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 Jamie Redknapp thinks Manchester United should replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with Antonio Conte and has reacted to Cristiano Ronaldo's 'uncomfortable' criticism. Despite the club's catastrophic 5-0 loss to Liverpool last weekend, Solskjaer is under immense pressure at Old Trafford and has been given extra time. The Red Devils face Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday and Manchester City the following weekend, and the next few games could be important if Solskjaer is to reclaim the support and retain his job. Redknapp, on the other hand, claims he has 'never been sold' on Solskjaer, who took over at Old Trafford from Jose Mourinho in December 2018, and believes Manchester United is better off without him.

 Chelsea are apparently in frequent contact with Mino Raiola about a possible transfer for Matthijs de Ligt, who Juventus values at €100 million. Chelsea appear to be speeding up their efforts to recruit Matthijs de Ligt, who is regarded as Antonio Rudiger's long-term replacement, according to reputed Italian writer Rudy Galetti. Juventus values the Dutch international at €100 million and is willing to sell him. Matthijs de Ligt joined Juventus in the summer of 2019 after a successful career with his boyhood club Ajax, where he was even captain for a while before leaving. The move to the Allianz Stadium, however, has not gone as planned for the 22-year-old, who has produced numerous solid displays but has yet to establish himself as a reliable first-choice option. De Ligt has appeared in 85 games with the Bianconeri, scoring six goals and providing two assists. However, new rumours claim that the Dutch international is dissatisfied at Juventus and may leave in the summer. The Serie

 The encounter, like the Blues' 7-0 win over Norwich last weekend, appears to be a one-sided affair. Chelsea enters the weekend's Premier League play in first place, having scored 23 goals and conceded just three in nine league games this season. Newcastle, on the other hand, is one of only three English Premier League clubs yet to win this season.  The Magpies currently have the division's second-worst defence, trailing only Norwich, who conceded seven goals against Chelsea last week (23). Three Chelsea players are set to miss the game against Newcastle. Thomas Tuchel would talk to the press ahead of the Norwich encounter. Azpilicueta, Christensen and Loftus-Cheek would have all started tonight, but shoulder, teeth surgery (collision in training) and thigh respectively picked up in training ruled them out. Loftus-Cheek is thought to be the most serious of the three

  Tottenham Hotspur fans were left disappointed after Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial both returned to training ahead of Saturday's match. Varane and Martial haven't been fit enough to play for United recently, but the Red Devils' official club site reports that they could return against Tottenham at the weekend. And it's fair to say that the news that the pair have returned to United training (L'Equipe) hasn't boosted Spurs fans' confidence ahead of the match.

  After the hammering against Liverpool on Sunday, Manchester United captain Harry Maguire was once again scrutinized. Maguire was pushed back to fitness against his previous team Leicester, and he struggled in a 4-2 loss for United. He was all over the place as Liverpool thrashed United 5-0, and he conceded to TV2 that he hasn't been at his best this season. After rumors about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's future circulated this week, Maguire pledged his support to him.

  Manchester United players texted Ed Woodward and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to apologize for the humiliating loss to Liverpool and to 'offer their support' for the manager under criticism. 20-time Last Saturday, English champions United endured one of their most humiliating defeats in recent memory, falling 5-0 at home to arch-rivals Liverpool. Liverpool dominated the Red Devils and led 4-0 at halftime, with tens of thousands of home fans departing Old Trafford before the game ended. Following the demoralising setback, Solskjaer's job appeared to be on the line, but the Norwegian manager got words of support from his players in the aftermath of Liverpool's resounding triumph.

  According to rumours , Thomas Tuchel has asked Chelsea's hierarchy to recruit another striker in January to relieve the load on Romelu Lukaku in attack. Over the summer, the Belgian striker returned to the Blues in a club-record transfer, although he is now without a goal. Lukaku scored 30 goals in all competitions for Inter Milan last season, helping them win the Serie A title. The 28-year-form old's won him a big-money return to Chelsea in August, and he began off brilliantly, netting three Premier League goals in as many games.Lukaku, on the other hand, has not scored in any competition since mid-September, and Chelsea has been forced to play without him.

