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Following the Liverpool transfer snubs, Jurgen Klopp fires Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia.

Both Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia were signed by Chelsea during the summer transfer window, but Reds manager Jurgen Klopp isn’t sleeping well over losing out.

According to Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool was “lucky” not to sign Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia to Chelsea.

Liverpool had targeted both Lavia and Caicedo in the summer transfer window, but the midfield pair—then of Southampton and Brighton, respectively—ended up in West London for a combined £173 million. Wataru Endo, a relatively unknown Stuttgart star, was signed by Klopp’s team for a meagre £15 million in order to strengthen their defensive midfield options. Having made an impression thus far, the 30-year-old Japanese international is more than satisfied with the outcome.

When questioned about developing “Liverpool 2.0” this season, Klopp laughed with the crowd about missing out on some goals during a Q&A session in front of Liverpool supporters on Monday while their extended Anfield Road End stand was tested. “The summer we had with a few strange things happen in the transfer market but here between us I can say, ‘My god, we were lucky’,” said the German.

When questioned about developing “Liverpool 2.0” this season, Klopp laughed with the crowd about missing out on some goals during a Q&A session in front of Liverpool supporters on Monday while their extended Anfield Road End stand was tested. “The summer we had with a few strange things happen in the transfer market but here between us I can say, ‘My god, we were lucky’,” said the German.

“To be honest, we were unaware of that at the time and didn’t realise it. However, I am rather pleased with how things turned out. You never know how things can turn out.”

The captain Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, and veteran James Milner were among the five central midfielders Klopp had to cope with during the summer. “I had an extremely good feeling before we started pre-season,” Klopp continued. “We already had Macca [Alexis Mac Allister] and Dom [Szoboszlai] already in and then we knew there was a chance for Ryan [Gravenberch].”

“Then, it became evident to us that other central defensive midfield players were unwilling to join Liverpool. Well, you get the picture. Next, we discovered Endo. Unquestionably, he is an outstanding player.

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Hakan Calhanoglu is being pursued by West Ham United, Chelsea, and Liverpool.

Hakan Calhanoglu, 29, of Inter Milan, is a midfield player that Chelsea, Liverpool, and West Ham United would all love to have on their team.

A report from Calciomercato claims that West Ham United, Chelsea, and Liverpool are all interested in hiring Hakan Calhanoglu. Since joining Inter Milan, the 29-year-old has been performing admirably, and his outstanding efforts have not gone unnoticed.

Prior to joining Inter Milan in the summer of 2021, Calhanoglu was a member of AC Milan. Since joining Inter, he has only become better. The club’s defensive midfielder has made appearances in 112 games and has helped contribute to 41 goals.

Over the years, the Turkish international has played every position on the pitch. In his early years, the 29-year-old playmaker was frequently spotted on the wings or up top, but at this point in his career, he likes to play as a holding midfielder or a central midfielder.

With more than three years remaining on his contract, he has been a vital member of Inter Milan’s first team in recent seasons. Nevertheless, he might have to leave them in the summer of next year as Premier League teams try to sign him.

Even though Liverpool added a lot of midfield players over the summer, their transformation is far from finished. With his expertise, Calhanoglu may be a wonderful match as a deep-lying playmaker. They need another defensive midfielder.

Chelsea may be concentrating on acquiring young athletes with enormous potential. To maintain order, they do require some experience among their ranks. Despite having a number of defensive midfielders already, they may still want to sign Calhanoglu because of his versatility in both attacking and centre midfield roles.

West Ham United, meanwhile, has long been a fan of the 29-year-old. They intended to sign him as Lucas Paquetà’s replacement throughout the summer. The Brazilian ultimately decided to remain at the London club, and the Inter midfielder’s singing was abandoned.

The Hammers will seek Calhanoglu, and an offer of about €50 million might get them there regardless of what happens with Paqueta next summer. Even though Inter would prefer to hang onto their star, their financial difficulties are still present. Also, since he was a free agent when he signed with them in the past, his departure might enable them to make a tidy profit.

December 13, 2023
Pochettino, the manager of Chelsea, provides a dreadful update on the €62 million acquisition.

Romeo Lavia’s recovery from injury, or lack thereof, has been updated by Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Romeo Lavia’s transition to life at Stamford Bridge has been a complete nightmare.
To beat Liverpool to the Southampton star’s signature, the Blues forked over a whopping €62 million.

