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Chelsea are prepared to green-light the sale of a £200,000-per-week player, with new manager Enzo Maresca deciding that he prefers an alternative in the high-earner's position.

Players who could be sold by Chelsea this summer

Thiago Silva, Hakim Ziyech, Lewis Hall, Omari Hutchinson and Ian Maatsen come as the latest players to officially depart Stamford Bridge, but there could be many more who follow them out the Chelsea exit door.

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Co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley have spearheaded an already-busy summer transfer window in these early weeks, putting pen to paper on deals for Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, Omari Kellyman, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Brazilian wonderkid Estevao Willian, who'll join up next summer, for a combined total fee of around £105 million.

Todd Boehly's lavish spending since Clearlake's takeover of the club in 2022 means the squad has become quite bloated, though, so Chelsea will also be looking to balance the books further by offloading certain players.

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Romelu Lukaku, Armando Broja, Malang Sarr, Carney Chukwuemeka, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Trevoh Chalobah, Lesley Ugochukwu, Mykhailo Mudryk and Conor Gallagher have all been named as players who could be sold by Chelsea, as the west Londoners seek to balance their books and free up space.

AC Milan have been locked in talks with Chelsea over both Lukaku and Chukwuemeka, according to reports in Italy, while England star Gallagher is reportedly attracting interest from Premier League rivals amid his precarious contract situation.

There has also been some speculation in regard to Marc Cucurella and Ben Chilwell, with the pair set to battle it out for Maresca's favour. The left-back spot is up for grabs, but some believe Cucurella is actually perfect for Maresca's system and could stand to really benefit from his arrival.

Chilwell, who has captained Chelsea in flashes when available, suffered from a real injury nightmare last season. The Englishman missed 23 games in the Premier League alone due to problems with his hamstring, knee and illness (Transfermarkt), and that ultimately cost Chilwell a place in Gareth Southgate's squad for Euro 2024.

Chelsea prepared to green-light Chilwell sale after Maresca decision

It was a season to forget for the ex-Leicester City star, with TEAMtalk sharing an update on his future this week. The outlet claims Chelsea are prepared to green-light Chilwell's sale this summer, in the event of a suitable offer, with Maresca deciding he prefers Cucurella for the main left-back slot.

They're apparently ready to listen to bids and will entertain exit talks, four years after he swapped the King Power for west London in a £45 million move. The £200,000-per-week earner has gone on to make 106 appearances across all competitions, playing a key role in parts, and helped to guide Chelsea to a Champions League title in 2021.

Dele Alli has shared a touching tribute on social media to the late George Baldock after the ex-Sheffield United star's untimely death aged 31.

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• Dele Alli pays tribute to Baldock
• Ex-defender found dead last week
• Duo played together at MK Dons

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• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Baldock was found dead last week at his home in Athens after his wife alerted emergency services after being unable to contact her husband. The ex-Sheffield United star has been mourned by the footballing community, and former Tottenham Hotspur star Dele has now penned an emotional tribute to his former teammate and 'brother'.

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• WHAT DELE SAID

  On Instagram, he posted a tribute for Baldock and said: "No words I could type or pictures I could use would ever be enough. May your spirit, ambition, determination and humility live on through those who had the honour of knowing you! I love you brother and will miss you forever! My Thoughts, prayers and heart goes out to your family! Rest in peace Balders."

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  Baldock and Dele played together at MK Dons for two seasons between 2013 and 2015 and shared the field together 42 times during that time. The two were also on the field when MK Dons famously defeated Manchester United 4-0 in the Carabao Cup.

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  DELE JOINS MK DONS TRIBUTE TO BALDOCK

  Ahead of MK Dons' League Two clash against Port Vale at Stadium MK, Dele joined former club owner and chairman, Pete Winkleman, to pay tribute to Baldock with a minute's silence while holding up a Baldock jersey.

Van Dijk says he is relishing Liverpool's daunting fixture list and wants his team to compete for the Premier League "until the final day".

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• Liverpool top of the Premier League
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  Ahead of facing the likes of Chelsea, RB Leipzig, Arsenal, Brighton, Bayer Leverkusen, and Aston Villa over the next month, Liverpool captain Van Dijk has spoken about this "tough" run of matches. The 33-year-old is looking forward to these challenges ahead and says his team are focusing on competing for the Premier League crown.