 MUFC is back in action this weekend, this time against Tottenham Hotspur. With our expected line-up already in place, a win here is critical... Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's job is on a knife's edge. Though this isn't the first time our club legend has found himself in this situation. With his back against the wall, our Baby Faced Assassin rises up to be counted time and time again. Will he be able to pull off another stunning escape? There are certainly easier assignments than facing Tottenham Hotspur away from home, but this will be a true test. Now we'll see if his players still have it in them to put in the effort for their coach. Let's see if they still have faith in Solskjaer.

  On Saturday evening, Spurs face Manchester United in Premier League play at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Spurs and United both need morale-boosting league victory after losing to their rivals in the Premier League on Sunday. Tottenham was defeated 1-0 at West Ham, while Manchester United was humiliated 5-0 at home by Liverpool. United have lost three of their previous four league games and have only 14 points from their nine Premier League games this season. Mark Lawrenson of the BBC believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will have a difficult time approaching this game.

 Manchester United is set to compete with Liverpool for Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips next summer. Manchester United has reportedly intensified their chase of Kalvin Phillips, according to the Daily Star. The Premier League powers are ready to compete with Liverpool for the Leeds United midfielder, who has emerged as a summer transfer priority. After a 5-0 thrashing at the hands of their arch-rivals, the Red Devils are currently in turmoil. The loss has exposed a number of flaws within the club, with many criticizing the choice to buy Cristiano Ronaldo in the summer rather than invest in a new defensive midfielder. However, it looks that Manchester United is prepared to handle this serious problem by pursuing Phillips once the season ends. The club is apparently considering a £60 million bid for the English midfielder, who has established himself as one of the greatest in the Premier League in recent years.

  Manchester United have made an approach to recruit Erling Haaland, according to Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke. Haaland, 21, is one of the world's most sought-after footballers. That was the case even before his transfer from Red Bull Salzburg to Borussia Dortmund, with the striker scoring 29 goals in 27 games for the Austrian giants. Dortmund were the lucky ones to land the Norwegian superstar, but Hans-Joachim Watzke, CEO of Die Schwarzgelben, admitted that they were not the only ones interested. In the hunt to recruit Haaland, they were joined by Premier League heavyweights Manchester United, with the Red Devils actually making a more appealing cash offer to Mino Raiola and his client...

  Kingsley Coman is said to have parted company with Pini Zahavi after the super-agent failed to arrange a move from Bayern Munich to Chelsea or Manchester United in the summer. According to Fussball Transfers, Coman has signed a ‘mandate' with Zahavi for the summer of 2021, with the Frenchman hoping to leave the Bundesliga club (via Sport Witness). However, Zahavi was only able to 'collect a few indications of interest' from Chelsea and Manchester United, and he was unable to persuade either team to make an official bid. The two had broken up after failing to carry out Coman's demands. Coman's current contract with Bayern Munich expires in 2023, and the club has no intention of extending it. According to the report, a sale next summer is the'most likely' scenario, while Spanish newspaper AS claims the German giants are 'desperate' to offload the attacker to avoid a repeat of David Alba's free transfer to Real Madrid in July.

  Antonio Conte is said to have his heart set on nine Manchester United players around whom he may create a new team. Following United's 5-0 thrashing at the hands of Liverpool, Conte has been linked with the role as manager of the Red Devils. After suffering their biggest defeat of the season against their fiercest rivals at Old Trafford, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under immense pressure to turn things around soon. Conte is now unemployed after leading Inter Milan to Serie A glory, and he has been linked with a move to United. According to early rumors, Conte was concerned about how much power he'd be given if he took over at Old Trafford.