In fact, the Belgian preferred a move to London despite the Reds being long considered the favorites to sign the former Man City youth product.

Given that the Blues had already signed Moises Caicedo and Lesley Ugochukwu in record deals, along with Andrey Santos earlier in the year, it was a decision that caused some controversy.

Whether or not Chelsea actually needs Lavia, the fact remains that the youngster has yet to make an appearance for Mauricio Pochettino’s team, first due to a lack of preseason preparation, and most recently due to an ankle injury.

Lavia Injury updates

Prior to his team’s match against Burnley, Pochettino was questioned about the condition of the 19-year-old, and the Argentine had to deliver the bad news.
The manager declined to say when Chelsea supporters would get to see him, saying, “I’m not sure he will be back after the international break. He is not even running”

Regarding other injury concerns, he did provide some encouraging news.
Despite their injuries suffered on Monday against Fulham, Mykhailo Mudryk and Moises Caicedo won’t have to miss the Burnley game.

Yes, both players are in the squad, according to Pochettino.
We will decide if they have a chance to start later. Reece James, the team’s captain, has returned and has been practicing with the group, according to Pochettino.

He continued, “We are really pleased with the way he is recovering.
“We hope that after his suspension, he will still have a chance to participate.

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Great disappointment for Chelsea as ace is sidelined until December.

Chelsea hasn’t really had much to shout about in the 2023–24 Premier League season so far, with the exception of a solid performance at Fulham.

In order to give Mauricio Pochettino’s “project” the best chance of succeeding before Todd Boehly, who is prone to making snap decisions, decides to yank the plug and look elsewhere, the Blues have had to take drastic measures.

The club is arguably not where the Chelsea manager would have expected it to be, sitting in 11th place with only two wins in seven games, but if the Argentinian is given time, his record suggests that he can and most likely will produce success.

He really needs to, given that he’s already spent £115 million on Moises Caicedo alone, according to The Guardian (subscription required).

Chelsea’s early development under Pochettino has been hampered by injuries, so the news that Ben Chilwell has now been ruled out until at least December isn’t one he will have wanted to hear.

Chilwell will be fighting to make it to the holiday games because, according to The Daily Mail, his hamstring injury will keep him out for eight weeks.

Naturally, this is assuming that the left-back’s recovery process goes without any obstacles.

At least Marc Cucurella is available for Pochettino to use, who might have been playing for Man United in another set of circumstances

October 7, 2023
Chelsea’s star players Christopher Nkunku, Cole Palmer, and Romeo Lavia sent a message, Upon their return from a knock

It’s fair to say that Carney Chukwuemeka’s teammates have missed him since his return from a knee injury he sustained in August.

Romeo Lavia, Cole Palmer, and Christopher Nkunku all sent supportive messages to Carney Chukwuemeka as he returned to Chelsea’s first-team practice.

In August, the Blues’ game against West Ham ended in an injury to the 19-year-old midfielder.

Chukwuemeka was immediately given medical attention after colliding with Emerson Palmieri and falling to the ground while holding his left knee.

Several staff members assisted the England Under-20 player as he left the field; he later came to be seen leaving the London Stadium on crutches.

He eventually had surgery after several scans, then started a specialized rehabilitation program.

About six weeks later, Chukwuemeka is back at Cobham for first-team training, and it’s safe to say that his teammates have missed him.

The teen uploaded a joyful Instagram post to celebrate his exit from the treatment area.
In the comments section, Nkunku, Palmer, Lavia, Malo Gusto, Axel Disasi, Ian Maatsen, Noni Madueke, Lesley Ugochukwu, Diego Moreira, and Omari Hutchinson all endorsed him.

Chukwuemeka’s participation in the match against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Monday night is uncertain, but his return is a huge relief for Pochettino, who is trying to turn things around at Chelsea.
The Blues manager said he hopes the young player will be ready before the west London derby.

Pochettino expressed his “hope that maybe Carney and of course Noni, also, also, after his injury when he came back from the national team.”.

“He is hard at work getting ready. Yes, I do believe these two players will potentially be available for selection on Monday.

Pochettino then responded when asked how important the victory over Brighton was, saying: “I think it was a really important victory, not only because that victory puts us into the next round of the Carabao Cup, but to build our trust and for our confidence.

