Holland coach Louis Van Gaal has expressed his desire for Wesley Sneijder to join Chelsea. Galatasaray are reportedly willing to sell the midfielder who only moved to Turkey in January, with Stamford seemingly his most likely destination. The 29 year old worked with returning Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho for a season at Inter Milan, where
Mourinho now ‘the happy one’
Jose Mourinho has declared that he is ‘the happy one’ following his return to Stamford Bridge for his second spell as manager. The 50 year old yesterday gave his first press conference since retaking the reigns at Chelsea; speaking to the broadcast media for almost an hour. On the players still with the club from
Mourinho set to face press
Jose Mourinho is preparing to face the media for the first time since returning to Stamford Bridge as manager. The 50 year old last week signed a four year contract with the Blues, and his first press conference of his second spell will take place this afternoon. It is nine years since Mourinho’s initial arrival
Chelsea keeping striker options open
Chelsea’s search for a new attacker has intensified, with the Daily Mail understanding that four players are being approached by the club. Zenit St Petersburg’s Hulk yesterday all but confirmed that there the Blues interest in him, saying at a Brazil press conference that he “would be lying” if he said Chelsea hadn’t made an
Blues back in for Hulk
Chelsea have once again been linked with a move for Zenti St Petersburg forward Hulk. The Mirror report that the Blues have turned to Brazilian after missing out on number one target Radamel Falcao, who last week signed for French Ligue 1 side Monaco. The club were close to agreeing a deal for the player
Sneijder to reunite with Mourinho?
Galatasaray midfielder Wesley Sneijder has hinted that he may be about to be reunited with former manager Jose Mourinho by moving to Stamford Bridge, according to the Metro. Reports in Turkey suggest that a deal is on the cards, and now the 28 year old has revealed that he is in regular contact with the
Mourinho returns as Chelsea manager
Josse Mourinho’s return to Chelsea was finally confirmed yesterday, with the self-proclaimed Special One set to be unveiled at a press conference next Monday. The Portuguese manager has signed a four year deal with the club to the delight of chief executive Ron Gourlay, who declared that “his continued success, drive and ambition made him
Mourinho confirms Blues return
Jose Mourinho has finally put to an end any doubts that he will become the next Chelsea manager by confirming on Spanish television that he will return to Stamford Bridge by the end of the week. The news is sure to delight Blues fans, a number of which failed to accept interim manager Rafael Benitez,
Schurrle deal close
Chelsea have moved a step closer to securing a deal for Bayer Leverkusen striker Andre Schurrle after the Bundesliga club’s general manager revealed that a fee has been agreed. The 22 year old is set to move to Stamford Bridge for a deal that will cost the Blues a reported £20 million and see Kevin