  Three Chelsea players are being tracked by Bundesliga side Dortmund, according to TEAMtalk. Dortmund is said to have contacted the Blues, requesting to be kept updated on Hudson-availability. Odoi's They've also inquired about Christian Pulisic and Timo Werner, his teammates. Hudson-Odoi, a Chelsea academy product who makes £120,000 a week, is a big talent. Although club manager Thomas Tuchel has used him as wing-back backup in certain games, the 20-year-old is an intriguing attacker with pace and skill. Tuchel, on the other hand, has confessed that he is more effective higher up the pitch. He's currently having a good run with the team, scoring in the preseason. On social media, a number of Blues fans argue that Hudson-Odoi should remain at Stamford Bridge. Under Tuchel, the English speedster is far from a sure starter, but he is a lifelong Chelsea supporter who is well-liked by the club's supporters.

    Chelsea are set to initiate discussions with PSG for Mauro Icardi, according to reports, as Thomas Tuchel looks for a backup striker. Chelsea are preparing to initiate talks with PSG for Mauro Icardi, according to journalist Ekrem Konur, as the Blues look to recruit a centre-forward in January as Thomas Tuchel looks for a trustworthy backup for Romelu Lukaku. Chelsea is in desperate need of forwards. Lukaku's signing was viewed as completing a complex jigsaw puzzle, and the Belgian began delivering almost immediately. However, the striker has gone numerous games without scoring due to a recent goal slump. Meanwhile, Timo Werner has proven to be untrustworthy, and Tuchel appears to be losing faith in his countryman. Since last season, the former RB Leipzig star has continued his pattern of squandering opportunities, missing a number of simple opportunities. While the manager believes Lukaku's position is certain, a trustworthy backup is now being sought for the Belgian.

 Manchester United are reportedly considering prospective successors for Solskjaer following their humiliating 5-0 loss to Manchester United, according to the Sun . According to the same source, the Red Devils have approached Zinedine Zidane and Antonio Conte about taking over the Old Trafford club following their recent poor form. Conte and Zidane, according to the same report, are both interested in taking over as manager of Manchester United because neither is currently employed. The Manchester United board does not want to fire Solskjaer, according to the source, but the Red Devils could make a change after a four-game winless streak in the Premier League. According to the story , the agent was given the task of determining what each of the managers on their shortlist would require in terms of a contract.

  Cristiano Ronaldo despises defeat. And he must have been in excruciating anguish after suffering his joint worst ever loss at the weekend. So you can bet Ronaldo will do everything he can to make things right. Ronaldo is known for his hard work off the field, and he has been working out hard at the gym. The Manchester United player sent out a tweet in which he stated that the only way to improve the situation is via 'hard effort.'

  The clock is ticking on Paul Pogba's contract as the future of Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains unknown. Pogba is scheduled to depart United for the second time as a free agent next summer, but his future could hinge on Solskjaer's decision. Joris Crolbois revealed on Fabrizio Romano's Twitch that the 28-year-old is waiting to see if Solskjaer is fired before making his next move. Crolbois' statements implied that if the Norwegian manager remains in control, Pogba will want to go, despite rumors that numerous top United players had lost faith in him. The Frenchman's departure would create a big void in the Red Devils' lineup, prompting a move to replace him as soon as possible. If it's evident that Pogba wants to go in the summer, Express Sport looks at three midfielders United may target in January.

  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is on the verge of losing his job at Manchester United, and he needs a miraculous recovery to avoid losing his job before the New Year, especially with a slew of difficult fixtures ahead in the next month, including Atalanta, Manchester City, and Chelsea, after facing Tottenham this weekend. Antonio Conte is being touted as the most likely replacement to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at United, with Express Sport reporting that the Italian is interested in the job and willing to speak with the Premier League giants. The former Chelsea and Inter Milan manager is said to be interested in taking over at Old Trafford immediately, despite the fact that he prefers to take over clubs at the end of the season so he has a summer window and a pre-season to acclimate the team to his methods. Conte is a world-class manager who, given his success with Juventus, Chelsea, and Inter Milan, would be an exciting choice. He won league titles at all three clubs despite Juve finishing seventh