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  He said, via the Daily Mail: "We want to improve, we want to challenge, we want to compete until the final day and win and be successful. That's what we're focusing on – not what other expectations are. We've got a lot of points until now but we want to have a lot more. We know how tough the fixture list will be after the international break but why not enjoy it? I'm really looking forward to that and hopefully everyone involved with Liverpool is as well."

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  The Reds sit top of the table, with new manager Arne Slot overseeing six wins from seven matches. But, this run of upcoming fixtures will be a real test of his team's credentials as they try and compete on multiple fronts for the biggest trophies. It is early days, but Slot is doing a good job of carrying the Liverpool torch after Jurgen Klopp's hugely successful era.

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  When the upcoming international break comes to an end, Van Dijk's Liverpool return to Premier League action on October 20 at home to Chelsea, before travelling to RB Leizpig in the Champions League three days later.

Is that trepidation that lines the airs surrounding Anfield, or is it, perhaps the subtle scent of optimism that Jurgen Klopp's departure will not send Liverpool into a spin?

History would suggest that the Premier League side's supporters have just cause for worry, with the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United falling by the wayside after losing legendary helmsmen Arsene Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson.

But FSG have acted prudently to veer away from the chance of regression, appointing Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes in senior capacities to head the new infrastructure. Arne Slot will succeed Klopp in the Anfield dugout but he will, importantly, be Liverpool's head coach, not their manager.

History would also suggest that this could be a providential endeavour, with the club's transfer strategy knocked off course somewhat since Edwards departed in 2022.

Liverpool fans can expect an exciting summer ahead, especially with one of Europe's most coveted talents being linked with a move to Merseyside.

Liverpool sent scouts to watch coveted talent

According to a recent report from transfer insider Graeme Bailey, Liverpool are prepared to lock horns with Manchester City for the signing of Bayer Leverkusen talisman Florian Wirtz, who was central to Xabi Alonso's invincible Bundesliga season.

Pep Guardiola's side will begin to seek a successor to Kevin De Bruyne, 33 in one month, and after West Ham United star Lucas Paqueta's match-fixing charge by the FA, they might shift their attention to a player like Wirtz.

But Liverpool are also firmly in the race and sent scouts to watch Leverkusen's 3-0 defeat to Atalanta in the Europa League final on Wednesday.

The German international might be considered untouchable by the Bundesliga champions but reports have suggested that a bid of £111m could do the trick, which, admittedly, is a hefty sum.

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Talent scout Jacek Kulig recently hailed Wirtz's remarkable array of abilities and how they have supercharged Leverkusen's staggering campaign. He said: "The perfect mix of a goalscorer, dribbler, and creator. Incredible player."

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Indeed, the talented forward has proven himself effective across every competition for Leverkusen this season, never waning. His team might have failed at the final hurdle on the continent but face second-tier Kaiserslautern in the DFB-Pokal final to complete an emphatic unbeaten domestic double.

In the top flight, as per Sofascore, Wirtz complemented his brilliant direct return by creating 12 big chances and completing 85% of his total passes across 26 starting appearances, averaging 2.3 key passes, 4.5 ball recoveries, 2.5 dribbles and 4.4 successful duels per game.

Fleet of foot, sharp of mind and endowed with an innate creative spirit, Wirtz has induced fear into opponents near and far, with Freiburg boss Christian Streich even claiming that "you can't defend against Florian Wirtz" – and fair enough, the 21-year-old posted two goals and an assist in two games against his team this season.

Deservedly crowned the Bundesliga's Player of the Season, beating even the masterful attacking quality of Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane, Wirtz has walked the walk in his homeland, and while Alonso's decision to remain at the BayArena despite interest from Liverpool and Bayern could convince Wirtz to remain at the centrepiece of the project, the Premier League would offer him the perfect chance to take his game to the next level.

It would be a gargantuan deal for Liverpool to pull off, and despite the strenuous effort likely involved, it would be well worth it for Slot and his budding system.

Why Florian Wirtz would be perfect for Slot

Slot's progressive style of play does not differ too greatly from the heavy-metal way of life under Klopp, though the recently departed Feyenoord manager does like more control, more meticulous build-up, from his teams.