“I believe that we need to put forth yet another strong effort that results in a victory that the players, the team, and the supporters all need.
The team gave an outstanding effort.
We can become stronger and more assured for Monday as a result of this situation.

Chukwuemeka probably wouldn’t start against Fulham, assuming Chukwuemeka and Palmer are vying for the No. 10 role.
The Chelsea manager responded, “Yes, possibly [he starts against the Cottagers].
After only a few weeks with us, I’m so pleased with his performance.

He was able to perform exceptionally well and blended in well with the team.
Although he is a young and talented player, I believe he will start on Monday.

October 1, 2023
Five out of training: Lavia and Badiashile get closer

Romeo Lavia and Benoit Badiashile continued their individual training on the Cobham pitch today on a muggy Surrey afternoon.

Due to the international shift, a much smaller group than usual was tested. Only those who had not been summoned or were not injured were involved.

The good news is that the return of Lavia and Badiashile is ever closer, as is that of Armando Broja.

Lavia has not featured since he arrived from Southampton, but Mauricio Pochettino explained that he “needed a couple of weeks to be ready to be involved in the team”.

Roméo Lavia and Benoit Badiashile continued their individual training session on the Cobham pitch today on a sweltering Surrey afternoon.

Due to the international break, a much smaller group than usual was put to the test. Only those who were not called or who were not injured were involved.

The good news is that Lavia and Badiashile’s return is fast approaching, as is Armando Broja’s.

Lavia hasn’t been there since signing from Southampton and Mauricio Pochettino has said he needs ‘a few weeks to be ready to play in the team’.

Badiashile has been out since the end of last season with a hamstring problem but is making good progress.

Pochettino hopes to be able to return to work soon.Broja has also been involved with Cobham as his return from anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained last December has been carefully managed.

Raheem Sterling was in the inner group at Cobham today after his surprising non-inclusion in the England squad.

Pochettino spoke about that decision on Friday afternoon.

“What we want to do is provide better tools and we will push even more players who have not received a call-up from the national team today so that they have the opportunity to be called up next month,” he said.

“We want to push Raheem even more, trying to convince the coach.
I’m sure he will work hard and be a motivation for the month to come. He must continue to work, score, assist and help the team win points.”

Thiago Silva is not in the national team this term, although the man with 113 caps to his name is still available for selection for Brazil.

He joined Sterling and Robert Sanchez in the scorching late summer heat in Surrey.

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The shocking loss to Nottingham Forest by Chelsea is explained by Ben Chilwell.

After Saturday’s Premier League loss at Stamford Bridge to Nottingham Forest, Ben Chilwell bemoaned Chelsea’s lack of “ruthlessness” in front of goal.

Chelsea has had a difficult start to the 2023–24 Premier League season despite spending more than £1 billion on new players.

They have only won once, against Luton Town, and have shockingly lost to both West Ham United and, most recently, Nottingham Forest.

With players like Nicolas Jackson missing numerous opportunities to salvage something for Chelsea, only one goal from Anthony Elanga was necessary to put the two teams apart.

Vice-captain Chilwell identified this lack of finesse in the final third as the primary cause of the Blues’ recent problems in an interview with the club’s official website following the defeat.

Everyone in the locker room is currently very disappointed by the very frustrating outcome. If you look at the stats, we had the most possession and played well overall, but the most crucial stat is the number of goals we scored.

That is the black and white of it, and we need to get better,” he said.
“We lost in that department and we lost the game.

Football mistakes are inevitable; the key is how you bounce back and attempt to reenter contests.

“We lost control of the game after we conceded, which was not what we wanted.
Our erratic play suited them better.
We need to get better at carrying on with our game after conceding.

“This is still a very young team, and there are many new players trying to settle in at a new club.
You have to understand their playing styles, but this is still a game we ought to be winning.
No justifications.
With any luck, as the confidence grows, we’ll turn this around.

“The right direction is where we are headed.
In the vast majority of the games we’ve played, we’ve maintained possession.

To get back into games, we need to convert chances, be more ruthless, and maintain our composure.
Our chances are concluded with that last part. “.

After the September international break, Chelsea and Chilwell will take on Bournemouth in an attempt to get their winning streak back on track.