 Marcus Rashford, a Manchester United forward, said he avoided social media over the last several days because he was embarrassed by the team's 5-0 loss to Liverpool on Sunday, but assured fans that the team was working hard to turn things around. Liverpool romped to a decisive win at Old Trafford, with United slipping to seventh after a fourth straight Premier League match without a win. Mohamed Salah scored a hat-trick as Liverpool romped to a stunning victory. "I can't lie, you haven't heard from me on here because as a United fan I didn't really know what to say after Sunday," Rashford tweeted. "I was embarrassed. I am embarrassed. Our fans are everything and you didn't deserve that. We're working hard to try and fix this. We have to redeem ourselves."

 Borussia Dortmund's apparent interest in three of Chelsea's first-team talents could aid Chelsea's pursuit of former player Eden Hazard. It might give the west Londoners an advantage against Newcastle, whose Saudi-backed purchase has sparked speculation that they may want to recruit Hazard as well. After joining the club from Lille in 2012, he scored 110 goals in 352 appearances. Chelsea won two Premier League crowns, an FA Cup, and a League Cup with the help of the forward. Hazard's superb 2018/19 season, in which he scored 21 goals in 52 appearances, persuaded Real to commit £100 million to bring him to Madrid. The 30-year-old has been linked with a move away from Chelsea, with a stunning return being proposed. According to Spanish source El Nacional, owner Roman Abramovich believes Hazard can reclaim his standing as one of the top players in the world if he returns to the West Londoners. Thomas Tuchel, on the other hand, already has a large squad full of internation

 The highly touted 16-year-old is thought to be a target for the Blues ahead of the January transfer window, with the UEFA Champions League champions hoping to whisk him away from the Baggies before he inks a professional contract. Cardoso, a Portuguese midfielder, has made an impression for West Brom's youth team and has recently played for both Portugal and England, as his status continues to climb. Albion consider him to be one of the top young players in the country, and they are eager to sign him to a professional contract as soon as he reaches 17. Chelsea are unlikely to be the only big club interested in Cardoso, with the hunt to capture the best young players in England and Europe having heated up in recent years. The Final Word Given Cardoso's talent, West Brom will almost certainly have anticipated such conjecture when deciding how to best develop the midfielder. His reputation is so strong at such a young age that it was only a matter of time before some of the count

  If Eden Hazard makes a fantastic return to Stamford Bridge, Chelsea might have a dangerous starting lineup. Hazard's big-money move to Real Madrid has been a failure, as the Belgian has been plagued by injuries and has only made four appearances in La Liga this season. Hazard was put on the bench for the Clasico win over Barcelona despite being fully healthy, and his goalless draw with Osasuna on Wednesday was his fourth consecutive game without starting. According to reports in the Spanish press, Madrid is willing to negotiate for the winger, who has two years left on his contract at the end of the season.  Chelsea, where he had so much success before his disastrous transfer, would surely be one of the key frontrunners to recruit him. And if the Blues do make a play for their former star, Thomas Tuchel will have a fantastic starting lineup to work with next season. Edouard Mendy would start in goal, having established himself as one of the top keepers in the Premier League this

 Chelsea is blessed with rich squad, which, while beneficial to the manager and the club, may make it difficult to keep all players engaged and satisfied. But there is something that could soon be implemented in the Premier League that could help Chelsea better handle this and keep all of their players motivated. According to The Times, because to strong support from various major football groups, the temporary regulation permitting teams to make up to five substitutes is expected to become permanent. They say that bringing this in would put pressure on the Premier League to follow the rest of the sport next season, when it is likely to be implemented. 1 minute 37 seconds  0 percent volume This would mean that Chelsea bench players would believe they have a better chance of obtaining game time week in and week out, as well as a better probability of being subbed on.

