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‘Play right-backs as midfielders!’ - Poyet reacts to Enzo sale

Gus Poyet has reacted to Chelsea’s £125 million ($169m) sale of Enzo Fernandez during an exclusive interview with GOAL. The Blues legend is concerned that a suitable replacement for the World Cup-winning Argentine was not acquired on transfer deadline day, with the Uruguayan asking - amid new roles for Reece James and Malo Gusto - whether “all right-backs” are now going to play “as centre midfielders”.

WSL clubs putting future chances of Lionesses success at risk

England has one of the best women's national teams in the world and perhaps the best women's league on the planet, too, but the lack of opportunities for young players domestically is a real concern

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Estevao considers Chelsea exit amid mounting Alonso 'concerns'

Chelsea wonderkid Estevao is already considering his future at Stamford Bridge under new manager Xabi Alonso. The Brazilian prodigy, who arrived in west London with a massive reputation, is said to be concerned that his first-team opportunities will be severely limited this season and could look to force a January transfer if his situation does not drastically improve.

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Chelsea and Manchester City trade 350m pounds in post-takeover transfers

The modern takeover eras of Chelsea and Manchester City have reshaped English football, creating a direct transfer pipeline between two Premier League superpowers. Since Sheikh Mansour's arrival in 2008, direct deals between the clubs have generated over 350 million pounds in total player movement history.

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Chelsea: considering former Roma player Wijnaldum

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Wright questions Arsenal's transfer strategy after failing to sign Chelsea star

Ian Wright believes Mikel Arteta will be deeply frustrated by Arsenal's summer transfer business after missing out on their priority attacking targets. The Premier League champions failed to land Vinicius Jr and Julian Alvarez, while long-term target Morgan Rogers ultimately opted to join London rivals Chelsea in a massive £117m deal.