3 w. ago Football transfer rumours: Gittens to Chelsea before first deadline closes?

This stuff is just looking for somethingThe summer’s first transfer window will close on Tuesday night at 7pm UK time ahead of the Fifa Club World Cup so watch out for some last-minute jobs to fill up squads for Gianni Infantino’s folly. Will Manchester City get Rayan Cherki signed in time? Chelsea are after a keeper in Milan’s Mike Maignan and want to add Jamie Gittens of Borussia Dortmund to their winger collection. Both deals may go to the wire.When Bournemouth were flying high in mid-winter there was a fun game to play. Less fun if you were a Cherries fan, of course, but the game was to fit their unearthed gems with the clubs they would end up at. Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid was unexpected but then again Illia Zabarnyi to PSG, actual European champions, may well trump that. The club are prepared to sell, at the right price, but have demanded a £59m fee for the Ukrainian. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Jadon Sancho releases statement after Chelsea pay £5m to resolve Man Utd saga

Jadon Sancho endured a mixed spell on loan at Chelsea after scoring five and assisting four times, though he frustrated some fans with inconsistent displays and the Blues opted not to sign him permanently

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4 w. ago Chelsea hold talks over Milan keeper Maignan and pay £5m to shed Sancho

Maignan, 30 next month, could cost about €30m Sancho returning to Manchester United after loanChelsea have held positive talks over a deal for the Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, who could be available for about €30m (£25m) because he has only one year on his contract.The Premier League club, who have paid a £5m penalty clause after opting against meeting a £25m obligation to sign the Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, have made checks on Maignan after being presented with an opportunity to make a significant upgrade on their options in goal. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Chelsea prepare offer for Milan keeper Maignan and pay £5m to shed Sancho

Maignan, 30 next month, could cost about €30m Sancho returning to Manchester United after loanChelsea are poised to make an offer for Mike Maignan after holding positive talks for the Milan goalkeeper, who could be available for about €30m (£25m) because he has only one year left on his contract.The Stamford Bridge club, who have paid a £5m penalty clause after opting against meeting a £25m obligation to sign the Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, have made checks on Maignan after being presented with an opportunity to make a significant upgrade on their options in goal. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Chelsea opt to pay £5m penalty to Man United to avoid signing Jadon Sancho permanently

Sancho scored only five goals across 41 appearances for the Blues last term

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4 w. ago Jadon Sancho: Chelsea to pay £5m penalty fee after transfer decision on Manchester United winger

The winger impressed in flashes but the Blues were unwilling to meet his wage demands

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4 w. ago Chelsea will send Sancho back for £5m and prepare to confirm £30m Delap signing

Sancho returning to Manchester United after loanDelap coming in from Ipswich after terms settledChelsea have decided against signing Jadon Sancho on a permanent basis and will pay a £5m penalty to send the winger back to Manchester United when his loan ends on 30 June.Chelsea, who are set to announce the £30m signing of Liam Delap from Ipswich Town after finalising personal terms with the striker, loaned Sancho last summer with an obligation to buy for £25m. Continue reading...

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