September 4, 2023
Liverpool may no longer have enough time to execute the “perfect” signing.

With the Reds racing against the clock to sign the Bayern Munich midfielder in time, Liverpool may have run out of time to sign Ryan Gravenberch.

Time is running out for the Anfield giants to sign the Dutchman, according to journalist Alfredo Pedulla, as Bayern are looking to replace Gravenberch before selling him to Liverpool.

Although the midfielder and the Reds are frantically trying to complete a deal, given the short amount of time left in the window, Liverpool actually runs the risk of losing out on Gravenberch.

As Pedulla points out, even though the Reds have once again handled this transfer poorly, there’s a good chance that this issue would not have arisen had Liverpool made their move to sign the youngster last week.

Indeed, Liverpool supporters are aware that their team has handled this deal poorly once again and that time is now running out because Jurgen Klopp is thought to view Gravenberch as the “perfect” midfield addition.

Liverpool left it too late to sign Gravenberch, and they may soon pay the price for it. Transfers can be accelerated in the final days of the window, but there’s no denying that they did.

Liverpool should have moved for Gravenberch way earlier this summer

To say that Liverpool has made some underwhelming signings this summer, including Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, would be an understatement.
Gravenberch may soon join that list.

The fact that Liverpool cannot make any more mistakes Alfredo Pedulla now and tomorrow night for Gravenberch is universally acknowledged as the fact that time is running out.

With the benefit of hindsight, Liverpool realizes that they ought to have made a move for the midfielder much earlier in the transfer window because the Reds were a team that stood to gain from completing their transactions first.

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Jurgen Klopp intervenes as angry Virgil van Dijk ‘insults’ officials over Liverpool red

Virgil van Dijk was sent off in a nightmarish first half for Liverpool against Newcastle.

Jurgen Klopp stepped in by seemingly pushing Virgil van Dijk through the tunnel after the Liverpool defender was sent off against Newcastle. Van Dijk has been sacked for the first time in his Reds career after bringing down Aleksandar Isak to deny a clear scoring chance.

The Dutchman was visibly angry with the decision and it took him some time before he walked off the pitch. He continued to yell at referee John Brooks, with Sky Sports commentator Gary Neville implying he was “insulting” the referee. Van Dijk eventually made his way to the touchline and continued yelling at the fourth official, sounding like he was cursing in his face. Liverpool manager Klopp then appeared to step in to prevent his experienced star from getting into further trouble.

Klopp gently nudged Van Dijk through the tunnel and away from the scene, where the defender clearly wanted to continue arguing his case against the fourth official. The German then continued to protest with the agents, risking being reprimanded.

Van Dijk’s red card came as part of a chaotic first half for Liverpool at St. James’ Park. Fellow defender Trent Alexander-Arnold narrowly escaped sending off in the opening six minutes.

The England defender was booked after three minutes for throwing the ball away after a decision he didn’t like – now considered a mandatory yellow card under guidelines given to referees at the start of the season. Moments later, the right-back cynically brought down Anthony Gordon.

Umpire Brooks only let an embarrassed Alexander-Arnold get away with a warning. But it was the English ace’s mistake that led Newcastle to open the scoring midway through the first half. Mohamed Salah’s poor pass proved too much for Alexander-Arnold to control, allowing Gordon to escape on goal. The former Everton winger coolly passed Alisson.

Newcastle then had the chance to make it 2-0. Isak collected Gordon’s pass and appeared to be one-on-one with Alisson, only for Van Dijk to bring down the Swede savagely.

Brooks had no choice but to show the 32-year-old the red card. Van Dijk will miss the match between Liverpool and Aston Villa next weekend, but his apparent abuse of the referee and fourth official could cost him an extended suspension.

Speaking of Sky’s match commentary, ex-Manchester United defender Neville said: ‘Now he’s abusing the referee. You just have to take your medicines and leave the pitch. We’ve all been there.’

August 31, 2023
What Romeo Lavia did to his new Chelsea teammates following Raheem Sterling inspires Luton Town victory

Romeo Lavia was at Stamford Bridge to watch his new Chelsea team-mates celebrate their first Premier League win of the season against Luton Town on Friday.

Romeo Lavia walked through the Stamford Bridge tunnel after Chelsea’s 3-0 win over Luton Town on Friday, likely to congratulate his new team-mates on the significant win.

