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‼️💥Just In: Manchester United are exploring the possibility of signing another centre-back before the transfer window closes, with Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo emerging as a potential target.

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Marco Palestra:

"I spoke a lot with [Davide Zappacosta], and he always said to me only good things about , about the life in Cobham, in London. He gave me a lot of advice from inside the Chelsea world, and all about England."

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Marco Palestra:

"I know there are a lot of Italians who have played here. This is good for me, I like that. So I hope to do well like a lot of Italians have done here. I want to continue this history of Italians in ..."

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❓Chelsea signing Emi Martinez makes Chelsea title challengers?

Gerrard: “Yes, agree”

Ornstein: “100% — because I think that was the only position missing for Chelsea this season. They don’t have European football and they’ve strengthened in every area.” [TNT]

🚨David Ornstein on the likelihood of Enzo Fernandez joining Man City (1 is unlikely, 2 is possible & 3 being highly likely):

“This is genuinely a 2 I’m sorry. Man City want Enzo Fernandez but they are going to have to come up with the level of money Chelsea find acceptable and Chelsea are going to have to reinforce their squad in a way that leaves them in a stronger position. They don’t want to be weakened by it.” [TNT Sports]

🚨More from David Ornstein on Enzo saga:

“It’s a huge decision for Chelsea. The player clearly wants to go, the question will be if he doesn’t go will he reintegrate? I suspect he probably will, his international teammate Emi Martinez is there now, great new manager in Xabi Alonso but it’s clear it’s an issue because he’s not been involved in Chelsea’s squad.” [TNT Sports]

🔵🎙Xabi Alonso on player influence:

"They [Henderson and Welbeck] help but it’s not just them."

"Reece [James], Maxence [Lacroix], Morgan [Rogers] as well. Even if they are younger, they have a good impact."

"That was a very important decision in the squad planning - that we were bringing players who add not just on the field, but are ready to compete and who don’t need much time to make an impact. We are happy with that."

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🔵🎙 Xabi Alonso is happy Danny Welbeck is not against us this weekend:

"I am aware [of his record in the fixture], and I am happy he is with us!" 😅

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Xabi Alonso on whether he knows who will start in goal for Chelsea vs Brighton:

🗣️ "Yes. Don't ask [if Robert Sanchez will play]. I know. But I prefer to tell the players first."

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🚨🔵 | John Obi Mikel on Enzo Fernandez:

🔹🎙️"He [Enzo] wants to go. I've said this so many times. There is no player that is bigger than a football club. Let him go."

🔹🎙️"We have Caicedo in that midfield. When you have Caicedo in your midfield, I think you're 80% good."

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