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"Don't believe!" Florent Malouda reveals why Chelsea are selling their top talents to rival clubs.

 Transfer: Malouda reveals why Chelsea are selling top stars to rival clubs. Former Chelsea star Florent Malouda has stated his view on why top players are leaving Chelsea this summer. The former France international said that the club are selling ‘better’ players to rival clubs because those players do not believe in the vision and project under Todd Boehly. Jorginho joined Arsenal in January, while Mateo Kovacic just joined Premier League team Manchester City, and Kai Havertz has signed for north London side, Arsenal.  The Blues are having a clearance sale this summer as they attempt to comply with Financial Fair Play and avoid sanctions from football authorities. N’Golo Kante and Kalidou Koulibaly have already left the Stamford Bridge outfit for Saudi Pro League clubs, and more are to follow. Manchester United have signed Mason Mount while Hakim Ziyech is also expected to leave. “Chelsea didn’t sell players to rivals under Roman Abramovich for one simple reason: the club wa...

"He is my first choice!" Mauricio Pochettino names his first choice goalkeeper amid Onana transfer links.

Per Sky sports, Mauricio Pochettino has already named his number one goalkeeper despite Andre Onana and numerous goalkeeper links.  Chelsea have been repeatedly linked with moves for new 'keepers this summer including Inter Milan's Andre Onana and Brighton's Robert Sanchez but Pochettino is understood to be happy with Kepa and the club are not currently pursuing moves for either player, and they are unlikely to do so However, Pochettino is understood to be happy with Kepa and the club are not currently pursuing moves for either player, and they are unlikely to do so. Chelsea have other priorities in the transfer market both in terms of outgoings and incomings. However, they may look in the market for a new number two if a strong bid comes in for Edouard Mendy and the player wants to leave. Names also linked with the goalkeeping position at Chelsea include Mike Maignan, Wojciech Szczesny and Emi Martinez. 

European giants reject Chelsea swap deal involving Kepa Arrizabalaga with 27-year-old goalkeeper.

 The European giants have turned down an offer from Chelsea for Kepa Arrizabalaga.  Italian giants Inter Milan have reportedly turned down a proposal from Chelsea that would see Kepa Arrizabalaga head to the San Siro in exchange for Andre Onana. Tutto Mercato Web reports that the Nerrazzurri have immediately rejected the west Londoners' idea of swapping Kepa, 28, for Onana, 27. Inter want cash so as to balance their books. Chelsea are on the lookout for a new goalkeeper amid uncertainty over the futures of Kepa and Edouard Mendy. Both have struggled for form this season but are unwilling to be anything less than the Stamford Bridge outfit's first-choice shot-stopper. Hence, the Premier League giants are keen on a move for Onana but their attempts to secure a swap deal involving Kepa have been rebuffed. The report claims that Inter could demand around €70 million for the Cameroonian goalkeeper shot-stopper.  The report claims that Inter could demand around €70 million for ...

"Don't sell them!" — Mauricio Pochettino names FIVE Chelsea players who should NEVER be sold in the summer.

 With Chelsea set to rebuild the team under Mauricio Pochettino, the Argentine has named FIVE key players Todd Boehly must retain should he be appointed coach. Mauricio Pochettino is leading the race to be Chelsea's new Coach and per new reports, it's only a matter of official announcement.  The Argentine has been out of a job since he left Paris Saint-Germain following their Ligue 1 title success in the 2021/22 season. Todd Boehly is looking to sell a number of players this summer as he aims to trim down the senior squad. Frank Lampard is set to remain in charge until the end of the season but reports have suggested that Pochettino could be announced as Graham Potter's permanent successor as early as this week. There are a few contract concerns facing the Blues with N'Golo Kante's current deal set to expire this summer.  Mason Mount remains in talks over a new contract at Stamford Bridge, but Liverpool remain seriously interested in signing the 24-year-old. The Mir...

Thomas Tuchel wants these two Chelsea players to join him at Bayern Munich.

 Thomas Tuchel wants two Chelsea players to join him at Bayern Munich.  According to Italian outlet CalcioMercatoWeb , Thomas Tuchel is eyeing a double swoop for Edouard Mendy and Mateo Kovacic. Recall the former Chelsea Manager was appointed Bayern Munich Manager on Friday, following the sack of Julian Nagelsmann.  Per new reports, he wants both Mateo Kovacic and Edouard Mendy to join him at his new club. The duo were an integral part of Tuchel's squad during his time at Chelsea. It was in his era that Edouard Mendy starred as the Blues' number one, and Kovacic & Jorginho featuring as the Blues' major midfield pairing.  Mendy, as per the Sun , rejected a six-year-long contract in December as he believed the Blues did not show enough respect with their offer. The former Stade Rennais goalkeeper has played just nine league games this term and has been sidelined with a shoulder injury since December.  Bayern Munich will also need to replace Manuel Neuer (36) i...