Wirtz, in this sense, would be a brilliant addition, ranking among the top 1% of attacking midfielders and wingers across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for passes attempted and progressive passes, the top 2% for shot-creating actions, the top 11% for pass completion and progressive carries and the top 17% for successful take-ons per 90, as per FBref.

The £74k-per-week phenom is an incredible technician and still only at the beginning of his career, with his prolific quality in a No. 10 role making him the perfect player to surpass the likes of Dominik Szoboszlai and Fabio Carvalho in the current Liverpool squad and rise to the apex of the European game, especially as Slot typically fields a 4-2-3-1 formation when pushing forward.

Liverpool's former 2005 Champions League final hero Vladimir Smicer certainly thinks that it would be a wise investment, speaking from the hearts of the Anfield support when suggesting that Wirtz boasts the skill set that Reds supporters lap up.

The retired midfielder said: "If I could urge Liverpool to sign anyone this summer it would be Florian Wirtz, who is a player that reminds me of Phillipe Coutinho.

"Liverpool fans love that type of player, Bobby Firmino was another player who was very popular, so I’d go with Wirtz."

Wirtz's flair could definitely evoke memories of a player like Coutinho, who was the linchpin of Liverpool's attack in the early days of Klopp's reign but was sold to Barcelona for £142m in January 2018 to fuel the acquisitions of stars like Alisson and Virgil van Dijk – proving to be a bullseye move from Edwards and co.

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Coutinho's playmaking prowess was at its ultimate level during his final stretch on Merseyside and Wirtz could now take his place and rekindle a position at Liverpool that brought such joy to the supporters.

It would be a high-cost venture but Liverpool need to be emphatic in the market this summer if they wish to leapfrog Manchester City and Arsenal in the Premier League and stand a good chance of winning the Champions League.

Wirtz is a star in the making, with everything he needs to enter the English scene and craft a career of lasting brilliance.

Liverpool now eyeing summer move to hijack "monstrous" Leverkusen target

The Reds have joined the race.

ByTom Cunningham May 24, 2024

An "excellent" Rangers player is now considering sealing a move to England in the summer transfer window, according to a new update over his future.

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The Gers have suffered the disappointment of missing out on the Scottish Premiership title, with Celtic eventually pulling away in the final few matches, including beating Philippe Clement's side 2-1 last weekend.

New signings will be required this summer as Rangers look to improve further and become even stronger title challengers next term, and they have been linked with a plethora of players including teenage Stoke City midfielder Souleymane Sidibe. The 17-year-old has already made eight appearances for the Potters and is seen as a bright prospect for the future.

Meanwhile, Levski Sofia centre-back Jose Cordoba has also been backed to complete a move to Ibrox, with the 22-year-old hailed as the "best defender in his league". Aberdeen midfielder Connor Barron is also believed to be a target for both the Gers and Celtic.

Abdallah Sima has enjoyed an impressive season at Rangers on loan from Brighton, too, and the Scottish giants could look to seal a permanent signing.

There will also be certain players who could leave Ibrox before the start of next season, however, and a key update has emerged regarding one such individual.

"Excellent" Rangers ace eyeing England move

According to a fresh update from Football Insider, John Lundstram is now eyeing a move from Rangers to England this summer, with his future still up in the air.

It is claimed that the 30-year-old is "exploring his options over whether to move back to England" once his contract expires at the end of the season, at which point he will be able to leave on a free transfer.

At this point, it does certainly feel more likely that Lundstram will depart Rangers in the coming weeks, perhaps feeling that he has come as far as he can at the club, following 152 appearances in total.

They will hold out some hope that he could have a late change of heart, and while the midfielder may now be 30 years of age, he remains an important player, being lauded by former colleague Oli McBurnie, who has said of him:

"He’s a top player. John can play anywhere in midfield. He’s a midfield engine, excellent with both feet and has a great range of passing with an eye for a goal as well. He’s a natural-born winner. As a lad from Liverpool, I think we all know what they are like, passion-wise. Demanding of his teammates both in training and in games, but one of the best blokes you will meet."

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Should Lundstram bring an end to his time at Rangers, he should be remembered as a strong servant, with his nightmare own goal and red card at Celtic last weekend a rare bad day at the office for him.

