Chelsea remain without Frank Lampard and Branislav Ivanovic for Sunday afternoon’s visit of Premier League champions Manchester United. The pair are unlikely to return until later this month, so Ashley Cole is set to continue at left back with Cesar Azpilicueta playing on the right. New signing Nemanja Matic could be included to make his
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Matic completes Blues return
Chelsea have completed the signing of former midfielder Nemanja Vidic for a fee in the region of £20m, Sky Sports understands. The 25 year old originally moved away from Stamford Bridge in 2011 as part of the deal that saw David Luiz arrive from Benfica. He has returned on a five and a half year
Mourinho to decide on new deals for Terry, Lampard and Cole
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is set to make a decision on whether or not to offer veteran trio John Terry, Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole new contracts, the Telegraph understands. The Englishmen, aged 33, 35 and 33 respectively have made a combined total of well over 1,500 appearances for the club all have deals that
Blues closing in on Matic
The Mail Online understands that Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal that will see Benfica midfielder Nemanja Matic return to Stamford Bridge, two-and-a-half years after he moved in the opposite direction. The 25 year old was initially used as a makeweight in David Luiz’s transfer to Chelsea, and now looks set to return to
Hazard and Torres goals see Blues beat Hull
Chelsea briefly moved to the top of the table after beating Hull City 2-0 at the KC Stadium in Saturday’s early kick off in the Premier League. Second half goals from top scorer Eden Hazard and Fernando Torres secured victory for Jose Mourinho’s men, who have now slipped to second place following Manchester City’s 2-0
No fresh injury worries for Chelsea ahead of Hull trip
Chelsea return to Premier League action on Saturday lunchtime with a trip to Hull City. The Blues remain without Frank Lampard and Branislav Ivanovic, both of whom are out of action for about a month with muscle and knee problems respectively. The sides met at Stamford Bridge on the opening day of the season, when
Xabi Alonso snubs Premier League return by signing new contract in Madrid
Xabi Alonso has ended speculation that he could be set to reunite with Jose Mourinho by penning a new deal at Real Madrid, according to the Independent. The 32 year old was due to be out of contract at the end of the season, but has now extended his contract with the La Liga giants
Real join Mata chase
Real Madrid have joined the race to sign Juan Mata from Chelsea, according to the Daily Star. As he was in the summer, the Spain international has again been strongly linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge after failing to hold down a first team place under Jose Mourinho. The two times Blues Player
Chelsea to revive Rooney interest?
Chelsea are planning to make a £30m bid for Wayne Rooney if he fails to sign a new deal with Manchester United, according to the Mail Online. The Blues made two bids for the England international during the summer, but were rebuffed on both occasions. However, despite being a rare star performer in David Moyes’