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’
Mikel and Oscar seal Blues progress
Second half goals from Jon Obi Mikel and Oscar secured a 2-0 win for Chelsea in their FA Cup third round clash with Derby County at the iPro Stadium yesterday afternoon. The Rams, who were statistically a match for their opponents in all areas bar the goals, kept the Blues at bay for the first
Chelsea set to rotate ahead of Derby clash
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is likely to rotate his squad for Sunday afternoon’s trip to Derby County in the third round of the FA Cup. The Blues impressed in the league over the Christmas period, taking ten points from the twelve available after beating Southampton, Liverpool, Swansea City and drawing 0-0 with leaders Arsenal. Frank
Chelsea win again to stay in touch with top two
Chelsea began 2014 in style by beating Southampton 3-0 at St Mary’s to keep pressure on the top two in the Premier League. Second half goals from Fernando Torres, Willian and Oscar secured all three points for the Blues, who remain a point behind second place Manchester City, who won at Swansea City and two