Jose Mourinho expects club legend Didier Drogba to one day return to the club possibly in a coaching capacity, ESPN understands. The Blues boss brought the Ivory Coast international to Stamford Bridge back in 2004, with the striker going on to score 157 goals in 341 appearances, as well as the winning penalty in the
Bayern interested in Luiz
Chelsea are preparing themselves for a bid from Bayern Munich for defender David Luiz, according to the Metro. Pep Guardiola wants the Brazil international to play in the heart of his defence as he aims to retain the league, cup and Champions League in his first season with the club. The Spaniards former club Barcelona
Ba relishing competition for places
Demba Ba is keen to remain at Stamford Bridge next season and prove his worth to manager Jose Mourinho, Sky Sports understands. The Senegal international has been linked with a move away from the club this summer, with Aston Villa and West Ham United both said to be interested in securing his services. He faces
Rooney Chelsea’s ‘only target’
Chelsea are so confident of land Wayne Rooney this summer they are not looking at any other targets, according to the Daily Star. Manchester United manager David Moyes has repeatedly stated that the England international is not for sale, though the bookmakers still have him at 2/5 to move to Stamford Bridge. Elsewhere, Jose Mourinho
Benitez interested in Ba reunion
Napoli are considering a move for Chelsea striker Demba Ba, the Daily Star understands. The Serie A runners up, managed by former Blues interim manager Rafael Benitez, are looking for bring in two new strikers having cashed in on Uruguay international Edinson Cavani, with their other top target thought to be Real Madrid forward Gonzalo
Lukaku keen to link up with Rooney
Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku has welcomed the prospect of linking up with Wayne Rooney next season should the Blues be successful in their pursuit of the England international, the Daily Star understands. The forward, who spent last season on loan with West Bromwich Albion, has been on good form in the Blues pre-season tour scoring
BLUES NEED STRIKERS
This summer has been an eventful one at Stamford Bridge. When the protracted saga surrounding the arrival of Jose Mourinho for his second spell in charge of Chelsea finally ended, new signings were made to try and freshen up a squad which was ageing in certain areas. While the addition of both Andre Schurrle from
Mourinho keen on Drogba return
Jose Mourinho is keen on bringing Didier Drogba back to Chelsea as a player-coach, according to the Express. The Ivory Coast international’s current club Galatasaray say that they won’t release him until his contract expires next summer, though talks are underway for the 35 year old to make his return. The Blues manager believes that
Agent – Higuain will stay at Real
Gonzalo Higuain will reject a move to the Premier League to stay with Real Madrid, the Metro understands. Chelsea are reported to have entered the race to sign the striker, who has been a target for London rivals Arsenal since the end of last season. Manager Jose Mourinho worked with the Argentina international for three