And Mason Mount turned to social media to show his preference for the Blues to point to old friend Declan Rice.
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Manchester United may be in a position for an ordinary and ambitious offer by Kai Havertz if his search for Jadon Sancho fails.
The Red Devils are willing to spend a lot on the tip of England, but they run into the value of Borussia Dortmund’s 108 million pounds.
And, according to the Manchester Evening News, it is possible that simply Havertz, as Chelsea is the favourite to sign.
The Blues, the offensive midfielder, scored 18 goals for Bayer Leverkusen last season.
But at the beginning of the summer, United was connected to the young German.
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David Ornstein also said that Chelsea remained for Declan Rice, but that he will have to pay for it.
He told the Tifo Football podcast: “We know that Frank Lampard is a big fan of West Ham’s Declan Rice and would like to turn him as a midfielder into a more sensible central defender.
“I know other people in football who think they can achieve global elegance in this position.
“West Ham will rate incredibly high rates,” they advised resources on diversity of 65 to 70 million pounds and are in a position of contractual strength.
“I don’t think everyone in Chelsea is convinced through Declan Rice, yet it’s the one Lampard wants.”
CASH RELIEF
Premier League clubs have an additional 170 million pounds for this season, after late clubs pay on Covid-19 TV.
Domestic and foreign broadcasters have forced Prem clubs to settle for a refund of around 330 million pounds for the closure of three months.
This despite the resumption of the League in June and its brooch last month.
It was originally planned that 170 million pounds of this season’s expected revenue would be paid, a hit for clubs to start the next period behind closed doors.
While the cash has not yet been paid, all 20 clubs voted for a cash refund for this mandate.
Instead, refunds will now be paid over the two seasons to give Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal a boost.
This will save Liverpool champions around 21 million pounds for their 2019-2020 accounts, Jurgen Klopp’s team will charge around 174 million pounds for the campaign.
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Ben Chillwell will be the subject of interest to Manchester City and Chelsea this season, he reports.
England’s left-back is worth 80 million pounds in the head through Leicester, which is discouraging suitors.
And David Ornstein believes the City will have to transfer to Benjamin Mendy or Oleksandr Zinchenko, who is injured, for the move to take place.
Ornstein told Tifo’s football podcast: “We know [Chelsea’s] interest in Leicester City’s Ben Chillwell, I don’t think everyone is convinced at Chelsea of the prices it will take to praise him by Leicester.
“The city is also interested, but still concerned about Champions League football, it will have to move on one or more left sides to lose ground and also finance.
“It will be interesting, and both clubs also have other options.”
HAVERTZ SITUATION
Chelsea will make an offer for Kai Havertz after the Europa League final, according to reports.
The tender will charge the Blues around 80 million euros, or 72 million pounds, and negotiations will intensify soon, with Havertz a break after the Europa League.
David Ornstein reports on the Tifo Football podcast: “We know all about Chelsea in Kai Havertz.
“Kai Havertz looked to wait a little to see if there were other options.
“They didn’t … and only between Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen
“We’ve noticed it with Jadon Sancho’s stage, it’s not easy
They are willing to pay what the Leverkusen and that’s about 80 million euros.”
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RUDI’S SURPRISE
Liverpool is a surprise move for Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger, according to reports.
Frank Lampard is believed to be in a position to pay attention to the German’s delivery in 30 international matches after a series of disappointing performances this season.
He endured a difficult afternoon in the FA Cup final against Arsenal, then fell in the 4–1 loss to Bayern Munich.
But still, according to Mundo Deportivo, Jurgen Klopp is in a position to take a leap to land the 27-year-old.
The Reds are ahead of the hiring of another central defender this summer after ascending to Dejan Lovren.
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SANCHO KO
David Ornstein, how Chelsea replaced their minds by making a gesture for Jadon Sancho.
He says Manchester United, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Liverpool were also looking for Sancho first, but were eliminated due to Covid.
The Tifo Football podcast: “Sancho grew up as a Chelsea fan.
“There was an argument with them, but the scenario has changed … after the Covid crisis.”
WAKE UP THE RUD
Liverpool can make a surprise move to point to Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger, according to reports.
Mundo Deportivo’s rumour segment says Jurgen Klopp will update Dejan Lovren after his move to Zenit St. Petersburg.
The sale of Rudiger may also loosen the budget to allow Chelsea to point to corporations such as Ben Chilwell and Declan Rice, and David Ornstein reports that the Blues board is not yet convinced that the fees charged through Leicester and West Ham are of value, respectively.
CHELSEA FANS GOOD MORNING
Blues President Bruce Buck called Frank Lampard’s first season “very successful”: he did not win any trophies.
He said: “At the end of the day, we think it’s been a very successful season.
“Obviously we would have been a little happier if we had won the FA Cup.
“But I’m sure the coach and the players were very happy to lift the trophy.”
Next season, Lampard can win his first elusive trophy as a coach if he achieves all the moving goals reported through Chelsea this summer.
The club has increased interest in ajax defence Nicolas Tagliafico after chasing Ben Chilwell.
Sky Sports claims that the Blues have so far failed to reach an agreement with Leicester by English star Chilwell and that the two clubs disagree with a review.
Tagliafico from Argentina may be the time for the Ajax player to take the Dutch giants to Stamford Bridge this summer after Hakim Ziyech.
But West Ham has reportedly rejected reports that Chelsea has won a bid of 50 million pounds for Declan Rice.
