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Chelsea make a decision on Zakaria's transfer

Chelsea have reportedly made a decision on the midfielder's future.Denis Zakaria. After signing a season-long loan deal with Juventus last September, the Blues bosses appear reluctant to make the move permanent this summer.

Despite Chelsea having the option of signing the 26-year-old for £30million at the end of the season, they appear ready to let Zakaria return to his parent club, according to Sky Germany.Florian Plettenberg. This could hurt Arsenal as theyTodd Böhlysteps up his search for the West Ham starDeclan Reis.

Plettenberg added that Rice is a "top contender" to bolster Potter's midfield options if they join the race to sign the England international. It looks like Rice will be at the center of a bidding war that Manchester United are also interested in.

However, Chelsea's decision to let Zakaria go could pose problems for Edu's summer plan as the Blues' need for a player in the position grows.

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Courtois doesn't want to meet with Chelsea

Real Madrid goalkeeperThibaut Courtoisannounced he does not wish to return to Stamford Bridge for the Champions League quarter-finals. Chelsea reached the round of 16 thanks to a 2-1 aggregate win over Borussia DortmundmothersThey beat Liverpool 6-2 to secure their spot.

While some might think the ex-Chelsea player would love the opportunity to show his former employers what they've been missing, Courtois said he actually wanted to avoid a meeting. The Belgium goalkeeper added that he would also like to prevent the other English team in the form of reaching the last 16Manchester city, who defeated RB Leipzig 7-0 this Tuesday at the Etihad.

When they asked him who the white guys should playChampions LeagueIn the quarter-finals, Courtois replied: "I would like to change things up a bit. Last year we already played against City and Chelsea, let's see if we play other teams this year."

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Dortmund have set the price for Bellingham

Jude Bellingham is a hot man. While Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Real Madrid have every chance of signing the Borussia Dortmund star this summer, Chelsea haven't ruled out signing the midfielder.

Negotiations are expected to reach a climax at the end of this season, with a decision on Bellingham's future likely to be made "in the coming weeks". A source told the Telegraph that "everything is up in the air" regarding his preferred destination.

Dortmund remain keen on keeping the midfielder beyond this summer and they don't seem ready to turn around and let the teenager go without a fight. The Blues are thought to be slightly behind Madrid and Liverpool in the race to sign BellinghamDeclan Reisanother goal that Boehly and Co. could pursue.

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Three players face delayed Everton Test

Chelseawill be looking to go for four straight wins on Saturday when they host relegation-threatened Everton at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea's change of form coincided with the return of several key players.reece james,ben chilwell,Wesley FofanamiSterling uterusThey all returned this month and played key roles in recent victories.

Ahead of this week's game against Everton,Chelsea have received a huge boost with the return of James, Mount and Edouard Mendy to training this week.Kante's return to Leicester was condemned too soon by Potter, with the Blues boss insisting the club were targeting Everton.

Chelsea send Liverpool £26m transfer message

Liverpool could try to copy what Chelsea did in January to solve their defensive problems.

ÖRojowere removedChampions Leaguefor Real Madrid on Wednesday night and a player who has once again struggledTrent Alexander-Arnold. The right-back, known for his offensive qualities, was overrunVinicius the youngerand seemed to be under attack from the royals all night.

Chelseahad similar problems withreece jamesin the last 18 months, although it's James' injury record that has caused problems for the Blues rather than the 23-year-old's lack of defense. However, Todd Boehly addressed this issue for Chelsea in the January transfer window by signing the Lyon right-back.bad wants.

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impulse call

Christian Pulisic will return to the USMNT for the first time since the World Cup in Qatar later this month. EITHERChelseaThe forward has been included in Anthony Hudson's 24-man squad for the CONCACAF Nations League games against Grenada and El Salvador.

America's darlingrecently marked his return to action this month after being sidelined since January. Pulisic suffered a knee injury in the Premier League defeat by Manchester City before returning to the Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund.

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International calls

Chelsea stars Reece James, Ben Chilwell, Mason Mount and Conor Gallagher have all been called up for England's March internationals squad.

Raheem Sterling missed his chance to make the Three Lions squad.

Klopp's mistake

Jurgen Klopp could be blushing for a number of reasons if Chelsea better their chances of winning the Champions League this season.

The Germany manager snubbed the Blues as one of the favorites for the competition after his side Liverpool were knocked out by Real Madrid on Wednesday.

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Zakaria's decision

Chelsea have decided not to sign Denis Zakaria from Juventus this summer once his loan expires.

The midfielder has shown quality but injury concerns have dominated his season.

Osimhen speaks

Osimhen has revealed he has to discuss his future with Napoli in the summer.

The striker has been linked with a move to Chelsea along with Man United and Arsenal.

Champions-League-Quoten

After many bumps in their Champions League journey so far this season, Chelsea have reached the last 16 of the competition.

Forecasters have weighed how far the Blues can go this season compared to the other teams left in the competition.

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Mbappé's claim

Wesley Fofana claims his Chelsea team-mate Mykhailo Mudryk is faster than PSG star Kylian Mbappé.

The former played against the world champions during his Ligue 1 spell and could soon play against him again.

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Gallagher movement

Newcastle are reportedly considering a potential trade for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher this summer.

The England international was linked with a move to the Magpies in January but ultimately stayed at Stamford Bridge but it remains to be seen whether circumstances will change in the coming months.

Who could Chelsea play with?

Chelsea are there for the third time in a rowChampions LeagueQuarter-finals after coming back from a goal difference in the first leg to eliminate Borussia Dortmund from the competition. what was syncedshe graham pottermost important game as Chelsea manager his team secured the crucial victory at Stamford Bridge.

The focus now turns to who Chelsea can face in the quarter-finals as this season's European tour continues. Europe's biggest club competition gets really interesting in the round of 16 when many of the continent's powerhouses clash in spectacular fashion.

that was the stageby Thomas Tuchelteam achieved last season when the defending champions were beaten 5-4 after extra time by eventual winners Real Madrid. With a possible repeat of the 2020/21 campaign if they win, the excitement could now take over west LondonManchester cityto claim the last crown.

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Judgment of Mudryk and Trossard

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has given his verdict on Chelsea's signing of Mykhailo Mudryk after the winger provided his first assist for the club against Leicester. After completing a big money transfer to the London club in January, his progress from then to now had dwindled.

The deal itself was complicated and unexpected after months of flirting with Arsenal via social media, only to find himself in the red after Todd Boehly jumped at the chance to sign the exciting striker.Mudryk's debut, a week after signing, showed exactly why he was showered with praise.

In a 25-minute cameo against Liverpool, he showedhis electric speed and quick feet, beginning a boring game.Since then, things haven't been easy for either the club or the player.

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increase in injuries

The sight of N'Golo Kante cautiously leaving the pitch at Stamford Bridge has become all too familiar to Chelsea fans. But the frustration and disappointment did not subside. The only question was, how long would it take this time? Not even the most pessimistic fans would have predicted seven months.

A lot has changedChelseaback then and in the world of football in general.Thomas Tuchelhe was. Graham Potter has arrived. A world championship was held and then the tournament was expanded. The Blues have struggled desperately in the Premier League. a place insideChampions LeagueThe quarterfinals are secured.

the whole timeKanteis enjoying a lengthy recovery after thigh surgery in October. Much of the unseen work, the lengthy rehabilitation sessions, took place in Cobham. It was only in early January that the 31-year-old took his first steps onto the grass at Chelsea's training ground, and they were tentative at best.

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