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