Barcelona to make final Luiz bid

Barcelona are readying one final offer for Chelsea defender David Luiz, the Mirror understands. The Catalan club are desperately trying to strengthen their back line ahead of their title defence, and have identified the Brazilian international as their top transfer target. However, they are set to be disappointed, as the Blues have insisted that they

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

Schwarzer backs Rooney bid

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

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