Chelsea goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has given his backing to the clubs pursuit of Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, Sky Sports has reported. The Blues made an official approach for the 27 year old earlier this week, which was rejected out of hand by the Premier League champions. Jose Mourniho has made Rooney his number one
Chelsea bid for Rooney rejected
Chelsea have seen an opening bid for Wayne Rooney rejected by Manchester United, the Mirror understands. It is reported that the Blues have offered £10m plus a player, thought to be either David Luiz or Juan Mata for the England international, who’s days with the Premier League champions appear to be numbered. The 27 year
Ivanovic open to Suarez signing
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic has admitted that he wouldn’t have a problem if the club were to sign Luis Suarez, according to the Mail Online. The Liverpool striker, who is currently serving a ten match ban for biting Ivanovic when the two sides met at Anfield in April, has been strongly linked with a move
PSG keen on Ivanovic
Paris Saint Germain are interested in signing Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, the Metro understands. The French champions are looking for a replacement for Gregory van der Wiel, who is reportedly on the verge of joining Inter Milan and have identified the Serbian international as their number one defensive target. It is thought that they will
Villa interested in signing Ba
Aston Villa will consider moving for Chelsea’s Demba Ba if they sell want-away striker Christian Benteke, according to the Daily Star. Benteke handed in a transfer request earlier this week, and will be allowed to leave should a club meet Villa’s asking price of £25million. Ba only moved to Stamford Bridge six months ago, but
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Mourinho happy with first team squad
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has endorsed the Chelsea’s three new signings ahead of the clubs preseason tour of Asia, according to Sky Sports. Andre Schurrle, Marco Van Ginkel and Mark Schwarzer will join up with their new teammates for the trip on Thursday, and the returning manager is pleased with the business the Blues has
Chelsea sign Schwarzer
Chelsea have announced that they have signed verteran goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer on a one year contract. The Australia international was released by local rivals Fulham last month following the arrival of Maarten Stekelenburg, and will provide competition for first choice shot-stopper Petr Cech. Schwarzer came to England seventeen years ago with Bradford City, but moved
Barcelona make Luiz bid
Barcelona have made a bid of £30m for David Luiz, though Chelsea will refuse to sell him at that price, according to the Mirror. The La Liga champions are looking for a long term successor for centre-back Carlos Puyol, who turned 35 in April, and they have identified the Brazilian international as their number one