Sky Sports claims that the Hammers have reiterated their position that the English star is on sale and that any offer of 50 million pounds would be ridiculed.
The 21-year-old played for Chelsea for seven years before being 14.
P-RICE IS WRONG
West Ham has reportedly rejected reports that Chelsea has won a bid of 50 million pounds for Declan Rice.
Sky Sports claims that the Hammers have reiterated their position that the English star is on sale and that any offer of 50 million pounds would be ridiculed.
The 21-year-old played for Chelsea for seven years before being 14.
NO HOLIDAY BLUES
Frank Lampard enjoys some summer sunshine in France with his wife Christine and their children afterwards even though they all completed their first season at Chelsea.
The circle of relatives looked good as they bathed in the ocean off the French Riviera.
Lampard even threw himself from a trampoline into Christine’s eyes in a white summer dress to the sea.
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WARNING LIGHT
Timo Werner’s former partner supported him at Chelsea.
But speaking to Sport-Information-Dienst, former German RB Leipzig teammate Yussuf Poulsen warned that the 24-year-old would probably want time to settle down.
“I think Timo will be a Striker in the Premier League for years to come,” he said.
“Of course, you will first have to meet your teammates and the league; you can’t show all your qualities right away.
“But it will come in time.
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Chelsea President Bruce Buck has said Frank Lampard is the right user for the task, and his leadership means it’s an “exciting time for Chelsea.”
He added: “Frank Lampard is a great force for Chelsea.
“It’s Chelsea from start to finish and helps keep showing up.
“He has a lot of credibility.
“This is a time for Chelsea.”
INCREASING MORALE
Chelsea President Bruce Buck called Frank Lampard’s first season “very successful”: he has not won a trophy.
Les Bleus lost the FA Cup final to Arsenal before this month.
Buck said: “At the end of the day, we think it’s been a very successful season.
“Obviously we would have been a little happier if we had won the FA Cup.
“But I’m sure the coach and the players were very happy to lift the trophy.”
IS P-RICE GOOD?
Chelsea has submitted a bid of 50 million pounds for West Ham star Declan Rice reportedly.
The Blues have been connected to a 21-year-old former academy ace throughout the season.
And now Sky Sports claims Chelsea made their first offer for the England defensive midfielder.
Frank Lampard claims that he has made rice a “priority” objective.
However, it is also claimed that Lampard needs Rice to fill the void in defence, which his defensive role he likes in midfield.
ALL HANDS IN DEC
Perry Groves subsidized Chelsea to make a move for Declan Rice.
He told talkSPORT: “I think it suits Chelsea because I already said it, they look weak in the middle of their midfield.
“It gives them some physical strength and gets ahead of the ball.
“I would be a player who would do the two central halves. So it makes sense.
“The value will be higher because it’s obviously English, which increases the value of another 10 million pounds, won’t it?”
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Chelsea have increased their interest in ajax defence Nicolas Tagliafico after chasing Ben Chilwell.
Sky Sports claims that the Blues have so far failed to reach an agreement with Leicester by English star Chilwell and that the two clubs disagree with a review.
Tagliafico from Argentina may be the time when the Ajax player trains the Dutch giants for Stamford Bridge this summer after Hakim Ziyech.
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Former Chelsea target Alphonse Areola is said to have faced a house in England after Real Madrid announced that it would increase its lending period.
Yahoo Sports claimed that the Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper had bought assets in London, before confirming that Les Bleus were interested.
PSG already has Keylor Navas and Sergio Rico in their first team and Areola may get out of the penalties.
RUUD AWAKENING
Liverpool have reportedly linked with a shock move for Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger.
The Reds are said to been on strengthening at centre-back following Dejan Lovren’s exit.
Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo claim Rudiger is possibly going to be shown the exit door this summer with Liverpool interested as Chelsea eye a move for Declan Rice.
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HAV-ING A LAUGH
Kai Havertz has been announced as a Heracles Almelo player after Bayer Leverkusen joked that he was joining the Dutch minnows.
The German forward has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea in a £90million deal.
But his manager’s former side Almelo have tried to muscle in on the race.
Leverkusen played their last game of the season last night when they crashed out of the Europa League.
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QUICK SANDS
Juventus will reportedly listen to offers for Alex Sandro this summer, putting Chelsea on high-alert.
The Blues have long been admirers of the Brazilian, having gone all out to sign him during Antonio Conte’s tenure.
More recently, Chelsea had hoped to receive Sandro in a package deal for Emerson Palmieri, that has so far failed to materialise.
But the news that he could now be available at a cut-price £36m could spark new interest.
The 29-year-old remains a key player in Turin, having appeared 41 times in the 2019-20 season.
But according to Corriere dello Sport, club chiefs are hoping to raise around £180m in player sales to fund new boss Andrea Pirlo’s summer transfer budget – with Sandro one of the players set to receive the axe.
STURRING SPEECH
Daniel Sturridge has put out a plea for Premier League clubs to hire him.
The 31-year-old has not kicked a ball competitively since he left Trabzonspor in March after being banned for breaching the FA’s gambling regulations.
Sturridge told Sky Sports: “I’m open to betting in other leagues, it’s not just the Premier League I’m going to consider.
“But going back to England and doing my thing would be a great choice for me.
“I’m very excited, I’m hungrier than ever and I’m totally focused on the next chapter.”
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