Barcelona are monitoring Juan Mata’s situation at Chelsea, following reports that the Spain international is unhappy at Stamford Bridge, the Daily Star understands. Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo claim that the two time Blues Player of the Year is uninterested with the limited role he is set to continue to play under Jose Mourinho. Having made
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Barcelona keen on Cech
Barcelona are considering a bid for Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech as they look for a replacement for the outgoing Victor Valdes, according to the Daily Star. Spain international Valdes is set to quit the Nou Camp when his contract expires at the end of this season, leaving new manager Gerardo Martino in need of a
Lampard set for 100th cap
England manager Roy Hodgson has confirmed the Frank Lampard will win his 100th cap for England in this evening’s World Cup Qualifier against Ukraine. The Chelsea midfielder, along with nine others who started Friday’s win over Moldova, retains his place in Roy Hodgson’s side, who will go a long way to securing their place at
Mata blames injury for slow start
Juan Mata has said that injury is the reason he has been used sparsely in the opening weeks of the new season, the Metro understands. The Spain international, who has been named the Blues Player of the Year in both of his seasons with the club so far, was strongly linked with a move away
Mata happy to remain with the Blues
Juan Mata says that he is happy at Chelsea despite him being strongly linked with a move away from the club this summer, the Metro understands. The two-time Blues Player of the Year has featured in just one of the clubs four games so far this season, though both he and manager Jose Mourinho have
Luiz rejected Barcelona offer
Chelsea defender David Luiz has revealed that he turned down a move to Barcelona during the recently closed transfer window, according to the Express. The Brazil international was linked with a move to the Nou Camp all summer, and he himself has confirmed that their interest was backed up by an official approach which he
Mourniho blocked Ba move to Arsenal
Jose Mourinho has revealed that he blocked Demba Ba’s proposed move to Arsenal after the Gunners completed the signing of Germany international Mezut Ozil, the Metro understands. The Blues boss believes that by signing the midfielder, who he worked with for three years at the Bernabeu, the North London club have emerged as title contenders.
Chelsea loan Lukaku to Everton
Chelsea did not make any additions to their squad on transfer deadline day, though they did sent a number of their players out on loan. The most notable of those to secure a temporary move away from Stamford Bridge was striker Romelu Lukaku, who has moved to Everton for the remainder of the season. The
Chelsea sign Atsu from Porto
Chelsea have completed the signing of winger Christian Atsu from Porto, according to Sky Sports. The Ghana international has put pen to paper on a five year contract after the two clubs agreed a fee of around £3.5m, though he will spend the rest of this season on loan with Dutch club Vitesse Arnhem. He