napoli, Atalanta and Everton interest. Chelsea's preference is to wait until pre-season to discuss his future.

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Armando Broja is now first target for West Ham. Negotiations ongoing over a £25/30milliom fee.

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@DiMarzio

Xavi is pleading with the Barcelona hierarchy to make one final effort to keep Ousmane Dembele with his contract set to expire and Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel keen on reunion.

- Simon Jones, The Daily Mail.

Chelsea are also considering Ousmane Dembele and Christopher Nkunku, with other options seemingly out of reach.

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@MelissaReddy_
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@SkySports

Chelsea have made contact for Leeds United star Raphinha - a deal could cost around €65/75M.

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