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Reece James to Get His First Start For Chelsea This Month
Reece James to get his first start for Chelsea this month after being out of action with injury

Graham Potter will give youngster Reece James his first start in the Premier League on Tuesday against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge. The Blues have been struggling to find their form this season, and Potter is looking to bolster his squad as they look to avoid relegation from the top four.

Supporters are pulling together to fund and create a special Reece James banner that will be unveiled during the game. The 22-year-old has been out injured for the past two months but could now be given his chance to stake a claim for a place in the side.

Boehly has a clear focus on youth, and has already made a number of signings this summer. He is believed to have already signed Carney Chukwuemeka, Gabriel Slonina, Cesare Casadei and Omari Hutchinson – all of whom were considered highly-rated prospects in their respective nations.

He is likely to continue focusing on signing youngsters in the January window. A report suggests that Ivory Coast hitman Fofana is close to completing his move to the club and Brazil teenager Santos has also settled on a deal.

Juventus rethinking de Ligt transfer to Chelsea (Weblog)
According to CBS, there is a big difference of opinion between Juve and Chelsea over the proposed deal for Matthijs de Ligt. The Italian giants are reportedly rethinking their bid and believe that they should be able to sell the young defender for less than a PS100 million fee.

Cristiano Ronaldo could be sold to Chelsea (Weblog)
If the rumours are to be believed, then the Manchester United talisman could be sold to the Blues this summer. The Daily Mirror claims that the Champions League giants are the 'favourites' to sign the Portuguese, and could push Boehly to make one last push for his signature.

The new manager has made it clear he is comfortable with European football's elite, and will be happy to utilise his contacts to land the biggest stars from across Europe. beinsport123.com He has also set a brilliant example of openness and transparency to the rest of the football world.

Marcos Alonso is out of the team this evening after suffering a muscle strain during Saturday's match against Manchester City. Despite this, the Chelsea manager has remained positive about the player and believes he will be back in training this week.

David Luiz's contract will be extended at Chelsea (Weblog)
After a tough summer of dealings, Chelsea are ready to sign David Luiz on a new contract. The former Arsenal star was linked with a number of clubs this summer but is now expected to commit his future to the club.

He has made it clear he is comfortable with the European game and will be happy to play in the Champions League. He is also believed to be a fan of the club and is a popular face at Stamford Bridge.
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