There is still hope Rangers can persuade him to stay with a new deal, but the longer he remains available to talk to other clubs, the more likely his Ibrox exit this summer appears to be.

Roy Keane says he was ready to confront a League Two goalkeeper after becoming exasperated by his apparent lack of urgency to get the ball forward.

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Former Manchester United player Keane revealed how peeved he was at Milton Keynes Dons goalkeeper Tom McGill following their 1-0 loss to Salford City on Monday. The Irishman felt the Brighton loanee was taking too many touches and that when the final whistle blew, he felt like going to "hang around the dressing room" to stress the importance of getting back into the League Two game.

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He said on the Stick to Football podcast: “The craziness I find when players are coming up playing out the back when they're losing. The goalkeeper was coming out, he was taking seven or eight touches…I was going to hang around the dressing room after the match and see the MK Dons goalkeeper and ask him, going 'You know when you're losing with 15 minutes [left]… you're f***ing losing!’”

Keane added: “You know in American sports, the time out. After 70 minutes you just do the time out. The lads will come over to you and you can go 'Lads, you know we're losing, you have to get the ball down there'. [You see] 19 passes. MK Dons. Who do you think you are? Get it forward. It's as if they don't know what the score is.”

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Keane's rant was part of a wider conversation where the panel spoke about how so many teams play out from the back, even to the point where they are their own worst enemy. The influence of managers such as Pep Guardiola have had a huge impact on how football is played in England and Europe, with many coaches adopting similar styles to the Manchester City boss. Despite Keane's frustrations, that tactic is here to stay.

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McGill, 24, will likely continue in between the sticks for MK Dons on Saturday when they host Walsall in League Two action. The Canadian has been brought up by Brighton as a ball-playing keeper and his approach is unlikely to change, either.

Newcastle United could be set for a new arrival at St James' Park this summer, but there won't be anyone joining the first-team or even the coaching staff under boss Eddie Howe.

The Magpies are looking to replace their Sporting Director, Dan Ashworth, with the 53-year-old currently on gardening leave amid interest from Manchester United, who are looking to overhaul their staff behind the scenes.

It was reported a couple of months ago that Ashworth confirmed his desire to join the Red Devils, but there is no deal in place for him to leave the club and join up with Erik ten Hag's side.

Despite this, the Daily Mail confirmed that Crystal Palace man Dougie Freedman is on the Magpies' final shortlist to replace Ashworth – with United also interested in tempting the 49-year-old to Old Trafford.

The former Palace striker was present at Selhurst Park in midweek, as Newcastle fell to a 2-0 defeat against the Eagles, with members of the Magpies hierarchy, including co-owners Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi also in attendance.

Freedman has gained a fantastic reputation for his domestic dealings in the transfer market, recommending the likes of Marc Guehi, Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze, with the trio set to make the club a lot of money after their successive stints at the club – the latter duo mooted to depart for £60m plus each.

There's no denying, that despite the investment from the Saudi PIF, the Magpies squad needs an overhaul, with the Palace chief fitting the bill, especially given his recent successes in the market.

That being said, here are three players who Freedman could send packing immediately, should he take over the Sporting Director role at St James' Park…

1 Callum Wilson

Striker Callum Wilson has often had to settle as Newcastle's second-choice option behind Alexander Isak, understandable given the Swede's record of 21 goals in all competitions so far this campaign.

The former Bournemouth forward has only featured 23 times this season and just three times in 2024, managing to score on eight occasions.

He made his return from injury off the bench in midweek, but he was unable to make any impact and turn the game into the Magpies' favour after Jean-Philippe Mateta's double.

Wilson has undoubtedly been a fantastic servant to the club since his £20m from Bournemouth back in 2020, scoring 46 times in 105 appearances for the club, but he's been unable to showcase his talents this season after his constant injury issues.

He's been sidelined by two different hamstring issues, whilst a calf injury saw him miss a further two months, before suffering a chest injury upon his return in the 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest in February.

The striker, who earns a reported £46k-per-week, as per Capology, is now 32 years old and his constant setbacks this season have prevented the forward from putting consistent runs together in the first-team – with his longest run of games without injury being just a lowly six.

He only has one year left on his current deal at the club, with Wilson turning 33 before the end of next season. That being said, Freedman should look to move him on this summer to avoid losing him for nothing, with the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal previously linked with a move for the forward.

