Aston Villa are keen to secure a permanent deal for Ryan Bertrand when his loan spell is complete, the Mirror understands. The England full back swapped London for Midlands back in January, joining up with Paul Lambert’s side for the rest of the season. He has made seven Premier League appearances since arriving at Villa
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Matic set for second Blues debut
Chelsea remain without Frank Lampard and Branislav Ivanovic for Sunday afternoon’s visit of Premier League champions Manchester United. The pair are unlikely to return until later this month, so Ashley Cole is set to continue at left back with Cesar Azpilicueta playing on the right. New signing Nemanja Matic could be included to make his
Chelsea to revive Rooney interest?
Chelsea are planning to make a £30m bid for Wayne Rooney if he fails to sign a new deal with Manchester United, according to the Mail Online. The Blues made two bids for the England international during the summer, but were rebuffed on both occasions. However, despite being a rare star performer in David Moyes’
Chelsea set to rotate ahead of Derby clash
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is likely to rotate his squad for Sunday afternoon’s trip to Derby County in the third round of the FA Cup. The Blues impressed in the league over the Christmas period, taking ten points from the twelve available after beating Southampton, Liverpool, Swansea City and drawing 0-0 with leaders Arsenal. Frank
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
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
Mourinho set to rotate ahead of Swindon clash
Chelsea are set to make several changes for tonight’s visit to Swindon Town in the Capital One Cup third round. Cesar Azpilicueta, Ryan Bertrand, David Luiz, Michael Essien and Juan Mata are all likely to come into the starting line-up, while Mark Schwarzer could be handed his debut for the club. The veteran Australian goalkeeper
Mourinho keen on Drogba return
Jose Mourinho is keen on bringing Didier Drogba back to Chelsea as a player-coach, according to the Express. The Ivory Coast international’s current club Galatasaray say that they won’t release him until his contract expires next summer, though talks are underway for the 35 year old to make his return. The Blues manager believes that
Benitez quiet on Mourinho link
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez has declined to comment in the possibility of former Blues boss Jose Mourinho replacing him in the dugout at Stamford Bridge. Rumours of the Special One’s return intensified following comments he himself made after Real Madrid’s 4-3 aggregate defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League semi-final on Tuesday. However,