Lavia sat alongside club co-owner Todd Boehly in the directors’ box at The Bridge, where the midfielder watched his new side claim the crucial three Premier League points. The Belgium international ended up securing a comfortable win for the Blues against newly-promoted Hatters in west London, with Mauricio Pochettino recording his first win as Chelsea head coach.

Raheem Sterling opened the scoring with a superb solo in the 17th minute to continue his form. It was only midway through the second half that the hosts found the second goal at Stamford Bridge when Sterling struck again from a fine Malo Gusto cross into the box. Moments later, Sterling became the assist, delivering a perfect cross into the box to give Nicolas Jackson his first goal in a Chelsea shirt. It was the culmination of a promising evening for the Blues and Pochettino, who looked content on the touchline after a frustrating first two games as head coach.

Lavia would have been delighted with what he saw from his new teammates as he continues his work behind the scenes to be ready to play as soon as possible. Pochettino admitted at Thursday’s press conference that the 19-year-old is still a long way from making his debut for the club who bought him for £58million earlier this month.

“Lavia, no,” Pochettino replied when asked if the Belgian is ready to play. “He needs a few weeks to prepare for the team. He works to catch up with his teammates. We have to wait a few weeks for Romeo.

Lavia joined Chelsea in a £58m deal – £55m plus £3m in add-ons – earlier this month after opting for the Blues over Liverpool, who held a leadership role for the teenager throughout the summer. In an interview with Chelsea’s official website after the signing, Lavia explained his decision to choose Stamford Bridge as his new home rather than Anfield.

“Three factors determined my decision,” Lavia said. “The project and the ambitions of the club were key factors in my decision to join Chelsea, as was the history of the club. It’s really exciting to be part of this football club and to write a bit of history .”

“I’m really happy and proud. It’s a privilege to wear this shirt. Most of the players we signed are players I’ve played against and they say to me ‘ooooof, these players are good’, so it It’s a great feeling to be able to work with them. “These are young and good players, so it’s nice to improve each other. That’s the only way to be successful.”

Chelsea’s co-director of recruitment and talent Joe Shields was also instrumental in the signing, football.london has learned. Previously at Southampton, Shields was responsible for Lavia’s move to St Mary’s from Manchester City last summer and he is said to have been instrumental behind the scenes in persuading the midfielder to move to West London.

Chelsea fans are eagerly awaiting the chance to see Lavia in the famous blue shirt. He will continue to work behind the scenes to eventually be able to respond to Chelsea’s midfield and give the team a boost.

August 26, 2023
Bradley Barcola, Noni Madueke, and how Chelsea’s transfer strategy might change in a 90-minute

Chelsea are in the hunt for a new right winger before the window closes and Football.London are exploring how tonight’s game against Luton Town could affect their plans.

Since Chelsea completed the signings of Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia for £173m last week, the club’s direction in the transfer market has been pretty clear.

Bringing in a new goalie and adding another attacking talent to their ranks. The first seems almost settled, fortunately for the Blues.

New England Revolution’s Djordje Petrovic is on his way to Stamford Bridge after Chelsea agreed a £14m (£12.5m plus £1.5m extras) deal with the side from the MLS.

Petrovic will soon undergo medical treatment with the Blues and by the time Chelsea host second-tier side AFC Wimbledon in west London in the second round of the Carabao Cup next week, the transfer should be complete.

It was therefore natural that the club’s attention turned to an attacking option: someone who is versatile and can play both on the right wing and in the middle as a number 10. A few options have been identified for a possible move during the last week of the summer transfer window.

Chelsea spoke to Rayan Cherki and his representatives last month, football.london learns, but nothing has progressed with the Frenchman since the initial dialogue. It could be a target to watch, but for now it looks like Chelsea have turned their attention to other targets.

One of them is Bradley Barcola from the same club, Lyon. The 20-year-old is currently seen as one of the most exciting talents in his role – right wing – in world football right now. But Paris Saint-Germain is also interested in Barcola and has started negotiations with Lyon for a transfer of the winger.

“We need at least one goalkeeper,” Mauricio Pochettino told reporters on Thursday. “We have very talented young goalkeepers, but they need time.

“They need more and then we were talking about a striker, the right profile. If we manage to add the right profile, yes, but not to bring players, so we can add another one. We don’t want to stop the evolution of some young people, [Armando] Broja, [Christopher] Nkunku.