 As Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City try to draw away from their local opponents, Jermaine Defoe has chosen his favourite to win the Premier League title this season. Chelsea has won seven of its nine league games this season, putting them at the top of the standings with 22 points. The Blues have been in fine form since Thomas Tuchel took over as manager, and they hammered Norwich City 7-0 on Saturday to maintain their lead at the top of the table. Liverpool, who won the Premier League in 2020, are one point behind Chelsea in second place and are looking to return to their best form after thrashing Manchester United 5-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday. Manchester City, the defending champions, are one point behind Liverpool and two behind Chelsea, and they also triumphed at the weekend, defeating Brighton at the Amex Stadium. The top three have pulled three points clear of fourth-placed West Ham and five points clear of Brighton, Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester United, and look lik

 Chelsea are interested in signing West Brom striker Leonardo Cardoso, according to Football Insider. Prior to the January transfer window, the European champions have set their sights on the highly rated 16-year-old. Because of his age-group performances for both the club and two different countries, the Portugese midfielder has drawn the eye of Chelsea talent scouts. Carodoso has played youth football for both Portugal and England, and is now a part of the England Under-16 squad. He is considered a tremendous talent in West Brom's academy and one of the best young players in the country, with the potential to become a Premier League regular in the future.

 After sacking Ronald Koeman following a 1-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano, Barcelona began their hunt for a new head coach this morning. The Dutchman was relieved of his duties at the Nou Camp after 14 months in command, with Barcelona confirming his resignation following the 1-0 defeat, which dropped the Catalan giants to ninth place in La Liga. Barca is also struggling in the Champions League, where they have already lost twice in the group stage. Their loss to Rayo Vallecano was their third in their past four games, including a setback to Real Madrid in the El Clasico on Sunday. In a statement, the club said: "FC Barcelona has relieved Ronald Koeman of his duties as first team coach. The president of the club, Joan Laporta, informed him of the decision after the defeat against Rayo Vallecano. Ronald Koeman will say goodbye to the squad on Thursday at the Ciutat Esportiva.

 Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has agreed to leave the club on a free transfer at the end of the season, according to ESPN. Man United's management has suspected for months that Pogba would not sign a new contract at Old Trafford, and they are now prepared to lose him on a free transfer next summer. According to the source, the Premier League heavyweights will not try to secure a transfer price for the 28-year-old midfielder by selling him in the January window, and instead intend to hold him for the rest of the season. Man United is also rumored to be planning for Pogba's departure and will bolster their midfield alternatives next summer.

 Mason Mount had a quieter night on Tuesday following his hat-trick heroics for Chelsea against Norwich on Saturday, and he was booed by Southampton fans during the Carabao Cup win. Kai Havertz gave the hosts the lead in the closing minute of the first half, and the midfielder came off the bench for this one. But the lead was short-lived, with Che Adams capitalising on a Kepa Arrizabalaga blunder to equalise just two minutes after the restart. Mount was introduced as Chelsea sought for a winner, but the game would end in a penalty shootout. Mount was the only Blues player to miss out, although the hosts won thanks to Kepa's stop from Theo Walcott and a skied Will Smallbone effort.

  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appears to be unsure which Manchester United players he can trust. Liverpool were ruthlessly dominant versus United at the weekend, and they didn't even bother to shift out of second gear. The outcome was a telling - albeit unsurprising - reflection of United's current state under Solskjaer's tumultuous leadership, and it's quite astounding that he'll be in charge against Tottenham this weekend. There is no longer any room for error. While Solskjaer's tactical mistakes have brought him to the brink, his man-management abilities have never been questioned. Solskjaer has previously stated that managing people is "an art or a science" to him.

According to rumours, Sir Alex Ferguson wants Mauricio Pochettino to succeed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Manchester United manager if the club decides to fire him. After Sunday's humiliating 5-0 loss to Liverpool at Old Trafford, Solskjaer appears to be on the verge of losing his job, according to reports. While Solskjaer is expected to lead the club when they go to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, the pressure on the manager is at an all-time high, with even some of the squad questioning his leadership.

