Month: August 2020

Buttigieg unveils Medicare plan preserving private insurance

Democratic presidential candidate Pete ButtigiegPete ButtigiegScaled-back Pride Month poses challenges for fundraising, outreach Biden hopes to pick VP by Aug. 1 It’s as if a Trump operative infiltrated the Democratic primary process MORE released a health care platform Thursday that would expand Medicare coverage while allowing Americans to keep their private health insurance plans.

The South Bend, Ind., mayor’s “Medicare for All Who Want It” would aim to achieve universal coverage by introducing a public option and increasing subsidies for private insurance.

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The plan emphasizes choice to differentiate itself from the “Medicare for All” plan supported by more liberal White House hopefuls, including Sens. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.) and Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names MORE (D-Mass.), and more closely resembles former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE’s proposal.

“For years, Washington politicians have allowed the pharmaceutical industry, giant insurance companies, and powerful hospital systems to profit off of people when they are at their sickest and most vulnerable,” Buttigieg said in a statement.

“My ‘Medicare for All Who Want It’ plan will create a health care system that puts power in the hands of each American.”

Uninsured Americans would automatically be enrolled into the government insurance plan, while those with employer-provided insurance would be able to opt in.

The health care proposal also includes measures to address surprise billing and an out-of-pocket spending cap for Medicare.

After amassing impressive fundraising totals and surprising a Democratic primary full of more well-known politicians, Buttigieg has consistently been polling in single digits in national and early state surveys.

GOP Senate candidate said Republicans have 'dual loyalties' to Israel

Former Rep. Jason LewisJason Mark LewisTwo swing-district Democrats raise impeachment calls after whistleblower reports GOP Senate candidate said Republicans have ‘dual loyalties’ to Israel The Hill’s Campaign Report: Democratic field begins to shrink ahead of critical stretch MORE (R-Minn.), who is running for Senate in Minnesota, said in 2013 that the Republican Party had “dual loyalties” to Israel, according to CNN.

The U.S.’s continued support of Israel, Lewis said on a radio show in February 2013, was due to a “very strong American Jewish lobby,” and the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. He added that many in the party viewed Israel as the “51st state.” 

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Lewis’s comments were backing Defense Secretary Chuck HagelCharles (Chuck) Timothy HagelHundreds of West Point alumni call out Esper over military’s role in protests Can he really do that? Yes, he probably can — because Congress let him GOP lawmakers stick to Trump amid new criticism MORE, who underwent scrutiny during his 2013 confirmation process for his use of the phrase “Jewish lobby” in 2006, The Washington Post reported then. 

When questioned about his past words, Lewis called inquiries “pathetic” and “worn-out.” 

“Actions speak louder than words, and the action that Congressman Lewis took in the 115th Congress to strengthen and support the U.S.- Israeli relationship is virtually unmatched, evidenced by his voting record,” Lewis’s campaign manager Tom Szymanski said in an email to The Hill. “The voters of Minnesota will see right through these false attacks next November.”

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Lewis then called out Rep. Ilhan OmarIlhan OmarHow language is bringing down Donald Trump Biden, Democrats seek to shut down calls to defund police McEnany, Ocasio-Cortez tangle over ‘Biden adviser’ label MORE (D-Minn.), characterizing her criticisms of the country’s relationship with Israel “genuinely anti-Israel.”

Lewis is one of two candidates campaigning for the Republican nominee and would face Sen. Tina SmithTina Flint SmithGun control group rolls out first round of Senate endorsements Pelosi: George Floyd death is ‘a crime’ Senate Democrat introduces bill to protect food supply MORE (D-Minn.) in the general election. Smith won a special election earlier this year and is serving out the remainder of former Sen. Al FrankenAlan (Al) Stuart FrankenPolitical world mourns loss of comedian Jerry Stiller Maher to Tara Reade on timing of sexual assault allegation: ‘Why wait until Biden is our only hope?’ Democrats begin to confront Biden allegations MORE’s term. 

 

 

Trump campaign, GOP raise $5 million amid impeachment inquiry, top adviser says

President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE’s reelection campaign and the Republican National Committee (RNC) have raised some $5 million since House Democrats moved to launch an impeachment inquiry of the president, a top Trump campaign official said Wednesday.