2 Miguel Almiron

After his sensational goalscoring run during last season, which saw the attacker score eight goals in just nine Premier League games, Miguel Almiron has failed to replicate any of his good form under Howe this campaign.

He's featured 29 times in the Premier League this campaign, scoring on just three occasions – and like Wilson, has struggled for fitness during key parts of the season.

The Paraguayan suffered a knee injury in the sensational comeback win against West Ham United and has failed to feature since, with the attacker missing the last four league outings.

With the club undoubtedly looking to strengthen this summer, Almiron may find himself a victim of the club's huge investment, losing his first-team spot, but potentially being sold altogether.

Almiron, who earns £60k-per-week at St James' Park as per Spotrac, was linked with a £30m move to join Al Shabab in Saudi Arabia back in January. Talk surrounding the 30-year-old's potential move to the Middle East came around after Newcastle's current chief executive Darren Eales suggested that the club must sell players before making any major signings due to the constraints of FFP.

The forward – who has also been mooted for an exit this summer – remains under contract at St James' Park until 2026, but Freedman may choose to sell him during the summer after his disappointing campaign, allowing the potential new Sporting Director to work his magic in the window.

3 Yankuba Minteh

Despite only arriving at Newcastle last summer, winger Yankuba Minteh could be set for a move away from Tyneside despite not making a single appearance for the club, as per The Telegraph.

The 19-year-old Gambian has scored nine times and produced five assists in his 25 appearances on loan at Feyenoord in the Eredivisie, as he looks to gain valuable first-team experience.

The youngster has scored more goals than Almiron this season, but he could also suffer the same fate as the Paraguayan this summer, with the forward potentially allowing the club to make a quick profit and invest in other areas of the squad.

Minteh, who only earns a reported £4.2k-per-week, as per Capology, has been previously linked with Italian side Napoli ahead of the summer window, but any deal could depend on Freedman's arrival on Tyneside this summer.

He certainly possesses a lot of quality as demonstrated during his stint away from Newcastle this season, but given Freedman's success in identifying brilliant young talents, the Gambian may have to make way to allow the 49-year-old to work his magic at St James' Park.

With £110k-per-week worth of talent there for the Magpies to move on, such funds could be valuable as the club seek to strengthen moving forward.

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Spain continue extraordinary run of success on the international stage by beating hosts France 5-3 to claim gold

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The gold medal match got off to an exhilarating start with four goals in the opening 28 minutes. Enzo Millot's effort somehow made its way past a sorry Arnau Tenas but Fermin Lopez scored twice in seven minutes – his fifth and sixth goals of the tournament – to turn the game on its head, and Alex Baena made it 3-1 with a sublime free-kick.

France were better in the second half and forced three impressive stops from Tenas. They eventually found a way through when Maghnes Akliouche turned home Michael Olise's free-kick in the 78th minute, setting up a tense finish inside the Parc des Princes.

And the hosts completed the most remarkable comeback when Benat Turrientes brought down Arnaud Kalimuendo inside the penalty area in the 89th minute. Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta looked like the calmest person in the stadium as he dispatched the penalty to send the final to extra-time.

The momentum was with France, so it came as a shock to those inside the stadium when Rayo Vallecano's Sergio Camello made it 4-3 to Spain in the first half of extra-time with a wonderfully composed finish. This time, France were unable to find a way back into the game – indeed, Camello made it 5-3 in the 121st minute to add the cherry on top for Spain – and they will leave with a silver medal.

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This era of Spanish football has been nothing short of dominant. They are now the current holders in the men's Euros, women's World Cup, men's Nations League, women's Nations League, under-19 men's Euros, under-19 women's Euros, and men's Olympics.

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Barcelona's Fermin Lopez has been a class above throughout the Olympics and he stepped up when Spain needed him in the gold medal match.

The 21-year-old displayed great movement for both of his goals, creeping into the box unnoticed to make it 1-1 and then reacting quickly to put Spain ahead. This was a coming of age tournament for the young midfielder, who has a seriously bright future ahead.

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Spain exploited France's lack of width time and time again in the first half and it was obvious that something needed to change after Baena scored Spain's third. Yet Thierry Henry didn't make any personnel changes at half-time and France's struggles out of possession continued, with Santi Denia's Spain still able to find space and pick their passes.

