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Daniel Childs

Richarlison Chelsea transfer decision will force Thomas Tuchel to face £72m dilemma

History could be about to repeat itself for Kai Havertz. In recent days it has become apparent that the Blues have joined a London race for Everton forward Richarlison and maybe for Havertz, there is a sense of deja vu growing.

It was this time 12 months ago when Chelsea were chasing a new forward in the market, this only a month after the German had arguably netted the second biggest goal in the club's entire history.

Havertz was the "best on earth" as supporters birthed a new adoring chant to the tune of Belinda Carlisle's classic. As the weeks of the 2021 summer window passed and with no new forward in sight, some believed the best option was for Thomas Tuchel to stick with Havertz as the main forward.

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