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
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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
Barcelona back in for Luiz
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
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