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Barcelona weigh up moves for Erling Haaland, Alexander Isak and Jules Kounde - Paper Round

Barcelona consider Haaland, Kounde and Isak Spanish side Barcelona are keen on signing Erling Haaland, with the player available for 75 million euros from Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season. However if they fail to sign him then they will move for Alexander Isak of Real Sociedad, and use the rest of their budget to bring in a central defender, with Sevilla’s Frenchman Jules Kounde their target for the backline.

Kai Havertz hints he'd like to take Romelu Lukaku's Chelsea position on permanent basis

Kai Havertz has hinted that he would be willing to replace Romelu Lukaku as Chelsea ’s striker, explaining the role is ‘good for him’.

Chelsea news: Romelu Lukaku's struggles explained as Blues take control of Lille tie

Fabio Capello as attempted to explain the reason for Romelu Lukaku's struggles since returning to the Premier League.

Chelsea vs Lille player ratings: Pulisic 9, Havertz 8; David 5, Sanches 7

Goals in each half from Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic earned defending champions Chelsea a solid 2-0 first-leg victory over Lille in the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday, but the London side will be concerned about injuries to key players.

Thomas Tuchel delighted that the real N'Golo Kante 'stepped up' in Champions League victory over Lille

Thomas Tuchel was delighted with an improved performance from N'Golo Kante in Chelsea's comfortable 2-0 win over Lille in the Champions League last-16 first leg, The Chelsea midfielder impressed against the Ligue 1 champions and helped the Champions League holders keep a clean sheet at Stamford Bridge. Ad/> Tuchel admitted he did not feel Kante was playing at his highest level in recent matches, but delivered a great performance against Lille. Champions LeagueTuchel: Not the time to laugh about Lukaku's seven touches against PalaceYESTERDAY AT 16:50 «I was pleased with Kante,» he told BT Sport after the match.

Chelsea duo Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic seal solid 2-0 Champions League win over Lille

By Clare Lovell

Champions League: Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic earn Chelsea 2-0 win over Lille

Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic earned defending champions Chelsea a solid 2-0 first-leg victory over Lille in the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday, but the London side will be concerned about injuries to key players. Germany forward Havertz, who had already had two attempts on goal early in the game, headed down a Hakim Ziyech corner in the eighth minute and the ball bounced high off the turf into the net. Chelsea left struggling striker Romelu Lukaku on the bench and it was American Pulisic who hit the second in the 63rd minute with a curling finish after N'Golo Kante's surging run and pinpoint pass. The action was at times frenetic as Ligue 1 champions Lille sought to take something from the game into the second leg at home on March 16. "They played good football and the first half was very difficult for us. Now it is halftime and the next game we have to win as well," Havertz told BT Sport.

Advantage Chelsea in Champions League tie

Title-holders Chelsea have cruised to a 2-0 victory over Lille in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie while Dusan Vlahovic had a dream start to his debut in the elite competition as Juventus drew 1-1 at Villarreal.

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Barcelona weigh up moves for Erling Haaland, Alexander Isak and Jules Kounde - Paper Round

Kai Havertz hints he'd like to take Romelu Lukaku's Chelsea position on permanent basis

Chelsea news: Romelu Lukaku's struggles explained as Blues take control of Lille tie

Chelsea vs Lille player ratings: Pulisic 9, Havertz 8; David 5, Sanches 7

Thomas Tuchel delighted that the real N'Golo Kante 'stepped up' in Champions League victory over Lille

Chelsea duo Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic seal solid 2-0 Champions League win over Lille

Champions League: Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic earn Chelsea 2-0 win over Lille

Advantage Chelsea in Champions League tie