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Chelsea bid £78m to sign France defender, Chelsea could offer £50m plus Emerson for Lazio ace

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Chelsea bid £78m to sign France defender

According to reports, Chelsea is once again interested in signing Sevilla’s Jules Kounde.

According to ABC Sevilla, the Blues have made the Frenchman a priority once more, and they are eager to finalise the transfer as soon as possible.

Stamford Bridge’s interest in Kounde has been widely documented for a year, with the club almost missing out last summer.

Despite that blunder, the club were supposed to be back in for the defender as the transfer window opened at the start of June, with it reported that they were willing to pay his £78m release clause.

Things came to a halt, however, when Barcelona emerged with the potential to hijack the sale, potentially dealing a severe blow to the new ownership.

The club appeared to be seeking for alternative options in the market, with rumours of interest in Matthijs de Ligt and Nathan Ake rising, with sources claiming the Dutch pair would be the manager’s preferred centre-back partnership.

Despite the fact that news had been quiet for a few days, ABC, a local Sevilla media, claims the Blues have made a remarkable return to the front of the queue in the last few hours.

According to the source, Chelsea are eager to complete the deal as soon as possible, with Todd Boehly reportedly functioning with merciless efficiency since taking charge.

Chelsea fans will be encouraged by this news, as the speed with which the club worked to secure a cost with Leeds United for Raphinha is a hint that the American owner can close deals with interest from other clubs.

It was believed that Thomas Tuchel was eager to ease the France international into Premier League football by moving Reece James to centre-back in order for Kounde to play right-wing-back.

With confidence being crucial for any player seeking to live up to a big-money contract, the German’s decision to ease him in could prove to be a masterstroke.

Chelsea could offer £50m plus Emerson for Lazioace

According to Gazzetta Dello Sport via Sport Witness, Chelsea are plotting a move to sign Lazio’s Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in the summer transfer window.

However, the Blues could offer Emerson Palmieri, who is highly rated by Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri, with €50 million offer for talented star. But, Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is contemplating including a player in the deal, but the idea that Jorginho could go the other way is unlikely, given his hefty wages.

The Blues have emerged as the latest team to show interest in the 27-year-old midfielder, who has already snubbed Arsenal and Newcastle United.

The Serbian international wants to play in the UEFA Champions League, and the Blues can offer him that. But his dream club is Real Madrid, the European champions are sorted in midfield, after signing Edouardo Camavinga last year and recently signed Aurelien Tchouameni’s Monaco this summer transfer window.

Lazio’s football chief Igli Tare could be heading back to London again soon to discuss about Milinkovic-Savic. During his first visit, he apparently spoke with the Pensioners about the player. However, Tare has been in London since Tuesday evening, sparking Milinkovic-Savic’s links to the west London side.

In my view, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic to Chelsea is a welcome development because he is talented, accuracy wise, utility player with speed. Let’s wait and see if this deal will materialized.

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Confirmed Chelsea line up vs Newcastle: Lesley Ugochukwu replaces Moises Caicedo as Palmer start with Gallagher in Midfield #NEWCHE

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Mauricio Pochettino makes two changes to his Chelsea team for today’s game at Newcastle.

Benoit Badiashile comes in for his compatriot Axel Disasi in the heart of defence, while Lesley Ugochukwu replaces Moises Caicedo.

Otherwise, it is the same starting XI that began the 4-4 draw against Manchester City prior to the international break

That means Reece James, Thiago Silva and Marc Cucurella join Badiashile at the back, ahead of Robert Sanchez. Enzo Fernandezand Conor Gallagher continue in midfield, with Raheem Sterling and Cole Palmer supplying the width in attack, either side of Nicolas Jackson.

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Caicedo and Levi Colwill, who was injured during the recent break, are among those named on the bench.

Alexander Isak returns for Newcastle after injury, but there is no Sean Longstaff.

Chelsea: Sanchez; James (c), Thiago Silva, Badiashile, Cucurella, Enzo, Ugochukwu, Gallagher, Palmer, Jackson, Sterling

Subs: Petrovic, Colwill, Disasi, Maatsen, Caicedo, Matos, Madueke, Mudryk, Broja

Newcastle: Pope, Livramento, Lascelles (c), Schar, Trippier, Guimaraes, Miley, Almiron, Joelinton, Isak, Gordon

Subs: Dubravka, Gillespie, Karius, Dummett, Ritchie, Diallo, Murphy, Ndiweni, Parkinson

Referee Simon Hooper

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How Palmer and Reece James Have Complemented Each Other in Chelsea’s Lineup This Season

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Reece James just returned to action for Chelsea this season after recovering from an injury that kept him on the sidelines for weeks but the synergy between the Chelsea Skipper and Cole Palmer has emerged as a pivotal factor in Chelsea’s recent impressive performance.

