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£20m Bayer Leverkusen star Andre Schurrle 'has already signed for Chelsea'

General manager Wolfgang Holzhauser reveals suspicion that German international has signed a pre-contract with the Premier League club

Uefa's financial fair play rules face test from the 'Bosman' lawyer

Wealthy clubs will watch legal challenge driven by Jean-Louis Dupont with interest

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The Gunners boss has suggested for the first time he would like to stay beyond his current deal

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Manchester United manager congratulates Benitez after Chelsea reach the Europa League final

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The once untouchable side were humiliated by Bayern Munich with a 7-0 aggregate Champions League semi-final defeat

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Only 9,800 of 52,000 tickets available to Blues fans after Europa League semi-final win over Basle

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Bayern Munich celebrate their 7-0 aggregate victory over Barcelona

Champions League: Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund prepare for dress-rehearsal in the Bundesliga this weekend

The sides meet this weekend before the Champions League final later this month

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