“In the 24 hours since news of Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiTrump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names Black lawmakers unveil bill to remove Confederate statues from Capitol Pelosi: Georgia primary ‘disgrace’ could preview an election debacle in November MORE’s impeachment announcement, @realDonaldTrump’s campaign & @GOP have BLOWN OUT fundraising!” Brad ParscaleBradley (Brad) James ParscaleMORE, Trump’s campaign manager, tweeted, adding that donations have come in from all 50 states.

The fundraising surge comes less than 24 hours after Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced that the House would initiate a formal impeachment inquiry centering on Trump’s efforts to pressure Ukrainian officials to investigate former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE, one of Trump’s chief political rivals. It shows how Republicans have sought to seize on the impeachment push to rile up the president’s political base and rally conservative enthusiasm ahead of 2020.

In a tweet Wednesday, RNC chief of staff Richard Walters said the Trump campaign and the RNC had raised a combined $30 million in the past week alone. 

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Trump has sought to cast the impeachment inquiry as nothing more than a “witch hunt” and has insisted that nothing about his request to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was inappropriate or nefarious.

A partial record of a July call between Trump and Zelensky released by the White House on Wednesday shows that the American president urged Zelensky to open a corruption investigation after a discussion of U.S. military assistance to Ukraine.

Trump and his allies are betting that his most loyal supporters will not be swayed by the conversation and that the impeachment inquiry will ultimately backfire on Democrats in 2020, when Trump is up for reelection. 

So far, more than 200 House Democrats and the chamber’s lone Independent, Rep. Justin AmashJustin AmashOver 1,400 pro athletes, coaches call on Congress to back bill ending qualified immunity House Democrats set to introduce proposed ban on chemical weapons Mark Cuban says he’s decided not to run for president MORE (Mich.), have come out in support of the impeachment inquiry. But Republican lawmakers have remained unmoved by the release of the call record and have rushed to the president’s defense, arguing that nothing in the phone call warrants impeachment.

Democrats argue, however, that the president’s actions mean he used the power of his office to compel a foreign government to investigate one of his political opponents and that such behavior warrants a formal investigation.

Colbert questions Sanders on middle-class tax hike after pressing Warren on the same topic

Late-night host Stephen ColbertStephen Tyrone ColbertThe Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook Colbert launches ‘Be Your Own President’ merch line ‘to help peaceful protesters’ Stacey Abrams says she hasn’t heard from Biden campaign about VP search MORE questioned Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.) on Thursday on whether middle class taxes would be raised under his “Medicare for All” proposal after previously posing a similar question to Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names MORE (D-Mass.). 

“Sen. Warren was on here last week and I asked her about her plans for Medicare for All, and I’m going to ask you the question that I asked her at the risk of being accused of trumpeting Republican talking points,” Colbert said. “Is there an increase in taxes on the middle class to pay for Medicare for All or rather where would the tax burden go to pay for that?”

In response, Sanders said there would be a progressive tax, but that health care premiums would be reduced. 

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“Nobody in America will pay any more premiums, just talked to a woman the other day who pays $1,700 a month, $20,000 a year, gone. No more co-payments, gone, no more out-of-pocket expenses, gone, nobody will go bankrupt,” Sanders responded.

“Now having said that, is health care free? No, it is not,” he added. “So what we do is exempt the first $29,000 of a person’s income, you make less than $29,000, you pay nothing in taxes. Above that, in a progressive way, with the wealthiest people in this country paying the largest percentage, people do pay more in taxes.”

He gave an example of someone paying $20,000 in “a tax called a premium for the insurance companies” now having to pay a $10,000 government tax instead. 

“You’re $10,000 to the good, you would ask me where do I sign up for that?” Sanders said. 

The Democratic presidential candidate contends that his health care plan would result in most people paying less for health care. 

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“We are covering all basic health care needs. Medicare is a very strong program and all I want to do … is expand it to everybody and include dental care, hearing aids and eyeglasses, and home health care as well,” said Sanders. “The overwhelming majority of the American people will be paying less for health care than they are today.”

