Real Madrid are considering a bid for Chelsea midfielder Ramires as they seek a replacement for Mesut Ozil, the Daily Star understands. The Spanish giants shocked many by sanctioning Ozil’s £42.4m move to Arsenal on transfer deadline day, and despite bringing in a plethora of new midfielders themselves, Real are keen to secure the services
Courtois keen on Barca switch
Reports in Spain are suggesting that Thibaut Courtois is keen to join Barcelona next summer, the Metro understands. The Belgium international is currently enjoying a third season on loan with Atletico Madird, having been sent to the Spanish capital shortly after arriving at Stamford Bridge from Genk in 2011. Barcelona are on the lookout for
Cole out of Montenegro clash
Ashley Cole is out of England’s World Cup Qualifier against Montenegro on Friday evening, Sky Sports understands. The 32 year old was substituted during Sunday’s win over Norwich City, and scans yesterday showed the seriousness of the rib injury that he has sustained means he will remain at Stamford Bridge to undergo treatment. Roy Hodgson’s
Chelsea go third following Norwich victory
Two goals in the last five minutes saw Chelsea beat Norwich City at Carrow Road yesterday, and record their first away win of the season. Oscar gave the Blues an early lead before Anthony Pilkington equalised on sixty-eight minutes. Substitutes Eden Hazard and Willian then got on the score-sheet in the 85th and 86th minute
Torres and Hazard to miss Norwich trip
Fernando Torres will miss Chelsea’s trip to Norwich City on Sunday afternoon, as the Spain striker serves a one-match suspension following his dismissal against Tottenham Hotspur a week ago, though the injury he picked up midweek would have seen him miss out regardless. Eden Hazard is also an injury concern for the Blues, so Jose
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Cech glad to be back on track
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech believes that the club are beginning to show signs of the ruthless streak that not too long ago saw them dominate the English game, the Daily Star understands. The Blues got their European campaign back on track with a 4-0 victory over Steaua Bucharest on Tuesday afternoon after their shock home
Chelsea back on track with 4-0 win in Romania
Chelsea bounced back from their Champions League disappointment a fortnight ago by thumping Romanian champions Steaua Bucharest 4-0 yesterday evening. Brazil international Ramires opened the scoring on 19 minutes before an own goal from Daniel Gerogievski doubles the Blues’ advantage just before half time. Ramires then grabbed a second ten minutes into the second half
Hazard out of Steaua clash
Chelsea will be without midfield Eden Hazard for this evening’s Champions League clash against Steaua Bucharest. Fernando Torres is included in the squad despite facing a domestic ban after clashing with Jan Vertonghen in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur, though Marco Van Ginkel is out for most of the season. The club were defeated