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TCHOUAMENI IS STILL A CHELSEA TARGET

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AS Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameniremains a target for European champions Chelsea despite the close of the latest transfer window last month. According to Italian publication Tuttosport, Chelsea retain an interest inTchouameni and that Italian Serie A club Juventus are also in the race to sign him.

Italian club Juventus made an approach for Tchouameni this summer as manager Maximiliano Allegri is a big fan but Monaco were reluctant to sell him. Italian international Manuel Locatelli was the only major arrival in the Juventus midfield this summer and he scored his first goal for the Old Lady during the five-goal thriller with Sampdoria in the Italian Serie A. Locatelli was on target as Juventus beat Sampdoria 3-2 at home last weekend to move into the top half of the league table. (more…)

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UCL: BENFIICA, OTHERS RECEIVE PLAYOFF BOOST

Portuguese giants Benfica, Ukrainian team Shakthar Donetsk, Swedish side Malmo FF and others have received a big boost in the playoff round of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) this season after winning their respective first leg games.

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Benfica beat Dutch team PSV Eindhoven 2-1 at home when the two teams met on Wednesday night to move a step closer to the group stage. Rafa Silva was a major thorn in the flesh of the PSV defenders and the Portuguese international attacker was the recipient of the first goal of the game. German midfielder Julian Weigl added a second goal for the hosts before winger Cody Gakpo gave PSV a lifeline with his late strike ahead of the second leg. Dutch Eredivisie giants PSV have to win the second leg in the Netherlands next week Tuesday to have any chance of going through to the group stage ahead of Benfica.
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FABREGAS ADVISES SOUTHGATE ON GERMANY CLASH

Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has advised England manager Gareth Southgate ahead of the last 16 clash with Germany. Cesc Fabregas told the Daily Telegraph that England have to change their approach for the game against the Germans and that they might not be able to survive if they adopt the same approach from their campaign in Group D.

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Fabregas cited legendary Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger as an example and how he encourages playing without the handbrake on. The AS Monaco midfielder has advisedEngland toadopt the same approach for their round of 16 encounter against the Germans when the two countries meet at the Wembley Stadium on Tuesday.
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MONACO MIDFIELDER CREDITS FABREGAS FOR DEVELOPMENT

AS Monaco midfielder AurelienTchouameni has credited teammate Cesc Fabregas for his football development. The French u-21 midfielder said this in a chat with The Ligue1 Show.

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Tchouameni has developed into one of the best young players in French football and Cesc Fabregas had a big part to play in his success as confirmed by the midfielder. According to him, Chelsea star N’GoloKante, Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, Cesc Fabregas and Kevin De Bruyne have all played a part in his development.
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CHELSEA WANT NEW FABREGAS – JOURNALIST

English journalist Matt Law of the Daily Telegraph has revealed that some Chelsea officials want to sign the new Cesc Fabregas more than a central striker signing ahead of next season.

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Law revealed this in an exclusive interview with the London is Blue podcast. According to him, some people at Chelsea believes that the goals would be unlocked with a new Cesc Fabregas and that the lack of an effective central striker is not the problem.
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David Moyes Reveals The Players He Almost Signed For Manchester United

David Moyes’s reign at Manchester United is one he would surely not be interested in leaving in his memory judging by how everything went sideways for him at Old Trafford. The current West Ham United manager was appointed as the successor of Sir Alex Ferguson after the legendary manager called time on his management career back in 2013. Moyes seemed like the man for the job after his fine work at Goodison Park for Everton, but unfortunately, some things just do not end up well.

Ferguson retired as United manager with 13 Premier League titles and a Champions League title to his name after spending 26 years at the helm of the club and having him replaced was never going to be an easy task. The United board probably did not think of how tough it would be to replace such a legendary manager as they offered Moyes a massive six-year contract.
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Fabregas Hails Messi, Says He’s The Perfect Footballer

Former Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas has revealed that he is very thankful to have played with former teammate Lionel Messi, adding that the Argentina international superstar is the perfect player. The midfielder, who now plays for French side AS Monaco was recently in a reminiscent mood as he talked up his time at the Camp Nou with his ex-teammate.

Fabregas said he feels happy and thankful that he can look back now and say that he played with one of the best players in his career. The player in question, Messi, is currently playing in his 17th year at Barcelona and has enjoyed tremendous success both with Barcelona and individually. During his time at the Camp Nou, he has won a total of four Champions League titles, alongside six Ballon d’Or titles, amongst others.
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CHELSEA MIDFIELDER REVEALS HIS ROLE MODEL

Young Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour has credited Blues legend Cesc Fabregas as his role model and that the AS Monaco playmaker is one of his footballing idols. Billy Gilmour talked about Cesc Fabregas to the official website of Chelsea. The Scottish player was recently interviewed by the Blues’ website and he opened up on the influence that Cesc Fabregas has had on his game.

According to him, Cesc Fabregas was adept at making forward passes to his striker, whether it’s through a clipped ball, a normal through pass or a lofted ball. Billy Gilmour also disclosed how he has been able to model large parts of his game to that of Cesc Fabregas who was at Chelsea for almost five years before the Blues sanctioned his move to one-time Champions League finalists AS Monaco from the French Ligue 1.
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SAKA MATCHES FABREGAS’ RECORD AT ARSENAL

 

Arsenal teenage sensation Bukayo Saka has matched Cesc Fabregas record at Arsenal in number of assists per season. He agreed fresh terms with the club last week, ending speculation over his future at the club. He reportedly agreed to stay at the club for four more years.


His versatility, willingness to learn and adapt has set him apart from his peers this season. He played in left-back, joined in midfield aside his role in the wings. The academy graduate’s profile is quickly rising at the club with him garnering 33 appearances in all competitions already.
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