Given the way his side dominated in the second half, Henry will have major regrets about his approach for this one. They showed Spain too much respect in the opening 45 minutes and should have made the most of their momentum – and the home crowd – after making it 3-3.

After spending over £1b on transfers since the takeover of Todd Boehly in 2022, Chelsea had to sell players to try and balance the books to avoid any potential punishment for breaking the Premier League's PSR and FFP rules.

The Blues allowed the likes of Mason Mount and Ruben Loftus-Cheek to depart Stamford Bridge over the last couple of transfer windows, with the club raising needed funds.

The club announced a pre-tax loss of £90.1m for the last financial year, with the west Londoners still needing to shift more players out of the door to allow for more wriggle room in the battle against any punishment.

Despite the fire sale at Stamford Bridge in recent times, Mauricio Pochettino's side may live to regret allowing one player to depart the club with the former Blue excelling away from the club this season.

Callum Hudson-Odoi's stats at Chelsea

Youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi broke into the Chelsea first-team back in January 2018, during the FA Cup tie against Newcastle United, with his performances catching the eye of sides all over Europe.

The winger would go on to be a squad player for the Blues over the next couple of campaigns, with arguably his best performance coming in the Europa League against Malmö back in 2019.

His subsequent performances led to major interest from German side Bayern Munich offering a deal worth up to £70m for the attacker, with Chelsea rejecting the offer for the academy graduate.

However, a spell of serious injuries such as hamstring and Achilles problems saw him miss large parts of the 2020/21 season, before an unsuccessful loan move to Bayer Leverkusen in 2022/23, which saw him score just one goal.

The club would sell Hudson-Odoi to Nottingham Forest during the summer of 2023 for a lowly fee of just £3m, less than three years after the interest from Bayern Munich.

Callum Hudson-Odoi's stats at Nottingham Forest

He made an instant impact on his first start for the Reds, scoring a goal-of-the-season contender against Burnley – securing a vital point for his new team.

The "sensational" talent, as described by scout Antonio Mango, has gone on to score four times in the Premier League this season, with the attacker also creating two assists for his teammates.

Despite his impressive creative input, Hudson-Odoi has controversially been dropped by boss Nuno Espírito Santo, with the former Chelsea man having to settle for a place on the bench in recent matches.

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The winger may have only started once in the last three league outings, but his market value has soared since his move to the City Ground.

Hudson-Odoi now has a market value of £12.8m as per Transfermarkt – an increase of 328% compared to the £3m fee Chelsea sold him for less than seven months ago.

The youngster is definitely benefitting from more consistent game time away from Stamford Bridge, with the Blues potentially living to regret his departure given his impressive season for the Reds.

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Enquanto tiver contrato com o Corinthians, Ramiro seguirá utilizado, foi o que garantiu o técnico Sylvinho após a derrota do clube por 2 a 0 para o Atlético-GO, nesta quarta-feira (2), pelo primeiro confronto da terceira fase da Copa do Brasil, na Neo Química Arena.

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Ainda que o vínculo do jogador com o Timão seja até dezembro de 2022, a diretoria alvinegra firmou o empréstimo do jogador ao Al Wasl, de Dubai, a partir de julho.

– Em relação ao Ramiro, tem contrato com o clube, e todo atleta que tem contrato e eu vejo que tem condições de jogar eu não vou desprezar, jamais. Vai jogar, pode jogar por fora e por dentro. Vou continuar usando até a medida que teremos ele por aqui, que são muito jogos. Enquanto tiver contrato vai continuar jogando na medida do possível – disse o treinador corintiano em entrevista coletiva virtual.

Na semana passada, após marcar dois gols na goleada corintiana por 4 a 0 sobre o River Plate (PAR), pela Copa Sul-Americana, o camisa 8 havia desconversado sobre o seu empréstimo, mas já falado com ar de despedida do Corinthians.

– Isso a gente deixa mais para frente. Não é para agora. Tenho contrato com o clube e até o ultimo dia que eu estiver aqui vou me esforçar ao máximo para ajudar a equipe e a comissão com o que eu puder colaborar – disse o atleta no dia 26 de maio.

No Timão desde 2019, Ramiro completou o seu centésimo jogo com a camisa do clube nesta quarta-feira (3).