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Towering star joins Chelsea’s transfer exodus; Blues favourite closing in on Man United move

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Asmir Begovic

According to The Sun, Asmir Begovic has emerged as the latest Chelsea star looking to leave the club next summer; whilst Manchester Evening News report that Jose Mourinho is close to agreeing a deal with Manchester United.

The 6 foot 6 goalkeeper arrived at Stamford Bridge from Stoke City last summer and showed good form when stepping in for injured No.1 Thibaut Courtois.

But according to The Sun, the Bosnian international has grown frustrated with his lack of playing time since the Belgium international returned to fitness, finding himself overlooked for the Blues’ 5-1 win over MK Dons in the FA Cup’s fourth round last weekend.

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The 28-year-old is now ready to force a summer exit, but he’s not the only Chelsea player who could leave at the end of the season. Captain John Terry recently announced that he expects to leave the club upon the expiration of his contract, whilst The Sun moot Diego Costa, Nemanja Matic and Gary Cahill as other possible departures.

Meanwhile, MEN report that former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is ‘close’ to agreeing a deal that would see him replace Louis van Gaal as Manchester United manager.

The Portuguese has been heavily linked with the Old Trafford job ever since he was sacked by the west Londoners in December and reports earlier this week revealed chief executive Ed Woodward hopes to appoint him ahead of next season.

Sky Sports Italia journalist Alessandro Alciato has claimed on Twitter that the Special One is now ‘close’ to agreeing a deal with the Red Devils, although it is unconfirmed whether the deal would see Mourinho replace van Gaal immediately or at the end of the season.

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