Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is likely to rotate his squad for this afternoon’s game against Swansea City with Sunday’s clash with Liverpool in mind. Ashley Cole could be recalled at left-back, while Michael Essien is available after serving a one-match suspension. The Blues are currently in fourth place, and sit two points behind leaders Liverpool,
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Torres out of Schalke clash
Fernando Torres will miss this evening’s Champions League clash against Schalke with a leg injury. The Spain international, who scored twice in the 3-0 win over the Bundesliga side in the reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge last month, is also set to miss Saturday’s game with West Bromwich Albion. Ryan Bertrand is also unavailable; along
Courtois keen on Barca switch
Reports in Spain are suggesting that Thibaut Courtois is keen to join Barcelona next summer, the Metro understands. The Belgium international is currently enjoying a third season on loan with Atletico Madird, having been sent to the Spanish capital shortly after arriving at Stamford Bridge from Genk in 2011. Barcelona are on the lookout for
Chelsea eyeing Lewandowski move?
Chelsea have been alerted to the news that Robert Lewandowski could be interested in securing a move to a club other than Bayern Munich when his contract expires next summer. The Poland international looked set to move to the European Champions at the end of last season, but decided to see his contract out at
Barcelona keen on Cech
Barcelona are considering a bid for Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech as they look for a replacement for the outgoing Victor Valdes, according to the Daily Star. Spain international Valdes is set to quit the Nou Camp when his contract expires at the end of this season, leaving new manager Gerardo Martino in need of a
Mourinho keen on Drogba return
Jose Mourinho expects club legend Didier Drogba to one day return to the club possibly in a coaching capacity, ESPN understands. The Blues boss brought the Ivory Coast international to Stamford Bridge back in 2004, with the striker going on to score 157 goals in 341 appearances, as well as the winning penalty in the
Benitez interested in Ba reunion
Napoli are considering a move for Chelsea striker Demba Ba, the Daily Star understands. The Serie A runners up, managed by former Blues interim manager Rafael Benitez, are looking for bring in two new strikers having cashed in on Uruguay international Edinson Cavani, with their other top target thought to be Real Madrid forward Gonzalo
Agent – Higuain will stay at Real
Gonzalo Higuain will reject a move to the Premier League to stay with Real Madrid, the Metro understands. Chelsea are reported to have entered the race to sign the striker, who has been a target for London rivals Arsenal since the end of last season. Manager Jose Mourinho worked with the Argentina international for three