He added that in his plan there would be a private market for non-basic health services. 

The question from Colbert follows a back-and-forth last week between the TV host and Warren when he asked her if she would raise middle-class taxes. 

“How are you going to pay for it? Are you going to be raising the middle-class taxes?” Colbert asked the Massachusetts Democrat. 

“So, here’s how we’re going to do this. Costs are going to go up for the wealthiest Americans, for big corporations,” Warren replied. “And hard-working middle-class families are going to see their costs going down.”

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Sanders and Warren are among the most progressive of the more than a dozen people vying for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.

Joaquin Castro volunteers to play his brother on 'SNL'

Rep. Joaquin CastroJoaquin CastroTop Hispanic Caucus members endorse Melissa Mark-Viverito in NY House primary Ousted watchdog says he told top State aides about Pompeo probe CHC says George Floyd death shows ‘tiny fraction’ of what people of color confront in their daily lives MORE (D-Texas) quipped Wednesday that he was available to play his brother, 2020 presidential candidate Julián Castro, on “Saturday Night Live” after the former Housing and Urban Development secretary’s campaign hit the NBC late-night show for not including him in a town hall sketch.

“Hi @nbcsnl, I’m available next time you need someone to play Julian CastroJulian CastroNew York legislature votes to release disciplinary records for officers Trump calls New York Times ‘fake newspaper’ after headline change Castro, Warren, Harris to speak at Texas Democratic virtual convention MORE. I get mistaken for that guy all the time,” the Texas congressman tweeted of his identical twin.

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Both Julián Castro’s presidential campaign and the advocacy group Latino Victory noted his absence in the season premiere of “SNL”, which featured host Woody Harrelson as former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE, regular cast member Kate McKinnon as Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names MORE (D-Mass.), and returning favorites Maya Rudolph as Sen. Kamala HarrisKamala Devi HarrisRand Paul introduces bill to end no-knock warrants The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook McEnany says Juneteenth is a very ‘meaningful’ day to Trump MORE (D-Calif.) and Larry David as Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.).

“The erasure of Secretary @JulianCastro, the only Latino running for president, by SNL is completely unacceptable. Now more than ever, representation matters,” Latino Victory tweeted Monday. Julián Castro’s press secretary, Sawyer Hackett, also knocked the candidate’s exclusion, tweeting, “Could you not find a Latino actor to play @JulianCastro?”

Julián Castro was not the only 2020 Democrat missing from the town hall sketch, which also failed to include Sen. Amy KlobucharAmy KlobucharHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Democrats demand Republican leaders examine election challenges after Georgia voting chaos Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk MORE (Minn.) and Rep. Tulsi GabbardTulsi GabbardGabbard drops defamation lawsuit against Clinton It’s as if a Trump operative infiltrated the Democratic primary process 125 lawmakers urge Trump administration to support National Guard troops amid pandemic MORE (Hawaii).

Trump attacks 'Medicare for All' in Florida, accuses Dems of wanting to fund 'socialism'

President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE on Thursday attacked “Medicare for All” and called his Democratic presidential rivals “maniacs” as he tried to make his case on health care ahead of next year’s election.

Trump, speaking at The Villages, a sprawling retirement community in the key swing state of Florida, sought to portray himself as a protector of Medicare for seniors, in contrast to Democratic plans to expand the program to everyone through Medicare for All.

“They want to raid Medicare to fund a thing called socialism,” Trump said of Democrats.

“The last administration frankly was moderate compared to the maniacs you’re hearing from today,” he added, pointing to “Elizabeth Pocahontas Warren,” whom he said appeared to be his leading challenger.

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Warren backs the Medicare for All plan that would provide government health insurance to everyone with no premiums or deductibles. Trump argued Thursday that Medicare should remain only for seniors and that expanding it would jeopardize the program and require tax increases.

Trump also signed an executive order to strengthen Medicare, aimed at driving his message home. The order aims to strengthen Medicare Advantage, the branch of Medicare that is administered by private insurers and that Republicans warn would be abolished under Medicare for All.

