The Mail Online understands that Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal that will see Benfica midfielder Nemanja Matic return to Stamford Bridge, two-and-a-half years after he moved in the opposite direction. The 25 year old was initially used as a makeweight in David Luiz’s transfer to Chelsea, and now looks set to return to
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Mikel and Oscar seal Blues progress
Second half goals from Jon Obi Mikel and Oscar secured a 2-0 win for Chelsea in their FA Cup third round clash with Derby County at the iPro Stadium yesterday afternoon. The Rams, who were statistically a match for their opponents in all areas bar the goals, kept the Blues at bay for the first
Cole back for Blues
Chelsea will welcome Ashley Cole back to their starting line-up for this evening’s Champions League clash with Steaua Bucharest. The England left-back has not played for the Blues since last month’s defeat to Newcastle United, with Cesar Azpilicueta taking his place. Brazilian duo David Luiz and Oscar are both fit to play, so their only
Cole doubtful for Hammers clash
Chelsea will be hoping to return to winning ways as they take on West Ham United at Upton Park in tomorrow evening’s late kick off in the Premier League. Jose Mourinho’s men have dropped five points in their last two games, and needed a late penalty to salvage a point against West Bromwich Albion a
Ramires committed to Chelsea cause
Chelsea midfielder Ramires has admitted that he is unaware of any interest in him from other clubs aside from what is written in the media, according to Sky Sports. The Brazil international, who has not missed a minute in the Premier League for the Blues so far this season, is reportedly a target for both
Torres keen to step up
Fernando Torres has admitted that he needs to do more to justify his price tag, Sky Sorts understands. The Spain international has scored just 37 goals in 139 appearances since switching from Liverpool half-way through the 2010/11 campaign. He was the clubs to scorer last term with 23 goals, though he has just scored twice
Cole out of Montenegro clash
Ashley Cole is out of England’s World Cup Qualifier against Montenegro on Friday evening, Sky Sports understands. The 32 year old was substituted during Sunday’s win over Norwich City, and scans yesterday showed the seriousness of the rib injury that he has sustained means he will remain at Stamford Bridge to undergo treatment. Roy Hodgson’s
Hazard out of Steaua clash
Chelsea will be without midfield Eden Hazard for this evening’s Champions League clash against Steaua Bucharest. Fernando Torres is included in the squad despite facing a domestic ban after clashing with Jan Vertonghen in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur, though Marco Van Ginkel is out for most of the season. The club were defeated
De Bruyne off on loan (again)
Most Blues fans will know little about Kevin De Bruyne, even though the midfielder signed for a hefty £7m in the recent January transfer window. The former Gent man has yet to make his debut for Chelsea and considering his inexperience, it has been decided to loan him out for a further campaign as he