Chelsea suffered their first Premier League loss of the season as they fell to a 1-0 defeat to Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday evening. A goal from birthday boy Steven Naismith on the stroke of half-time secured all three points for the Toffees, to give Roberto Martinez his first league victory since taking charge
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Eto’o completes Blues move
Chelsea have completed the signing of Cameroon international Samuel Eto’o, according to BBC Sport. The deal sees the former Barcelona and Real Madrid man reunited with manager Jose Mourinho, who he played under for Inter Milan during their treble winning 2009/10 campaign, and appears to signify the end of the club’s pursuit of Manchester United
Chelsea set to sign Eto’o
Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Anzhi Makhachkala striker Samuel Eto’o, the Mail Online understands. The Cameroon international is expected to sign a one-year deal worth around £7m on Thursday, in a move that will see him reunited with manager Jose Mourinho, who he played under during Inter Milan’s treble winning 2009/10 campaign.
Chelsea closing in on Eto’o deal
Chelsea are on the verge of completing a deal for Anzhi Makhachkala striker Samuel Eto’o, the Express understands. Blues boss Jose Mourinho has been linked with the man who played for him during Inter Milan’s treble winning season of 2009/10, after being unable to complete a deal for top target Wayne Rooney. Eto’o, who’s agent
Chelsea join race for Willian
Chelsea have entered the race to sign Brazil international Willian, Sky Sports understands. The 25 year old appeared to be on the verge of securing a move to Tottenham Hotspur, but the Blues have moved to hijack the deal with a bid of their own. Liverpool have also been linked with the Anzhi Makhachkala man,
Mourinho standing firm over Luiz
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is adamant that the club will reject any bids for defender David Luiz, Sky Sports understands. The 26 year old is a reported target for Barcelona, who are desperately trying to strengthen their defence ahead of their La Liga title defence. They have also been linked with a move for Liverpool’s
Blues considering £5m Eto’o swoop
Chelsea may be able to sign Anzhi Makhachkala’s Samuel Eto’o for as little as £5m, the Guardian understands. Jose Mourinho has been searching for a new striker all summer, but looks increasingly unlikely to secure a deal for Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney after seeing both of their bids for the England international knocked back. Eto’o
Eto’o praises Mourinho amid Chelsea link
Samuel Eto’o has been speaking of his admiration for Jose Mourinho, amid speculation linking the former Cameroon international with a move to Stamford Bridge. The 32 year old has reportedly been lined up as an alternative to Wayne Rooney, should Manchester United refuse to part company with the England international. Eto’o spent the 2009/10 season
Chelsea turn down Barca bid for Luiz
Chelsea have rejected a bid of around £35m from Barcelona for defender David Luiz, according to the Express. The Catalan clubs are desperate to tighten up their defence, after their frailties were exposed last season, none more so than in the 7-0 aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals. Luiz, who they
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