Roma are considering moving for former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba when his contract expires at the end of the season, the Mirror understands. The Ivory Coast international has been with Galatasaray since last January, scoring twenty goals in fifty appearances in all competitions, but is set to move on in the summer. Drogba has previously
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Cole to miss clash against former club
Jose Mourinho has announced that Ashley Cole will be left out of the Chelsea side that will face Arsenal on Monday evening, days after he was pictured at the Gunners’ Christmas party, the Mirror understands. The Blues boss has not publicly criticised the England defender, who attended the evening with his old club on his
Anzhi to move for Ba?
Chelsea striker Demba Ba has emerged as a target for Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala, the Mirror understands. The Senegalese forward has only been at Stamford Bridge for six months, though the arrival of Andre Schurrle, as well as the continued pursuit of Edinson Cavani has indicated that he is not in Jose Mourinho’s plans. Ba
Chelsea agree Van Ginkel deal
Chelsea have beaten Manchester United in the race to sign Dutch international midfielder Marco Van Winkel from Vitesse Arnhem, the Metro understands. The 20 year old is set to undergo a medical with the club ahead of the £8million transfer, and will become the Blues second new signing of the summer following the arrival of
Chelsea complete Schurrle deal
Chelsea have completed the signing of Germany international Andre Schurrle from Bayern Leverkusen for £18 million. The 22 year old, who has been on the clubs radar for some time, becomes first signing of Jose Mourinho’s second spell as Blues manager. Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has not been included as part of the deal,
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
Chelsea without defensive trio for trip to Russia
Chelsea face a defensive selection headache ahead of tomorrow evening’s Europa League Quarter Final second leg with Rubin Kazan. Gary Cahill is set to miss the game following knee surgery, while Ryan Bertand has a virus, and joins fellow left-back Ashley Cole on the side-lines. As the clubs only fit left back, 18 year old