“We work hard, but we don’t make decisions because we need someone. We may need some players in these two areas.”

Pochettino essentially suggested that the club will enter the transfer market between now and September 1st, but only if there is the ideal option. Chelsea will not be in a hurry to buy someone just because they don’t fit the club’s desired profile or ideology. Tonight’s (Friday) game against Luton Town could have a major impact on the club’s plans until the window closes. With Christopher Nkunku and Carney Chukwuemeka both out with knee injuries, the Blues’ offensive options will be tight for those playing behind Nicolas Jackson, we assume.

Noni Madueke is likely to make his first start under Pochettino after coming on as a second-half substitute at West Ham United at the weekend. The 21-year-old winger, who was signed by PSV Eindhoven in the January transfer window for £30m, showed the first glimpses of his vast talent and technical ability in the second half of last season, but struggled to establish itself on the right.
place to secure – hand side.

When Madueke positions a defender in a one-on-one situation, he is virtually unstoppable. He’s one of those players where the defender knows what he’s going to do; he cuts off his favorite left foot, but precognition becomes useless due to his incredible speed and tricky dribbling.

Against West Ham, however, Chelsea almost played against two right wingers at times. Raheem Sterling was often on the right wing and stayed there even as Madueke entered the second period. This has at times forced the England under-21 international to move into the centre, where he has been unable to hurt the Hammers.

However, there were a few instances where Madueke picked up the ball on the right side and was able to show the wits of him in one-on-one situations. It was a terrible shame he couldn’t find the back of the net on a shot that hit the net, only for goalkeeper Alphonse Areola to deflect the goal and then turn it over.

If he wants to play against Luton, Chelsea will have to send the ball to him down the right flank as often as possible because if he isolates a full-back there is nothing anyone can do about it. His end product obviously needs improvement, but for raw talent, what he has to offer is pretty scary.

There is always talk of a new right-winger, but Madueke sometimes seems overlooked. Even though Chelsea need depth on the wing, largely due to injury, whoever comes in doesn’t have to be a drag on the development of one of England’s brightest young talents.

August 25, 2023
Liverpool have a new reason not to love Eden Hazard after the Reds left in shame

Chelsea legend Eden Hazard has often been a thorn in Liverpool’s side.

Liverpool have a new reason not to love Eden Hazard, after he was previously teased on the pitch by the Belgian. The former Chelsea star was reportedly instrumental in Romeo Lavia’s decision to move from Anfield to Stamford Bridge.

Liverpool spent much of the summer trying to sign Lavia. The Reds have rejected several offers from Southampton who value the player at at least £50m. Chelsea stepped in and matched the asking price, agreeing to pay £53m initially, plus a further £5m in addition. Eventually Liverpool also received an offer which was accepted by the Saints and it was up to the player to decide.

Like Moises Caicedo, Lavia chose Chelsea and signed a seven-year contract. To throw even more salt on Liverpool’s wounds, it appears that old nemesis Hazard influenced his decision.

Athletic say Hazard spoke to his Belgian compatriot before the deal was finalised. Hazard reportedly reassured Lavia that Chelsea would be the right place for him and provided insight into what it was like to live near London.

Chelsea have released a short clip of Lavia talking to Hazard on the phone after revealing the midfielder. However, the first conversation between the pair is said to have occurred earlier.

This latest development will only infuriate Liverpool fans even more. Hazard was often at his best on the pitch when he played against the Reds. In his 18 games against Liverpool, he scored seven goals. Only against Arsenal did he score the same number of goals.

Lavia might still have opted for a move to Chelsea even without Hazard’s influence. After his official announcement, the 19-year-old gave three reasons why he moved to the Blues.

Lavia told the Chelsea website: “Three factors influenced my decision. The project and the ambitions of the club were decisive factors in my choice to join Chelsea, as was the history of the club.

“It’s really exciting to be part of this football club and to write a bit of history. I am really happy and proud. It is a privilege to wear this jersey.

“Most of the players we signed are players I’ve played against and I was like ‘Oooooof, these players are good’, so it’s a great feeling to be able to work with them.” They are young and good players, so it’s nice to improve each other. This is the only way to be successful.”