Their relationship on the pitch showcases a dynamic partnership that has been significantly impacting the team’s overall performance.

One key element of this collaboration is the strategic placement of Cole Palmer in the middle, operating behind the striker.

This positioning capitalizes on Palmer’s unique skill set, acknowledging that he may not possess the blistering pace or sheer physicality to excel in isolated one-on-one situations with defenders.

Instead, Palmer’s strength lies in his ability to receive the ball on the half-turn, exhibiting clever passes that ignite the team’s attacking prowess.

Palmer’s fluid style, characterized by his adept use of pockets and floating movements, creates a symbiotic relationship with Reece James.

James, a versatile right-back, benefits from Palmer’s strategic play by having the freedom to occupy the wing.

This tactical understanding not only maximizes Palmer’s strengths but also amplifies James’s impact on the game.

What becomes evident in this partnership is Palmer essentially playing as a number 10, operating in a role that aligns with his capabilities and enhances the team’s attacking dynamics.

By strategically placing Palmer in a central position, Chelsea leverages his playmaking abilities, allowing him to orchestrate the flow of the game and provide crucial link-up play between the midfield and the strikers.

The tactical harmony between Palmer and James is not just about individual brilliance but also about how their styles complement each other seamlessly.

Palmer’s intelligent movements and distribution empower James to venture forward with confidence, creating a fluid and dynamic attacking unit for Chelsea

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Chelsea eye double £156m transfer swoop as Todd Boehly faces Saudi Arabia questioning

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Catch all the biggest Chelsea headlines, including updates on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Todd Boehly’s questionable transfers and Benoit Badiashile

Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Chelsea are interested in Napoli duo Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Here is your morning Chelsea digest on Friday, November 24.

Kvaratskhelia interest
Chelsea have reportedly joined the race to sign Napoli superstar Khvicha Kvaratskhelia amid ongoing uncertainty over his long-term future with the Italian champions.

According to ESPN, Chelsea have joined the likes of Manchester City, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Newcastle United in holding an interest in Kvaratskhelia. Sources have told the outlet that Napoli value their star player in excess of €100million (£87million) and are hoping to fend off interest with a new and improved contract.

However, as the November international break has proven, Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations aren’t to be messed with and the Blues must get their finances in order to avoid any additional punishment. Todd Boehly has spent over £1billion on new signings since completing his takeover in 2022 and currently has a net spend of over £692million.

Kvaratskhelia isn’t the only Napoli player on Chelsea’s radar, with Victor Osimhen also on Pochettino’s list. However, the pair are worth a combined €180m (£156m) by CIES Football Observatory.

Saudi Arabia transfers questioned
Former Premier League defender Gary Neville has questioned Chelsea’s transfer dealings with Saudi Arabian clubs last summer amid the ongoing threat of Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations.

Ahead of the 2023/24 season, three players left Stamford Bridge to join the Saudi Pro League. N’Golo Kante’s seven-year stay in west London came to an end with a move to Al-Ittihad while Kalidou Koulibaly and Edouard Mendy joined Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli respectively.

Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet, he said: “I have no problem with Saudi Arabia setting up their league and spending as much money as they wish, but I did call for some sort of investigation into the deals Chelsea were doing when they were dumping players onto Saudi Arabian teams at the start of the season.

“It felt as though, to me, it needed a little bit of a look at – you can smell that something is not right.”

Badiashile going nowhere
Chelsea supporters have nothing to worry about in regards to Benoit Badiashile amid reported interest from AC Milan and AS Roma, football.london understands.

According to Calciomercato, the two Italian clubs are keen on signing the central defender ahead of the January transfer window. Milan are without Pierre Kalulu and Marco Pellegrino due to injuries and are doing their best to replace them in the winter.

The report says that the Italian duo want to sign Badiashile on loan, but the defender will be staying at Stamford Bridge for the foreseeable future, football.london understands. Badiashile’s focus is on Chelsea and getting back into the first-team and he has no intention to move elsewhere at this moment in time.

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