House Majority Leader Steny HoyerSteny Hamilton HoyerOvernight Health Care: US showing signs of retreat in battle against COVID-19 | Regeneron begins clinical trials of potential coronavirus antibody treatment | CMS warns nursing homes against seizing residents’ stimulus checks Hoyer: House will vote soon on bill to improve ObamaCare Hoyer: Infrastructure package to hit floor this month MORE (D-Md.) argued that Trump’s executive order showed that the president is worried about disguising his real health care record, saying in a statement, “This executive order is an admission that the President and Republicans are worried that American voters can see through their health care ploys.”

Democrats won back the House of Representatives last year in large part on the issue of health care, campaigning against Republican efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act and its protections for people with pre-existing conditions.

As a counter, Trump has rolled out a series of health care initiatives, including taking action in an effort to lower drug prices and increase transparency in health care.

But Trump also made clear Thursday that he still hopes to repeal the Affordable Care Act if he wins reelection and if Republicans take back the House.

“If the Republicans take back the House, keep the Senate, keep the presidency, we’re going to have a fantastic plan,” Trump said.

Trump is also supporting a lawsuit currently in the courts seeking to overturn the entire Affordable Care Act.

Congressional Republicans are seeking to focus not on repeal of the ACA but instead on attacking Democrats’ Medicare for All plans, warning they would eliminate private insurance. 

Trump echoed those attacks on Thursday.

“They want to raise your taxes” to pay for the plan, Trump said.

“Listen to this number, $32 trillion,” he said of Medicare for All’s cost. “With a T, we’re beyond the B’s, the billions.”

Supporters argue that while taxes would go up, most people’s total costs would go down, given that premiums and deductibles would be eliminated.

Trump also called for lowering drug prices, a key issue for him.

Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiTrump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names Black lawmakers unveil bill to remove Confederate statues from Capitol Pelosi: Georgia primary ‘disgrace’ could preview an election debacle in November MORE (D-Calif.) is hoping that Trump will endorse her plan introduced last month to allow the secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower drug prices, something Trump supported in his 2016 campaign before backing off.

Trump made no mention of the Speaker’s plan on Thursday, though.

He instead touted Florida’s plan to allow the importation of cheaper prescription drugs from Canada, saying the proposal would be approved “soon.”

His administration has taken a preliminary step towards allowing imports, but several steps remain before cheaper drugs actually would arrive.

Trump also did not totally set aside the impeachment push against him, even implying, without citing evidence, that pharmaceutical companies could be behind the “hoax” because they are opposed to his efforts to lower drug prices. 

“[I] wouldn’t be surprised if it was from some of these industries that we take on,” he said.  

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Man Utd ‘jostling with’ Liverpool in race to sign Salzburg striker

Premier League side Man Utd have joined the race to sign Patson Daka from Red Bull Salzburg, according to reports.

The Red Devils have been linked with moves for a number of strikers in the summer transfer window but they are yet to bring in any players.

A new contract for Dean Henderson is one of their biggest deals of the summer so far as they have struggled to bring in reported top target Jadon Sancho.

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The latest rumour in The Sun is that United are ‘ready to snap up’ Daka from Salzburg with ‘a number of other big clubs’ monitoring his progress.

The striker scored twice in a 2-2 friendly draw with Liverpool last week and now Man Utd are ‘jostling with the Reds’ for his signature.

The Red Devils missed out on signing Erling Haaland in January as he joined Dortmund from Salzburg with the likes of Sadio Mane, Naby Keita and Takumi Minamino also being sold over the last couple of years by the Austrian club.

Daka scored 24 goals in 31 league matches for the Austrian outfit with the report claiming that Man Utd would be ‘serious rivals’ if they let the Senegal international leave.

Any deal for Daka – whose contract runs until 2024 – could set the Red Devils back over £20m but after missing out on Haaland, Man Utd ‘know the cost of not swooping for young talent soon enough’.

 

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Chelsea receive enquiry from Villa for former loan star

Aston Villa want to bring their former loan star Tammy Abraham back to Villa Park and have made an enquiry with Chelsea, according to reports.

Abraham returned to Chelsea last summer after a productive loan spell with Villa. His 25 goals in 37 league games helped Villa gain promotion to the Premier League.

