Branislav Ivanovic is set to return to the Chelsea line-up for this evening’s top of the table clash with Arsenal. Cesar Azpilicueta is likely to switch to left back, with Ashley Cole dropping to the bench while Michael Essien will miss the game after collecting his fifth yellow card of the season in the League
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Blues crash out of Capital One Cup
Jose Mourinho will not be repeating the success of his first season in his first spell as Chelsea manager, as the Blues lost the League Cup quarter final with Sunderland after extra time at the Stadium of Light. The visitors dominated the majority of the ninety minutes, and took the lead when Lee Cattermole turned
Bertrand linked with Reds move
Liverpool are plotting to bid £8m for Ryan Bertrand when the transfer window reopens, the Metro understands. Reds’ manager Brendan Rodgers is keen on bringing in cover for Jose Enrique, who is side-lined until February after undergoing knee surgery. Bertrand has played just sixty-four minutes of Premier League football this season, with two other appearances
Van Gaal urges Sneijder to make Chelsea switch
Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal has urged Wesley Sneijder to accept Jose Mourinho’s offer and join Chelsea, the Express understands. The midfielder has been long linked with a move to the Premier League, and was subject to a deadline day bid by champions Manchester United which was rejected by his current club Galatasaray. However, Van
Torres and Hazard to miss Norwich trip
Fernando Torres will miss Chelsea’s trip to Norwich City on Sunday afternoon, as the Spain striker serves a one-match suspension following his dismissal against Tottenham Hotspur a week ago, though the injury he picked up midweek would have seen him miss out regardless. Eden Hazard is also an injury concern for the Blues, so Jose
Chelsea sign Atsu from Porto
Chelsea have completed the signing of winger Christian Atsu from Porto, according to Sky Sports. The Ghana international has put pen to paper on a five year contract after the two clubs agreed a fee of around £3.5m, though he will spend the rest of this season on loan with Dutch club Vitesse Arnhem. He
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
Hulk: I’ve not spoken to Chelsea
Even though he appeared more than willing to transfer to Stamford Bridge just a couple of months ago, Porto striker Hulk has now backed his commitment to his current club and claimed that he has not held any discussions with Chelsea. It was only a couple of months ago that the Brazilian claimed he would
Hulk not pushing for Porto exit
There have been times this summer where it has appeared as though Hulk is all but certain to arrive at Stamford Bridge. However, events through recent weeks appear to have thrown the move into jeopardy, and Hulk’s most recent comments don’t exactly provide confidence that the transfer is going to go ahead.
Porto – No Blues bid for Hulk
It has been one of the most talked-about transfer sagas of the summer, yet it actually appears as though Chelsea haven’t even made a bid for Brazilian striker Hulk. Speculation has been mounting over recent months that the Porto striker is set to make a switch to Stamford Bridge, but it is understood that a