  According to reports, Cristiano Ronaldo has urged his Manchester United teammates to support Ole Gunnar Solskjaer despite continuous speculation about the Norwegian's immediate future. Following Sunday's humiliating home defeat to Liverpool, the Red Devils' manager is currently in deep water at Old Trafford. United were ripped apart by their Merseyside rivals on their own turf, with Naby Keita and Diogo Jota giving Liverpool an early lead before Mohamed Salah's hat-trick condemned the hosts to their heaviest defeat in recent memory. The loss has increased the pressure on Solskjaer, who was already under fire before the match on Sunday, to respond quickly.

  Antonio Rudiger's contract talks have slowed to a crawl over the last month, according to reports, and are still hanging in the balance over a wage increase demand. Talks for Andreas Christensen's contract have reportedly stagnated for identical reasons, according to the press. The deadlock in talks dispels a long-held notion about Chelsea's lack of interest in their academy. It demonstrates how academy players have an innate appreciation for the club and a sense of belonging that brought-in players may not have. Following Chelsea's 7-0 triumph over Norwich City on Saturday afternoon, former Blue Joe Cole repeated the same view on BT Sport: “You have to remem­ber that you have to remem­ber that you have to. It demonstrates how academy players have an innate appreciation for the club and a sense of belonging that brought-in players may not have. "You've got to remember Callum Hudson-Odoi, Mason Mount, and Reece James have been with the club since they were sev

 Manchester United has reportedly set a deadline for the firing of under-fire manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Mauricio Pochettino, the head coach of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), is a leading contender to succeed Solskjaer at Old Trafford. According to The Telegraph, Solskjaer has been handed up to three matches to preserve his job at Manchester United. Solskjaer was already under a lot of strain, but his latest 5-0 defeat at home against Liverpool FC has just added to his problems. Manchester United have three key games coming up, starting with a journey to London on Saturday (Oct. 30) to face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, followed by an away Champions League group meeting in Italy against Atalanta in the middle of next week. The last of the three games before the deadline is the most difficult, with Manchester United hosting derby rivals Manchester City in the league on Nov. 6. Manchester United has slid to seventh position in the 2021-22 Premier League table with 14 points fro

 If Antonio Conte succeeds Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United, he is said to want to recruit Inter Milan defender Stefan de Vrij. Since current manager Solskjaer's humiliating 5-0 home defeat to Liverpool on Sunday, the Italian has been linked with the Old Trafford position. Conte is willing to become United's new manager, according to Inter Live, but wants to add De Vrij to his defensive choices. Last season, the 29-year-old Dutch centre-back played 32 league games for Conte's Inter, helping them to their first Serie A title in 11 years. De Vrij, who previously played for Feyenoord and Lazio, has 54 international caps to his name.

 By outsourcing the majority of his tasks elsewhere, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly 'irritating' members of his Manchester United coaching staff. Following Sunday's 5-0 thrashing by Liverpool at Old Trafford, Solskjaer faces a fight to maintain his job as United manager. According to reports in Italy, United's board of directors has already made contact with Antonio Conte, the former Chelsea and Inter Milan manager, twice this week. If club management learn of reservations about Solskjaer's laid-back approach on the training ground, they may be inclined to bring Conte in sooner rather than later.

 Manchester City are allegedly interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Antonio Rudiger. With his contract at Stamford Bridge set to expire at the end of the season, speculation over his future is heating up. Man City, the Premier League champions, have "lodged their interest" in the 28-year-old, according to Eurosport. Man City isn't the only squad lining up the centre-back, according to reports. Spurs, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, and Bayern Munich have all been listed as potential suitors. According to the report, the Germany international is "most likely" to leave the Blues. The defender is "resigned to depart," according to The Athletic.

  Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has provided an injury update on a trio of players who are out for the weekend's match against Newcastle United. Cesar Azpilicueta, Andreas Christensen, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek were all ruled out at the last minute for Chelsea's Carabao Cup victory over Southampton on Tuesday night. Tuchel, though, stated in his post-match press conference that all three players might still be considered for this weekend's trip to Tyneside. "We hope Azpi is back for the weekend," he said on the club's website. He hurt his shoulder in training the other day when he fell. It hurts a lot, but he's Azpi, and he's tough.

  Some supporters enjoy giving players advice, while others enjoy criticizing managers. Almost every fan, on the other hand, enjoys critiquing kits. This season, Chelsea released a new line of shirts that polarized fans. The Op-Art Movement-inspired home threads with a 1960s optical illusion pattern were reviled by the majority of followers. The blue and yellow combo teased the Blues' away uniform, which was unquestionably more popular thanks to the return of the yellow and black. When it comes to fan votes, the third kit is somewhere in the middle, with some fans undecided how to regard the dark turquoise and orange jerseys. In certain ways, the away kit will mirror the home kit's neckline. The pattern (which is currently unknown) is repeated four times across the front of the all-white shirt. The away uniform is essentially the same as the home uniform, with the exception that it will be worn with white shorts and either navy or black sockings. While we're still in the ea

 Newcastle are reportedly attempting to entice Ajax coach Erik Ten Hag with a £211k-a-week offer, which is more than Thomas Tuchel earns at Chelsea, according to the Mail. Since taking charge at Ajax in December 2017, Ten Hag, 51, has been outstanding. He has two Eredivisie titles to his credit, with 133 victories in only 181 games. Several managers have been linked with Newcastle. Paulo Fonseca, Frank Lampard, and Lucien Favre are among those who have lately lost their jobs. However, Ajax sporting director Marc Overmars has been connected with the Toon. If Ten Hag also joins, Overmars is thought to be tempted. Ten Hag, who was awarded the world's fourth-best manager at the 2019 FIFA Best Awards, will be paid a massive £500,000.That would make him the third-highest paid manager in the Premier League, behind Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola. Tuchel, Brendan Rodgers, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer all have higher salaries than Tuchel at Chelsea, Rodgers at Leicester City, and Solskjaer at Ma

  Chelsea's injury list grows by the week, with Thomas Tuchel delivering an update on three new fitness worries for the Blues following Tuesday night's thrilling Carabao Cup penalty shootout triumph over Southampton. After Che Adams had cancelled off Kai Havertz's first-half opener, the west Londoners qualified for the quarter-finals on penalty kicks. Mason Mount missed his penalty, but the European champions advanced to the next round thanks to blunders by Theo Walcott and Will Smallbone. Tuchel stated Chelsea and Southampton put up a "intense match of football" following the penalty shootout thriller, while noting the individual concerns of injured trio Cesar Azpilicueta, Andreas Christensen, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

 Antonio Rudiger has apparently opted to quit Chelsea next season, despite the fact that talks over a new deal have stalled.According to The Athletic, the defender is "resigned to departing next year" due to the uncertainty surrounding his contract extension. Rudiger's contract expires in June 2022, which means he will be eligible to speak with overseas clubs about a potential move on January 1st. Is the price appropriate? Due to a disagreement over wage demands, discussions with the German about extending his stay have come to a halt. The 28-year-old wants his salary to be doubled by the Blues' board of directors, bringing him closer to the £200,000-a-week (Athletic) figure. Chelsea, on the other hand, has so far responded to these demands with a £140,000-per-week offer.According to multiple Athletic sources, neither party intends to change their stance, resulting in an uneasy impasse. According to the Transfer Window Podcast, it was widely assumed that Rudiger prefe

  Chelsea is facing a significant dilemma at centre back. Two of their first-choice options are nearing the end of their contracts after a year in which they had perhaps the greatest defensive record in the league. It's a complicated issue, but there are solutions. We're confident that Antonio Rudiger or Andreas Christensen will sign a new contract, if not both. However, if they do not, there are other options. Goal.com reports in its piece regarding Christensen's standoff that Matthijs de Ligt might be a target for the Blues if one of their starters is injured. He'd be a very expensive choice, given that he's already making a lot of money at Juventus (£280.000, according to Goal), and we'd have to pay a lot of money to get him, and we'd have to pay a lot of money to get him.

