{"id":33434,"date":"2023-05-15T02:50:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T02:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/15\/chelseas-15-man-fire-sale-in-major-strategy-change-star-duo-cop-260m-price-tag-rumour-mill\/"},"modified":"2023-05-15T02:50:00","modified_gmt":"2023-05-15T02:50:00","slug":"chelseas-15-man-fire-sale-in-major-strategy-change-star-duo-cop-260m-price-tag-rumour-mill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/15\/chelseas-15-man-fire-sale-in-major-strategy-change-star-duo-cop-260m-price-tag-rumour-mill\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea\u2019s 15-man fire sale in major strategy change; star duo cop $260m price tag: Rumour Mill"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Chelsea\u2019s new owners spent a stunning amount of money for their first season in the Premier League, but now the cashed-up American hierarchy is set to implement a major change in their transfer policy.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, there\u2019s been a major admission over the future of England international Declan Rice, as well as a pair of Brighton superstars.<\/p>\n

All that and more in today\u2019s Premier League Rumour Mill!<\/p>\n

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Chelsea defender Abdul Baba Rahman (R) in action back in 2015. He\u2019s the perfect example of a long-running Chelsea strategy that is set to end.<\/span>Source: AFP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

CHELSEA SET FOR 15-PLAYER CLEANOUT<\/b><\/p>\n

Chelsea\u2019s renowned loan farming is set to finally come to an end.<\/p>\n

Under former owner Roman Abramovich, Chelsea had dozens of players on their books, sending them out on loans around the world \u2013 despite many having no real prospect of ever making the first team.<\/p>\n

In 2019, a whopping 41 players were out on loan from Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n

This season, the number is 21.<\/p>\n

But new FIFA regulations from next season will limit teams to sending out just seven players on overseas loans. That excludes players under 21 and academy products. <\/p>\n

According to the Evening Standard, Chelsea will look to sell any players who aren\u2019t developing from their loans or have little chance of becoming a genuine first-team player.<\/p>\n

Up to 15 players could be sold this off-season. The report states Malang Sarr, Ethan Ampadu and Henry Lawrence are set to leave, while Dujon Sterling will join Rangers and Xavier Simons has locked in a move to Hull.<\/p>\n

Romelu Lukaku and Callum Hudson-Odoi are two more possible departures, while the club is happy to let defender Thiago Silva make an emotional return to Fluminense if he so chooses.<\/p>\n

Chelsea faced plenty of criticism over the years for their loan system, particularly when players were sent out on loan after loan for years at a time.<\/p>\n

That includes the likes of 28-year-old Baba Rahman, who has just finished a seventh loan after his arrival in 2015. He played just 23 games for Chelsea in all competitions before being sent out on the series of loans to Germany, France, Spain, Greece, and most recently England\u2019s Championship.<\/p>\n

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BRIGHTON PUT $131M-PLUS TAGS ON TWO STARS<\/b><\/p>\n

Brighton appears resigned to losing some of their superstar players after another sensational season. The south-coast club currently sit sixth, four points off fifth-placed Liverpool but with a game in hand.<\/p>\n

New manager Roberto de Zerbi has taken the team to new heights after replacing Graham Potter, who went to Chelsea early in the season.<\/p>\n

Speaking to Sky Sports after Brighton\u2019s stunning 3-0 win over Arsenal, De Zerbi said: \u201cFor sure, we will lose some players.<\/p>\n

\u201cMaybe Caicedo, maybe Mac Allister. We have to be ready to bring in other good players. <\/p>\n

\u201cFor the likes of Kaoru Mitoma and Pervis Estupinan, I think for them the best solution is to stay with us. I don\u2019t know if they are ready to play in the big teams yet. We can offer them the opportunity to progress and improve.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Brighton’s Argentinian midfielder Alexis Mac Allister (R) with Brighton’s Ecuadorean midfielder Moises Caicedo (L).<\/span>Source: AFP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Moises Caicedo, the Ecuador international, had a \u00a370m offer from Arsenal rejected late in January, when there was also strong interest from Chelsea.<\/p>\n

Both of those teams look set to revive their pursuit of the star midfielder, with Manchester United and Liverpool also interested.<\/p>\n

World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister is also on a long contract with the Seagulls, who have set a similar over-\u00a370m price tag on the Argentina gun. Liverpool is keenly interested as they eye a major midfield overhaul.<\/p>\n

James Milner is set to go the other way as a free agent, while Brighton have already sealed a club-record transfer for Watford\u2019s Joao Pedro.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Brighton is also reportedly close to a deal to land Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud on a free transfer.<\/p>\n

Sky Sports reports the German international is in advanced talks for his Premier League move.<\/p>\n

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MOYES ADMITS RICE COULD GO<\/b><\/p>\n

West Ham manager David Moyes has publicly said for the first time that the club could lose superstar midfielder Declan Rice. <\/p>\n

The 24-year-old turned down a \u00a3200,000-a-week contract offer 18 months ago, and is set on fulfilling his Champions League dream after six seasons with the Hammers\u2019 senior side.<\/p>\n

Arsenal is the most likely landing place, but Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United are also interested.<\/p>\n

The Hammers are hoping for \u00a3120m ($A225m), or \u00a3100m plus a player, but much depends on whether they avoid relegation or not. Were they to be relegated, his price tag would diminish greatly.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe honestly hope he stays,\u201d said Moyes. \u201cWe\u2019d love for him to be a West Ham player but we are aware that might not be the case at the end of the season.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo that\u2019s one of the scenarios around planning. There are plans that we have Dec here but we\u2019re also fully aware there is a good chance we won\u2019t have him.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Hammers have been linked to a move for former Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, who has admitted he is struggling after falling out of Marseille\u2019s starting side.<\/p>\n

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West Ham United’s English midfielder Declan Rice could be headed to a Champions League club.<\/span>Source: AFP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MAN UTD BACK IN FOR JUVE STAR<\/b><\/p>\n

Before this season, Manchester United were close to signing Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot.<\/p>\n

But the deal fell through after the English club and the French midfielder failed to agree on personal terms.<\/p>\n

Now, the 28-year-old\u2019s contract is about to expire, with Juventus seemingly unwilling to offer him a fresh deal.<\/p>\n

French outlet L\u2019Equipe reports United boss Erik ten Hag is ready to try again, this time with the added benefit of the deal being a free transfer.<\/p>\n

But they\u2019ll reportedly have to battle Newcastle for his services.<\/p>\n

Rabiot, who previously played for Paris Saint Germain, scored France\u2019s first goal of the 2022 World Cup against Australia, but we won\u2019t hold that against him.<\/p>\n

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REAL MADRID STAR UP FOR GRABS AS GUNNERS LOOM<\/b><\/p>\n

Real Madrid has reportedly told Ferland Mendy he can leave the club at season\u2019s end, per the Sunday Mirror.<\/p>\n

The 27-year-old is contracted until 2025, but Madrid is hoping to offload a number of players to free up squad (and salary) space.<\/p>\n

Arsenal have Oleksandr Zinchenko and Kieran Tierney on their books at left back, but the latter is unsettled over a lack of game time and could depart.<\/p>\n

The report states a likely price tag around \u00a317.5m, with Spurs also named as a potential destination. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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