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Chelsea set for Caicedo battle

Liverpool could rival Chelsea for Moises Caicedo.

Talks between the Blues and Brighton are still yet to see an agreement on the player’s transfer fee, with the Seagulls demanding £100m.

Chelsea could still miss out despite reports of progress as talkSPORT say Liverpool are preparing to gazump them with their own bid.

Should Fabinho and Jordan Henderson complete moves to Saudi Arabia, the Reds are tipped to pounce on Caicedo.

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Chelsea weigh up Vlahovic bid

Juventus’s offer for Romelu Lukaku as conditional on the sale of Dusan Vlahovic by August 4, who is one of many forwards of interest to Chelsea.

Standard Sport understands that Chelsea have yet to decide whether to move for another striker and simply hoped to sell Lukaku before his return for pre-season training on Monday, in two days’ time.

The Mail, though, report that the Blues will launch a bid for Vlahovic, and a swap deal with Juve could happen though the 23-year-old would cost more than Lukaku.

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Rice pens open letter

Declan Rice says his move to Arsenal "has only ever been about my ambition to play at the very highest level of the game" in his first words since his West Ham exit was confirmed.

Rice has penned an open letter to Hammers fans as the club confirmed their club captain was leaving - though there was no mention of 'Arsenal' in either statement.

The Gunners have agreed a £105million deal to sign Rice, breaking the British transfer record.

"The last few days and weeks have been an absolute whirlwind of emotion," Rice wrote.

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David Sullivan on Rice exit

“I am sorry to see Declan leave us, but I believe that everyone at West Ham United should be very proud of the part we have played in his journey from the Academy of Football at Chadwell Heath to becoming the most valuable young player in English football.​

“I would like to make it clear to our supporters that we did not want to sell Declan. We wanted to build our team around him and made a series of improved, long-term contract offers to secure his future. However, once Declan made it clear that he wished to move on and seek a new challenge, the Club felt it would not be right to stand in his way, acting in the best interests of West Ham United.

“He leaves with the sincere thanks, respect and love of everyone here, having earned his place in history alongside the great Bobby Moore and Billy Bonds as the only players to have captained West Ham United to a major trophy. More than that, he has always given absolutely everything for the football club throughout his time with us.​

“Declan will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Hammers fans and everyone here at the Club. We wish him well for the future and he will always be an inspiration and an example to any young player coming through our Academy.”

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Kylian Mbappe situation complicates Chelsea pursuit

Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea are fishing in the same waters for a new striker.

Dusan Vlahovic has emerged on Les Parisiens’ radar - if Kylian Mbappe leaves.

Victor Osimhen is another named by Corriere dello Sport as a target for PSG in this scenario, the Napoli star having also caught Chelsea’s eye.

Reports in Spain claim Mbappe and Real Madrid already have an agreement for him to sign on a six-year contract when he becomes a free agent next season, which could boost Chelsea if PSG have to wait to sign a replacement.

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Chelsea swap plan for Dusan Vlahovic set to collapse

Chelsea have been hoping to send Romelu Lukaku away as part of a swap deal with Juventus.

That’s according to Corriere della Sera, who report on Dusan Vlahovic being the Blues’ top target to upgrade their attack.

However, Lukaku is intent on returning to Inter and a move to Turin would be seen as a big betrayal by the Nerazzurri fans.

And Inter’s sale of Andre Onana to Manchester United should give them the funds to complete that deal.