Raul Asensio Rejects Chelsea Approach to Play for Mourinho at Real Madrid

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Raul Asensio Rejects Chelsea Approach to Play for Mourinho at Real Madrid

Chelsea made an approach to sign Asensio this summer but the Spanish defender rejected the move, per Le Journal du Real. The 23-year-old wants to stay at Real Madrid and establish himself under Jose Mourinho rather than move to Stamford Bridge. Asensio made 33 appearances for Madrid last season after coming through their academy.

By Adit Pujari

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Chelsea Will Not Sell Joao Pedro Even for a $114 Million-Plus Bid From Barcelona

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Chelsea consider Pedro a crucial part of their long-term project and will not sell regardless of the fee, per Fabrizio Romano. The Morgan Rogers signing has not altered their stance. Barcelona have been linked with a move for the Brazilian striker who scored 20 goals across all competitions last season in his first full campaign for Chelsea.

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Arsenal Go Cold on Barcola After Rogers Hijack as Liverpool Wait on PSG

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Arsenal Go Cold on Barcola After Rogers Hijack as Liverpool Wait on PSG

Arsenal have had no fresh contact with Barcola's camp or PSG following their shock move for Morgan Rogers, per Fabrizio Romano. Liverpool remain interested in the PSG winger and continue targeting him if the price can be made affordable. The ball is now in PSG's court as contract talks between the French club and Barcola remain at a standstill.

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Middlesbrough Set For $31M-Plus Windfall From Morgan Rogers Chelsea Move

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Middlesbrough Set For $31M-Plus Windfall From Morgan Rogers Chelsea Move

Middlesbrough will pocket more than $31 million through the sell-on clause in Morgan Rogers’ move to Chelsea. Graeme Bailey reports Boro will have earned around $51 million in total from Rogers, including his 2024 sale to Aston Villa. The attacker developed into a Premier League regular at Villa before landing his big-money Chelsea switch.

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Chelsea Line Up Morgan Rogers Medical After Big-Money Villa Deal

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Chelsea Line Up Morgan Rogers Medical After Big-Money Villa Deal

Per Ben Jacobs, Rogers is set for a Chelsea medical on Monday after the Blues quickly struck a $158 million deal with Aston Villa while anticipating Arsenal interest. He made it clear he wanted Chelsea after speaking to Xabi Alonso and will link up with close friend Cole Palmer. Rogers had 10 goals and six assists in 37 Premier League games last season.

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Kylian Mbappe Sends Emotional Farewell To Didier Deschamps

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Kylian Mbappe Sends Emotional Farewell To Didier Deschamps

Mbappe paid tribute to Deschamps before his France farewell, writing, “Today is your last dance.” He said France “failed” to give him a better ending, but praised his 14 years of service and called him one of the country’s greatest legends. Mbappe thanked him for the chance to represent France and wished him well in his “new adventure.”

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