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Mbappe open to Chelsea but under outrageous condition

The Frenchman’s preferred destination remains Los Blancos but he is open to a Stamford Bridge move as long as one demand is met.

The Kylian Mbappe saga carries on, with PSG, his enraged employers, frantically working to sell the Frenchman. Several top teams have inquired about the goalscoring machine but to no avail.

Saudi giants Al Hilal tabled an approximate $332M transfer fee for the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner while Barcelona reportedly offered three players in exchange for the former Monaco sensation. However, while those two teams failed in their attempts, the player is said to be open to joining one Premier League side.

That club is Chelsea, with Todd Boehly and Co. staging conversations with Nasser Al Khelaifi in an attempt to reunite Kylian with his former head coach Mauricio Pochettino. And according to Sport, the PSG superstar could agree to Stamford Bridge; however, this would only happen under one outrageous condition: if it is a one-year deal.

Mbappe’s dream destination is no secret. The attacker wants a move to Real Madrid and after refusing to extend his Parc des Princes contract past 2024, the 24-year-old appears destined to run down his contract and join Los Blancos for free next summer.

As a result, a move to London would jeopardize that dream unless it is a 12-month contract. Given that PSG could demand in excess of $250M for their all-time top scorer, it is difficult to see Chelsea agreeing to Kylian’s demand.

However, all hope is not lost as a loan could be an option. It would be interesting to see how that would satisfy all parties as Les Parisiens want a transfer fee but the Ligue 1 champions could be forced into this out of desperation.

The French giants believe the player has already agreed a deal with Real Madrid and while they have put him up for sale, Los Blancos are unwilling to cough up a staggering transfer fee for a player they could sign for free in a year. The departure of Karim Benzema could force Ancelotti’s hands as they are without a talisman goalscorer but as things stand, the Spanish heavyweights are likely to land their target next summer.

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Arsenal’s attempt to sign Ollie Watkins failed after Al Nassr’s decision to snub Boniface

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Arsenal’s bid to sign Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa was impacted by Al Nassr’s decision to pursue a transfer for Jhon Duran instead of Victor Boniface.

Despite significant injuries to key players Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal failed to add a forward during the winter transfer window. Mikel Arteta had hoped to bolster his attacking options, with Watkins a potential target.

Discussions between Villa and Arsenal began after their Premier League clash on January 18, with Villa looking to sell one of Watkins or Duran due to manager Unai Emery’s difficulty in fitting both strikers into his starting lineup. Villa had been in talks with Al Nassr over a transfer for Duran and were willing to sell Watkins for £60 million.

Watkins, a boyhood Arsenal fan, was eager for the move, and the Gunners submitted an opening bid of £40 million on January 27, which was promptly rejected. Arsenal planned to make a second offer, but Al Nassr’s decision to focus on Duran over Boniface meant that the potential transfer of Watkins to Arsenal was no longer possible.

With the transfer window now closed, Arteta is left with Kai Havertz as his only forward option for the remainder of the season.

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Jose Fonte criticizes Chelsea for missing out on Osimhen

'He Can Only Leave For €75m' - Napoli Reject Official Bid For Victor Osimhen 

Former West Ham and Southampton defender Jose Fonte has voiced his disappointment over Chelsea’s failure to secure Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen during the January transfer window.

Despite being linked to the Blues since last summer, Osimhen opted for a season-long loan move to Galatasaray from Napoli.

Fonte compared Osimhen to Chelsea legend Didier Drogba, believing the striker could have replicated Drogba’s success at Stamford Bridge:

“Chelsea are crying out for a striker like Victor Osimhen. He could be another Didier Drogba for them. He has pace, power, and technical quality.”

The defender, who faced Osimhen in the Champions League, described the Nigerian international as a “nightmare” for defenders:

“Once Osimhen gets into the Premier League, I think he will bully defenders. He’s aggressive, fast, clever, and powerful.”

Fonte expressed surprise that no Premier League club secured Osimhen’s signature, labeling it a “foolish” decision given his immense potential.

Chelsea’s ongoing search for a clinical striker continues to be a point of concern, with many fans and pundits echoing Fonte’s sentiments.

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Ancelotti confirms Mbappé, Bellingham, and Alaba out for Copa del Rey clash against Leganes

Madrid ‘lacked courage’ against City, says Ancelotti before rematch

Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Kylian Mbappé will miss Real Madrid’s upcoming Copa del Rey quarter-final against Leganes due to a bruised calf. Mbappé was injured in the weekend’s 1-0 La Liga defeat to Espanyol after a reckless challenge from Carlos Romero, who avoided a red card. The French striker trained on Monday but will not feature in Wednesday’s match.

Ancelotti also took the opportunity to continue his criticism of Spanish refereeing. Real Madrid sent a formal letter to the Spanish football federation accusing the refereeing system of being “rigged” and “completely discredited” after Romero’s challenge.

The Madrid boss reiterated his stance, emphasizing the need for an explanation regarding the failure to protect players’ welfare during the match.

In addition to Mbappé’s absence, Ancelotti confirmed that Jude Bellingham will also miss the Leganes game with a knock. The manager also announced that David Alaba, who recently returned from a knee injury, will be sidelined for 2-3 weeks with a thigh injury.

Alaba will miss crucial fixtures, including the La Liga derby against Atletico Madrid and the Champions League play-off clash against Manchester City.

Antonio Rudiger is another doubt for the Leganes clash due to a thigh injury, leaving Real Madrid short on defensive options. With Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal already long-term absentees, Ancelotti may have to rely on Raul Asencio and Aurelien Tchouameni as center-back partners for the upcoming matches.

Ancelotti acknowledged the difficulty of the current injury crisis, stating: “Unfortunately in the last two days we’ve lost two important players, that’s something we did not contemplate… Alaba was ready to play tomorrow, as he had good feelings.

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