The striker was summoned back to Stamford Bridge for the start of the 2019-20 season, and he repaid the faith shown in him by the club whose academy ranks he rose through.

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With 18 goals in all competitions last season, Abraham was Chelsea’s top scorer in 2019-20. However, the arrival of Timo Werner has added competition for his place.

Amid those doubts over how much first team action Abraham will get next season, the Daily Mail claim Aston Villa have asked Chelsea if he would be available again.

Villa are keen to sign a striker this summer, with club record signing Wesley still out with an ACL injury. However, it looks like they will be unsuccessful in their attempts to re-sign Abraham.

The Daily Mail add that Abraham wants to stay and fight for his place at Chelsea. Having proven himself in the Premier League last season, he wants to do so again.

Abraham only signed a contract extension back in July, showing the club’s belief in him. However, reports since emerged claiming Frank Lampard was unsure if he would be able to replicate his form from last season.

It now appears that Abraham wants to send a definitive message about his credentials next season.

 

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Arteta provides Aubameyang contract update following victory

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided fans with an update on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s contract negotiations.

Aubameyang has been linked with a move away from the Emirates this summer, with Barcelona keen on replacing Luis Suarez up front.

Rumours have been increased as the player’s contract is set to expire next summer.

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Following Arsenal’s Community Shield victory over Liverpool yesterday, Arteta reassured fans that the club captain would be staying.

He told BT Sport: “We are going to see… today we will just take the trophy and that is it.

“I keep saying the same thing. I try to do my job, which is convince him that he is in the right place, that he has the environment here to produce the moments like he’s done today and he’s done here three weeks ago.

“I am very positive that he’s going to sign but a lot of time there’s a lot of things involved in a contract deal and we are trying to show him.

“I think the move from the team [for his goal] was really, really good and he put the ball, all the time, where it belongs, which is the back of the net.”

Arteta seems confident that Aubameyang will extend his current deal and potentially see out the rest of his career at Arsenal.

Aubameyang scored the winning penalty as Arsenal beat Liverpool to win their first trophy of the season.

The match was played just weeks after Arsenal’s FA Cup victory over Chelsea, when they won 2-1 against Frank Lampard’s side.

Aubameyang’s two goals in that game helped to prove once again just how important he is to the club.

The player will be aiming to reach 20 goals once again during the upcoming season. He had a remarkable campaign last term, breaking into Arsenal’s top ten goalscorers of all time and becoming the fastest Arsenal player to reach 50 goals.

It looks like the Gunners are on the verge of tying down arguably their most important player to a long term contract.

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Chelsea make improved offer for Rennes goalkeeper Mendy

Chelsea have returned with a second offer for Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, according to sources.

The Blues are currently looking to replace out of favour Kepa Arrizabalaga, who had a poor season under Frank Lampard last campaign.

The Spaniard has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge as the club looks set to replace him.

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According to Goal, the London club has made an £18 million bid for Mendy.

They’ve improved upon the £15 million bid they made earlier this week, which was rejected.

Rennes are yet to respond to the second bid. However, they’re desperate to keep Mendy as he’s their first choice keeper.

The Senegalese international helped Rennes to their first ever Champions League finish last campaign, when they finished third under manager Julien Stephan.

Mendy made 9 clean sheets in 24 appearances for the club and started in their first Ligue 1 game of the new season.

Mendy could be a solid replacement for Arrizabalaga if Chelsea manage to sign him.

He would also be a lot cheaper than the club’s other goalkeeping options. They’ve been linked with Atletico Madrid keeper Jan Oblak, who would cost around £90 million.

More recently, they’ve been linked with Italian youngster Gianluigi Donnarumma. The 21-year-old is one of the best young prospects in the world and could join the Blues on loan this season.

He would then need to impress Lampard to earn a permanent move to Stamford Bridge.

As part of the deal, Arrizabalaga would move on loan to AC Milan for the season to see if he can find his previous form.

At the moment it looks like Chelsea are looking at cheaper alternatives to Donnarumma following their spending spree over the past few months.

Having signed Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech and Ben Chilwell, they’ve spent well over £130 million. They’re also in talks to sign Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen and Declan Rice from West Ham.

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