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Big blow for Liverpool as £60m star agrees to move elsewhere: Reds had agreed deal

Manchester City are pushing to sign Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes, who has been on Liverpool’s radar for a very long time.

Last year, Klopp’s side prepared an offer to poach the player from Sporting CP but he ended up joining Molineux’s side.

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Blow for Liverpool as £60m star agrees to move elsewhere – Reds had reached deal
August 24, 2023 Farjad Iftekhar 0 Comments newsnow

Manchester City are pushing to sign Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes, who has been on Liverpool’s radar for a very long time.

Last year, Klopp’s side prepared an offer to poach the player from Sporting CP but he ended up joining Molineux’s side.

News – Liverpool hit as Man Utd strike £29m deal to sign Reds target – report

During the January transfer window, The Telegraph revealed that the Merseysiders have already agreed to land the Portugal international in a £44m deal this summer. Moreover, Anfield Watch exclusively reported a week ago that the Reds are finally looking to sign the 24-year-old star.

However, according to the latest media reports, Nunes has agreed to join Man City who are keen to strike a deal with Wolves in a bid to get them over the finish line.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the Premier League champions have already agreed personal terms with the Seleccao star and submitted an initial offer of over €50m.

However, according to the latest update from Portugal, there is unlikely to be enough supply.

According to today’s version of O Jogo, the West Midlands club agreed a €45m entry fee and €5m top-up to sign Nunes from the Lions last summer. Now they want minimum compensation of €70m (£60m) to part with their prized possession.

Nunes scored just one goal and one assist in the Premier League last season and Manchester City want him to replace the injured Kevin de Bruyne, who directly contributed to 41 goals in the treble season.

Liverpool have seen several midfield goals move elsewhere this summer and it now appears the 11-man Portuguese will eventually move to the Etihad.

August 25, 2023
‘Ready to start’ – Chelsea expecting key signing debut tomorrow night

Chelsea play a game on Friday night which means there is a press date on Thursday and one of the big questions for Mauricio Pochettino this afternoon was which of his signings would make his debut.

Pochettino has confirmed Moises Caicedo is ‘ready to start’ – and while he hasn’t confirmed he will start, he certainly gave the impression that he is.

🗣️Mauricio Pochettino on if Caicedo & Lavia are ready:

“Mo yes is ready to start. Lavia no. He needs a few weeks to be ready to be involved with the team.”

(via @Football_LDN)

— Talk Chelsea (@talkchelsea) August 24, 2023

In a way, we’re surprised: Caicedo looked so out of step when he came on against West Ham on Sunday that you’d think he’d need more than four days of training to keep up with the rest of the encounter. team. However, coming on as a substitute is always more difficult and getting him on the pitch early on can help him settle into the game and find his rhythm.

Either way, tomorrow the Ecuador international has the perfect opportunity to redeem his dodgy debut.

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The latest Chelsea news, transfer gossip and stories with updates on Hakim Ziyech, Romelu Lukaku and The Blues vs West Ham match

Aubameyang dig

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has moved to Chelsea as he congratulates Hakim Ziyech on his move to Galatasaray. The 30-year-old winger had an uncertain future in West London for a while before finally securing a move to the Turkish top flight.

Like the Morocco international, Aubameyang struggled to break into the first team at Stamford Bridge and spent much of the season on the bench before finding a new club in the summer. In his Instagram story, the Marseille ace wrote: \”All the best my brother. Free Hakim *crying laughter emoji* *clapping fist emoji* *heart hands emoji*. \”

Ziyech then reposted Aubameyang’s post to his Instagram story. Unsurprisingly, Chelsea fans have not been happy with the Gabonese international’s coup at the club and have been expressing their feelings online.

Lukaku ‘agreement’

Asked if he could reinstate Romelu Lukaku in the Chelsea squad, Mauricio Pochettino replied: “It’s not just one team, it takes two teams to find the best solution. You can’t just put it on the club, it affects both sides.

“The situation is where it is because of both sides. Both sides have reached an agreement. Before signing, we were informed about each player’s situation,” added Pochettino. “After signing, we had the squad we had. It’s so clear that nothing has changed and if there’s anything to report, we’ll report it.

“We don’t have to do anything, I have to be focused on my team and try to do well. We can’t waste energy on a situation that was obvious before we arrived at Chelsea.”

