Chelsea are bracing themselves for a bid from Barcelona for defender David Luiz, the Mirror understands. The La Liga champions have been linked with the Brazil international all summer as they look to recruit a new centre half. The Catalan clubs defensive frailties were exposed last season, none more so than in the 7-0 aggregate
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Guardiola denies Luiz interest
Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola has insisted that he is not considering a bid for Chelsea defender David Luiz, according to the Express. The former Barcelona boss, who lost his first competitive game in charge of the European Champions to Borussia Dortmund in the German Super Cup on Saturday, has said that he is happy
Mourinho keen on Drogba return
Jose Mourinho expects club legend Didier Drogba to one day return to the club possibly in a coaching capacity, ESPN understands. The Blues boss brought the Ivory Coast international to Stamford Bridge back in 2004, with the striker going on to score 157 goals in 341 appearances, as well as the winning penalty in the
Bayern interested in Luiz
Chelsea are preparing themselves for a bid from Bayern Munich for defender David Luiz, according to the Metro. Pep Guardiola wants the Brazil international to play in the heart of his defence as he aims to retain the league, cup and Champions League in his first season with the club. The Spaniards former club Barcelona
Ba relishing competition for places
Demba Ba is keen to remain at Stamford Bridge next season and prove his worth to manager Jose Mourinho, Sky Sports understands. The Senegal international has been linked with a move away from the club this summer, with Aston Villa and West Ham United both said to be interested in securing his services. He faces
Rooney Chelsea’s ‘only target’
Chelsea are so confident of land Wayne Rooney this summer they are not looking at any other targets, according to the Daily Star. Manchester United manager David Moyes has repeatedly stated that the England international is not for sale, though the bookmakers still have him at 2/5 to move to Stamford Bridge. Elsewhere, Jose Mourinho
Benitez interested in Ba reunion
Napoli are considering a move for Chelsea striker Demba Ba, the Daily Star understands. The Serie A runners up, managed by former Blues interim manager Rafael Benitez, are looking for bring in two new strikers having cashed in on Uruguay international Edinson Cavani, with their other top target thought to be Real Madrid forward Gonzalo
Lukaku keen to link up with Rooney
Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku has welcomed the prospect of linking up with Wayne Rooney next season should the Blues be successful in their pursuit of the England international, the Daily Star understands. The forward, who spent last season on loan with West Bromwich Albion, has been on good form in the Blues pre-season tour scoring
BLUES NEED STRIKERS
This summer has been an eventful one at Stamford Bridge. When the protracted saga surrounding the arrival of Jose Mourinho for his second spell in charge of Chelsea finally ended, new signings were made to try and freshen up a squad which was ageing in certain areas. While the addition of both Andre Schurrle from