Belgium coach Marc Wilmots has urged Kevin de Bruyne to seek regular first team football away from Stamford Bridge, Sky Sports understands. The midfielder has barely featured for the Blues since signing almost two years ago, spending the second half of the 2011/12 campaign back on loan with Genk, before joining Werder Bremen for the
Galatasaray keen on Terry
Galatasary are lining up a January move for Chelsea captain John Terry, the Mail Online understands. Manager Roberto Mancini is keen to strengthen his squad when the transfer window reopens as he looks to close the gap between themselves and leaders Fenerbache. The centre of their defence is the key area the former Manchester City
Chelsea eyeing Falcao bid
Chelsea are considering a £60m bid for Monaco striker Radamel Falcao, the Mirror understands. The Blues boss has been a long-time admirer of the 27 year old, and will cast an eye on him when Colombia take on Belgium in an international friendly this weekend. Falcao secured a big money move to the Ligue 1
Late penalty secures point for Blues
Chelsea needed a stoppage time penalty to salvage a point against West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. Samuel Eto’o opened the scoring on the stroke of half-time with his third goal in two games, only for Shane Long to level terms on the hour mark. Stephane Sessegnon then put the visitors in
Hazard back for Baggies clash
Eden Hazard is set to return to the Chelsea line up for tomorrow afternoon’s visit of West Bromwich Albion after missing Wednesday’s Champions League victory over Schalke for disciplinary reasons. However, the game comes to soon for Fernando Torres, who remains side-lined with a thigh injury so either Samuel Eto’o or Demba Ba will deputise.
Chelsea take control of Group E
Chelsea have moved three points clear at the top of Group E after beating Schalke 3-0 at Stamford Bridge yesterday evening. Samuel Eto’o opened the scoring with his twenty-eighth Champions League goal on 31 minutes after capitalising on goalkeeper Timo Hildebrand’s error before doubling his and the Blues tally on the evening with a second
Torres out of Schalke clash
Fernando Torres will miss this evening’s Champions League clash against Schalke with a leg injury. The Spain international, who scored twice in the 3-0 win over the Bundesliga side in the reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge last month, is also set to miss Saturday’s game with West Bromwich Albion. Ryan Bertrand is also unavailable; along
Real to make £20m bid for Ramires
Real Madrid are to make a £20m bid for Chelsea midfielder Ramires, the Express understands. The Spanish giants have been long time admirers of the Brazil international, and had an enquiry for the player rejected out of hand during the summer. Real boss Carlo Ancelotti took the 26 year to Stamford Bridge while he was
Blues remain second despite shock defeat
Chelsea’s run of six straight wins in all competitions was halted by a shock 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United at St James’ Park Saturday lunchtime. Yoan Gouffran put Alan Pardew’s men in front on sixty-eight minutes before Loic Remy put the result beyond doubt a minute from time. Jose Mourinho’s men remain second in the