  Chelsea fans on social media were perplexed by the decision on Antonio Rudiger's wage demands, which is reported to have been made. According to The Athletic, the Blues' board of directors 'believe they have made Rudiger a very good offer' in terms of a pay raise and have 'no intentions to boost it any further.' The German is now unable to reach an agreement on new conditions for his existing contract, which is set to end next summer. If the defender's financial problems are not rectified within the next two months, he will be able to begin talks with international clubs about a possible transfer. So, what's the issue here? Rudiger is reportedly seeking £200,000 per week (Athletic), believing that his performances since Thomas Tuchel's appointment have earned him a place among Chelsea's highest-paid players.The Blues have so far offered roughly £140,000 per week, a price that they appear to have resolved on. Followers of Tuchel's team could

 Thomas Tuchel's recent treatment of Callum Hudson-Odoi, according to Anton Ferdinand, demonstrates his interpersonal abilities as Chelsea coach. Anton commended Tuchel's attitude to reintroducing Hudson-Odoi to the team in a video posted on his brother's YouTube channel. Last Saturday, the 20-year-old started his third Premier League game of the season against Norwich City at home. Daniel Farke's team had just made three appearances in the top level since mid-May before being humiliated 7-0. His relationship with Blues manager Jose Mourinho has been tumultuous to say the least, but on Saturday he was finally given the keys to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea's second goal of the afternoon was scored by Hudson-Odoi, who repaid Tuchel's faith. Stunning layouts He'll now hope for the same kind of turnaround that many of his teammates have seen after Frank Lampard left in January. Tuchel's ability to extract players from the icy wastelands and keep them warm has be

It's usually a thrilling experience to see one of your opponents suffer through a difficult period. I had mixed feelings after seeing Manchester United get thrashed by Liverpool over the weekend. Man United, Chelsea's main rivals, were defeated 5-0 by... Liverpool is Chelsea's main opponent. At the time, it was a bittersweet feeling, but today it's more bitter than sweet. The pleasure comes from Ole Gunnar Solkjsaer behind the wheel, but with rumours circulating about former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte, I fear a comeback is on the cards. Chelsea supporters may hold grievances against Conte, but one thing is certain: he is a champion. We don't need that kind of intensity in Manchester right now if we want to win the league.

 Chelsea have now  apparently taken a step backwards in terms of resolving Andreas Christensen's contract predicament. Talks concerning Christensen's future have recently been put on hold, according to Goal, due to little or no contact between the two sides. This hushed discussion appears to date back to August, a two-month period during which the problem could, and arguably should, have been remedied. The contract of the Denmark international expires in June 2022, which means he can be approached by foreign clubs as early as January 1.

  According to source, Juventus has offered Chelsea a chance to sign their center back Matthijs de ligt. In the summer, the Champions League  holders Chelsea were interested in improving their defensive squad and came close to acquiring Jules Kounde last transfer window before Sevilla raised their asking price in the final days of the window. Chelsea are still interested in signing Kounde, but Sevilla are demanding €80 million (£68.5 million), which Chelsea declined and we're not willing to pay  in August. Thomas Tuchel's team is now looking at other options, and according to Goal, De Ligt is one of them, with Juventus interested in a move.

  Chelsea will face Southampton in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Tuesday. The Blues are on a four-match winning streak in all competitions right now. They've won their last three matches, scoring 12 goals while surrendering none. Tomorrow, Thomas Tuchel will look to continue his good record, but he is expected to make wholesale changes, with numerous periphery players set to receive an opportunity to shine. Predicted Chelsea line-up (4-3-3) vs Southampton