West Ham defeat

Chelsea suffered their first defeat of the 2023-24 Premier League season on Sunday at the hands of London rivals West Ham United. The Blues failed to capitalize on their dominance in the first half with Enzo Fernandez missing from the penalty spot. Michail Antonio and Lucas Paqueta scored after the break to give the Hammers all three points.

Carney Chukwuemeka, on the other hand, went off injured after an excellent performance with a goal, another blow for Pochettino.

August 24, 2023
Mauricio Pochettino reveals Romelu Lukaku ‘deal’ as Chelsea forward transfer schedule clear

Romelu Lukaku has been heavily linked with a permanent move from Chelsea for some time and it looks like he’s finally ready to make the move

Mauricio Pochettino has revealed that Chelsea intend to sack Romelu Lukaku before the summer transfer window closes at the end of the month. The 30-year-old striker has faced an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge for some time and it looks like he is finally parting ways with the Blues.

Ahead of the west Londoners’ clash with West Ham on Sunday afternoon, Pochettino explained that the club and the player had both agreed a fresh start was best for both sides. When asked if he could bring Lukaku back to the Chelsea squad if he failed to secure a transfer, the 51-year-old replied: “It’s not just one side – you have to two sides to do that.” to find the best solution.

“You can’t just blame the club, it’s about both sides.” The situation is where it is because of both sides. Both sides have reached an agreement.

“We were informed before signing about the situation of each individual player,” added Pochettino. “After signing, we had the squad we had. It’s so clear nothing has changed, and if there’s anything to report, we’ll let you know. “We have nothing to do – I have to focus on my team to try to perform. We cannot focus our energy on a situation that was clear before we arrived at Chelsea.”

According to the Evening Standard, Juventus have offered £32m plus £2m in add-ons for Lukaku, but their offer is based on selling Dusan Vlahovic. The report says Al-Hilal have agreed a £40million transfer fee for the Belgium international with Chelsea, but they are expected to walk away from the deal after signing Aleksandar Mitrovic from Fulham.

Earlier last month, Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio confirmed the club’s intention to sign Lukaku this summer. But when the Nerazzurri discovered the striker’s talks with the Old Lady, they pulled out of the race to sign him. Lukaku, whose contract at Stamford Bridge expires in 2026, made 25 appearances for Inter in Serie A last season, scoring ten goals. Despite his relatively modest performances for Simone Inzaghi’s side, the Belgian was still heavily linked with a season-ending return to San Siro – but that bridge appears to have burned now…

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Chelsea signs Lavia, raising midfielder expenditure for the week to £173 million.

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Roméo Lavia from Southampton. The 19-year-old is the second defensive midfielder the club have bought this week, after Moisés Caicedo, and the deals mean Mauricio Pochettino have two players Liverpool have been looking for.

The transfer fee for Lavia could be £58m after paying a British record £115m including extras to sign Caicedo from Brighton. It continues the huge investments under owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital.

Pochettino was keen to create more depth in midfield. Chelsea dropped Mason Mount, Mateo Kovacic, N’Golo Kante, Jorginho and Ruben Loftus-Cheek this year. They started Sunday with a midfield featuring Enzo Fernández, Conor Gallagher and Carney Chukwuemeka in a 1-1 draw against Liverpool. The money could be raised by selling Gallagher after the arrival of Lavia, who has signed a seven-year contract.

Chelsea are looking to expand their attacking options, with Nottingham Forest’s Brennan Johnson one of their targets after Michael Olise rejected a move to sign a new contract with Crystal Palace.

Newcastle have agreed to loan sign Chelsea’s Lewis Hall on an obligation to make the deal permanent for £28m plus £7m add-ons. Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali reportedly negotiated the deal to sell the 18-year-old weeks after being offered a new six-year contract. Hall made 12 appearances last season and his departure means 14 players have departed this summer.

Hall, who can also play in midfield, would initially leave for Crystal Palace on loan. However, that deal fell through and he emerged as a target for Newcastle, who can provide Champions League football. His way into the Chelsea first team was blocked by Ben Chilwell, Marc Cucurella and Ian Maatsen. There will be some turmoil over Chelsea’s decision to sell one of their best academy products. However, the club has to raise funds due to their outrageous spending and the money received for the academy players goes into the accounts as pure financial fair play profit.

August 20, 2023