Eto’o praises Mourinho amid Chelsea link

Samuel Eto’o has been speaking of his admiration for Jose Mourinho, amid speculation linking the former Cameroon international with a move to Stamford Bridge. The 32 year old has reportedly been lined up as an alternative to Wayne Rooney, should Manchester United refuse to part company with the England international. Eto’o spent the 2009/10 season

Barcelona to make final Luiz bid

Barcelona are readying one final offer for Chelsea defender David Luiz, the Mirror understands. The Catalan club are desperately trying to strengthen their back line ahead of their title defence, and have identified the Brazilian international as their top transfer target. However, they are set to be disappointed, as the Blues have insisted that they

Chelsea lining up third Rooney bid

Chelsea are preparing a third bid for Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney, the Guardian understands. Jose Mourinho remains keen on agreeing a deal for the 27 year old despite David Moyes insistence that the 27 year old is not for sale. The Blues opening two offers – the latest of which thought to be around £25m

Chelsea turn down Barca bid for Luiz

 Chelsea have rejected a bid of around £35m from Barcelona for defender David Luiz, according to the Express. The Catalan clubs are desperate to tighten up their defence, after their frailties were exposed last season, none more so than in the 7-0 aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals. Luiz, who they

Kalou endorses Mourinho return

Former Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou has told ESPN that he believes that the club will benefit strongly from the return of Jose Mourinho. The Ivory Coast forward, who has recently been linked with a return to the Premier League, was bought by Mourinho in 2006, and went on to score sixty goals in two hundred

Rooney to hand in transfer request?

Wayne Rooney is preparing to hand in a transfer request this week in a bid to force through a move to Chelsea, according to the Daily Mail. The England international has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford all summer, though United’s manager David Moyes repeatedly stating that the forward is not for

Chelsea to make new bid for Rooney

Chelsea are preparing to make an fresh bid of £40m for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, according to the Independent. The England international reportedly remains the Blues top target this season, as Jose Mourinho looks to strengthen his attacking options ahead of the new season. The club have already seen a bid of £27m rejected