Chelsea playmaker Juan Mata is adamant that he will be at Stamford Bridge next season, despite reports that returning manager Jose Mourinho could move him on. The Spanish international scored twenty goals in all competitions last season, leading to be named the clubs Player of the Year for the second season in succession; a feat
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Chelsea complete Schurrle deal
Chelsea have completed the signing of Germany international Andre Schurrle from Bayern Leverkusen for £18 million. The 22 year old, who has been on the clubs radar for some time, becomes first signing of Jose Mourinho’s second spell as Blues manager. Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has not been included as part of the deal,
West Ham eyeing Ba return
The Mirror understands that West Ham United are preparing a loan bid for Chelsea striker Demba Ba. The Senegal international scored just two goals in fourteen league appearances for the Blues since signing from Newcastle United for £7milliom in January. Since returning as Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho has been linked with a number of high
Van Gaal backs Sneijder to join Blues
Holland coach Louis Van Gaal has expressed his desire for Wesley Sneijder to join Chelsea. Galatasaray are reportedly willing to sell the midfielder who only moved to Turkey in January, with Stamford seemingly his most likely destination. The 29 year old worked with returning Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho for a season at Inter Milan, where
Mourinho now ‘the happy one’
Jose Mourinho has declared that he is ‘the happy one’ following his return to Stamford Bridge for his second spell as manager. The 50 year old yesterday gave his first press conference since retaking the reigns at Chelsea; speaking to the broadcast media for almost an hour. On the players still with the club from
Mourinho set to face press
Jose Mourinho is preparing to face the media for the first time since returning to Stamford Bridge as manager. The 50 year old last week signed a four year contract with the Blues, and his first press conference of his second spell will take place this afternoon. It is nine years since Mourinho’s initial arrival
Chelsea keeping striker options open
Chelsea’s search for a new attacker has intensified, with the Daily Mail understanding that four players are being approached by the club. Zenit St Petersburg’s Hulk yesterday all but confirmed that there the Blues interest in him, saying at a Brazil press conference that he “would be lying” if he said Chelsea hadn’t made an
Blues back in for Hulk
Chelsea have once again been linked with a move for Zenti St Petersburg forward Hulk. The Mirror report that the Blues have turned to Brazilian after missing out on number one target Radamel Falcao, who last week signed for French Ligue 1 side Monaco. The club were close to agreeing a deal for the player
Sneijder to reunite with Mourinho?
Galatasaray midfielder Wesley Sneijder has hinted that he may be about to be reunited with former manager Jose Mourinho by moving to Stamford Bridge, according to the Metro. Reports in Turkey suggest that a deal is on the cards, and now the 28 year old has revealed that he is in regular contact with the