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7am Chelsea transfer news LIVE: Werner and Havertz were Man Utd targets, Kepa future, Giroud relishing competition

NEW BLUES Kai Havertz and Timo Werner could have been wearing red for the coming season if Manchester United had followed through on their interest.

It ha been reported that the German duo were targets for Man Utd prior to moving to Chelsea – but the Red Devils did not want to pay the huge fee for Havertz faltered in their talks with his compatriot.

Meanwhile, Olivier Giroud has revealed he is relishing the extra competition for places, with new signing Werner now expected to be first-choice for sole striker position as Tammy Abraham also pushes for minutes.

And Kepa’s future is being called into question with Frank Lampard hoping to bring in Rennes shot-stopper Edouard Mendy to provide competition in goal.

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